Product Overview
Gibson Jason Isbell “Red Eye” 1959 Les Paul Standard Collector's Edition Red Eye Burst
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.
BODY
Body Style: Les Paul
Body Shape: Les Paul
Body Material: One Piece Lightweight Mahogany
Top: Hand-Picked Figured Maple
Binding: Single Ply, Top and Fretboard
Body Finish: Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Weight Relief: None
NECK
Profile: Red Eye Profile
Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fret Count: 22
Frets: Authentic Medium-Jumbo
Nut Material: Nylon
Nut Width: 42.85 mm / 1.687 in
Inlays: Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
HARDWARE
Finish: Murphy Lab Aged Nickel
Bridge: ABR-1 No-Wire
Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Tuning Machines: Kluson Single Line, Single Ring
Pickguard: Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Truss Rod: Authentic 1950s No-Tube
Truss Rod Cover: Authentic Stepped 2-Ply
Control Knobs: Gold Butyrate Top Hat
Switch Tip: Amber Catalin
Switch washer: Replica Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Jack Plate Cover: Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Control Covers: Black Royalite; Gibson Custom Shop Medallion Switchplate Cover, Blank Switchplate Cover in the Case
Strap Buttons: 2 - True Historic, Bottom and Shoulder
Mounting Rings: M69 Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Pickup Covers: Murphy Lab Aged Nickel
ELECTRONICS
Neck Pickup: Custombucker, Alnico 2, Zebra Bobbins (Unpotted)
Bridge Pickup: Custombucker, Alnico 2, Double Classic White Bobbins (Unpotted)
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
Pickup Selector: 3-way Switchcraft
Output Jack: 1/4" Switchcraft
MISCELLANEOUS
Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Case: Les Paul Protector Series
Accessories: Jason Isbell Strap, Certificate of Authenticity
