Gibson Custom B.B. King Lucille Legacy Transparent Ebony #CS602158

The Gibson Custom B.B. King Lucille Legacy Transparent Ebony is a distinguished tribute to one of the most influential legends in blues history, combining the timeless character of B.B. King’s iconic instrument with the exceptional craftsmanship and refined appointments of Gibson Custom. Built with a three-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple body, top, back, and sides, this guitar delivers a balanced, resonant voice with a focused response and controlled feedback characteristics. The elegant finish is complemented by seven-ply top binding, three-ply back binding, five-ply headstock binding, and single-ply fingerboard binding, creating a sophisticated appearance worthy of its legendary inspiration. A bound tortoise pickguard, gold pickup covers, and luxurious gold hardware complete its distinctive aesthetic.

The mahogany neck features a comfortable SlimTaper profile and a long-tenon set-neck joint, providing a solid foundation for sustain, resonance, and expressive playability. Its ebony fingerboard offers a smooth playing surface with a 12-inch radius and 22 reissue frets, accented by mother-of-pearl split-block inlays. The headstock showcases the Gibson logo and Lucille inlay in mother-of-pearl, while a Corian nut measures 1.69 inches in width and the 24.75-inch scale length delivers the familiar feel of a classic Gibson. An adjustable truss rod allows for precise neck relief adjustments, supporting consistent playability across the instrument’s range. Supplied with .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, and .046 gauge strings, the guitar weighs 8 lbs. 10 oz.

A pair of Custombucker pickups in the neck and bridge positions provides a rich, articulate tonal palette, ranging from warm, rounded blues tones to clear, expressive lead sounds. The hand-wired electronics harness features two volume controls, two tone controls, 500K CTS audio-taper potentiometers, and paper-in-oil Bumblebee capacitors. A six-position Mono Varitone switch expands the available tonal options, allowing players to explore a broad spectrum of sonic textures while preserving the instrument’s distinctive character. A three-way Switchcraft pickup selector and 1/4-inch Switchcraft output jack provide reliable operation and connectivity. The hardware includes an ABR-1 bridge and TP-6 tailpiece with fine tuners, gold-plated Grover tulip tuning machines, and two brass strap buttons. Black Top Hat control knobs with gold inserts, a black chicken-head Varitone knob, a white switch tip, a gold Varitone plate, and a gold truss rod cover engraved with B.B. King complete the carefully considered details.

Model BBES355LLTEBGH1, the Gibson Custom B.B. King Lucille Legacy Transparent Ebony represents a remarkable union of musical heritage, refined design, and professional performance. Its striking transparent ebony finish and gold appointments create an understated yet commanding presence, while its versatile electronics and comfortable neck make it equally suited to expressive blues, sophisticated jazz, and a wide range of contemporary styles. Every detail, from the mother-of-pearl inlays to the precision tuning hardware, reflects the enduring influence of B.B. King and the artistry of Gibson Custom. The guitar comes complete with a hardshell case and Certificate of Authenticity, making it an exceptional instrument for discerning musicians and collectors who appreciate the legacy, craftsmanship, and unmistakable voice of Lucille.

Additional specifications include:

• Body Material 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
• Top 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
• Back 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
• Side 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
• Binding 7-ply Top, 3-ply Back, 5-ply Headstock, Single-ply Fretboard
• Fingerboard Material Ebony
• Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
• Fret Count 22
• Frets Reissue
• Inlays Mother of Pearl Split Block
• Joint Set Neck, Long Tenon
• Neck Material Mahogany
• Nut Material Corian
• Nut Width 42.85mm / 1.69in
• Profile SlimTaper
• Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
• Neck Pickup Custombucker
• Bridge Pickup Custombucker
• Controls 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 6 position Mono Varitone Switch, 500K CTS Audio-Taper Potentiometers, Paper in Oil Bumblebee Capacitors, Hand-Wired Harness
• Neck Pickup Custombucker
• Output Jack 1/4" Switchcraft
• Pickup Selector 3-Way Switchcraft
• Bridge ABR-1
• Control Knobs Black Top Hats with Gold Inserts; Varitone: Black Chicken Head
• Finish Gold
• Pickguard Bound Tortoise
• Pickup Covers Gold
• Strap Buttons 2 - Brass
• Switch Tip White
• Switchwasher Gold Varitone Plate
• Tailpiece TP-6 with Fine Tuners
• Truss Rod Adjustable
• Truss Rod Cover Gold, Engraved B.B. King
• Tuner Plating Gold
• Tuning Machines Grover Tulip
• Accessories Certificate of Authenticity
• Headstock Inlay Gibson Logo and Lucille Inlay in Mother of Pearl
• Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
• Case Hardshell
• BBES355LLTEBGH1
• 8 lbs 10 oz
• #CS602158

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