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1997 Gibson BB King Lucille ES-355 Semi-Hollowbody Guitar Cherry Stereo, Near-Mint w/ Case & Hangtags, Yamano
1997 Gibson BB King Lucille ES-355 Semi-Hollowbody Guitar Cherry Stereo, Near-Mint w/ Case & Hangtags, Yamano
Up for sale, a 1997 Gibson B.B. King âLucilleâ ES-355 in near-mint, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case and hangtags. This signature iteration of the 355 platform was built to Kingâs specifications with no F holes (designed to further reduce unwanted feedback) and stereo outputs, finished in a Cherry Red nitro lacquer gloss.
This particular Lucille example was produced in the so-called âgood woodâ era and was ordered by Gibsonâs Japanese distributor Yamano. Gibsonâs USA-made guitars distributed via Yamano are often considered to be among their best, featuring the highest quality woods picked for Gibsonâs discerning Japanese audience. This ES even features Gibson/Yamanoâs rare âPremium Quality For Japanâ hangtag.
Tonewoods comprises a semi-hollow maple body (maple centerblock), mahogany neck, and bound ebony fingerboard, and this Lucille weighs 9lbs 11oz. Via the 490R and 490T humbucker pair, this Gibson pairs the attack and articulation of maple with the warmth of the semi-hollow body construction, covering ample tonal ground and delivering everything from harmonic rich growl in the bridge position to jazz-worthy warmth and fullness with the neck pickup singled out. The six-way Varitone switch adds a bevy of additional tonal options, with thinned-out sounds and midrange forward options, and there are dual outputs for stereo functionality. This Lucille has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mikeâs Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Mahogany
-Shape: Chunky C, measuring .885â 1st fret, 1.030â 12th fret
-Fretboard: Ebony, pearl block inlays
-Frets: Medium jumbo, no wear
-Scale Length: 24 3/4â
-Nut: 1 11/16â
-Tuners: Gibson-branded (Schaller-made)
-Serialization: Eight-digit stamp dates to â97
Body Specs:
-Wood: Maple (maple centerblock)
-Pickups: 490T/490R humbuckers
-Controls: Volume x2, Tone x2, Three-way pickup selector, six-position rotary Varitone
-Hardware: Nashville bridge, TP-6 tailpiece
-Plastics: Multi-ply bound tortoise pickguard, black speed knobs, white switch tip
The gloss Cherry Red nitro lacquer shows just a few subtle finish scratches on the back and lower bout perimeter. The nitro gloss on the neck profile is flawless.
The original Gibson USA hardshell case is included, along with the Gibson/Yamano hangtags.
This particular Lucille example was produced in the so-called âgood woodâ era and was ordered by Gibsonâs Japanese distributor Yamano. Gibsonâs USA-made guitars distributed via Yamano are often considered to be among their best, featuring the highest quality woods picked for Gibsonâs discerning Japanese audience. This ES even features Gibson/Yamanoâs rare âPremium Quality For Japanâ hangtag.
Tonewoods comprises a semi-hollow maple body (maple centerblock), mahogany neck, and bound ebony fingerboard, and this Lucille weighs 9lbs 11oz. Via the 490R and 490T humbucker pair, this Gibson pairs the attack and articulation of maple with the warmth of the semi-hollow body construction, covering ample tonal ground and delivering everything from harmonic rich growl in the bridge position to jazz-worthy warmth and fullness with the neck pickup singled out. The six-way Varitone switch adds a bevy of additional tonal options, with thinned-out sounds and midrange forward options, and there are dual outputs for stereo functionality. This Lucille has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mikeâs Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Mahogany
-Shape: Chunky C, measuring .885â 1st fret, 1.030â 12th fret
-Fretboard: Ebony, pearl block inlays
-Frets: Medium jumbo, no wear
-Scale Length: 24 3/4â
-Nut: 1 11/16â
-Tuners: Gibson-branded (Schaller-made)
-Serialization: Eight-digit stamp dates to â97
Body Specs:
-Wood: Maple (maple centerblock)
-Pickups: 490T/490R humbuckers
-Controls: Volume x2, Tone x2, Three-way pickup selector, six-position rotary Varitone
-Hardware: Nashville bridge, TP-6 tailpiece
-Plastics: Multi-ply bound tortoise pickguard, black speed knobs, white switch tip
The gloss Cherry Red nitro lacquer shows just a few subtle finish scratches on the back and lower bout perimeter. The nitro gloss on the neck profile is flawless.
The original Gibson USA hardshell case is included, along with the Gibson/Yamano hangtags.
$4,399.99
1997 Gibson BB King Lucille ES-355 Semi-Hollowbody Guitar Cherry Stereo, Near-Mint w/ Case & Hangtags, Yamanoâ
$4,399.99
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1997 Gibson BB King Lucille ES-355 Semi-Hollowbody Guitar Cherry Stereo, Near-Mint w/ Case & Hangtags, Yamano
Up for sale, a 1997 Gibson B.B. King âLucilleâ ES-355 in near-mint, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case and hangtags. This signature iteration of the 355 platform was built to Kingâs specifications with no F holes (designed to further reduce unwanted feedback) and stereo outputs, finished in a Cherry Red nitro lacquer gloss.
This particular Lucille example was produced in the so-called âgood woodâ era and was ordered by Gibsonâs Japanese distributor Yamano. Gibsonâs USA-made guitars distributed via Yamano are often considered to be among their best, featuring the highest quality woods picked for Gibsonâs discerning Japanese audience. This ES even features Gibson/Yamanoâs rare âPremium Quality For Japanâ hangtag.
Tonewoods comprises a semi-hollow maple body (maple centerblock), mahogany neck, and bound ebony fingerboard, and this Lucille weighs 9lbs 11oz. Via the 490R and 490T humbucker pair, this Gibson pairs the attack and articulation of maple with the warmth of the semi-hollow body construction, covering ample tonal ground and delivering everything from harmonic rich growl in the bridge position to jazz-worthy warmth and fullness with the neck pickup singled out. The six-way Varitone switch adds a bevy of additional tonal options, with thinned-out sounds and midrange forward options, and there are dual outputs for stereo functionality. This Lucille has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mikeâs Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Mahogany
-Shape: Chunky C, measuring .885â 1st fret, 1.030â 12th fret
-Fretboard: Ebony, pearl block inlays
-Frets: Medium jumbo, no wear
-Scale Length: 24 3/4â
-Nut: 1 11/16â
-Tuners: Gibson-branded (Schaller-made)
-Serialization: Eight-digit stamp dates to â97
Body Specs:
-Wood: Maple (maple centerblock)
-Pickups: 490T/490R humbuckers
-Controls: Volume x2, Tone x2, Three-way pickup selector, six-position rotary Varitone
-Hardware: Nashville bridge, TP-6 tailpiece
-Plastics: Multi-ply bound tortoise pickguard, black speed knobs, white switch tip
The gloss Cherry Red nitro lacquer shows just a few subtle finish scratches on the back and lower bout perimeter. The nitro gloss on the neck profile is flawless.
The original Gibson USA hardshell case is included, along with the Gibson/Yamano hangtags.
This particular Lucille example was produced in the so-called âgood woodâ era and was ordered by Gibsonâs Japanese distributor Yamano. Gibsonâs USA-made guitars distributed via Yamano are often considered to be among their best, featuring the highest quality woods picked for Gibsonâs discerning Japanese audience. This ES even features Gibson/Yamanoâs rare âPremium Quality For Japanâ hangtag.
Tonewoods comprises a semi-hollow maple body (maple centerblock), mahogany neck, and bound ebony fingerboard, and this Lucille weighs 9lbs 11oz. Via the 490R and 490T humbucker pair, this Gibson pairs the attack and articulation of maple with the warmth of the semi-hollow body construction, covering ample tonal ground and delivering everything from harmonic rich growl in the bridge position to jazz-worthy warmth and fullness with the neck pickup singled out. The six-way Varitone switch adds a bevy of additional tonal options, with thinned-out sounds and midrange forward options, and there are dual outputs for stereo functionality. This Lucille has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mikeâs Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Mahogany
-Shape: Chunky C, measuring .885â 1st fret, 1.030â 12th fret
-Fretboard: Ebony, pearl block inlays
-Frets: Medium jumbo, no wear
-Scale Length: 24 3/4â
-Nut: 1 11/16â
-Tuners: Gibson-branded (Schaller-made)
-Serialization: Eight-digit stamp dates to â97
Body Specs:
-Wood: Maple (maple centerblock)
-Pickups: 490T/490R humbuckers
-Controls: Volume x2, Tone x2, Three-way pickup selector, six-position rotary Varitone
-Hardware: Nashville bridge, TP-6 tailpiece
-Plastics: Multi-ply bound tortoise pickguard, black speed knobs, white switch tip
The gloss Cherry Red nitro lacquer shows just a few subtle finish scratches on the back and lower bout perimeter. The nitro gloss on the neck profile is flawless.
The original Gibson USA hardshell case is included, along with the Gibson/Yamano hangtags.
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Up for sale, a 1997 Gibson B.B. King âLucilleâ ES-355 in near-mint, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case and hangtags. This signature iteration of the 355 platform was built to Kingâs specifications with no F holes (designed to further reduce unwanted feedback) and stereo outputs, finished in a Cherry Red nitro lacquer gloss.
This particular Lucille example was produced in the so-called âgood woodâ era and was ordered by Gibsonâs Japanese distributor Yamano. Gibsonâs USA-made guitars distributed via Yamano are often considered to be among their best, featuring the highest quality woods picked for Gibsonâs discerning Japanese audience. This ES even features Gibson/Yamanoâs rare âPremium Quality For Japanâ hangtag.
Tonewoods comprises a semi-hollow maple body (maple centerblock), mahogany neck, and bound ebony fingerboard, and this Lucille weighs 9lbs 11oz. Via the 490R and 490T humbucker pair, this Gibson pairs the attack and articulation of maple with the warmth of the semi-hollow body construction, covering ample tonal ground and delivering everything from harmonic rich growl in the bridge position to jazz-worthy warmth and fullness with the neck pickup singled out. The six-way Varitone switch adds a bevy of additional tonal options, with thinned-out sounds and midrange forward options, and there are dual outputs for stereo functionality. This Lucille has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mikeâs Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Mahogany
-Shape: Chunky C, measuring .885â 1st fret, 1.030â 12th fret
-Fretboard: Ebony, pearl block inlays
-Frets: Medium jumbo, no wear
-Scale Length: 24 3/4â
-Nut: 1 11/16â
-Tuners: Gibson-branded (Schaller-made)
-Serialization: Eight-digit stamp dates to â97
Body Specs:
-Wood: Maple (maple centerblock)
-Pickups: 490T/490R humbuckers
-Controls: Volume x2, Tone x2, Three-way pickup selector, six-position rotary Varitone
-Hardware: Nashville bridge, TP-6 tailpiece
-Plastics: Multi-ply bound tortoise pickguard, black speed knobs, white switch tip
The gloss Cherry Red nitro lacquer shows just a few subtle finish scratches on the back and lower bout perimeter. The nitro gloss on the neck profile is flawless.
The original Gibson USA hardshell case is included, along with the Gibson/Yamano hangtags.
This particular Lucille example was produced in the so-called âgood woodâ era and was ordered by Gibsonâs Japanese distributor Yamano. Gibsonâs USA-made guitars distributed via Yamano are often considered to be among their best, featuring the highest quality woods picked for Gibsonâs discerning Japanese audience. This ES even features Gibson/Yamanoâs rare âPremium Quality For Japanâ hangtag.
Tonewoods comprises a semi-hollow maple body (maple centerblock), mahogany neck, and bound ebony fingerboard, and this Lucille weighs 9lbs 11oz. Via the 490R and 490T humbucker pair, this Gibson pairs the attack and articulation of maple with the warmth of the semi-hollow body construction, covering ample tonal ground and delivering everything from harmonic rich growl in the bridge position to jazz-worthy warmth and fullness with the neck pickup singled out. The six-way Varitone switch adds a bevy of additional tonal options, with thinned-out sounds and midrange forward options, and there are dual outputs for stereo functionality. This Lucille has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mikeâs Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Mahogany
-Shape: Chunky C, measuring .885â 1st fret, 1.030â 12th fret
-Fretboard: Ebony, pearl block inlays
-Frets: Medium jumbo, no wear
-Scale Length: 24 3/4â
-Nut: 1 11/16â
-Tuners: Gibson-branded (Schaller-made)
-Serialization: Eight-digit stamp dates to â97
Body Specs:
-Wood: Maple (maple centerblock)
-Pickups: 490T/490R humbuckers
-Controls: Volume x2, Tone x2, Three-way pickup selector, six-position rotary Varitone
-Hardware: Nashville bridge, TP-6 tailpiece
-Plastics: Multi-ply bound tortoise pickguard, black speed knobs, white switch tip
The gloss Cherry Red nitro lacquer shows just a few subtle finish scratches on the back and lower bout perimeter. The nitro gloss on the neck profile is flawless.
The original Gibson USA hardshell case is included, along with the Gibson/Yamano hangtags.
