Gibson Murphy Lab B.B. King “Rumble in the Jungle” 1974 ES-355 Walnut Light Aged

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Serial Number BB ES-355 90 weighs 9 lbs 2 oz

Limited Edition # 90 of 100 guitars.

A Tribute to the Guitar Used by the King of the Blues to Rumble in the Jungle

There isn’t a guitar hero alive today who hasn’t been influenced and impacted by the powerful performances of B.B. 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-355 that he favored up until developing the Gibson Lucille model in 1980. This model is a limited edition of only 100 guitars and is a loving tribute to B.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.

Key Features:
Murphy Lab Light Aging
T-Type Custombucker Humbucker Pickups
Varitone Switch
Maestro Vibrola Tailpiece
Limited Edition of 100 Guitars

Body
Body Style ES
Body Shape ES-355
Body Material Plain Laminated Maple
Top Plain Laminated Maple
Back Plain Laminated Maple
Side Plain Laminated Maple
Bracing Red Spruce
Centerblock Lightweight Solid Maple
Binding Multi-ply Top, Back, and Headstock; Single Ply Fretboard and F-Holes
Body Finish Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Neck
Profile Artist Profile
Scale Length 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
Fingerboard Material Ebony
Fingerboard Radius 304.8 mm / 12 in
Neck Material 3-piece Mahogany
Fret Count 22
Frets Reissue
Nut Material Corian
Nut Width 42.85 mm / 1.687 in
End Of Board Width 52.37 mm / 2.061 in
Inlays Mother-of-Pearl Custom Block
Joint Glued In, Set Neck, Hide Glue Fit

Hardware
Finish Aged Gold
Bridge Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece Maestro Vibrola
Tuning Machines Kluson Waffleback with Metal Button
Pickguard 5-ply Tortoise
Truss Rod Reissue
Truss Rod Cover Black; Engraved "Stereo"
Control Knobs Black Witch Hat with Gold Insert
Switch Tip Cream
Switch Washer Gold Varitone Plate & Black Chicken Head Knob (Varitone Switch)
Strap Buttons 2
Mounting Rings Black
Pickup Covers True Historic Gold

Electronics
Neck Pickup T-Type Custombucker Alnico 5
Bridge Pickup T-Type Custombucker Alnico 5
Controls 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 6-Position Mono Varitone; Vintage Taper Potentiometers, Ceramic Capacitors
Pickup Selector Switchcraft 3-way Toggle
Output Jack Switchcraft 1/4"

Miscellaneous
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Case B.B. King "Zaire" Hardshell