It all depends on YOU. Fender and Gibson are two completely different types of Guitars for sound. If you are more into blues, Jazz Music then go for Fender stratocaster or telecaster and if you like rock, metal types defenently go for a Gibson sg or les paul. you will get people giving there opinion but its all down to you if your looking to buy either one go and test them down your local guitar shop. i have a fender jaguar because i like blues more then rock but Gibson are defenently one off the best for rock.
just bough one for $355
Gibson Les Paul would be my first choice, followed by a Fender Stratocaster, Gibson SG, and Fender Telecaster (with dual humbucker pickups). These were are still are the most popular guitars in Rock music it also depends because a strat might not be super because of the single coils(except if you change them to humbuckers)
In most videos he is seen with a Gibson Les Paul (black).However, Wikipedia states his "Notable Instruments" are as follows: Gibson Byrdland, Gibson Les Paul, Fender Telecaster, Gibson ES-355, Gibson ES-175, and Gibson SG.Wikipedia does not list the color of the guitars he used (sadly).
One could shop for a Gibson ES 355 in a local music store. There are also websites that have them available for purchase including Musicians Friend and GBase.
B.B. King played guitars made by different manufacturers early in his career. He played a Fender Telecaster on most of his recordings with RPM Records. However, he is best known for playing variants of the Gibson ES-355. This black ES-355 is named Lucille, and the reason behind this is explained in his song named "Lucille."
Lucille is an electric, black, semi-hollow Gibson similar to the ES-355 that belongs to BB King.
The value of a 1970 Gibson ES-355 TD can vary widely based on its condition, originality, and market demand, typically ranging from $3,000 to $8,000. Well-preserved examples with original parts and documentation could fetch higher prices, potentially exceeding $10,000. It's advisable to consult recent sales, appraisers, or vintage guitar shops for a more precise valuation.
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35% of 355= 35% * 355= 0.35 * 355= 124.25
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The factors of 355 are: 1 5 71 355
355 is divisible by 1, 5, 71, 355