Gibson Custom B.B. King Lucille Gem Series Amethyst Review

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Overall Rating 5

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Features 5

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Quality 2.5

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Reliability / Value 3.75

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  • Body Shape: LPS  
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  • Number of Strings: 6  
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  • Body Type: Solid Body  
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  • Scale Length: 24-3/4"  
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  • Body Wood: Mahogany  
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  • Body Top Wood: Mahogany  
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  • Finish: Lacquer  
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  • Binding: Multi-ply  
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  • Binding: White  
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  • Carved Top: Yes  
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  • Pickguard: Yes  
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  • Neck Construction: 3-piece neck  
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  • Neck Shape: C-shaped neck  
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  • Neck Joint: Set neck  
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  • Neck Wood: Maple  
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  • Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"  
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  • Fingerboard Inlays: Abalone Blocks  
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  • Number of Frets: 22  
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  • Nut Width: 1.69''  
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  • String Nut: Bone  
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  • Bridge: Tune-O-Matic  
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  • Hardware: Gold  
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  • Fret Size: Jumbo  
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  • Number of Pickups: 2  
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  • Pickup Switch Type: 3-way Pickup Selector  
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  • Bridge Pickup Type: Humbucker  
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  • Controls: Tone  
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  • Neck pickup: 490R alnico magnet humbucker Bridge pickup: 490T alnico humbucker Controls: two volume, two tone, 3-way toggle pickup selector, 6-way "chicken" head Vari-tone switch

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Comparing to other guitars in its range this is an absolute must have! B.B. King Lucille Gem Series Amethyst is a perfect choice for musicians seeking a guitar in this price range. If you give it a shot, you won't be sorry and surely you'll fall in love with this Gibson Custom's beauty in no time.

Feature-wise this guitar is perfect! There is no need to add or remove anything, and that is quite an achievement by Gibson Custom, considering that it's quite hard to please every musician's desire, in order to grade an instrument such as B.B. King Lucille Gem Series Amethyst with such a high score when it comes to guitar features. That means that Gibson Custom has constructed more or less a guitar with perfect features, so if you decide to buy B.B. King Lucille Gem Series Amethyst you will be more than happy with it.

This beauty has virtually no flaws. Gibson Custom surpassed their traditional level of quality and produced an instrument that is built great, and built to last. The finish is amazing and the hardware easily adjustable to fit any kind of action. The neck is superb and smooth while playing. B.B. King Lucille Gem Series Amethyst stays in tune 99% of the time and responds well to various playing styles.

Playing live, B.B. King Lucille Gem Series Amethyst will perform well and will not let you down. It is fairly reliable instrument both in studio and on stage, and will be a long term companion, as it is built to last. Gibson Custom has made a solid instrument that you will be happy with, and can depend on right from the start. Needs no backup as it has proven to be built really well.