Description
Description
There isn’t a guitar hero alive today who hasn't been influenced and impacted by the powerful performances of 8.8. King, and arguably, none was more legendary than his appearance at a music festival promoting the legendary "Rumble in the Jungle” heavyweight boxing match in Zaire in 1974, where B.B. played the 1974 ES-365 that he favored up until developing the Gibson Lucille model in 1980. This model is a limited edition of only 100 guitars and accurately replicates 8.B.’s Walnut 1974 ES-355 that he used for that concert. It features Murphy Lab Light Aging, mother-of-pearl inlays, T-Type Custombucker pickups, a mono Varitone switch, and a Maestro™ Vibrola™ tailpiece. It also comes bundled with a host of case candy that ties back to that historic festival performance, as well as the legendary Rumble in the Jungle fight itself. A B.B. King “Zaire” hardshell case is also included.
Specs
Specs
General
| Series: | Gibson Custom Shop Artist |
| Country of Manufacture: | Made in the USA |
| Serial Number: | BBES-35580 |
| Product Color: | Walnut |
| Relic/Aging Level: | Murphy Lab Light Aged |
| Case Type: | Hardshell Case Included |
| Factory Setup: | E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E) |
Body
| Body Shape: | ES-335 |
| Body Material: | Plain Laminated Maple |
| Body Finish: | Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Top Material: | Plain Laminated Maple |
| Bracing Material: | Red Spruce |
| Body Binding: | Multi-Ply Top & Back |
| Body Notes: | Lightweight Solid Maple Centerblock |
Neck
| Neck Material: | 3-Piece Mahogany |
| Neck Finish: | Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Neck Shape: | Artist Profile |
| Fingerboard Material: | Ebony |
| Nut Material: | Corian |
| Nut Width: | 1.69" (42.85mm) |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12" (304.8mm) |
| Scale Length: | 24.75" (628.65mm) |
| Number of Frets: | 22 Frets |
| Neck Joint: | Glued In, Set Neck, Hide Glue Fit |
| Fingerboard Inlay: | Mother of Pearl Custom Blocks |
| Inlay Shape: | Blocks |
| Neck Binding: | Single Ply |
Hardware
| Hardware Color: | Aged Gold |
| Bridge: | Tune-O-Matic |
| Tailpiece: | Maestro Vibrola |
| Tuning Machines: | Kluson Waffleback w/Metal Buttons |
| Saddle: | Metal |
| Pickguard: | 5-ply Tortoise |
| Truss Rod Cover: | 2-Ply Black Bell |
| Knobs: | Black Witch Hat w/Gold Insert |
| Switch Cap: | White |