Gibson BB King Lucille Legacy
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Gibson
BB King Lucille Legacy
Product Info
Article Number:
525279
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
BB King Lucille Legacy
Category:
Premium Guitars
Price:
$7,698.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Lucille Legacy is a beautifully crafted tribute to a legend, built in Gibson’s Custom Shop. The Custombuckers provide that iconic blues tone, and the shorter scale makes bends a breeze. It's perfect for serious blues and soul players who appreciate top-tier craftsmanship and a truly expressive instrument.
Product Description
- Gibson BB King Lucille Legacy
- Electric Guitar
- Custom Shop B.B. King Signature Model
- Flamed maple body with maple centre block
- Spruce bracing
- Maple neck
- Ebony fretboard
- Mother-of-pearl split block fretboard inlays
- Neck profile: Slim Taper
- 7-Ply binding
- Scale: 628 mm
- 22 Frets
- Pickups: 2 x Gibson Custombucker
- 2 x Volume and 2 x tone controls
- 3-Way toggle switch
- Vartione Switch
- Tune-o-Matic bridge
- TP-6 Fine Tuner Stoptail
- Grover Rotomatic machine heads
- Gold-plated hardware
- Colour: Translucent Ebony
- Includes case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Custombucker pickups deliver that signature B.B. King warmth and bite.
- • Maple center block enhances sustain and clarity, cutting through any mix.
- • Slim Taper neck profile offers exceptional comfort and effortless playability.
- • Immaculate Custom Shop build quality and attention to detail are truly remarkable.
CONS
- • The shorter scale length might feel unusual for players accustomed to longer scales.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many guitarists.
- • Translucent Ebony finish, while beautiful, can be prone to fingerprints and smudging.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Flamed maple with maple center block
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
2 x Gibson Custombucker
Scale Length
628 mm (24.75 in)
Frets
22
Bridge
Tune-o-Matic bridge with TP-6 Fine Tuner Stoptail
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.9 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The shorter scale provides a slinkier feel and slightly warmer, rounder tone, emphasizing the lower midrange frequencies—classic B.B. King territory.
Gibson worked extensively with B.B. King’s longtime guitar tech to replicate the specific tonal characteristics of his signature instruments, making these pickups exceptionally close to the original.
The Custom Shop construction elevates it above standard production models; expect tighter tolerances, meticulous finishing, and a level of detail rarely seen, justifying the premium price.
