Introducing a Collector’s Edition Clone of Jason Isbell’s Famous ‘59 Les Paul, “Red Eye.”
The story of “Red Eye,” a 1959 Les Paul Standard, begins in a store window. Much of the red color on the top faded while displayed in that store window, except for a patch below the toggle switch that was covered by a hangtag. Ed King of Lynyrd Skynyrd purchased it in 1982 and nicknamed it “Red Eye” after its distinctive appearance, and it was his long-time sidekick. After Ed passed away in 2018, six-time GRAMMY® winner and critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Jason Isbell purchased Red Eye. This storied guitar has now found new life with
@jasonisbell , often being featured in his stage and studio performances.
This special Collector’s Edition limited run of replications uses new 3D scanning technology and ultra-precise Murphy Lab aging techniques to aid in hand-crafting an effective clone of Red Eye. Every detail has been thoughtfully replicated, from the exact playing wear to the sonic character and solid Brazilian rosewood fretboard. The figured maple tops were even personally hand-picked by Jason Isbell.
Only 59 of these exceptional instruments have been hand-made by the expert luthiers of the Gibson Custom Shop and Murphy Lab in Nashville, Tennessee, as part of this extraordinary Collector’s Edition run.
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