{"product_id":"2011-gibson-custom-bb-king-lucille-black-w-ornate-crown-headstock-inlay","title":"2011 Gibson Custom BB King Lucille Black | Ornate Crown Headstock Inlay ES 355 Dual Input Jacks","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1771\/7813\/files\/KC_Vintage_Guitars_Logo_2_240x240.png?v=1711760835\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e2011 Gibson Custom BB King Lucille Black w Ornate Crown Headstock Inlay!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"305\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eHere is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"10\" data-end=\"62\"\u003ereally nice 2011 Gibson B.B. King Lucille ES-355\u003c\/strong\u003e, finished in the classic \u003cstrong data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"103\"\u003eEbony Black\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is the \u003cstrong data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"194\"\u003erarer version featuring the ornate B.B. King crown inlay on the headstock\u003c\/strong\u003e, a detail that sets it apart from the standard production models and gives it an even more elegant appearance.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"681\"\u003eAs you'd expect from a Lucille, this one is loaded with premium appointments including the \u003cstrong data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"417\"\u003eVaritone switch\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"440\"\u003edual output jacks\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"464\"\u003etortoise celluloid pickguard\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"518\"\u003eTP-6 fine-tuning tailpiece with Nashville bridge\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"537\"\u003eGrover tuners\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"560\"\u003egold hardware\u003c\/strong\u003e throughout. It's a classy instrument that perfectly captures the look and feel of B.B. King's legendary signature model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"980\"\u003eCondition is \u003cstrong data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"717\"\u003every good overall\u003c\/strong\u003e. There are \u003cstrong data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"776\"\u003ea few minor scrapes on the back of the neck\u003c\/strong\u003e that should buff out quite nicely, along with \u003cstrong data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"865\"\u003ea mark on the back likely from a guitar stand\u003c\/strong\u003e. Other than that, it's a very clean guitar with \u003cstrong data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"937\"\u003ealmost no fret wear\u003c\/strong\u003e, showing it hasn't seen much playing time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1179\"\u003eThe neck has a comfortable profile, measuring \u003cstrong data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003e1-11\/16\" at the nut\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1078\"\u003e0.83\" at the 1st fret\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003e0.98\" at the 12th fret\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it easy to play while still feeling substantial in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1492\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1200\"\u003e9 lbs. 2 oz.\u003c\/strong\u003e, it has a solid feel with excellent balance. It plays effortlessly and delivers the smooth, articulate semi-hollow tone that has made the Lucille one of Gibson's most iconic signature models. The Varitone switch adds a wide range of tonal options, making this an incredibly versatile guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1640\"\u003eIt comes complete with the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1521\" data-end=\"1548\"\u003eoriginal hardshell case\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1581\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e, warranty paperwork, and the original case candy as shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1645\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"gz3got\" data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1666\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1666\"\u003eThe Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1839\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"sfwjqy\" data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1693\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1683\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4nj1ky\" data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1726\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003eOriginality:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1y8ln2x\" data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1752\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1740\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebony Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bi7oqm\" data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1839\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1765\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rare B.B. King crown headstock inlay; Varitone circuit; dual output jacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1844\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"opaezp\" data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1873\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"1873\"\u003ePlayability \u0026amp; Sound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1875\" data-end=\"2175\"\u003eThis one plays effortlessly with a comfortable neck profile and delivers the smooth, warm, and articulate semi-hollow tone that made the Lucille famous. 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