Gibson 1994 Lucille

“I love the sweet, rich tone of semi-hollow-body guitars, but I’m plagued by feedback when I crank the volume and push the distortion hard.”
“I long for that exquisite tone beloved by the blues masters, but I also want a guitar versatile enough to handle everything from blues to modern rock.” Are you looking for a partner that lets you play aggressively
on stage without noise, while maintaining the distinctive look and airy feel of a semi-hollow-body guitar?

B.B. King, hailed as the “King of Blues,” has continued to exert a tremendous influence on guitarists around the world. His signature model, Lucille, was not only his trademark but also
the lifelong companion he cherished. With typical semi-hollow-body guitars, depending on the environment—whether in a live venue or a studio—an unpleasant, high-pitched feedback can kick in the moment you turn up the amp volume, making it impossible to concentrate on your performance.It’s not easy to find a solid-body guitar that retains its elegant appearance while also possessing the toughness to withstand being driven to the limit without breaking down.

The solution to this feedback problem—one that can dominate any genre with an overwhelming tone—is this 1994 Gibson Lucille, which, more than 30 years after its manufacture, has matured into its absolute prime as an instrument.

Bass on the DNA of the legendary ES-355TDSV—a model beloved by B.B. King—it’s packed with unique, performance-oriented features and the utmost in class and sophistication.

Lucille’s most distinctive feature is that, despite its semi-hollow body construction, it lacks an F-hole on the top. This design dramatically prevents feedback at high volumes and with heavy distortion while retaining the rich warmth and airiness characteristic of semi-hollow bodies, allowing it to handle even the most intense rock sounds with ease.

Featuring luxurious custom celluloid binding around the body and headstock, gold hardware, and block position marks that add a touch of elegance to the fingerboard, it faithfully inherits the elegant specifications of the 355, Gibson’s top-of-the-line semi-hollow body model.

It features a 6-position baritone switch that allows for dramatic tone control right at your fingertips. You can instantly access everything from B.B. King’s signature “squeeze” guitar sound to the sharp tones ideal for cutting. The stereo output, capable of feeding two amplifiers simultaneously, enables you to create a three-dimensional sound that dominates the space.

Behind the bridge is the TP-6 fine-tuning tailpiece, which allows for instant fine-tuning of each string’s pitch even while playing. Beyond its functional beauty, it provides tight string tension, clearly defining the contour of every single note.

Built in 1994, this instrument is over 30 years old. The high-quality wood has been thoroughly seasoned, resulting in a body that resonates with a deep, rich tone. It’s a ready-to-play instrument we highly recommend not only for those who want to immerse themselves in traditional blues playing but also for guitarists who, as frontmen, want to drive hard-hitting rock with their lead guitar using this distinctive, F-hole-less design.

After 30 years, Lucille has evolved from a sweet, lustrous blues tone to a superb, clear-cutting rock sound. Come and experience this one-of-a-kind tone, imbued with the spirit of a champion.

[SPEC]
BODY: Maple
NECK: Maple
FINGERBOARD: Ebony
P.U.: Gibson 490R & 490T
WEIGHT: 4.18 kg
NUT WIDTH: 43 mm w/ Hard Case
*Pickguard and bridge replaced

*Comes with our store’s 5-year adjustment warranty for peace of mind. *Please feel free to contact our staff for more details about this product.
*We offer high buyback prices for items purchased from our store.