
B.B. King “Rumble in the Jungle” 1974 ES-355, Walnut
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
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Specifications
Suggest an edit| Brand | Gibson |
|---|---|
| Type | Electric |
| Country | US |
| Body wood | Plain Laminated Maple |
| Neck wood | 3-piece Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Strings | 6 |
| Frets | 22 |
| Scale length | 24.75" |
| Pickups | T-Type Custombucker Alnico 5 / T-Type Custombucker Alnico 5 |
| Back | Plain Laminated Maple |
| Binding | Multi-ply Top, Back, and Headstock; Single-ply Fretboard and F-Holes |
| Body Finish | Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Body shape | ES-335 |
| Body Styles | ES |
| Bracing | Red Spruce |
| Bridge | Tune-O-Matic |
| Bridge pickup | T-Type Custombucker Alnico 5 |
| Case | B.B. King Zaire Hardshell |
| Centerblock | Lightweight Solid Maple |
| Control Knobs | Black Witch Hat with Gold Insert |
| Controls | 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 6-Position Mono Varitone; Vintage Taper Potentiometers, Ceramic Capacitors |
| End Of Board Width | 52.37mm / 2.06in |
| Finish | Aged Gold |
| Fretboard inlay | Mother-of-Pearl Custom Block |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 22 |
| Headstock Inlay | Gibson Logo and Custom Spilt Diamond in Mother of Pearl |
| Joint | Glued In, Set Neck, Hide Glue Fit |
| Model | BBES355ZWGH1 |
| Mounting Rings | Black |
| Neck pickup | T-Type Custombucker Alnico 5 |
| Nut | Corian |
| Nut width | 42.85mm / 1.69in |
| Output Jack | Switchcraft 1/4" |
| Pickguard | 5-ply Tortoise |
| Pickup Covers | True Historic Gold |
| Pickup Selector | Switchcraft 3-way Toggle |
| Profile | Artist Profile |
| Side | Plain Laminated Maple |
| Strap Buttons | 2 |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Switch Tip | Cream |
| Switchwasher | Gold Varitone Plate & Black Chicken Head Knob (Varitone Switch) |
| Tailpiece | Maestro Vibrola |
| Top wood | Plain Laminated Maple |
| Truss rod | Reissue |
| Truss Rod Cover | Black; Engraved Stereo |
| Tuner Plating | Aged Gold |
| Tuners | Kluson Waffleback with Metal Button |
| Street price | $9,999 |





