Gibson Custom B.B. King Lucille Legacy Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Transparent Ebony

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Gibson Custom B.B. King Lucille Legacy Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Transparent Ebony CS402488

Name: Gibson Custom B.B. King Lucille Legacy Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar
Brand: Gibson Custom
SKU: L88189000001000
Price: 7999.00 USD
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Overview

An opulent instrument imbued with blues heritage.

The legendary Gibson Custom B.B. King Lucille Legacy semi-hollow electric guitar pays homage to the iconic "King of the Blues" with luxurious appointments and versatile tone. Its figured maple veneer top, back and sides make a stunning visual statement, complemented by gold hardware, including an engraved truss rod cover. A mono Varitone switch pairs with a duo of Gibson Custombucker humbucking pickups to produce anything from warm jazz tones to gritty blues leads. Four audio-taper CTS potentiometers and paper-in-oil Bumblebee capacitors comprise premium electronics for nuanced control. The iconic semi-hollowbody design and ebony fingerboard offer a comfortable playing experience. It also comes with a Custom Shop hardshell case for protection. The Gibson Custom B.B. King Lucille Legacy semi-hollow electric guitar is a lavish tribute to a legend, ready to inspire your own musical reign.

Figured Maple Veneer for Aesthetic Majesty

The figured maple veneer adorning the top, back and sides of the Gibson Custom B.B. King Lucille Legacy semi-hollow electric guitar makes a stunning visual statement. Its flame maple pattern dances under the gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish for a shimmering, luxurious appearance. The figured maple veneer and transparent finish allow the guitar's tonewood construction to resonate freely, enhancing sustain and acoustic properties. Aesthetically and sonically, the figured maple veneer elevates this tribute to blues royalty.

Versatile Tone From Premium Pickups and Electronics

A mono Varitone switch pairs with a duo of Gibson Custombucker humbucking pickups to produce a range of tones from the Gibson Custom B.B. King Lucille Legacy semi-hollow electric guitar. The Varitone switch selects from six tonal variations, while the Custombucker pickups provide warmth and clarity. Four premium audio-taper CTS potentiometers and paper-in-oil Bumblebee capacitors give you nuanced control over volume and tone. Dial in punchy blues leads, round jazz tones or anything in between. Premium pickups and electronics make this a tonally versatile and inspiring instrument.

Playability From an Iconic Design

The iconic semi-hollowbody design and ebony fingerboard of the Gibson Custom B.B. King Lucille Legacy semi-hollow electric guitar offer a comfortable playing experience. Its thinline profile reduces weight while still producing acoustic resonance. The ebony fingerboard's moderate 12" radius and medium-jumbo frets make chord work and single-note runs equally smooth. A fast, playable neck and balanced body join with premium components to create an inspiring instrument.

The Gibson Custom B.B. King Lucille Legacy semi-hollow electric guitar pays lavish tribute to the "King of the Blues" with versatile tone, stunning aesthetics and playability. Serious musicians and blues enthusiasts alike will appreciate such a finely crafted instrument. Visually and sonically, the Gibson Custom B.B. King Lucille Legacy semi-hollow electric guitar reigns supreme.

Features

3-ply figured maple/poplar/maple top, back and sides
Mahogany neck in a SlimTaper profile
Ebony fingerboard with 22 frets and mother-of-pearl split block inlays
Dual Gibson Custombucker humbucking pickups

Bring home the legacy of B.B. King. Order your Gibson Custom Lucille Legacy today.

Specs

B.B. King Lucille Legacy Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Specifications:

Body

Body type: Double-cutaway semi-hollow
Top wood: 3-ply figured maple/poplar/maple
Body wood: 3-ply figured maple/poplar/maple
Body finish: Nitrocellulose lacquer

Neck

Neck shape: SlimTaper
Neck wood: Mahogany
Scale length: 24.75"
Neck finish: Nitrocellulose lacquer

Fingerboard

Material: Ebony
Number of frets: 22
Inlays: Mother-of-pearl split block
Nut width/material: 1.687" Corian

Electronics

Configuration: HH
Neck: Proprietary humbucker
Bridge: Proprietary humbucker
Control layout: Volume 1, Volume 2, Tone 1, tone 2
Pickup switch: 6-way mono Varitone switch
Special electronics: 500K CTS audio-taper potentiometers; paper-in-oil Bumblebee capacitors

Hardware

Bridge design: ABR-1
Tailpiece: TP-6 with fine-tuners
Tuning machines: Grover Tulip tuners
Color: Gold

Other

Number of strings: 6 string
Case: Custom Shop hardshell
Orientation: Right-handed
Country of origin: United States

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