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Up for sale, a 1995 Gibson B.B. King “Lucille” ES-355 in near-mint condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. King’s signature iteration of the 355 platform was crafted to the Blues legend’s specifications with no f holes (designed to reduce unwanted feedback) and stereo outputs, finished in an Ebony nitro lacquer gloss.
Tonewoods comprises a semi-hollow maple body (maple centerblock), mahogany neck, and bound ebony fingerboard, and this Lucille weighs 9lbs 13oz. Via the original pair of 490R and 490T humbuckers, this Gibson pairs the attack and articulation of maple with the warmth of the semi-hollow body construction, covering ample tonal ground and delivering everything from harmonic rich growl in the bridge position to Jazz-worthy warmth and fullness with the neck pickup singled out. The six-way Varitone switch adds a bevy of additional tonal options, with thinned-out sounds and midrange forward options, and there are dual outputs for stereo functionality (using a single jack sums the signal in Mono). This Lucille has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Mahogany
-Shape: Medium C, measuring .830” 1st fret, .980” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Ebony, pearl block inlay
-Frets: Medium jumbo, leveled/crowned, faint wear beneath the plain strings on frets 1-6
-Scale Length: 24 3/4”
-Nut: 1 11/16”
-Tuners: Schaller
-Serialization: Eight digit stamp translates to ‘95
Body Specs:
-Wood: Maple (maple centerblock)
-Pickups: 490T/490R humbuckers
-Harness: CTS pots date to ‘95, ceramic tone caps, Switchcraft toggle (replacement)
-Controls: Volume x2, Tone x2, Three-way pickup selector, six-position rotary Varitone
-Hardware: Nashville bridge, TP-6 tailpiece
-Plastics: Multi-ply bound tortoise pickguard, black speed knobs, truss rod cover (plain/replacement)
The gloss Ebony finish exhibits checking and some subtle cloudiness in the clear coat, with cosmetic wear limited to light buckle scuffing central to the back and just a few small nicks on the body as a whole. The nitro gloss on the neck profile is nigh flawless.
The original brown tolex Gibson USA hardshell case is included.
Tonewoods comprises a semi-hollow maple body (maple centerblock), mahogany neck, and bound ebony fingerboard, and this Lucille weighs 9lbs 13oz. Via the original pair of 490R and 490T humbuckers, this Gibson pairs the attack and articulation of maple with the warmth of the semi-hollow body construction, covering ample tonal ground and delivering everything from harmonic rich growl in the bridge position to Jazz-worthy warmth and fullness with the neck pickup singled out. The six-way Varitone switch adds a bevy of additional tonal options, with thinned-out sounds and midrange forward options, and there are dual outputs for stereo functionality (using a single jack sums the signal in Mono). This Lucille has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Mahogany
-Shape: Medium C, measuring .830” 1st fret, .980” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Ebony, pearl block inlay
-Frets: Medium jumbo, leveled/crowned, faint wear beneath the plain strings on frets 1-6
-Scale Length: 24 3/4”
-Nut: 1 11/16”
-Tuners: Schaller
-Serialization: Eight digit stamp translates to ‘95
Body Specs:
-Wood: Maple (maple centerblock)
-Pickups: 490T/490R humbuckers
-Harness: CTS pots date to ‘95, ceramic tone caps, Switchcraft toggle (replacement)
-Controls: Volume x2, Tone x2, Three-way pickup selector, six-position rotary Varitone
-Hardware: Nashville bridge, TP-6 tailpiece
-Plastics: Multi-ply bound tortoise pickguard, black speed knobs, truss rod cover (plain/replacement)
The gloss Ebony finish exhibits checking and some subtle cloudiness in the clear coat, with cosmetic wear limited to light buckle scuffing central to the back and just a few small nicks on the body as a whole. The nitro gloss on the neck profile is nigh flawless.
The original brown tolex Gibson USA hardshell case is included.
