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Used Gibson Lucille King of the Blues ES-355 Limited Edition Electric Guitar Ebony

B.B. King Lucille ES-355 · #40
BrandGibson
TypeElectric Guitars
Serial No.40
PhotographyActual Photos
Archive ID30993
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The Story

Used Lucille King of the Blues ES-355 Limited Edition Electric Guitar Ebony

A classic signature model from one of the all-time great Blues players, here's a used and Gibson Memphis B.B. King Lucille in the uncommon and limited edition King of the Blues model - as denoted on its pickguard. This Lucille is in excellent condition and it includes the original case. This guitar is #40 out of only 150 built. It's made to the King's specs, such as the hollow but still "F-Hole-less) body, ebony fretboard, TP-6 tailpiece with fine tuners, and Vari-Tone electronics.

Includes: Hardshell Case and Certificate of Authenticity

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The Specifications

As it left The Music Zoo Tech Bench.
  • 9 lbs, 15 oz.
  • Ebony Finish
  • Maple Neck with Bound Ebony Fretboard
  • Laminated Maple Top, Back, and Sides with Multi-Ply Binding and without F Holes
  • Rounded Neck Profile Per B.B.'s Specification
  • .830" Neck Profile at Nut
  • .970" Neck Profile at 12th Fret
  • Genuine Pearl Block Headstock Inlay
  • Tune-o-Matic Bridge with TP-6 Fine-Tuning Tailpiece
  • Vari-Tone Circuit
  • Stereo/Mono Output
  • 490R and 490T Humbucker Pickups
  • Grover Tuners
  • 15-inch Radius; 25.75" Scale Length; 1.68-inch Neck Width at Nut
  • Tune-o-Matic/TP-6 Bridge/Tailpiece

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