Gibson B.B. King Lucille Legacy – Transparent Ebony

Masterful Tribute to the King of Blues

The Gibson B.B. King Lucille Legacy from the Gibson Custom Shop is a semi-hollow electric guitar designed to faithfully capture the spirit of B.B. King’s legendary ES-355 “Lucille.” With no F-holes to reduce feedback, a 3-ply figured maple/poplar/maple body, and a luxurious Transparent Ebony nitro finish, this instrument blends elegance, performance, and timeless Gibson character. Dual CustomBucker humbuckers and a 6-position Varitone circuit offer expressive tonal versatility, making it both a professional performer’s instrument and a collector’s treasure.

FEATURES & CONSTRUCTION

• Faithful recreation of B.B. King’s iconic Lucille ES-355
• Semi-hollow 3-ply figured maple body without F-holes for reduced feedback
• Dual Gibson Custom Bucker Alnico III humbuckers
• Handwired electronics with CTS pots and Bumblebee capacitors
• 6-position Varitone circuit providing six tonal options
• TP-6 tailpiece with fine tuners for precise intonation
• Elegant Transparent Ebony finish with multi-ply binding
• Bound ebony fingerboard with luxurious split-block mother-of-pearl inlays
• Grover Tulip Gold tuners and ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge
• Handcrafted in the Gibson Custom Shop, USA

IDEAL FOR

• Blues enthusiasts seeking a collector-grade Lucille tribute
• Professional guitarists desiring authentic B.B. King tones
• Jazz, blues, and classic rock performers who value expressive tonal versatility
• Players who appreciate meticulous craftsmanship and luxurious appointments

SPECIFICATIONS

• Model: B.B. King Lucille Legacy
• Brand: Gibson Custom Shop
• Finish: Transparent Ebony Nitrocellulose
• Body: Semi-Hollow, 3-Ply Figured Maple/Poplar/Maple
• Neck: Solid Mahogany, SlimTaper, 24.75" Scale
• Fingerboard: Ebony, 12" radius, 22 medium jumbo frets
• Inlays: Split Block Mother-of-Pearl
• Electronics: 2 × Volume, 2 × Tone (CTS pots, Bumblebee capacitors), 6-Position Varitone, 3-Way Toggle Switch
• Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic | Tailpiece: TP-6 with Fine Tuners (Gold)
• Tuning Machines: Grover Tulip Gold
• Pickguard: 5-Ply Black Bound | Truss Rod Cover: Engraved B.B. King Signature (Gold)
• Condition: Excellent | Handcrafted in USA