Description
With his virtuosic playing and rich, soulful voice, guitar legend B.B. King climbed to the top of the Blues world, where he remained for well over half a century. Whether he was performing on the biggest stages around the globe or recording chart-topping hits, B.B. King could always be found riffing on one of his iconic Gibson ES model guitars, all lovingly given the moniker 'Lucille.' Epiphone set out to pay tribute to B.B. King's legacy with this Epiphone B.B. King Lucille guitar - and they've done a remarkable job.
The body of this guitar is a work of art in itself - it's superbly comfortable, produces a stellar acoustic tone that translates beautifully when amplified, and includes some of B.B. King's favorite features. Skillfully crafted with layered maple, this guitar has a delightfully complex sound that blends rich, full lows with crisp, biting highs. And don't let its appearance fool you - even though it lacks F-holes like most ES guitars, this is a semi-hollow. B.B. King requested his ES guitars not to have F-holes to help reduce feedback.
The maple neck on this Epiphone B.B. King Lucille sports a rounded "C" shaped neck that perfectly walks the line between being too thick and too thin, making it an absolute joy to play on. Its 22 fret ebony fingerboard feels sleek and smooth, and it adds plenty of clarity and articulation to your playing.
The real powerhouse behind this guitar is the pair of Alnico Classic PRO humbucking pickups, designed to make B.B. King himself proud. They're rich and thick, pumping out classic Gibson humbucking tones, and they sound outstanding whether you're playing screaming leads or soft, evocative chords. If you need a little extra sonic versatility, though, this beauty has you covered. With a six-position Varitone switch, a mono output jack, and a stereo output jack, this guitar offers you all the tonal flexibility you could ever need.
This Epiphone B.B. King Lucille comes equipped with deluxe hardware, including Grover Rotomatic tuners and a TP-6 tailpiece with fine tuners, ensuring maximum sustain and tuning stability. They also look amazing in their dazzling gold finish. And, for safe and secure transport, this guitar comes with a luxurious EpiLite Case, complete with a spacious accessory compartment for picks, straps, and cables.
With its limited edition cherry finish, powerful alnico humbuckers, and top-notch playability, this Epiphone B.B. King Lucille is a wonderful tribute to one of the biggest names in Blues history.
Specs
Body Shape: ES-335
Body Material: 5-ply Layered Maple
Bracing: Spruce
Centerblock: Maple
Binding: Multi-ply Top, Back, and Headstock, Single ply Neck
Finish: Gloss
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Profile: Rounded C
Scale Length: 24.75"
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Number Of Frets: 22
Frets: Medium Jumbo
Nut Material: Graph Tech
Nut Width: 1.693"
Inlays: Pearloid Blocks
Joint: Glued in, Set Neck
Hardware Finish: Gold
Tuner Plating: Gold
Bridge: Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece: TP-6 Stop Bar with Fine Tuners
Tuning Machines: Grover Rotomatic with Keystone Buttons
Pickguard: 5-ply ES-335 style Bound Tortoise Pickguard
TrussRod: 2-way Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover: Brass Bell; Engraved "B.B. King"
Control Knobs: Black Speed Knobs, Black Chicken Head Varitone Knob
Switch Tip: Cream
Switchwasher: Gold Varitone Washer
Control Covers: Black; PVC
Strap Buttons: 2 - Bottom and Back of Heel
Mounting Rings: Black
Pickup Covers: Gold
Neck Pickup: Alnico Classic PRO
Bridge Pickup: Alnico Classic PRO
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 6 Position Varitone Switch
Pickup Selector: 3-way Epiphone Toggle
Output Jack: Epiphone 1/4" Mono and Epiphone 1/4" Stereo
Case: EpiLite Case (Included)
SKU: IGBBKCHGH3
