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Epiphone B.B. King Lucille

Item ID: ETBBEBGH

Semi-hollow Body Electric Guitar with Maple Top, Maple Body, Maple Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, and Humbucking Pickups with Vari-Tone and Stereo Outputs - Ebony

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This Lucille was Designed by B.B. King Himself!

The Epiphone B.B. King Lucille is a unique instrument - designed by BB King himself! A semi-hollow Body electric guitar with no F-holes, the Epiphone BB King Lucille has a voice all its own. Its body comprises laminated maple - from the back to the sides to the top. A set, maple neck and smooth, rosewood fingerboard just ask to be played, while two humbuckers with Vari-Tone deliver that signature tone. Other appointments include a TP-6 fine-tuning tailpiece, and BB King-signature stereo outputs. When you want a legendary guitar, look to the blues legend's Epiphone B.B. King Lucille!



Epiphone B.B. King Lucille Semi-hollow Body Electric Guitar at a Glance:
  • Steeped in B.B. King blues history
  • Semi-hollow body with no F-holes
  • Vari-Tone and Stereo outputs

Steeped in B.B. King blues history
B.B. King is a unanimous blues legend - ranked #3 greatest guitarist of all time by none other than Rolling Stone magazine. His signature guitar sound comes thanks to "Lucille," King's affectionate name for all of his guitars. The story is, in the mid-1950s, B.B. was performing in Arkansas when two attendees got in a fight and knocked over a kerosene stove that set fire to the hall. When B.B. ran outside to safety he realized he left his guitar inside, so he rushed back into danger to retrieve it. As it turns out, the two men had been fighting over a woman named Lucille - and ever after, B.B. decided to give that name to his trademark guitars as a reminder never to act foolishly and fight over a woman or run into burning buildings! The Epiphone B.B. King Lucille proudly carries this name.

Semi-hollow body with no F-holes
B.B. only wants feedback when he wants feedback, so he designed the Epiphone B.B. King Lucille to get the precise tone he demands, avoiding any unwanted tones unless he conjures them.

Vari-Tone and Stereo outputs
The Epiphone B.B. King Lucille is famous for both its Vari-Tone switch and its stereo outputs. The explanation for the stereo outs is simple - B.B. likes to use one amp set for treble and one for bass so he gets the best of both worlds when he's onstage. As for the Vari-Tone switch, B.B. enjoys the extra tonal variety it provides - and you will too. The Vari-Tone makes it easy to subtly change your sound as you play so you can achieve whatever result you're after.

Epiphone B.B. King Lucille Semi-hollowbody Electric Guitar Features:
  • Finish - Ebony
  • Top - Laminated Maple
  • Body Material - Laminated maple
  • Body Style - Semi-hollow Body with no F-holes
  • Pickups - 2 humbuckers with Vari-Tone
  • Hardware - Gold
  • Scale - 24.75"
  • Nut Width - 1.68"
  • Neck - Set, Maple
  • Fingerboard material - Rosewood
  • Fingerboard Inlay - Block
  • Binding - B-N-H
  • Tailpiece - TP-6 Fine Tuning

The Epiphone B.B. King Lucille lets you summon the blues legend's legendary sound!
Specification Detail
Body Material Laminated Maple
Top Material Laminated Maple
Color Ebony
Neck Material Maple, Set
Scale Length 24.75"
Fingerboard Material Rosewood
Fingerboard Inlay Block
Number of Frets 22
Nut Width 1.68"
Bridge/Tailpiece Tune-o-matic, Fine Tuner
Number of Pickups 2
Neck Pickup AlNiCo Classic Humbucker
Middle Pickup No Middle Pickup
Bridge Pickup AlNiCo Hot Humbucker
Controls 2 x Volume, 2 x Tone, 3-way switch, 1 x Vari-tone
Case Included No Case Included
Manufacturer Part Number ETBBEBGH1

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based on 2 reviews

So fine Lucille

by Tom - US Coast Guard retired from Silver Bay, Minneosta USA
August 1, 2010
Music Background: Hobbyist & Student
The various voices of this guitar are unreal. The voices are
changed using the Vari-Tone filtering 6-postion switch with the
chickenhead knob.

Then, you also have the tone... read more [+] controls for each pickup toboot !
So fine !

The size is much larger diameter than my Epi Special II.
I love the looks and the weight is still a bit heavy. The
finish is total black... glossy and shiney nice black.
The inlays on the neck are precise and look like jewels.
The genuine gold accents and platings are a stand out
which only few can equal or match in beauty.
I am fond of the pick guard as well, the brown with
white trim is a nice contrasting touch. Less we forget,
the total white trim from head to toe is very flashy and
pretty and under low lighting will stand out as only
Lucille could. She's so fine !
Very pleased. I believe this guitar is worth every penny.

I have been playing for a year with a Epi Special II beginner's Les
Paul and done well... and this Lucille is my major upgrade.
My anniversary present to myself. I play the blues and
black gospel... including reading the notes off staff paper.
I am age 65 now. Hats off to Lucille, Blues Boy King and
Epiphone ! Long live the Blues.

I also ordered a strap and hard case for Lucille as well.
The delivery of Lucille from Sweetwater was flawless.
Thanks Sweetwater for the professional service.




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nice quality , great tone

by John Martin from
February 17, 2012
Music Background: hobbyist
I'm very pleased with this guitar . I am glad I got it at sweetwater ! It makes a difference !

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