1989 Gibson B.B. King Lucille
Made in Nashville Tennessee, USA
Serial: 81149553
Fully Rewired (Still Has Original Electronics and Pickups) with a New Stereo Varitone Switch
Comes in a Original Hard Case but Case is in Rough Shape (fully functional) see pics
$$$ It has just been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. It has low action with no buzzing. The frets are in perfect condition and polished to shine like a mirror, it is truly stage or studio ready/worthy. Including New Strings, Perfect Intonation, Truss Rod Adjustment and Low Action Read Our Feedback and Rest Assured, The Dude Abides!
Blues Legend Reborn: Own this 1989 Gibson BB King Lucille That’s Got More Soul Than a Midnight Jam Session!
Hey, guitar slingers and tone chasers! Are you ready to cradle a piece of blues history that’s been kissed by time and tuned for triumph? Introducing this 1989 Gibson BB King Lucille – the queen of the fretboard who’s aged like fine whiskey, with tons of weather checking that tells tales of epic gigs and smoky stages. She’s got a few dings that add character (because who wants a guitar without a story?), and buckets of mojo that’ll make your solos sing the blues like BB himself!
Don’t fret – this beauty’s in player-friendly condition, professionally set up with brand-new frets that glide smoother than a slide on steel strings. Perfect for the gigging gunslinger or the studio wizard laying down tracks that hit harder than a high note. We’ve fully rewired her circuits for crystal-clear vibes, and topped it off with a spanking-new Varitone stereo six-way switch that’ll switch up your sound faster than a key change in “The Thrill Is Gone.”
Why settle for a plain Jane axe when you can Lucille your way to legendary licks? This guitar’s not just an instrument – it’s your ticket to tone town, where every strum strikes gold. Grab her now before she wails away to another lucky player! Contact us today and let the blues begin. 🎸
This 1989 Gibson B.B. King Lucille features a semi-hollow maple body with no f-holes for feedback reduction, a mahogany neck, ebony fretboard with split block inlays, and mother-of-pearl headstock inlays. It is equipped with gold-plated hardware, including Grover tuners, dual humbucking pickups, a Varitone switch, and a TP-6 tailpiece with fine-tuning. The guitar also has a bound headstock and fretboard, and the truss rod cover is engraved with B.B. King's name.
Full Specs:
Body
Material: Maple with a maple centerblock to reduce feedback.
Construction: Semi-hollow body.
F-holes: No f-holes, a signature modification requested by B.B. King to further control feedback.
Binding: Multi-ply binding on the body and headstock.
Finish: Gloss finish, typically in an ebony or black color.
Neck & Fingerboard
Neck Material: Mahogany.
Profile: SlimTaper profile.
Fingerboard: Ebony.
Inlays: Mother-of-pearl or pearloid split block inlays.
Headstock Inlay: Mother-of-pearl "Lucille" inlay.
Nut: Solid brass or Corian nut.
Frets: 22 frets.
Hardware
Tuners: Gold-plated Grover Tulip tuners.
Bridge: ABR-1 or Tune-o-matic bridge.
Tailpiece: Newer Gibson Original TP-6 tailpiece with fine tuners.
Strap Buttons: Brass strap buttons.
Electronics - Have been Rewired and Varitone Switch Replaced
Pickups: Two Gibson humbucking pickups (Custombucker in later models).
Controls: Two volume, two tone controls.
Varitone: New Six-position Varitone rotary switch for a variety of tonal options.
Output: Stereo and mono output jacks.
Cosmetics & Features
Truss Rod: Adjustable truss rod with a polished brass truss rod cover engraved with "B.B. King".
Binding: Bound fretboard and headstock.
Pickguard: Tortoise-bound pickguard.
This guitar is professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. It has low action with no buzzing or dead spots and is an absolute joy to play. It has been deep cleaned and detailed. All guitars will arrive looking and playing great. The frets have been leveled / dressed / polished and the fingerboard was cleaned. (Unfinished Rosewood and Ebony boards get treated with Fret Doctor - a proprietary all natural oil that is the best on the market) It has brand new strings, the action was adjusted, the intonation is spot on and it plays excellent. All the electronics work flawlessly.
**** We stand behind every guitar we sell and have consistently delivered quality that beats most people expectations, earning us a reputation for quality that is unrivaled. Simply put “good enough” is not good enough for The Guitar Dude’s standards. We try and make every guitar be at its absolute BEST to deliver on our promise. We take great pride in what we do and we are always trying our best.
* Neck is perfectly straight and the truss rod works with no issues
* Intonation is spot-on
* It has been professionally set up with nice low action & new American made strings.
* If needed, the frets will be dressed leveled & crowned
* All frets are polished prior to shipping when they are set up - They will shine like new!
***Please note that international shipping prices listed are minimum quotes in some cases. Certain countries are more expensive and will require additional shipping costs. Express services such as UPS, DHL & FedEx are also available, Please contact me for a personalized quote.
About Us
The Guitar Dude is a THREE time NAMM Top 100 Dealer in the world who has been selling some of the best guitars on the planet since 2009. Known for the most Killer Flame Top Gibson 1959 Les Pauls Reissues and classic Fender guitars of all eras. I make beautiful guitar porn, please follow me on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter.
Often copied & imitated, but never duplicated.
Like what you see? Let me go to work for you.
I offer the best consignment sales on the planet! Find me online, just look for The Guitar Dude
For in-hand description, to propose a consignment sale or anything else please contact us
I offer a super relaxed layaway plan on certain guitars, that can be custom built to fit your budget and needs. It can be extended beyond 45 days in certain situations. If you are interested in a layaway plan, please contact me for full details.
Terms For Returns & Re-Stocking Fee’s
We recognize and accept a 7 day return policy as per Reverb guidelines, BUT intentions of the return must be communicated in writing within 3 day of receiving the guitar as indicated by the tracking. Unless the guitar is not as described, ORIGINAL & RETURN SHIPPING COSTS WILL NOT BE REFUNDED. There is a 10% Re-stocking fee for ALL guitars that are returned for ANY reason outside of damage from shipping or it arrives significantly not as described. Please note that we record demo videos to make sure our guitars go out exactly as we describe them with zero issues. We understand that feeling comfortable is vital to the purchase of a guitar/bass so in any case, additional measurements or in hand descriptions are available prior to purchase/shipping. Thats said, guitars travel a great distance some times and in transit things can happen. Also guitars acclimate to new environments and this can cause a need for a new set up or minor adjustment. It is acceptable and normal if there is for instance a tiny bit of buzzing or the need to adjust a truss rod. We are in south Florida and if you are in a colder or less humid environment it is almost to be expected. Please read our feedback and see what our customers say. The guitar MUST BE RETURNED IN THE EXACT CONDITION it was advertised/received or it is subject to additional costs & or repair fees. We are not a big chain shop, I hope you understand. If you are uncomfortable with these terms please do not purchase. There are plenty big chain shops that can absorb free trials and shipping.
Payment - Shipping - International orders - Import Duties
ALL ITEMS CAN BE SHIPPED INTERNATIONALLY. - BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL IMPORT DUTIES.
I accept many forms of payment including PayPal Credit & Affirm. I always pack extremely well and ship within the USA via UPS or Fedex, all packages are fully insured with tracking & signature confirmation.
1989 Gibson B.B. King Lucille
Made in Nashville Tennessee, USA
Serial: 81149553
Fully Rewired (Still Has Original Electronics and Pickups) with a New Stereo Varitone Switch
Comes in a Original Hard Case but Case is in Rough Shape (fully functional) see pics
$$$ It has just been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. It has low action with no buzzing. The frets are in perfect condition and polished to shine like a mirror, it is truly stage or studio ready/worthy. Including New Strings, Perfect Intonation, Truss Rod Adjustment and Low Action Read Our Feedback and Rest Assured, The Dude Abides!
Blues Legend Reborn: Own this 1989 Gibson BB King Lucille That’s Got More Soul Than a Midnight Jam Session!
Hey, guitar slingers and tone chasers! Are you ready to cradle a piece of blues history that’s been kissed by time and tuned for triumph? Introducing this 1989 Gibson BB King Lucille – the queen of the fretboard who’s aged like fine whiskey, with tons of weather checking that tells tales of epic gigs and smoky stages. She’s got a few dings that add character (because who wants a guitar without a story?), and buckets of mojo that’ll make your solos sing the blues like BB himself!
Don’t fret – this beauty’s in player-friendly condition, professionally set up with brand-new frets that glide smoother than a slide on steel strings. Perfect for the gigging gunslinger or the studio wizard laying down tracks that hit harder than a high note. We’ve fully rewired her circuits for crystal-clear vibes, and topped it off with a spanking-new Varitone stereo six-way switch that’ll switch up your sound faster than a key change in “The Thrill Is Gone.”
Why settle for a plain Jane axe when you can Lucille your way to legendary licks? This guitar’s not just an instrument – it’s your ticket to tone town, where every strum strikes gold. Grab her now before she wails away to another lucky player! Contact us today and let the blues begin. 🎸
This 1989 Gibson B.B. King Lucille features a semi-hollow maple body with no f-holes for feedback reduction, a mahogany neck, ebony fretboard with split block inlays, and mother-of-pearl headstock inlays. It is equipped with gold-plated hardware, including Grover tuners, dual humbucking pickups, a Varitone switch, and a TP-6 tailpiece with fine-tuning. The guitar also has a bound headstock and fretboard, and the truss rod cover is engraved with B.B. King's name.
Full Specs:
Body
Material: Maple with a maple centerblock to reduce feedback.
Construction: Semi-hollow body.
F-holes: No f-holes, a signature modification requested by B.B. King to further control feedback.
Binding: Multi-ply binding on the body and headstock.
Finish: Gloss finish, typically in an ebony or black color.
Neck & Fingerboard
Neck Material: Mahogany.
Profile: SlimTaper profile.
Fingerboard: Ebony.
Inlays: Mother-of-pearl or pearloid split block inlays.
Headstock Inlay: Mother-of-pearl "Lucille" inlay.
Nut: Solid brass or Corian nut.
Frets: 22 frets.
Hardware
Tuners: Gold-plated Grover Tulip tuners.
Bridge: ABR-1 or Tune-o-matic bridge.
Tailpiece: Newer Gibson Original TP-6 tailpiece with fine tuners.
Strap Buttons: Brass strap buttons.
Electronics - Have been Rewired and Varitone Switch Replaced
Pickups: Two Gibson humbucking pickups (Custombucker in later models).
Controls: Two volume, two tone controls.
Varitone: New Six-position Varitone rotary switch for a variety of tonal options.
Output: Stereo and mono output jacks.
Cosmetics & Features
Truss Rod: Adjustable truss rod with a polished brass truss rod cover engraved with "B.B. King".
Binding: Bound fretboard and headstock.
Pickguard: Tortoise-bound pickguard.
This guitar is professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. It has low action with no buzzing or dead spots and is an absolute joy to play. It has been deep cleaned and detailed. All guitars will arrive looking and playing great. The frets have been leveled / dressed / polished and the fingerboard was cleaned. (Unfinished Rosewood and Ebony boards get treated with Fret Doctor - a proprietary all natural oil that is the best on the market) It has brand new strings, the action was adjusted, the intonation is spot on and it plays excellent. All the electronics work flawlessly.
**** We stand behind every guitar we sell and have consistently delivered quality that beats most people expectations, earning us a reputation for quality that is unrivaled. Simply put “good enough” is not good enough for The Guitar Dude’s standards. We try and make every guitar be at its absolute BEST to deliver on our promise. We take great pride in what we do and we are always trying our best.
* Neck is perfectly straight and the truss rod works with no issues
* Intonation is spot-on
* It has been professionally set up with nice low action & new American made strings.
* If needed, the frets will be dressed leveled & crowned
* All frets are polished prior to shipping when they are set up - They will shine like new!
***Please note that international shipping prices listed are minimum quotes in some cases. Certain countries are more expensive and will require additional shipping costs. Express services such as UPS, DHL & FedEx are also available, Please contact me for a personalized quote.
About Us
The Guitar Dude is a THREE time NAMM Top 100 Dealer in the world who has been selling some of the best guitars on the planet since 2009. Known for the most Killer Flame Top Gibson 1959 Les Pauls Reissues and classic Fender guitars of all eras. I make beautiful guitar porn, please follow me on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter.
Often copied & imitated, but never duplicated.
Like what you see? Let me go to work for you.
I offer the best consignment sales on the planet! Find me online, just look for The Guitar Dude
For in-hand description, to propose a consignment sale or anything else please contact us
I offer a super relaxed layaway plan on certain guitars, that can be custom built to fit your budget and needs. It can be extended beyond 45 days in certain situations. If you are interested in a layaway plan, please contact me for full details.
Terms For Returns & Re-Stocking Fee’s
We recognize and accept a 7 day return policy as per Reverb guidelines, BUT intentions of the return must be communicated in writing within 3 day of receiving the guitar as indicated by the tracking. Unless the guitar is not as described, ORIGINAL & RETURN SHIPPING COSTS WILL NOT BE REFUNDED. There is a 10% Re-stocking fee for ALL guitars that are returned for ANY reason outside of damage from shipping or it arrives significantly not as described. Please note that we record demo videos to make sure our guitars go out exactly as we describe them with zero issues. We understand that feeling comfortable is vital to the purchase of a guitar/bass so in any case, additional measurements or in hand descriptions are available prior to purchase/shipping. Thats said, guitars travel a great distance some times and in transit things can happen. Also guitars acclimate to new environments and this can cause a need for a new set up or minor adjustment. It is acceptable and normal if there is for instance a tiny bit of buzzing or the need to adjust a truss rod. We are in south Florida and if you are in a colder or less humid environment it is almost to be expected. Please read our feedback and see what our customers say. The guitar MUST BE RETURNED IN THE EXACT CONDITION it was advertised/received or it is subject to additional costs & or repair fees. We are not a big chain shop, I hope you understand. If you are uncomfortable with these terms please do not purchase. There are plenty big chain shops that can absorb free trials and shipping.
Payment - Shipping - International orders - Import Duties
ALL ITEMS CAN BE SHIPPED INTERNATIONALLY. - BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL IMPORT DUTIES.
I accept many forms of payment including PayPal Credit & Affirm. I always pack extremely well and ship within the USA via UPS or Fedex, all packages are fully insured with tracking & signature confirmation.
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