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The custom models include gold hardware and block inlays. The standard model features a maple neck, dot inlays and chrome hardware. The F holes are removed, as requested by B. King signature model, the “Lucille,” with input from B.
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Gibson “Lucille” – 1980-2015 – Gibson produced its B.Other differences in the 355 were the high-end aesthetics and ebony fretboard which was used for a smoother sound. This is due to the stereo limitations of the “varitone” and a mono/stereo input jack. Gibson ES-355 – 1958-1982 – Look no further than this, this is the top of the line when it comes to the ES series, however not as popular as the 335 or 345.The 345 features a multi-position “varitone” switch which was used to change the frequencies of the pickups to add depth and “color” to the sound. The dual humbuckers give a warm tone while suppressing any buzz. The controls are almost the same as the ES-175 except that the three-way switch is at the bottom by the volume and tone controls. The ES-335 is semi hollow, it’s like a hollow body with wood baffles down the middle to reduce the feedback. Gibson ES-335 – 1958-Present – This was Gibson’s answer to getting a warmer tone than a solid body while limiting feedback.The controls are set up the same as a Les Paul, 2 volumes, 2 tones and 1 three-way switch at the top. It is available now in all 3 configurations. In 1953 they added a second single coil pickup and then in 1957 they changed it to 2 humbuckers. Originally it only had 1 single coil pickup. Gibson ES-175 – 1949-Present – The ES-175 replaced the ES-150 and took over the jazz world like the Les Paul took over the blues and rock and roll world.The controls are the same as a Les Paul, 1 3-way pickup selector switch, 2 volume and 2 tone controls. The Byrdland was stock with 2 Alnico pickups from 1955-1958 and Gibson Humbuckers from 1959 and later. Gibson Byrdland – 1955-1975, 1977, 19 – This was the first in Gibson’s “Thinline” series.This, in my opinion, gives better control over the tones that it can produce over guitars with a pickup selector. There were 3 separate volume knobs, 1 for each separate pickup and 1 master tone knob.