Here we have a very rare Gibson ES-355 Lucille made for BB King's 80th birthday. The guitar is a limited edition numbered 65 of 80 produced for this one time run to celebrate BB King's 80th! BB liked this model so much this was what he played until his death and that prototype was sold recently for $280k! The guitar is exceptional and a clear cut above the standard Lucille models produced. The guitar has been in a large collection and is in unplayed condition. The guitar has unique appointments and is just a one of a kind "Lucille" model. With the new Gibson Legacy model now $7k this model seems a bargain with its limited number and 80th Birthday features. The OHSC and COA are included.
Weight - 10lbs 3oz
From Gibson -
- Certificate of Authenticity
- Plain laminated maple top, back, and rims
- 16" (W) x 20" (L) x 1 3/4" (D)
- Multi-ply binding on top and back
- Gold Hardware
- Nashville TOM bridge, TP-6 tailpiece
- Engraved pickguard with BB King
- signature & crown logo.
- 3-piece maple neck
- 22-fret ebony fingerboard
- Pearl block inlays
- Rounded Neck Profile
- 24-3/4" scale and length, 1 11/16" nut width
- Metal Tulip tuners
- Gold Truss Rod cover with "Gibson" engraved
- 490R & 490T humbucking pick-ups with "BB" engraved
- 2 volume, 2 tone, 3 way selector switch
- Varitone engraved washer, stereo and mono jacks
- Gold UFO knobs with MOP inserts
- Finish: Black Pearl
- Includes black levelant case
