Images from The First Floor Hallway B. B. King Lucille Model Gibson Electric Guitar T. Wilson King watches, as B. B. King autographs a Gibson Lucille model electric guitar in his dressing room in Omaha, Nebraska, on November 5, 2000, for presentation to the National Music Museum. NMM 10025. Electric guitar by Gibson, Nashville, 1997. Artist Collection, B. B. King Lucille model, a custom-built version of the ES-355, without f-holes (otherwise, B. B. would have to stuff paper in the f-holes to minimize feedback). Laminated maple body with maple center block, three-piece maple neck, ebony finish, gold hardware. Autographed by King in Omaha on November 5, 2000, for presentation to the Museum, with help from T. Wilson & Sandra L. King & family, Michelle Maloney/Carey's Bar, Mark Phillippi, Radigan's Main Street Pub, Larry Brady, Michael Wickersham, Charcoal Lounge/Tom French, Silver Dollar Restaurant/Jere Chapman, and Jon & Carol Robertson & family, Vermillion, South Dakota; Elizabeth Spivey & David Bergin, Yankton, South Dakota; Dave Bernstein, Sioux City, Iowa; and others who love the blues, 2001.   Click arrow to continue Tour of Exhibits in Lobby, Hallways, Concert Hall, and Tea Room Go to Exhibits in Lobby, Hallways, Concert Hall, and Tea Room Tour Index Go to Virtual Tour Index A postcard of B. B. King autographing this guitar is available from the Gift Shop Return to Gibson Electric Guitar Checklist National Music Museum The University of South Dakota 414 East Clark Street Vermillion, SD   57069 ©National Music Museum, 2001, 2003 Most recent update:   October 24, 2007 You are the 29,338th visitor to this page since August 16, 2001. The University of South Dakota Return to Top of Page