2000 Gibson B.B. King Lucille Signature Limited Edition ES-355 w/ Fretboard Inlay, Case & Tags, Yamano
$6,999.99
$6,999.99
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Up for sale, a 2000 Gibson B.B. King “Lucille” Signature Limited Edition ES-355 in near-mint, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case and hangtags. A rare, limited production version of King’s signature guitar produced at Gibson much-lauded (and now shuttered) Memphis, TN factory, this Lucille features B.B. King signature inlay on the ebony fingerboard, just like the instruments custom-built for the blues icon himself.
One of Gibson’s longest-running signature models, B.B. King’s “Lucille” 355 was built to the legendary bluesman’s specifications with no F holes (designed to further reduce unwanted feedback) and stereo outputs. This particular Lucille was ordered by Gibson’s Japanese distributor Yamano. Gibson’s USA-made guitars distributed via Yamano are often considered to be among their best, featuring the highest quality woods picked for Gibson’s discerning Japanese audience.
Tonewoods comprises a semi-hollow maple body (maple centerblock), mahogany neck, and bound ebony fingerboard, and this Lucille weighs 9lbs 10oz. Via the 490R and 490T humbucker pair, 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. This Limited Edition Lucille Signature ES-355 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, B.B. King signature inlay
-Frets: Medium jumbo, no wear
-Scale Length: 24 3/4”
-Nut: 1 11/16”
-Headstock: “B.B. King” brass truss rod cover
-Tuners: Schaller (Gibson-branded)
-Serialization: Eight-digit stamp dates to 2000
-Factory Markings: “Limited Edition” decal on back of peghead
Body Specs:
-Wood: Maple (maple centerblock)
-Pickups: 490T/490R humbuckers
-Harness: Stereo Outputs
-Controls: Volume x2, Tone x2, three-way pickup selector, six-position rotary Varitone
-Hardware: Nashville bridge, TP-6 tailpiece
-Plastics: Bound tortoise pickguard, black speed knobs, cream switch tip
The gloss Ebony nitro lacquer finish is framed by multi-ply binding, with just a couple tiny dings on top at the lower bout and a few faint scratches concentrated on the lower bout. The smooth nitro gloss on the neck profile is flawless.
The original Gibson USA hardshell case is included, along with the Gibson/Yamano hangtags.
One of Gibson’s longest-running signature models, B.B. King’s “Lucille” 355 was built to the legendary bluesman’s specifications with no F holes (designed to further reduce unwanted feedback) and stereo outputs. This particular Lucille was ordered by Gibson’s Japanese distributor Yamano. Gibson’s USA-made guitars distributed via Yamano are often considered to be among their best, featuring the highest quality woods picked for Gibson’s discerning Japanese audience.
Tonewoods comprises a semi-hollow maple body (maple centerblock), mahogany neck, and bound ebony fingerboard, and this Lucille weighs 9lbs 10oz. Via the 490R and 490T humbucker pair, 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. This Limited Edition Lucille Signature ES-355 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, B.B. King signature inlay
-Frets: Medium jumbo, no wear
-Scale Length: 24 3/4”
-Nut: 1 11/16”
-Headstock: “B.B. King” brass truss rod cover
-Tuners: Schaller (Gibson-branded)
-Serialization: Eight-digit stamp dates to 2000
-Factory Markings: “Limited Edition” decal on back of peghead
Body Specs:
-Wood: Maple (maple centerblock)
-Pickups: 490T/490R humbuckers
-Harness: Stereo Outputs
-Controls: Volume x2, Tone x2, three-way pickup selector, six-position rotary Varitone
-Hardware: Nashville bridge, TP-6 tailpiece
-Plastics: Bound tortoise pickguard, black speed knobs, cream switch tip
The gloss Ebony nitro lacquer finish is framed by multi-ply binding, with just a couple tiny dings on top at the lower bout and a few faint scratches concentrated on the lower bout. The smooth nitro gloss on the neck profile is flawless.
The original Gibson USA hardshell case is included, along with the Gibson/Yamano hangtags.
