A Collector’s Edition Clone of Jason Isbell's Famous '59 Les Paul
“Red Eye,” a 1959 Les Paul Standard, was the long-time sidekick of Ed King of Lynyrd Skynyrd. Much of the red color on the top faded while displayed in a store window, except for a patch below the toggle switch that was covered by a hangtag. Ed purchased it in 1982 and nicknamed it “Red Eye” after its distinctive appearance. After Ed passed away in 2018, Jason Isbell purchased Red Eye and often features it 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 handcrafting 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 handpicked by Jason Isbell. Only 59 of these exceptional instruments have been handmade by the expert luthiers of the Gibson Custom Shop and Murphy Lab in Nashville, Tennessee, as part of this extraordinary Collector’s Edition run.
Learn more about Jason Isbell's classic "Red Eye" here.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Binding Single-ply, Top and Fretboard
Body Finish Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material One Piece Lightweight Mahogany
Body Shape Les Paul
Body Styles Les Paul
Top Hand-Picked Figured Maple
Weight Relief None
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Brazilian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 22
Frets Authentic Medium-Jumbo
Inlays Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
Joint Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
Neck Material Mahogany
Nut Material Nylon
Nut Width 42.85mm / 1.69in
Profile Red Eye Custom Profile
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup Custombucker Alnico 2 Double Classic White Bobbins
Controls 2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
Neck Pickup Custombucker Alnico 2 Zebra Bobbins
Output Jack 1/4" Switchcraft
Pickup Selector 3-way Switchcraft
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge ABR-1 No-Wire
Control Covers Black Royalite; Gibson Custom Shop Medallion Switchplate Cover, Blank Switchplate Cover in the Case
Control Knobs Gold Butyrate Top Hat
finish Murphy Lab Aged Nickel
Jack Plate Cover Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Mounting Rings M69 Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Pickguard Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Pickup Covers Murphy Lab Aged Nickel
Strap Buttons 2 - True Historic, Bottom and Shoulder
Switch Tip Amber Catalin
Switchwasher Replica Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Tailpiece Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Truss Rod Authentic 1950s No-Tube
Truss Rod Cover Authentic Stepped 2-Ply
Tuner Plating Murphy Lab Aged Nickel
Tuning Machines Kluson Single Line, Single Ring
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Jason Isbell Strap, Certificate of Authenticity
Model: LPR59JIREMLNH1B
Case Les Paul Protector Series
Headstock Inlay Gibson Logo in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model silkscreen
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Gibson Custom Jason Isbell "Red Eye" 1959 Les Paul Standard Collector's Edition, Red Eye Burst
Gibson Custom Jason Isbell "Red Eye" 1959 Les Paul Standard Collector's Edition, Red Eye Burst
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Case Included
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Setup Included
Setup Included
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A Collector’s Edition Clone of Jason Isbell's Famous '59 Les Paul
“Red Eye,” a 1959 Les Paul Standard, was the long-time sidekick of Ed King of Lynyrd Skynyrd. Much of the red color on the top faded while displayed in a store window, except for a patch below the toggle switch that was covered by a hangtag. Ed purchased it in 1982 and nicknamed it “Red Eye” after its distinctive appearance. After Ed passed away in 2018, Jason Isbell purchased Red Eye and often features it 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 handcrafting 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 handpicked by Jason Isbell. Only 59 of these exceptional instruments have been handmade by the expert luthiers of the Gibson Custom Shop and Murphy Lab in Nashville, Tennessee, as part of this extraordinary Collector’s Edition run.
Learn more about Jason Isbell's classic "Red Eye" here.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Binding Single-ply, Top and Fretboard
Body Finish Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material One Piece Lightweight Mahogany
Body Shape Les Paul
Body Styles Les Paul
Top Hand-Picked Figured Maple
Weight Relief None
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Brazilian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 22
Frets Authentic Medium-Jumbo
Inlays Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
Joint Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
Neck Material Mahogany
Nut Material Nylon
Nut Width 42.85mm / 1.69in
Profile Red Eye Custom Profile
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup Custombucker Alnico 2 Double Classic White Bobbins
Controls 2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
Neck Pickup Custombucker Alnico 2 Zebra Bobbins
Output Jack 1/4" Switchcraft
Pickup Selector 3-way Switchcraft
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge ABR-1 No-Wire
Control Covers Black Royalite; Gibson Custom Shop Medallion Switchplate Cover, Blank Switchplate Cover in the Case
Control Knobs Gold Butyrate Top Hat
finish Murphy Lab Aged Nickel
Jack Plate Cover Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Mounting Rings M69 Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Pickguard Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Pickup Covers Murphy Lab Aged Nickel
Strap Buttons 2 - True Historic, Bottom and Shoulder
Switch Tip Amber Catalin
Switchwasher Replica Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Tailpiece Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Truss Rod Authentic 1950s No-Tube
Truss Rod Cover Authentic Stepped 2-Ply
Tuner Plating Murphy Lab Aged Nickel
Tuning Machines Kluson Single Line, Single Ring
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Jason Isbell Strap, Certificate of Authenticity
Model: LPR59JIREMLNH1B
Case Les Paul Protector Series
Headstock Inlay Gibson Logo in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model silkscreen
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
