Description
Gibson B.B. King Lucille
Great Condition 1997
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Tony Elder / Steve Jackson
Black Dot Music
Est 1985
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Great condition! Hard to find discontinued model. Case is clean as well.
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Adapted from the ES-355 to B.B. King’s own specs, with superb dual-humbucker tone, top without f-holes, efficient fine tuning tailpiece, and top-of-the-line look.
New for 2015
- Gold “B.B. King” engraved truss rod cover: A commemorative touch on this artist’s guitar
- Gold Grover Tulip tuners: 14:1 ratio
- Full Block inlay fretboard: Elegant top-shelf looks extend Gibson tradition
- 490R & 490T humbucker pickups: Slightly overwound to give a traditional Humbucker tone with a touch of modern edge
- No F-Holes: B.B.’s own preference
- 6-Way Varitone switch: All the switching versatility of the great ES-355’s
- Stereo Output: Ability to run each pickup separately
- TP-6 tailpiece: The TP-6 delivers the ability to fine tune any string on your guitar in seconds
Top
Back
| Top | |
| Wood Species: | Maple, Poplar, Maple |
| Pieces: | 3-Ply |
| Grade: | Plain |
| Binding: | 7-Ply (W-B-W-B-W-B-W) |
| Back | |
| Wood Species: | Maple, Poplar, Maple |
| Pieces: | 3-Ply |
| Density: | Plain |
| Binding: | 3-Ply (W-B-W) |
| Rims | |
| Species Wood: | Maple, Poplar, Maple |
| Pieces: | 3-Ply |
| Grade: | Plain |
| Weight | |
| Weight Relief: | |
| Average Weight (body only): | 2.3541 kg / 5.190 lbs |
| Materials Used | |
| Glue: | Franklin Titebond 50 |
| Tonal, Resonant, and/or Technical Effect: | The soundwaves resonate within the hollow airspace of the Maple veneered Body and throughout the solid glue joints. |
| Body Contour | |
| Carve: | ES (Semi-Hollow without F-Holes) |
Neck
| Neck | |
| Wood Species: | Maple |
| Pieces: | 3 |
| Details | |
| Truss Rod: | Adjustable |
| Profile: | Traditional C |
| Thickness at Fret 1: | 20.828 mm / .820″ |
| Thickness at Fret 12: | 24.384 mm / .960″ |
| Other Materials: | Franklin Titebond 50 |
| Average Weight: | 566.9905 gm / 1.250 lbs |
| Peg Head | |
| Type: | SP-2 |
| Inlay: | Mother of Pearl “Lucille” |
| Peg Head Binding: | 5-Ply (W-B-W-B-W) |
| Logo: | Mother of Pearl “Gibson” |
| Silkscreen: | |
| Headstock Angle: | 17 degrees |
| Tonal, Resonant, and/or Technical Effect: | The wood, construction, and headstock pitch all contribute greatly to the tone, aiding this guitar’s exceptional sustain and depth, and yielding a resonance that can be felt right through the body |
| Neck Fit | |
| Joint Angle: | 4 degrees |
| Joint Angle Tolerance: | 0 deg 0 min 15 sec |
| Type: | Mortise and Tenon |
| Adhesive: | Franklin Titebond 50 |
| Gauges Used: | Pitch Height Gauge, Alignment Gauge |
| Nut | |
| Style: | White |
| Material: | Corian |
| Width: | 4.2697 cm / 1.681″ |
| Slots: | E: 1.2268 mm / 0.0483 inches A: 0.9601 mm / 0.0378 inches D: 0.6934 mm / 0.0273 inches G: 0.4534 mm / 0.01785 inches B: 0.3467 mm / 0.01365 inches e: 0.2667 mm / 0.0105 inches |
| Fingerboard | |
| Wood Species: | Richlite |
| Pieces: | 1 |
| Shade: | Dark |
| Fingerboard Details | |
| Radius: | 30.48 cm / 12 “ |
| Frets: | 22 |
| Nut/End of Board: | 4.2697 cm / 1.681″ @ nut, 5.6896 cm / 2.240″ @ end of board |
| Scale: | 62.865 cm / 24.75″ |
| Binding: | White |
| Side Dots (Color): | Black |
| Fingerboard Inlays | |
| Style: | Full Block |
| Material: | Mother of Pearl |
| Dimensions: | 22.479 mm x 27.6352 mm / 0.885″ x 1.088″ |
| Average Weight: | 136.0777 gm / 4.800 oz |
Finishes
Ebony
| Color Code: | EB |
| Surface Texture: | Smooth/ Hi Gloss 90 Sheen Lacquer |
| Filler: | Walnut |
| Sealer: | 1-1.5 mils |
| Top: | Ebony |
| Top Coat: | Hi Gloss Lacquer/ 90 Sheen 7-8 mils |
| Scraped: | Fingerboard Sides, Body and Nut |
Electronics
| Pickups | Rhythm | Lead | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Style: | 490R | 490T | |
| Winds/Coil: Screw side/Slug side: | 5250 | 5250 | |
| Material of Wire (gauge): | Enamel (42) | Enamel (42) | |
| Coil Dimensions (per coil): | 6.6294 cm x 1.7272 cm / 2.61″ x 0.68 “ | 6.6294 cm x 1.7272 cm / 2.61″ x 0.68 “ | |
| Coil Material: | Lacquer coated copper | Lacquer coated copper | |
| Coil Winding Process: | Machine Wound | Machine Wound | |
| Pole Piece Material: | Nickel | Nickel | |
| Pole Piece Position from Nut: | 47.3075 cm / 18.625″ | 59.52998 cm / 23.437 inches | |
| Slug Material: | Nickel | Nickel | |
| Slug Dimensions (diameter x length): | 4.7495 mm x 1.24206 cm / 0.187″ x 0.489″ | 4.7495 mm x 1.24206 cm / 0.187″ x 0.489″ | |
| Magnet Material: | Alnico II | Alnico II | |
| Magnet Position from Nut: | 48.26 cm / 19 “ | 58.7375cm / 23.125 “ | |
| Magnet Dimensions: | 6.35 cm x 1.27 mm / 2.5″ x 0.5″ | 6.35 cm x 1.27 mm / 2.5″ x 0.5″ | |
| Polarities: | Screw side is the south pole of magnet | Screw side is the south pole of magnet | |
| Cover: | Gold plated | Gold plated | |
| Qfactor: | 5.62 | 5.62 | |
| ResistanceDC: | 7.80k ohms | 7.80k ohms | |
| Resonant Frequency: | 2715.71 Hz | 2715.71 Hz | |
| Tonal & Resonant Advancements: | Slightly overwound to give a traditional Humbucker tone with a touch of modern edge | ||
| Control Pocket Assembly | Volume | |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | CTS 500K Linear | |
| Peak Voltage: | 1080V | |
| Range: | 0-500K | |
| Power Rating: | 1/4 watt above 100K ohms | |
| Resistance Tolerance: | 500K +/- 20% | |
| Minimum Resistance: | 100 ohms | |
| Tone | VariTone | |
| Type: | CTS 500K Audio | CTS DP6T |
| Peak Voltage: | 1080V | 250V |
| Range: | 0-500K | |
| Power Rating: | 1/4 watt above 100K ohms | 3/4 amp at 125 VAC |
| Resistance Tolerance: | 500K +/- 20% | |
| Minimum Resistance: | 100 ohms | .015 ohms |
| Capacitors: | Lead Value | Rhythm Value |
| .022mf | .022mF |
Hardware
| Tuning Keys | |
|---|---|
| Style: | Grover Tulip 102GKM |
| Material: | Die cast alloy |
| Weight: | 43.0913 gm / 1.52 oz |
| Tuning Keys Details | |
| Tuning Ratio: | 14:1 |
| Gear Type: | Syncronized spur gear system |
| What is allowable turn: | +/- 4 degrees |
| Plating specs: | Gold |
| Part numbers: | 430-14168 / 430-14169 |
| String Dimensions | |
| E: | 1.1684mm / 0.046″ |
| A: | 0.9144 mm / 0.036″ |
| D: | 0.6604 mm / 0.026″ |
| G: | 0.4318mm / 0.017″ |
| B: | 0.3302mm / 0.013″ |
| e: | 0.2540mm / 0.010″ |
| Bridge | |
| Style: | Tune-O-Matic |
| Material: | Die cast alloy |
| Plating Specs: | Gold |
| Part number: | 430-10123 |
| Weight: | 61.235 gm / 2.16 oz |
| Dimensions of String Slots | |
| E: | 1.2268 mm / 0.0483 inches |
| A: | 0.9601 mm / 0.0378 inches |
| D: | 0.6934 mm / 0.0273 inches |
| G: | 0.4534 mm / 0.01785 inches |
| B: | 0.3467 mm / 0.01365 inches |
| e: | 0.2667 mm / 0.0105 inches |
| Tailpiece | |
| Style: | TP-6 |
| Compensated: | No |
| Material: | Die Cast Zinc |
| Plating Specs: | Gold |
| Part number: | 430-11183 |
| Weight: | 113.3981 gm / 4.0 oz |
| Output Jack | |
| Style: | 1/4″ mono with dual tip contact (both pickups) |
| Strap Buttons | |
| Material: | Brass |
| Plating Specs: | |
| Part numbers: | 430-19521 |
| Weight: | 2.268 gm / 0.080 oz |
Plastics
| Truss Rod Cover | |
|---|---|
| Style: | Gold engraved “B.B. King” |
| Part Number: | 430-19645 |
| Knobs | |
| Style: | Black Speed Kobs |
| Part Number: | 430-19267 |
| Dial Pointers | |
| Yes/No: | No |
| Control Plate(s) (Backplate Cover) | |
|---|---|
| Style: | Black Plastic |
| Part Number: | 380-1228 |
| Switch Washer | |
| Style: | Gold Varitone |
| Part Number: | 430-19302 |
| Trim Rings | |
| Style: | Black |
| Part Number: | 440-13850 |
Accessories
| Case | |
|---|---|
| Style: | Hard Shell |
| Color: | Black |
| Strap Locks: | No |
| Tools: | |
| Manual: | |
| COA/Other: | Gibson Memphis COA |
