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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.Model: B.B. King “Rumble in the Jungle” 1974 ES-355Limited Run: #93 of 100Finish Color: WalnutFinish Type: Murphy Lab-Aged Nitrocellulose LacquerWeight: 8.95 lbs.Body Wood: Plain Laminated MapleBracing: Red SpruceCenterblock: Solid Lightweight MapleBinding: Multi-ply Top, Back, and Headstock; Single Ply Fretboard and F-HolesNeck Wood: 3-Piece MahoganyNeck Shape: Artist ProfileNeck Dimensions: .800 1st - .980 12thNeck Joint: Glued In, Set Neck, Hide Glue FitFingerboard: EbonyFingerboard Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Custom BlockFingerboard Radius: 12"Frets: 22Scale Length: 24.75"Width at Nut: 1.687"Nut Material: CorianPickups: 2 T-Type AlNiCo 5 CustombuckersControls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 6-Position Mono Varitone; Vintage Taper Potentiometers, Ceramic CapacitorsHardware: Aged GoldBridge: Tune-o-MaticTailpiece: Maestro VibrolaTuners: Kluson Wafflebacks with Metal ButtonsPickguard: 5-Ply TortoiseCase: B.B. King Zaire HardshellCOA: Yes

The Gibson ES-355 is a high-end model of the iconic ES series, known for its rich sound and luxurious design.