Name: SOLD GIBSON MEMPHIS 2015 BB KING LUCILLE
SKU: 23452
Price: 2100.00 EUR
Availability: OutOfStock

A long-standing icon in the Gibson Memphis lineup, the B.B. King Lucille is based closely on the King of the Blues’ own guitar to deliver the look, feel and tone that helped create a legend.

No f-holes, just like B.B.’sTo combat feedback on stage, B.B. King has long specified his guitars without the traditional f-holes Regal looksB.B.’s preferred high-gloss Ebony finish in nitrocellulose lacquer gives this artist guitar an elegantly formal appearance Gold-plated hardwareGibson’s top-of-the-line semis have traditionally worn gold-plated hardware to declare their status Elegant bindingMulti-ply binding on the body’s top and back enhance its custom-grade looks Classic block inlaysLarge mother-of-pearl blocks tie the B.B. King Lucille to great ES-355s of the past Varitone tone switchingWith five capacitor networks plus bypass, the Varitone lends superb sonic versatility Fine-tuning tailpieceThe TP-6 makes quick mid-riff tune ups a breeze Great humbucking toneMade with Alnico magnets like the great PAFs, with a slightly overwound bridge pickup for scorching leads

No f-holes: Classic ES-355 style body but without f-holes
Finish: Elegant high-gloss Ebony
Hardware: Gold-plated throughout
Binding: Multi-ply body binding
Inlays: Mother-of-pearl block inlays
Tone switch: Six-position Varitone tone network
Tailpiece: TP-6 fine-tuning tailpiece
Pickups: 490R and 490T humbuckers

Body

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)

Weight
Average Weight (body only):	2.3541 kg / 5.190 lbs

Materials Used
Glue:	Franklin Titebond 50
Etc.:	Maple centerblock, Spruce braces, Mahogany rim liner

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:	Modern
Profile:	Traditional C
Thickness at Fret 1:	20.828 mm / .820″
Thickness at Fret 12:	24.384 mm / .960″
Other Materials:	Assembly 65 glue
Average Weight:	566.9905 g / 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:	None
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:	Large: 22.479 mm x 27.6352 mm / 0.885″ x 1.088″ Small: 34.925 mm x 4.0132 mm / 1.375″ x 0.158″
Average Weight:	136.0777 g / 4.800 oz

Finishes

Ebony

Color Code:	EB
Surface Texture:	Smooth/ Hi Gloss 90 Sheen Lacquer
Filler:	N/A
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	Lead Volume	Rhythm Volume
Type:	CTS 500K Linear	CTS 500K Audio
Peak Voltage:	1080V	1080V
Range:	0-500K	0-500K
Power Rating:	1/4 watt above 100K ohms	1/4 watt above 100K ohms
Resistance Tolerance:	500K +/- 20%	500K +/- 20%
Minimum Resistance:	100 ohms	100 ohms

	Lead Tone	Rhythm Tone	Varitone
Type:	CTS 500K Audio	CTS 500K Audio	CTS DP6T
Peak Voltage:	1080V	1080V	250V
Range:	0-500K	0-500K
Power Rating:	1/4 watt above 100K ohms	1/4 watt above 100K ohms	3/4 amp at 125 VAC
Resistance Tolerance:	500K +/- 20%	500K +/- 20%
Minimum Resistance:	100 ohms	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 g / 1.52 oz

Tuning Keys Details
Tuning Ratio:	14:01
Gear Type:	Syncronized spur gear system
What is allowable turn:	+/- 4 degrees
Plating specs:	Gold
Part numbers:	430-14168 / 430-14169

String Dimensions
E:	1.1684 mm / 0.046″
A:	0.9144 mm / 0.036″
D:	0.6604 mm / 0.026″
G:	0.4318 mm / 0.017″
B:	0.3302 mm / 0.013″
e:	0.2540 mm / 0.010″

Bridge
Style:	Tune-O-Matic
Material:	Die cast alloy
Plating Specs:	Gold
Part number:	430-10123
Weight:	61.235 g / 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 g / 4.0 oz

Output Jack
Style:	1/4″ mono (both pickups)

Jack Plate
Style:	N/A
Material:	N/A
Part Number:	N/A
Weight:	N/A

Strap Buttons
Material:	Brass
Plating Specs:	None
Part numbers:	430-19521
Weight:	2.268 g / 0.080 oz

Plastics

Pick Guard
Style:	Bound Tortoise Shell
Part Number:	430-12095

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

Control Plate(s) (SwitchPlate Cover)
Style:	N/A
Part Number:	N/A

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:	None

Manual:	None
COA/Other:	Gibson Memphis COA

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