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Gibson B.B. King “Rumble in the Jungle” 1974 ES-355, Walnut
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B.B. King “Rumble in the Jungle” 1974 ES-355, Walnut

ElectricES-335US
No ratings yet$9,999

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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BluesBlues RockJazz

Played by

B.B. King

Score

estimated from specs & owner reviews
77
Overall / 100
Playability
75
Sound
74
Build
87
Value
67

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Specifications

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Specifications for B.B. King “Rumble in the Jungle” 1974 ES-355, Walnut
BrandGibson
TypeElectric
CountryUS
Body woodPlain Laminated Maple
Neck wood3-piece Mahogany
FretboardEbony
Strings6
Frets22
Scale length24.75"
PickupsT-Type Custombucker Alnico 5 / T-Type Custombucker Alnico 5
BackPlain Laminated Maple
BindingMulti-ply Top, Back, and Headstock; Single-ply Fretboard and F-Holes
Body FinishMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeES-335
Body StylesES
BracingRed Spruce
BridgeTune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupT-Type Custombucker Alnico 5
CaseB.B. King Zaire Hardshell
CenterblockLightweight Solid Maple
Control KnobsBlack Witch Hat with Gold Insert
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, 6-Position Mono Varitone; Vintage Taper Potentiometers, Ceramic Capacitors
End Of Board Width52.37mm / 2.06in
FinishAged Gold
Fretboard inlayMother-of-Pearl Custom Block
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count22
Headstock InlayGibson Logo and Custom Spilt Diamond in Mother of Pearl
JointGlued In, Set Neck, Hide Glue Fit
ModelBBES355ZWGH1
Mounting RingsBlack
Neck pickupT-Type Custombucker Alnico 5
NutCorian
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in
Output JackSwitchcraft 1/4"
Pickguard5-ply Tortoise
Pickup CoversTrue Historic Gold
Pickup SelectorSwitchcraft 3-way Toggle
ProfileArtist Profile
SidePlain Laminated Maple
Strap Buttons2
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipCream
SwitchwasherGold Varitone Plate & Black Chicken Head Knob (Varitone Switch)
TailpieceMaestro Vibrola
Top woodPlain Laminated Maple
Truss rodReissue
Truss Rod CoverBlack; Engraved Stereo
Tuner PlatingAged Gold
TunersKluson Waffleback with Metal Button
Street price$9,999

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