There isn’t a guitar hero alive today who hasn't been influenced and impacted by the powerful performances of 8.8. 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-365 that he favored up until developing the Gibson Lucille model in 1980. This model is a limited edition of only 100 guitars and accurately replicates 8.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.

Body Shape: ES-335
Body Material: Plain Laminated Maple
Body Finish: Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Top Material: Plain Laminated Maple
Bracing Material: Red Spruce
Body Binding: Multi-Ply Top & Back
Body Notes: Lightweight Solid Maple Centerblock
Neck Material: 3-Piece Mahogany
Neck Finish: Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Shape: Artist Profile
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Nut Material: Corian
Nut Width:  .69" (42.85mm)
Fingerboard Radius: 12" (304.8mm)
Scale Length: 24.75" (628.65mm)
Number of Frets: 22 Frets
Neck Joint: Glued In, Set Neck, Hide Glue Fit
Fingerboard Inlay: Mother of Pearl Custom Blocks
Inlay Shape: Blocks
Neck Binding: Single Ply
Hardware Color: Aged Gold
Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece: Maestro Vibrola
Tuning Machines: Kluson Waffleback w/Metal Buttons
Saddle: Metal
Pickguard: 5-ply Tortoise
Truss Rod Cover: 2-Ply Black Bell
Knobs: Black Witch Hat w/Gold Insert
Switch Cap: White