The updated guitar was produced in collaboration with the B.B. King Family Trust and features a host of high-end appointments. A custom B.B. King “signature” is engraved on the bridge pickup cover, while brass truss rod covers feature an engraved “Lucille”.
Elsewhere, the design ensures the guitar remains an authentic tribute to B.B. King’s original specs and tone through a Stereo Varitone paired to Gibson 490R and 490T humbucking pickups, a TP-6 tailpiece, mother of pearl inlay fingerboard, and semi-hollow body.
“Throughout musical history, there has never been a guitar associated with one musician quite like blues legend B.B. King and his beloved Lucille,” said Cesar Gueikian, Chief Merchant Officer of Gibson.
“Gibson is proud to partner with the B.B. King Family Trust to bring this special limited edition of the iconic ‘Lucille’ to guitar players and fans. Today we are building on our legacy of craftsmanship and innovation as Gibson continues to shape the sounds of generations for years to come.”
For more on the B.B. King Alpine White signature, visit Gibson’s website.
