Description
Legendary bluesman B.B. King ascended to rock 'n' roll stardom with his virtuosic playing and rich, soulful voice. Whether performing stadium shows or recording chart-topping hits, B.B. King could always be found riffing away on one of his iconic Gibson ES model guitars, all lovingly given the moniker 'Lucille'. This Gibson Custom Shop B.B. King Lucille Legacy ES-355 pays tribute to King's many ES-style guitars, and it's a truly remarkable instrument.
The Custom Shop B.B. King Lucille Legacy ES-355 features a 3-Ply figured maple/poplar/maple body, giving it a bright, resonant voice, rich with harmonics and overtones. It doesn't just sound great, though - the figured maple veneer paired with the transparent ebony nitrocellulose lacquer finish gives this ES-355 a gorgeous look fit for Blues-rock royalty. And, of course, in keeping with B.B. King's personal preferences, this semi-hollow lacks f-holes, giving it an authentic aesthetic.
Players will love the Lucille Legacy's all-mahogany set neck that provides truckloads of sustain, making chords and lead lines truly sing out. It also has an excellent in-hand feel, thanks to its SlimTaper profile that makes performing dexterous leadwork and blistering solos much easier.
The Custom Shop B.B. King Lucille Legacy ES-355 comes equipped with a pair of Custombucker pickups that churn out a stellar array of rock 'n' roll tones. These pickups are impressively versatile, capable of producing everything from rich, thick, and syrupy to aggressive, punchy, and snarling. If you're looking for even more sonic versatility, though, this beauty has you covered. With a 6-position mono Varitone switch and dual volume and tone knobs, the Lucille Legacy ES-355 can dial in any tone under the sun.
Complete with a gold "B.B. King" engraved truss rod cover and a TP-6 tailpiece with fine tuners, Gibson's Custom Shop B.B. King Lucille Legacy ES-355 is an exceptional guitar, perfect for the avid collector or the die-hard blues-rock performer.
Serial Number: CS200140
Weight: 8 lbs. 9 oz.
Specs
Body Shape: ES-355
Body Material: 3-Ply Figured Maple/Poplar/Maple
Top: 3-Ply Figured Maple/Poplar/Maple
Back: 3-Ply Figured Maple/Poplar/Maple
Side: 3-Ply Figured Maple/Poplar/Maple
Centerblock: Maple
Binding: 7-ply Top, 3-ply Back, 5-ply Headstock, Single ply Fretboard
Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Profile: SlimTaper
Scale Length: 24.75"
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Number Of Frets: 22
Frets: Reissue
Nut Material: Corian
Nut Width: 1.687"
Inlays: Mother of Pearl Split Block
Joint: Set Neck, Long Tenon
Hardware Finish: Gold
Tuner Plating: Gold
Bridge: ABR-1
Tailpiece: TP-6 with Fine Tuners
Tuning Machines: Grover Tulip
Pickguard: Bound Tortoise
TrussRod: Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover: Gold, Engraved "B.B. King"
Control Knobs: Black Top Hats with Gold Inserts; Varitone: Black Chicken Head
Switch Tip: White
Switchwasher: Gold Varitone Plate
Strap Buttons: 2 - Brass
Pickup Covers: Gold
Neck Pickup: Custombucker
Bridge Pickup: Custombucker
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 6 position Mono Varitone Switch, 500K CTS Audio-Taper Potentiometers, Paper in Oil Bumblebee Capacitors, Hand-Wired Harness
Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
Output Jack: 1/4" Switchcraft
Case: Custom Shop Hardshell
Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity
SKU: BBES355LLTEBGH1
