Introduced in 1980, and based off of the ES-355TD-SV that blue legend B.B. King named after a woman who was the basis for a bar fight and fire, the Gibson Lucille was King’s idealized blues machine- a semi-hollow guitar with no F holes for reduced feedback, a Vari-tone switch for gnarly, nasally out of phase sounds, a maple neck, and an all black finish with gold hardware for that classic “tuxedo” look.

This example, from 1987, features the TP-6 tailpiece with built in fine-tuners for extra adjustability. The ebony fretboard (which switched to a nondescript wood a couple years later) features lovely block inlays, and is mounted on a relatively small, C profile neck that allows for nice bends and lots of playability.

The body itself is in good shape, but there’s the obvious signs of use from a near 40 year old guitar; some finish dings, some chipping near the end of the fretboard, and some finish swirl marks as well. The gold hardware is nice and worn in, though still completely functional, giving this guitar the impression of one that was well worn, but well loved.

Comes with the original tan Gibson case.