1997 BB KINK LUCILLE 70Th Anniversary, Black, Limited Edition, EXC OHC Code GI174

1997 Gibson ES-345 Lucille Ultra-rare artist signature model Guitar is in excellent condition, no modifications or repairs. Guitar appears to have been unplayed. For the collector! This is certain to continue to appreciate in value. The limited edition version released for his birthday in 1995! This limited edition, released by Gibson to celebrate his birthday, features a special B.B. King inlay on the fretboard. One of Gibson’s longest-running signature models, B.B. King’s “Lucille” 355 was built to the blues legend’s specifications with no F holes (designed to further reduce unwanted feedback) and stereo outputs. The hardware is in excellent conditions. There are no nicks or scratches on the original frets or even on the fretboard! A great guitar for players, collectors, and investors! A fresh setup with a new set of 012 strings was performed, including polishing the frets, cleaning and oiling the fretboard, and optimally adjusting the string action and intonation....The guitar comes in its original Gibson brown case. No Tag or other. Special Features: Fingerboard Inlays: The guitar features special fingerboard inlays that differ from the standard Lucille. Trunk Cover: The truss rod cover is engraved with "70 Years." BB King Signature: The "B.B. King" signature is inlaid in the fingerboard. Base Model: It is based on the standard Gibson B.B. King Lucille signature model, which in turn is based on the ES-355 without f-holes. This is a rare and highly sought-after collector's item, made very special by these unique anniversary features and its specific production year.

Tonewoods comprises a semi-hollow maple body (maple centerblock), mahogany neck, and bound ebony fingerboard, and this Lucille weighs 9lbs 14oz. 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.

Neck Specs:
Wood: Mahogany
Shape: Medium C, measuring .845” 1st fret, .980” 12th fret
Fretboard: Ebony, B.B. King signature and guitars inlay
Frets: Medium jumbo, no wear
Scale Length: 24 3/4”
Nut: 1 11/16”
Headstock: “70 Years” truss rod cover
Tuners: Schaller (Gibson-branded)
Serialization: Eight-digit stamp dates to ‘97
Factory Markings: “Limited Edition” decal on back of peghead

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