Skip to main content
Play Video

B.B. King Lucille Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar

We're sorry-this item is unavailable.
Contact our experts for a recommendation of great alternatives. Call us at 800-449-9128.

Overview

Artist-caliber tone with customized-355 looks.

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
Gold Grover Tulip tuners: 14:1 ratio
Full Block inlay fretboard
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

Features

Body
  • Body shape: Double cutaway
  • Body type: Semi-hollow or chambered body
  • Body material: Laminated
  • Top wood: Maple 3-ply with poplar center
  • Body wood: Maple 3-ply with poplar center
  • Body finish: Gloss
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: C traditional
  • Neck wood: Maple
  • Joint: Set-in
  • Scale length: 24.75"
  • Truss rod: Standard
  • Neck finish: Gloss
Fretboard
  • Material: Richlite
  • Radius: 12"
  • Fret size: Medium
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Inlays: Block
  • Nut width: 1.68" (42.67mm)
Pickups
  • Configuration: HH
  • Neck: 490R
  • Middle: Not applicable
  • Bridge: 490T
  • Brand: Gibson
  • Active or passive: Passive
  • Series or parallel: Series
  • Piezo: No
  • Active EQ: No
  • Special electronics: Varitone
Controls
  • Control layout: Volume 1, volume 2, tone 1, tone 2
  • Pickup switch: 3-way
  • Coil tap or split: No
  • Kill switch: No
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Fixed
  • Bridge design: Tune-o-matic
  • Tailpiece: TP-6 tunable
  • Tuning machines: Grover
  • Color: Gold
Other
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Special features: VOS finish
  • Case: Hardshell case
  • Accessories: None
  • Country of origin: United States

Own a Gibson that'll last you a lifetime. Order today.

Shop with a Friend
Free Shipping
  • Free Standard Ground shipping (48 contiguous states, some overweight and Used/Vintage items excluded).
  • Orders placed before 3 p.m. ET usually ship the same business day.
Learn More
2-Year Free Warranty on Guitars

Every guitar or bass you purchase from Musician's Friend (electric or acoustic, New or Open Box) includes two years of protection from manufacturer defects.

Contact Us for Details
We're Here for You

Our Gear Advisers are available to guide you through your entire shopping experience. Call or Chat for expert advice and to hear the latest deals.

Contact Us
Proactive Advisor Support Chat