PRE-OWNED 2002 Gibson B.B. King Lucille

The Gibson B.B. King Lucille: A Sophisticated Semi-Hollow With Legendary Style

A Tribute to a Blues Icon

Crafted in 2002, this Gibson B.B. King Lucille pays homage to the sound and style of one of the most influential guitarists in history. Designed to B.B.’s own specs, the Lucille model refines the semi-hollow formula with tone, playability, and elegance in equal measure. Its laminated maple top and body provide a focused resonance, while the absence of f-holes helps reduce feedback, a detail B.B. himself insisted on. Finished in a rich ebony gloss, this guitar exudes class on any stage.

A Smooth Neck with Premium Feel

The Lucille features a solid mahogany neck carved to a comfortable 1959 rounded profile, capped with an ebony fingerboard for a slick, fast feel. The 15-inch radius and 22 medium-jumbo frets offer smooth playability across the entire 24.75-inch scale, with mother-of-pearl split-block inlays guiding your way. Whether bending into sweet bluesy leads or comping smooth jazz chords, the feel under your fingers is classic Gibson luxury.

Varitone Versatility and Humbucker Heat

Loaded with a 490R in the neck and 490T in the bridge, the Lucille covers ground from warm, velvety cleans to gritty overdrive. The 6-position Varitone switch expands tonal options far beyond standard humbucker fare, letting you dial in scooped mids, boosted highs, or rich low-end warmth with a twist of a knob. Combined with stereo and mono output jacks, this guitar is studio- and stage-ready for creative tone sculpting.

Gold Hardware with Fine-Tuning Precision

Every visual and functional element of the Lucille echoes B.B.'s refined style. Gold hardware throughout complements the ebony finish, while a TP-6 fine-tuning tailpiece lets you make precise adjustments with ease. The Grover Tulip tuners keep everything locked down tight, whether you're laying down slow vibrato or heavy bends. With the Tune-o-matic bridge, sustain and stability are always dialed in.

Lightly Worn and Ready to Inspire

This consigned 2002 model shows light surface and play wear on the top and pickguard, minor scuffing along the sides, and gentle buckle wear on the back. There is also some finish chips and a crack in the paint along the headstock heel. These cosmetic marks are purely superficial and consistent with respectful use over time. It comes with its original Gibson hardshell case, making it a collectible that’s ready to play or display.

Specifications:

• Body: Semi-hollow laminated maple (no f-holes)

• Neck: Mahogany, 1959 rounded profile

• Fingerboard: Ebony, 15" radius

• Inlays: Mother-of-pearl split-block

• Scale length: 24.75 inches

• Nut width: 1.68 inches

• Frets: 22

• Pickups: 490R (neck), 490T (bridge)

• Controls: 2 volume, 2 tone, 6-position Varitone

• Switching: 3-way pickup selector

• Output: Stereo and mono jacks

• Bridge: Tune-o-matic

• Tailpiece: TP-6 fine-tuning stopbar

• Tuners: Grover Tulip

• Hardware: Gold

• Case: Original hardshell case included

This item is at Five Star Guitars on consignment. As a result, all sales are final.

This guitar is a used item and ships fully insured with signature required.