2,565 . Two...No "f" holes, in Lucille's body, to add to the feedback possibilities, at higher volumes. 3 Finish ... Sign Up for Epiphone News & Special Offers. King tweaked his semi-hollow body guitar years ago to plug the f-holes. Request Chords. I need a new pickguard for my Epiphone BB King Lucille; do I need to find one specifically made for this model, or will any ES335/Epiphone Dot (or similar) pickguard fit? The body is laminated maple. Selected category Electric Guitars; Parts & Accessories; Entertainment Memorabilia; Brand. Preferred Seller. The no f-holes looks good for me, because when the amp is on low volume, i don't want to listen the acoustic sound. Does guitar body style make a tonal difference? Overview. Thanks:thu: $116.50. Joined: Aug 8, 2012 Location: California. B. DC CB Bigsby IS. By the mid-1950s, Epiphone is still making very few instruments. By submitting this form you are agreeing to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy. I'm more familiar with the Sheraton and it's a classic whereas the Lucille comes off to me as a little gimmicky, BUT if you ever want to switch out pickups or wiring, it's MUCH harder on the Sheraton than on the Lucille. £511. MrKing, August 16, 2011 in Epiphone Electrics. King Lucille is Epiphone's version of King's famous Gibson. I hesitated with a sheraton II (which is extremely good guitar, if you change the pickups) In some detail, it is a copy of the Lucille When I play it, I feel that BB King is there (obviously not as good) UTILIZATION Very easy to use, this is not a highway as my ARIA but it does not have the same utility I still have the lower strings SOUNDS B. 21 comments. Since there are no F-holes there is an access point in the rear of the guitar which makes electronics work easy peasy. I wanted to buy an electric guitar, but found the Gibson Lucille model to be a bit beyond what I was willing to pay, so I tried the Epiphone and am very, very pleased with it. The Epiphone B.B. The neck is maple and has a rosewood fretboard with block inlays. King Standard model from 1980 to 1985. Quote; Share this post. 8 x. Riviera Custom P93. 1958 EXCELLENT EPIPHONE Explorer Used with Soft Case From Japan Free Shipping . King requested that, to reduce feedback, there be no F-holes.. Gibson made the B.B. There will, most, likely be neck radius differences, too. (You have to access all the wiring through the f-holes on the Sheraton, which as 3/4" at their widest point, whereas the Lucille offers a removable back plate). Used. Next product. Other Epiphones Gibson Pickups on an Epiphone Lucille? × With the Epiphone BB King Lucille, experience what it was like to play guitar during the height of blues rock in the 1950s. Fender Geddy Lee Jazz Bass - 0147702306 $ 1,299.99. How many is too many. The BB King Lucille exceeded my expectations. Gretsch G2622T Strml. 4 . The ES-345 looks, great, just wish it has multi-ply binding, on the front, like the Gibby. Watch. RRRR= Ranking number (may be more or less digits) Example: 3021234 = Samick Korea / 1993 / February / unit … Pre-Owned. neck profile, and "Lucille" is much "fatter," much the same as a "fat neck" ES-335. Epiphone Uptown Kat ES - Ruby Red. £399. volume, your Sheraton should be "just fine!" All. King Lucille Electric Guitar features 2 humbuckers with stereo Varitone controls that give you single-coil sounds as well as the throatier humbucker tone.   Your link has been automatically embedded. B. $895 No Trades Made to play the blues, the Epiphone B.B. Paste as plain text instead, × Body, neck and headstock are bound. Plastic part on jack input has a crack but not effecting anything. Epiphone BB King Lucille Discussion in 'Other Guitars, other instruments' started by mozzarate54, Sep 11, 2012. Page 2 of 2 < Prev 1 2. King. King Lucille Electric Guitar. Sheraton-II PRO. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Made to play the blues, the Epiphone B.B. A full line of newly designed acoustic and electric guitars is launched in 1958. Epiphone "B. though...so, I'd advise you play a "Lucille," before you make any decision. I really like the design of the bb king Epiphone but I'm not sure if I want all those controls on my guitar. Otherwise, choose a sheraton 2, or another model. Made to play the blues, the Epiphone B.B. Epiphone BB King Lucille – ETBBEBGH $ 1,419.00 $ 1,099.00. Messages: 12 Likes Received: ... A Sheraton guard would look great with its binding. Include description. 4 x. wildeman, Jan 6, 2017 #5. wildeman Well-Known Member. Gibson Brands, Inc. respects your right to privacy. The BB King Lucille takes your blues guitar playing journey to soaring highs and courageous lows with Classic VeriTone control and stereo and mono output. Made to play the blues, the Epiphone B.B. Uptown Kat ES - Ruby Red. The Epiphone B.B. 1. The BB King Lucille takes your blues guitar playing journey to soaring highs and courageous lows with Classic VeriTone control and stereo and mono output. Epiphone B.B. TP-6 tailpiece allows precise tuning. From United States. 2 780 00 Lei. By Big Arm, February 3, 2009 in Epiphone Electrics. The other guitars I thought of were the Sheraton and BB king Lucille as semi hollows. I never played the Lucille but it looks like a very nice guitar and some of the videos I have seen it sounds pretty good as well. Page 2 of 2 < Prev 1 2. Departments > Guitars > Hollow-body Electric Guitars > Electric Semi Hollow > Epiphone > BB King Lucille - Ebony. Body, neck and headstock are bound. Gear Exchange LLC. King Lucille Artist Ebony with case in very good condition. The body is laminated maple. By I sold two to my friends and one to my doctor. £525. I've got a Sheraton. Category. Despite its gaudy appearance it can be a very good guitar. DC CB Bigsby IS. If you want the ultimate Epiphone B.B. Korea still has the job of Tier 3 Epiphones (non Elitist but just below it) such as the Sheraton, BB King Lucille, Zakk Wylde, Firebird..... Usually dipicted at the serial # as the first letter: ... Gibson and Epiphone's Imports have a pretty decent Quality Control program going on IMO. I have played the Sheraton II in GC and liked it it alot. Quote; Share this post. Buy New (11145) Epiphone Lucille. Played by artists such as the legendary John Lee Hooker, Noel Gallagher, The Edge, and Emily Wolfe, the Sheraton™-II continues to shape sound throughout generations. × B. Epiphone BB King Lucille. King's famous Gibson, Lucille guitar has always been admired by me. King Lucille model. Like King's guitars, the Lucille model lacks F-holes to … The Epiphone Sheraton™-II PRO honors Epiphone's most influential "thin-line" semi-hollow electric guitar. rednebb , Jan 5, 2017 #1 Fingerboard is a bit too wide for me but it's worth adapting. You can see the guitar here. King Lucille Electric Guitar features 2 humbuckers with stereo Varitone controls that give you single-coil sounds as well as the throatier humbucker tone. Other popular Epiphone archtop guitars in the range include the Epiphone Riviera Custom Guitar, Epiphone Sheraton II Pro Guitar, Epiphone Emperor Swingster Guitar and the Epiphone Wildkat Royale Guitar. Really cool BB King vibe with the exception of the bigsby. Only tried it a couple of times... one - 'two' many chords for me! Checkout Now. Epiphone Les Paul Modern Sparkling Burg. I tried many guitars, my choice is on the Sheraton 2. King, ... Epiphone Sheraton-II Pro - Ebony. The body is laminated maple. Tell me about the Epiphone BB King Lucille Sign in to follow this . I am considering a semi hollow to add to the collection (currently have a Gibson SG and Epi Les Paul Tribute Plus) and these 2 look very nice. To me a Sheraton is a Dot on bling steroids. MM= Month of manufacture 4. Continuing on with another high-quality archtop, the Epiphone Sheraton II PRO is a favorite of amateurs and pros alike looking to get a reliable hollowbody capable of bluesy leads or high output rock riffs. Of course, you could always. Upload or insert images from URL. … You may love it...more, or decide you're alright, where you are, now. Epiphone SG Custom Ebony. Good. Epiphone Les Paul Standard 60´s BB. Epiphone "1965 Casino" Inspired by John Lennon, Part1. FREE Ground Shipping. My Sheraton has a thin '60's style. Sep 11, 2012 #5. mozzarate54 Tele-Holic. I've seen The Epiphone BB King Lucille on the online catalogue but I can try it. Back to products . I forgot about the stereo. 4 Finish Options . King Lucille Electric Guitar features 2 humbuckers with stereo output to two separate amps (one for treble, one for bass) and a Vari-Tone control that tailor your pickup sounds. Buy Used. IIRC the Lucille doesn't come with any f-holes, and features the Varitone notch filter circuit to cut out a different frequency at each of its 6 positions. Tell me about the Epiphone BB King Lucille. 3:41. lee also demonstrates some telltale signs of a fake gibson. C $905.69. Oklahoma City, OK, United States. Item 'Epiphone - BB King Lucille - Ebony' has been successfully added to your cart! For sale is a limited edition Epiphone Joe Bonamassa ES-355. 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Their introduction was concurrent with the launch of Gibson’s new ES-3×5 line, a revolutionary design that added a solid center block to a thin-body electric archtop. Epiphone BB King Lucille - chitara semi-acustică realizată după celebrul Gibson 355 Lucille al lui B.B. I wanted to buy an electric guitar, but found the Gibson Lucille model to be a bit beyond what I was willing to pay, so I tried the Epiphone and am very, very pleased with it.   Your previous content has been restored. It's got the woodsy tone going on and feels good to play. Body, neck, and headstock are bound. I was hoping someone here could possibly give me some feedback pro/cons of either. a bit different, than the current model. Another option you might want to consider is waiting until the ES-345 comes out. B. Epiphone B.B. Uptown Kat ES - Ruby Red. Made to play the blues, the Epiphone B.B. volume, your Sheraton should be "just fine!" Mar 17, 2011 #10 Is the 135 vintage? Best acting of the year - Epiphone Sheraton II Overview CUT. Epiphone Sheraton II PRO. Gretsch G2622 SBS Streamliner. I own a Gibson J45 flattop guitar that I bought new in 1964, and continue to enjoy it. 3 . If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. The Golden Era returns with the Original Collection. You must log in or register to reply here. Besides, you can always add a Varitone switch if you must have one. I bought a epiphone lucille because I wanted ... we are far from soft or hard-hitting BB KING freddy king and that's where it feels the limt microphones PPE. My Sheraton has a thin '60's style, neck profile, and "Lucille" is much "fatter," much the same as a "fat neck". I need to start saving. B. 2 . Is there much of a difference between the 490 pickups and the 57 Classics? F/FF= Factory code (No factory designator for some 1993 and earlier models) 2. EDIT: Also, have you checked out the Epiphone ES-339 with P90s? The Epiphone B. 3 . Any thoughts or advice abouts these 3 gats? Those (No "f" holes, and chunky neck) were to BB's spec's. Pickguard for Epiphone BB King Lucille Discussion in 'Epiphone Guitars' started by rednebb, Jan 5, 2017. rednebb New Member. Have owned dots. Much more than just “cheap Gibson copies”, Epiphone have been making stunning guitars since 1928, long before they became a parallel brand. Paying tribute to our iconic past, the Original Collection brings back the classic guitars that shaped sound across all generations and genres of music. I've had three of the older ones in white (which is no longer available) and loved them. Artisan Senior Member. £511. 4nd3h Senior Member. Epiphone Les Pauls. King Lucille Electric Guitar features 2 humbuckers with stereo output to two separate amps (one for treble, one for bass) and a Vari-Tone control that tailor your pickup sounds. Those (No "f" holes, and chunky neck) were to BB's spec's. Tough choice, indeed. Built B.B. 4 . Made to play the blues, the Epiphone B.B. 7 . Gibson B.B. In addition I am even considering a Gretsch 5422T which I know is very different. ...evn seeing the guy play it lefty while it's strung righty is amazing! THAT is a sweet axe...kind of like a Casino meets a 335. I'm not to convinced either on the hardware. Made to play the blues, the Epiphone B.B. RS= Peerless Factory, Korea (limited to hollowbody's) Awesome, thanks for the information. IF you don't want/need, a Varitone, and aren't going to play at extremes, in. Joined Dec 4, 2009 Messages 1,603 Reaction score 132. Epiphone Sheraton-II PRO Electric Guitar. King Lucille Electric Guitar features 2 humbuckers with stereo Varitone controls that give you single-coil sounds as well as the throatier humbucker tone. If I didn't have my PRS HBII, I would definitely get another one. £379. Follow this product to see new listings in your feed! 2014 Epiphone BB King Lucille in excellent condition.   You cannot paste images directly. This thread is archived. King's famous Gibson, Lucille guitar has always been admired by me. King Lucille Electric Guitar features 2 humbuckers with stereo output to two separate amps (one for treble, one for bass) and a … $635 + $75 Shipping. Obviously the main difference lies in the electronics and pickups. Gibson Brands, Inc. respects your right to privacy. Sep 12, 2012 #21. B. King Archtop Guitar brings Style and Performance to a new level The Lucille, designed by the man himself, is a semi-hollowbody with no F-holes, and therefore a unique, unmistakable voice. In 1980, Gibson Guitar Corporation launched the B. I definitely want the ability to play rock and pop covers for bar gigs too. Copyright 2019 Gibson Brands, Inc. All rights reserved. When is that coming out? In good condition. ES-335. Request Chords. Display as a link instead, × Include description. 2:57 (my personal) 1968 Gibson SG Special, Part1. ... Related: epiphone dot epiphone sheraton gibson lucille epiphone es 335 epiphone 335 epiphone casino epiphone es-335 pro. DAngelico Excel Mini DC Black. This guitar is notable for being a "replica" of blues legend BB King's guitar "Lucille". I bought and Epiphone Sheraton II in Ebony a couple of weeks ago. King Lucille was designed by B. Dot ES-335 - Cherry. add a Varitone, to the Sheri, later. I'm fortunate enough, to own a Gibson "Lucille,", and a AIUSA Sheraton, also. Epiphone BB King Lucille Discussion in 'Other Guitars, other instruments' started by mozzarate54, Sep 11, 2012. Beautiful Guitar and Great Playing. In any case it was next to her older sister brand Gibson and frankly there is not much difference. Made to play the blues. (You have to access all the wiring through the f-holes on the Sheraton, which as 3/4" at their widest point, whereas the Lucille offers a removable back plate). Epiphone BB King Lucille electric: flawless mint condition. Anyway will this guitar suit my style of playing??? I have a Lucille - no F holes,cable plugs in on the side, varitone , fine tuning and a maple neck. Check out this comparison to find out! The Epiphone Sheraton™-II PRO honors Epiphone's most influential "thin-line" semi-hollow electric guitar. It's the same price as the Lucille. 2014 Epiphone BB King Lucille. 7 . 2 . Pre-Owned. £519. IF you don't want/need, a Varitone, and aren't going to play at extremes, in. 1954 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop / all gold - Part1 . share. $599.00. lee and hayden compare features of the gibson bb king and epiphone lucille guitars. Add to Wish List Add to Wish List SKU: # 54648. Body, neck, and headstock are bound. Terms & Conditions | Registered Trademarks, Epiphone Sheraton II vs. Epiphone BB King Lucille. String Configuration. Model: # ETBBEBGH. King Lucille, £350 ($475), in very good condition but also in need of a pickup transplant. Do not forget also that the guitar did not have gills, so it is more a guitar "chambered" with acoustic chambers, a real Thinline 335; sound is chubby + / creamy / compressed, as in all the chambered. I play mostly jazz, blues and funk in a 6 piece band. They're (Both) great guitars. B.B. Is the epiphone lucille a good choice for me to play? $87.38. The Epiphone BB King Lucille comes in ebony and has stereo outputs. 7 of 8 people found this review helpful. $174.75. Add to Cart. Signature Epiphone archtop guitars such as the Epiphone Tom Delonge ES-333 Guitar, Epiphone BB King Lucille Guitar, Epiphone Joe Pass Emperor II Pro Guitar, Epiphone Gary Clark Jr Guitar and the Epiphone Joe Bonamassa ES-355 Guitar are also popular models … Privacy Policy | likely be neck radius differences, too. The most noticeable differences between the Lucille and the Gibson ES-355TD-SV on which it is based are the "Lucille" script on the headstock, the maple neck, and the lack of F-holes on the top. Follow this Product. Creamy smooth but it can rock. ... Gibson.com: Gibson Custom BB King Lucille Limited I think I should stick with that. $699.00. I like the Epiphone Dots but the necks are fat on them. I know I am kind of all over the map here but I am hoping to hear from some people with some experience with any of these. As a "store cruiser" I have looked at, listened to many guitars, and this Epiphone is "music to my ears." It plays like butter! I bought a new one last November that rocks my world. I vote for an Epiphone Dot. Epiphone Les Paul Standard 60´s BB. JavaScript is disabled. 4:39. King’s singular tone has everything you’d want to hear in electric blues guitar—a bell-like ring with a hint of overdrive, soaring highs and gritty lows, and all driven home by King’s mighty left hand tremolo. I definitely want the ability to play rock and pop covers for bar gigs too. Home Guitars Electric Guitars Hollow and Semi Hollow Body Epiphone BB King Lucille – ETBBEBGH. B.B. 75% Upvoted. Clear editor. Epiphone BB King Lucille Discussion in 'Other Guitars, other instruments' started by mozzarate54, Sep 11, 2012. Request Chords. 6 x. It is somewhat unique. It has the Varitone and stereo output like the Lucille, but it has the F-holes like the Sheraton. ... Epiphone Sheraton-II Pro VS. to the product. There are 2 distinct advantages, to "Lucille," in your case. Epiphone Uptown Kat ES - Ruby Red. The quality is A LOT better than the current ones IMHO. 5:38. + Update your shipping location 7 S 0 P O N S O A R ... 2008 Epiphone Sheraton II, exceptionally fine condition with original hard case. Dot ES-335 - Cherry. Plus it has a sweet Bigsby. I chose this model because I thought it would be more versatile than the sheraton because of the varitone control. Request Chords. Epiphone SG Standard Alpine White. Just chanced upon a 2004 pre-owned Epiphone B. Gretsch G2622T Strml. The most noticeable differences between the Lucille and the Gibson ES-355TD-SV on which it is based are the "Lucille" script on the headstock, the maple neck, and the lack of F-holes on the top. £519. Played by artists such as the legendary John Lee Hooker, Noel Gallagher, The Edge, and Emily Wolfe, the Sheraton™-II continues to shape sound throughout generations. King Standard model from 1980 to 1985. If you decide on the Sheraton II, look for one of the Korean made ones from the 90's. One...the Varitone, allows a lot more diverse, tones, than the Sheraton (Stock) would allow. The instrument has tone, feel, and quality finish that are the best. 2 Finish Options . Epiphone Sheraton-II Pro - Ebony. 's Way B.B. Sep 12, 2012 #21. In 1980, Gibson Guitar Corporation launched the B. £399. ... More substantial than a Sheraton, similar to my Casino (a bit thicker perhaps) and Broadway. Previous product. King Lucille, Rock for Kids is auctioning one, signed by the great man himself, on 5 December 2008. Epiphone BB King Lucille 14 20.00%. The BB King Lucille exceeded my expectations. £609. Cheers from New Zealand! Very nice feel, good full sound etc. Manual for Epiphone | Guitar | B.B.King Lucille free download. Epiphone has worked to capture what makes the guitar great in their incredibly versatile and player-friendly B.B. I own a Gibson J45 flattop guitar that I bought new in 1964, and continue to enjoy it. Your Price: $ 1,099.00 CDN Write a Review. Related: epiphone dot epiphone sheraton gibson lucille epiphone es 335 epiphone 335 epiphone casino epiphone es-335 pro. click to preview . Quick Shipper. We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with Fast & Free shipping on many items! save hide report. Online Add to Cart. Wildkat (Bigbsy) $499.00. $649.00. Epiphone (5) Items (5) see all. Upgraded with ProBucker humbucking pickups, coil-tapping and Graphtech nut, the Sheraton-II PRO is the modernized version of this classic semi-hollow guitar. The neck is maple and has a rosewood fretboard with block inlays. Much of their history building archtop guitars remains, as well as their versions of classic Gibson shapes like the Les Paul, SG, 335 and 339. Musical Instruments & Gear; Guitars & Basses . Korea still has the job of Tier 3 Epiphones (non Elitist but just below it) such as the Sheraton, BB King Lucille, Zakk Wylde, Firebird..... Usually dipicted at the serial # as the first letter: U= Unsung Factory, Korea. 1 Finish Options . I've said it before...but I still wish Epi would offer a "red" finish, on Lucille, like Gibson does! 7 . Save epiphone bb king lucille to get e-mail alerts and updates on your eBay Feed. I= Saien Factory, Korea. Epiphone Sheraton-II PRO Electric Guitar. 4 . or Best Offer +C $194.17 shipping. Epiphone Les Paul Modern FPB. King Lucille Electric Guitar features 2 humbuckers with stereo output to two separate amps (one for treble, one for bass) and a … Since guitar center does not keep the Lucille in stock I don't really have a way to test drive it. The body is laminated maple while the maple neck has a rosewood fretboard with block inlays. The body is laminated maple while the maple neck has a rosewood fretboard with block inlays. B. King Lucille model. However I noticed that the Epiphone Lucille was only about $100 more and was considering returning the Sheraton in favor of the Lucille. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/epiphone-limited-edition-es-335-pro-electric-guitar, ES 335 PRO 2012 EPIPHONE Limited Edition Improvisation, When Ted Nugent started playing through Eddie's gear, a funny thing happened …. With the Epiphone BB King Lucille, experience what it was like to play guitar during the height of blues rock in the 1950s. Condition is "Used". Epiphone Les Paul Modern Sparkling Burg. It's what keeps me away from a Sheraton, too. $699.00. £575.   Pasted as rich text. Messages: 1,063 Likes Received: 832. As a "store cruiser" I have looked at, listened to many guitars, and this Epiphone is "music to my ears." D'Addario EJ21 , 12-52 $ 13.05 $ 9.19. 3:12. However, it is not necessary to rush the purchase of Gibson 490T and 490R microphone as those of the Epiphone are excellent: it's a hell. How many guitars do you have? The other guitars I thought of were the Sheraton and BB king Lucille as semi hollows. Casino. this demo of the 335 Pro is great!