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Condition: Used, Excellent
SP Luthier Notes: The truss rod and bridge were lightly adjusted. No further work was needed.
The Gibson B.B. King Lucille 70th Anniversary is a soulful, celebratory instrument that honors one of the most iconic voices in guitar history. Its laminated maple body delivers warm, controlled resonance with impressive clarity, perfectly matched to smooth dual humbuckers and the expressive Varitone circuit for wide tonal flexibility. The ebony fingerboard with special anniversary inlay adds elegance and meaning, while gold hardware and TP-6 fine-tuner tailpiece enhance both style and stability. Thoughtfully crafted and deeply musical, this limited-edition Lucille is more than a guitar—it’s a lasting investment in tone, legacy, and inspiration.
- Model
- Gibson B.B. King Lucille 70th Anniversary (limited edition)
- Finish
- Ebony (Black)
- Original Case
- Included (Gibson hard case)
Body & Construction
- Top/Back/Sides
- Laminated maple with multi-ply binding
- Weight
- 9lbs 8oz
Neck & Fingerboard
- Neck Wood
- Mahogany (set-neck)
- Fingerboard
- Ebony with B.B. King lettering inlay (special anniversary detail)
- Scale Length
- ~24.75″ (~628 mm)
- Nut Width
- ~1.7″ (~43 mm)
- Frets
- 22
Hardware
- Bridge
- Tune-O-Matic
- Tailpiece
- TP-6 fine tuner style
- Hardware Plating
- Gold
- Output
- Mono and stereo jacks
Electronics
- Pickups
- Dual humbuckers
- Controls
- 2 × Volume
2 × Tone
Varitone switch
3-way pickup selector
- Weight
- 9lbs 8oz
Warranty
This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
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