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Gibson B.B. King "Lucille"
Manufactured in: Memphis, TN
 

BODY
 
Size: 16.5" wide x 20" long x 1.75" thick
Top Species: Maple/Poplar/Maple laminate
Back Species: Maple/Poplar/Maple laminate
Rim Species: Maple/Poplar/Maple laminate
Center Block Species: 1-piece Maple
Binding: Multi-ply top, back, and pickguard

NECK
 
Species: Maple
Profile: Rounded
Peghead Pitch: 17°
Thickness at 1st fret: 0.818"
Thickness at 12th fret: 0.963"
Heel Length: 0.500"
Neck Joint Location: 19th fret
Headstock Inlay: 'Lucille' logo
Headstock Binding: Multi-ply

FINGERBOARD
 
Species: Ebony
Scale length: 243/4"
Total Length: 18.137"
Nut Width: 111/16"
Width at 12th fret: 2.062"
Frets: 22
Inlays: Pearl Block
Binding: Single-ply

HARDWARE
 
Plating Finish: Gold
Bridge: Tune-o-matic
Tailpiece: TP-6
Knobs: Black Speed
Tuners: Grover

ELECTRONICS
 
Neck Pickup: 490R Alnico magnet humbucker
Bridge Pickup: 490T Alnico magnet humbucker
Controls: Two volume, two tone, three-way switch, six-position Varitone
Other: stereo and mono jacks

CASE
 
Exterior: Black smooth levant hardshell
Interior: Classic Navy Velour
Silkscreen: Gold 'Gibosn Memphis' and 'BB King' logos

STRINGS

B.B. King Signature .010-.054

OTHER
 
  Also available with B.B. King's signature inlaid in pearl on the fingerboard



 
 


Blues legend B.B. King had been playing Gibsons for over 40 years when he and Gibson officially joined forces in 1982.

B.B. King "Lucille"

Available Colors: Ebony , Cherry

B.B.'s personal touches on his signature model include the fine-tuner tailpiece, the semi-hollow body with no soundholes and, of course, the name that has adorned his guitars throughout his career 'Lucille'.

 




In order to continually improve the design, quality, and performance of our instruments and to make use of the best materials at all times, Gibson reserves the right to change specifications without notice. Because Gibson brand guitars are handcrafted, it is normal for some measurements to vary from those listed.