Crazy you didn’t even mention that Ed King had this guitar robbed at gun point from his house! For years he was without it until one day he went to a guitar trade show, and met a Japanese couple who had created the book ‘beauty of the burst’. As Ed is flicking through, he instantly recognises Red Eye on one of the pages! After begging the couple to find out where they photographed it, he learned it was now ‘owned’ by renowned billionaire Dirk Ziff.. supposedly locked away in his ‘Les Paul vault’ (rumoured to house 300+ 58-60 bursts) eventually with some legal help, Ed got the guitar back, and kept it until his death.
It's didn't get stolen at gun point. It got stolen during load in when the did the reunion tour in the 90s. I met Ed shortly after he got it back from New York. My brother asked him about it because he heard he finally got it back. He pulled it out, picked the beginning riff of Sweet Home, which was strange sound not coming from a Strat. He handed it to me and I was stunned by the weight and the energy around this instrument. It felt like it might levitate. My brother asked what the current value was, he rattled off the ungodly number and my brother to it from me and placed it back into Eds hands and said Please don't hand him anything else that we would have to rob more than one bank to pay for it. He chuckled asked if had had trouble holding on to things. I replied, mainly just money, and can't say I ever lost my grip and dropped a guitar before, but I'd rather that not be the first one. That was a fun day.
you can tell how much Jason loves and appreciates that instrument by the way he looks at it. That's a beautiful guitar, and the fact that he had it refreted and changed tuners and bridge in order to actually play it is a beautiful thing. A 59 LP doesn't belong in a casket, I don't care how much it costs, make it ring out!
Cant' think of a better custodian for Red Eye. He really plays it and takes it out on tour and shares it's legacy. Tons cooler that he has it than some collector who puts it in a safe.
All I can hear when I see a guitar like that is Nigel’s Tufnel’s stern commands: “Don’t. Don’t touch it. Don’t even look at it. It can’t be played-never.” I also think of Toht’s face melting when they open the case.
I agree 💯 with the instrument speaking through vibrations, ect. When I found my dream 59 Custom Shop Les Paul Iced Tea I played it unplugged to feel the instrument and connect with it. Looking at the wall of 5 59's it was my first pick visually looking at the top and when it was hands down the one that spoke to me and played the best the search was over. My son also loves the guitar so it's so cool to know we share the guitar. Great video Mark itwas great spending time with you at the Garage last month! Lucloves his Firebird and has been playing Black Sabbath riffs!!
He's absolutely right. I never plug them in when I buy one. You can adjust the electronic aspect infinitely but you can't correct the tone of the wood if it's bad.
Isn't that a coincidence, when everyone's bickering about tonewoods again. This isn't a new interview. Gibson knows what they're doing. I don't care what names on the headstock, as much as how the guitar feels and plays in my hands, unplugged. Anyone who says materials and construction techniques don't matter, are lost. Right now, Epiphone is putting out some shockingly good reproductions of a '59 LesPaul standard. If you search around as hard as I have, and know what to look for. There's some jewels to be found in them. Luckily we don't have to all try'n buy real bursts.
@@mylogify You said it, not me. I agree. I've never played a real burst, so it's a moot point. Alls I'm saying is wood and materials matter. Pickups and electronics can be upgraded. When you get a "good" one. Its very apparent, before ever plugging it in. I have alot of cool guitars, that all have something unique about them. But I still believe there's something special about a good LesPaul standard. They're different. Why? That's up to the person who owns it. If you don't know, you don't know. Thankfully , I now understand this.
@@andrewbecker3700 it's crazy that you say that. Ed and I spoke a lot about guitars and tone and both he and I loved playing MIJ strats and MIM teles. Of course, vintage guitars are awesome but to put it plainly, Ed was cheap and he loved finding a great player for next to no money. That not to say he didn't appreciate great guitars, he plopped down the money for a vintage 58 dark burst late in life and it is a gorgeous guitar. Even so, great guitars don't have to cost insane amounts. When I go looking I play every guirar I have time to play and sometimes I find one and sometimes I don't. It's all as simple as finding one the feels right. I'm sure it makes no sense to anyone else but when I find a truely great Guitar, it feels like it's playing itself and I'm more just hanging on to it.
@@BrettBoucher That's right. Another MAJOR point, that's not talked about nearly enough. Is set up. The best guitar in the world, with all the potential to be "the one". Doesn't mean jack squat, if the damn things unplayable. Lotta people are out there endlessly searching for the perfect guitar. When they may already have it, and never know? If there's anything I've learned over the years. It's make do the best you can, with what you have. By learning how to do almost all the work on guitars myself. I've greatly increased my appreciation for the guitars I've owned. I'm constantly tweaking and modding them, almost continuously. They just get better and better, and then maybe become the one? It's all in the minds eye. You certainly don't need to spend much over $1500 nowadays to get something killer.
I love his reverence for it - not just for its historical and musical value but for its gargantuan monetary value. It's nice to hear a musician of Jason's level still worry about whether or not he can afford a guitar (Mike Campbell went through a similar thing when buying his '59, as I recall).
That flametop is stunning, and the fading is wow, warm and honey/dark golden shade. It's great that these oldies are given a new youth by being played esp on tour, they don't belong behind a glass like rare paintings, no matter how beautiful they look and age. I still believe it's nuts AF to spend that much $ on a guitar esp in this Economy, but i can understand the appeal bc damn that one looks amazing.
Man, I'd be terrified to take that thing on the road. I know he's a big deal and I'd be just me with a small box trailer staying in motels, but still... That cost twice what any house I'm likely to ever own will, and is irreplaceable, insured or not. Ballsy. I love hearing him playing it, though, and I'm glad he has it.
I have played quite a few bursts and they are awesome. My friend owns one but to tell the truth after playing them back to back with my Brazilian rosewood fretboard R9 light aged i like mine better. I have also played 2 redeye reissues abd they were killer.
My Epiphone 59 reissue is more than good enough for me, I personally don't have any need or use for the real deal. Lots of love for Jason though he's one of my favorite modern country artists
Epiphone is the real deal buddy without Les Paul and Epiphone the Gibson solid body guitar now known as the Gibson Les Paul wouldn't even exist today do any of you do research before you open your mouths start going to computer More and a lot less of speculating Assuming and lying
Back when I graduated from college and had my first good paying job, Bursts were $3500 to $5000. I considered buying one, but didn't (as I really never played a Les Paul that screamed "Own Me!"). I'm OK with that...
Thanks for doing this video i was fortunate to get buy a 2009 50th anniversary 59 burst one of 250 in cherry sunburst i think they did 250 in dark burst mine is number 119 and i love the guitar i understand why ED King wanted to have it back , i hope to leave it to my grandson when i pass .
Hey Jason; I have a 79 Les Paul ( your birth year) I’ll trade you for that 59 ( my birth year). I’ll trade you even , even though the 79 is newer and has less wear. Let me know!😀👍🎸
If you have to cut an employees salaries, mortgage your house, take out a loan, to buy a guitar, then it's probably too expensive. Having said that, this guitar "red eye" will do nothing but go up in value.
Mate I don’t necessarily disagree with you, but instead of bitching online about someone else… go do something yourself. I wouldn’t take diet advice from a fat person and I wouldn’t take songwriting opinions from someone who doesn’t write songs. Go write something! You never know what’ll hit these days!
Crazy you didn’t even mention that Ed King had this guitar robbed at gun point from his house! For years he was without it until one day he went to a guitar trade show, and met a Japanese couple who had created the book ‘beauty of the burst’. As Ed is flicking through, he instantly recognises Red Eye on one of the pages! After begging the couple to find out where they photographed it, he learned it was now ‘owned’ by renowned billionaire Dirk Ziff.. supposedly locked away in his ‘Les Paul vault’ (rumoured to house 300+ 58-60 bursts) eventually with some legal help, Ed got the guitar back, and kept it until his death.
Yes. A much better story than this turd has.
What’s his point? To keep 300 guitar players from sounding wonderful?
@@Caperhereto be an asshole, apparently.
It's didn't get stolen at gun point. It got stolen during load in when the did the reunion tour in the 90s. I met Ed shortly after he got it back from New York. My brother asked him about it because he heard he finally got it back. He pulled it out, picked the beginning riff of Sweet Home, which was strange sound not coming from a Strat. He handed it to me and I was stunned by the weight and the energy around this instrument. It felt like it might levitate. My brother asked what the current value was, he rattled off the ungodly number and my brother to it from me and placed it back into Eds hands and said Please don't hand him anything else that we would have to rob more than one bank to pay for it. He chuckled asked if had had trouble holding on to things. I replied, mainly just money, and can't say I ever lost my grip and dropped a guitar before, but I'd rather that not be the first one. That was a fun day.
@lewisheapy..That is a VERRY unusual story..Nice that he was able to get it back..Rare indeed..!!
I love Les Pauls, but i could listen to Jason talk all day about his favorite sandwich or the best way to organize a garage.
you can tell how much Jason loves and appreciates that instrument by the way he looks at it. That's a beautiful guitar, and the fact that he had it refreted and changed tuners and bridge in order to actually play it is a beautiful thing. A 59 LP doesn't belong in a casket, I don't care how much it costs, make it ring out!
Never get tired of looking at that guitar...
I’ve looked at ‘em all my life, but that one’s just purrty! ❤
Cant' think of a better custodian for Red Eye. He really plays it and takes it out on tour and shares it's legacy. Tons cooler that he has it than some collector who puts it in a safe.
I love the joy he exudes for this beauty!!!
All I can hear when I see a guitar like that is Nigel’s Tufnel’s stern commands:
“Don’t. Don’t touch it. Don’t even look at it. It can’t be played-never.”
I also think of Toht’s face melting when they open the case.
Glad people mentioned Ed King, it always be known as his. Should be in Museum.
Such a beautiful guitar. and I am so glad it's in the hands of someone who appreciates it as you do. It sounds great in your hands.
Well said!
I agree 💯 with the instrument speaking through vibrations, ect. When I found my dream 59 Custom Shop Les Paul Iced Tea I played it unplugged to feel the instrument and connect with it. Looking at the wall of 5 59's it was my first pick visually looking at the top and when it was hands down the one that spoke to me and played the best the search was over. My son also loves the guitar so it's so cool to know we share the guitar. Great video Mark itwas great spending time with you at the Garage last month! Lucloves his Firebird and has been playing Black Sabbath riffs!!
If given the choice between the red eye and greeny I would much rather own red eye! That is a stunning 59! 🤘🔥
Can't agree enough that you can tell a great electric guitar by how it plays acoustically.
He's absolutely right. I never plug them in when I buy one. You can adjust the electronic aspect infinitely but you can't correct the tone of the wood if it's bad.
Isn't that a coincidence, when everyone's bickering about tonewoods again. This isn't a new interview. Gibson knows what they're doing.
I don't care what names on the headstock, as much as how the guitar feels and plays in my hands, unplugged. Anyone who says materials and construction techniques don't matter, are lost.
Right now, Epiphone is putting out some shockingly good reproductions of a '59 LesPaul standard. If you search around as hard as I have, and know what to look for. There's some jewels to be found in them.
Luckily we don't have to all try'n buy real bursts.
@@mylogify You said it, not me. I agree.
I've never played a real burst, so it's a moot point. Alls I'm saying is wood and materials matter. Pickups and electronics can be upgraded. When you get a "good" one. Its very apparent, before ever plugging it in. I have alot of cool guitars, that all have something unique about them. But I still believe there's something special about a good LesPaul standard. They're different. Why? That's up to the person who owns it. If you don't know, you don't know. Thankfully , I now understand this.
@@andrewbecker3700 it's crazy that you say that. Ed and I spoke a lot about guitars and tone and both he and I loved playing MIJ strats and MIM teles. Of course, vintage guitars are awesome but to put it plainly, Ed was cheap and he loved finding a great player for next to no money. That not to say he didn't appreciate great guitars, he plopped down the money for a vintage 58 dark burst late in life and it is a gorgeous guitar. Even so, great guitars don't have to cost insane amounts. When I go looking I play every guirar I have time to play and sometimes I find one and sometimes I don't. It's all as simple as finding one the feels right. I'm sure it makes no sense to anyone else but when I find a truely great Guitar, it feels like it's playing itself and I'm more just hanging on to it.
@@BrettBoucher That's right. Another MAJOR point, that's not talked about nearly enough. Is set up. The best guitar in the world, with all the potential to be "the one". Doesn't mean jack squat, if the damn things unplayable.
Lotta people are out there endlessly searching for the perfect guitar. When they may already have it, and never know? If there's anything I've learned over the years. It's make do the best you can, with what you have. By learning how to do almost all the work on guitars myself. I've greatly increased my appreciation for the guitars I've owned. I'm constantly tweaking and modding them, almost continuously. They just get better and better, and then maybe become the one? It's all in the minds eye. You certainly don't need to spend much over $1500 nowadays to get something killer.
Redeye will FOREVER be the Ed King 59 Les Paul IMO .
One day my 2019 blueberry burst will be the sought after Les Paul.
Those are great looking color scheme.
I love his reverence for it - not just for its historical and musical value but for its gargantuan monetary value. It's nice to hear a musician of Jason's level still worry about whether or not he can afford a guitar (Mike Campbell went through a similar thing when buying his '59, as I recall).
It is great that you can buy a current LP and find one that plays just as good and better than the oldies. Gibson is making some great stuff today.
The original owner of Red Eye passed away this year. Very talented player who owned a shop in NJ. Rest in peace Z you will be missed
They’re practically GIVING them away!
That less faded patch of red is what makes this a "different model" from an R9 and thus has three times the price. LOL.
It is amazing that is just looks better than anything new that I have ever seen. It's just one of those guitars. Like Gilmour's strat or Stevie strat
That flametop is stunning, and the fading is wow, warm and honey/dark golden shade. It's great that these oldies are given a new youth by being played esp on tour, they don't belong behind a glass like rare paintings, no matter how beautiful they look and age. I still believe it's nuts AF to spend that much $ on a guitar esp in this Economy, but i can understand the appeal bc damn that one looks amazing.
Man, I'd be terrified to take that thing on the road. I know he's a big deal and I'd be just me with a small box trailer staying in motels, but still... That cost twice what any house I'm likely to ever own will, and is irreplaceable, insured or not. Ballsy. I love hearing him playing it, though, and I'm glad he has it.
Love me some Skynard. Wish we had some new music that sounded like them now.
I have played quite a few bursts and they are awesome. My friend owns one but to tell the truth after playing them back to back with my Brazilian rosewood fretboard R9 light aged i like mine better. I have also played 2 redeye reissues abd they were killer.
Ed King was so cool.
Isbell may own it, but it will forever be Ed King's LP.
Awesome, like the case to
Saw Redeye in chicago tonight! I think he even let his lead guitarist play it for one song….just one tho 😀
Like he said you know without it being plugged in..... beautiful guitar
My Epiphone 59 reissue is more than good enough for me, I personally don't have any need or use for the real deal. Lots of love for Jason though he's one of my favorite modern country artists
Epiphone is the real deal buddy without Les Paul and Epiphone the Gibson solid body guitar now known as the Gibson Les Paul wouldn't even exist today do any of you do research before you open your mouths start going to computer More and a lot less of speculating Assuming and lying
Mark Knopfler's 58' Les Paul also has the Red Eye effect! Although it's not as pronounced!
🔥🔥🔥
Since he was mentioned we need Michael Schenker Vs please.
Hey Gibson, what about the CC#16?
Boys let's hear it!!!
Love it
I'm staying with my high end 2021 Epiphones I have no need for any Gibson anymore..
There’s always one
@@19581998looks like more than one buddy Epiphone rules once again just like they did in the good o'l days get used to it😬
Oh good. We can all sleep better knowing that. Thanks!
@@HALWASRIGHT awesome 👍👍👍👍
Oh no …. Somebody’s broke . Let’s start a go fund me
5:23 someone please school me on that string inside another string ball end into the tailpiece?
Lengthens the string so the point where the string’s winds end don’t exceed as far when top wrapping.
@@chikolocallo You mean those thicker part of the string end doesn´t got curved?
Correct
@@chikolocallo Got it. Thanks, friend. You´re a good friend,
Bello/Magnifico.😱✡️✡️✡️✡️✡️✡️
Back when I graduated from college and had my first good paying job, Bursts were $3500 to $5000. I considered buying one, but didn't (as I really never played a Les Paul that screamed "Own Me!"). I'm OK with that...
Thanks for doing this video i was fortunate to get buy a 2009 50th anniversary 59 burst one of 250 in cherry sunburst i think they did 250 in dark burst mine is number 119 and i love the guitar i understand why ED King wanted to have it back , i hope to leave it to my grandson when i pass .
nicest 59 ive ever seen bar none.
Sweet Sweet Sweet
Hey Jason; I have a 79 Les Paul ( your birth year) I’ll trade you for that 59 ( my birth year). I’ll trade you even , even though the 79 is newer and has less wear.
Let me know!😀👍🎸
Mark Agnessi is like a vampire and zombie rolled into one. And hes from the 80s
😂
Isnt this the second time Gibson put this guitar out? For some reason I think Gibson put this guitar out years back.
Correct. This is a re-released.
That is a very naughty tease, I thought we may at-least get an E major chord strummef through a n amp.
как красиво все рассказал, зачет!
Whomever told you that money can't buy happiness.... lied to you.
Suspicious intonation.. 👀
I'll take two. Lets see 22K a pop😊, a mere bag of shells
I top wrap not for tone can't tell but playable definitely more slinky !!!!
Play it. Let's hear it.
Unfortunately he is too scared to play it, it will stay in it's case, and some heritage to his kids.
So does his soon to be ex wife get half of red eye or will Jason need to do more B day parties for the payoff?
Could Agnasty be any more deadpan 😑
If you have to cut an employees salaries, mortgage your house, take out a loan, to buy a guitar, then it's probably too expensive.
Having said that, this guitar "red eye" will do nothing but go up in value.
I dislike that Gibson "ages" some guitars. If I'm paying $8,000 - $23,000 for a custom Les Paul, allow me to age my own guitar
No
Yet another chance for Gibson to charge insane amounts of money for a guitar. Not worth what they're asking, even for an LP standard
It's too bad that such a classic guitar, that once belonged to one of the finest guitarists- and human beings- in music, wound up with this dope. 🙄
That guitar is worth like 300-500k...
Take off your fucking rings before you handle it, Jason!
He learned that from George Gruhn. Watch some videos of that guy handling valuable vintage guitars.
Its HIS guitar...relax.
No thx ceezar!again
Paid for with Bitcoin!! 😂😂😂😂!
Bs these are a scam.
Indeed they are 👍
Just because you can't afford it doesn't mean it shouldn't exist.
Jason Isbell has terrible opinions and somehow even worse music
Are you one of his ex-wives?
And worse people making comments about him
And yet he’s successful while you’re left leaving bitter comments about him online. 😂
Mate I don’t necessarily disagree with you, but instead of bitching online about someone else… go do something yourself. I wouldn’t take diet advice from a fat person and I wouldn’t take songwriting opinions from someone who doesn’t write songs. Go write something! You never know what’ll hit these days!
Try that n a small town!!
Tune
Huh
Gibson guitar didnt get the reference. but only if youre vaccinated in a small town
💀..such arrogant, elitist "hero-worship..(..I got yer "red-eye" over here, baby..!!)🫡..and, all you.."collectors"..(Ugh..)