Description
Gibson B.B. King Lucille 2013 Near Mint Condition
Incredible condition! near minto collectors grade. Hard to find discontinued model in 2015. Case is super clean as well.
Pair of Bare Knuckle “Stormy Monday” $500+ Gold single etch pickups. Original Gold PAF pickups in case.
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 |
