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Gibson Jason Isbell "Red Eye" 1959 Les Paul Standard Collector's Edition, Red Eye Burst vs Gibson Leo Scala Dark Addiction Explorer, Natural

Gibson Jason Isbell "Red Eye" 1959 Les Paul Standard Collector's Edition, Red Eye Burst
Electric$21,999
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77Overall / 100
Gibson Leo Scala Dark Addiction Explorer, Natural
Electric$35,000
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75Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson Jason Isbell "Red Eye" 1959 Les Paul Standard Collector's Edition, Red Eye Burst and Gibson Leo Scala Dark Addiction Explorer, Natural are closely matched overall — 77 to 75 on our estimated score.

Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.

Gibson Jason Isbell "Red Eye" 1959 Les Paul Standard Collector's Edition, Red Eye Burst wins on
  • Better sound (74 vs 68)
  • Lower price ($21,999 vs $35,000)
Gibson Leo Scala Dark Addiction Explorer, Natural wins on

No standout advantage.

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricJason Isbell "Red Eye" 1959 Les Paul Standard Collector's Edition, Red Eye BurstLeo Scala Dark Addiction Explorer, Natural
Overall7775
Build8787
Playability7575
Sound7468
Value6765

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecJason Isbell "Red Eye" 1959 Les Paul Standard Collector's Edition, Red Eye BurstLeo Scala Dark Addiction Explorer, Natural
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodOne Piece Lightweight MahoganyKorina
Neck woodMahoganyKorina
FretboardBrazilian RosewoodIndiana Rosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsCustombucker Alnico 2 Zebra Bobbins / Custombucker Alnico 2 Double Classic White BobbinsLeo Scala Retrophonic Alnico 3 (7.7k) / Leo Scala Retrophonic Alnico 2 (8.4k)
Rating——
Price$21,999$35,000
AccessoriesJason Isbell Strap, Certificate of AuthenticityCustom-made Certificate of Authenticity from Leo Scala and Blue Bell strap made by Don Pepe
BindingSingle-ply, Top and Fretboard—
Body FinishMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose LacquerMaster Artisan aged nitrocellulose lacquer
Body shapeLes PaulExplorer
Body StylesLes Paul—
BridgeABR-1 No-WireABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupCustombucker Alnico 2 Double Classic White BobbinsLeo Scala Retrophonic Alnico 2 (8.4k)
CaseLes Paul Protector SeriesCustom G&G Wine Suede
Control CoversBlack Royalite; Gibson Custom Shop Medallion Switchplate Cover, Blank Switchplate Cover in the CaseWhite
Control KnobsGold Butyrate Top HatAged Gold Top Hats
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors2 volume, 1 tone
FinishMurphy Lab Aged NickelAged Gold
Fretboard inlayAged Cellulose Nitrate TrapezoidCellulose Dot
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
Headstock InlayGibson Logo in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model silkscreenRaised metal Gibson Logo
Jack Plate CoverLaminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate—
JointLong Tenon, Hide Glue FitHide glue fit
ModelLPR59JIREMLNH1BCS-ART-114_Dark_Dark
Mounting RingsM69 Cellulose Acetate Butyrate—
Neck pickupCustombucker Alnico 2 Zebra BobbinsLeo Scala Retrophonic Alnico 3 (7.7k)
NutNylonNylon
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in42.8mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4"
PickguardLaminated Cellulose Acetate ButyrateWhite
Pickup CoversMurphy Lab Aged NickelGold
Pickup Selector3-way Switchcraft3-way toggle
ProfileRed Eye Custom Profile\Big Ed\ 1958 Explorer
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap Buttons2 - True Historic, Bottom and Shoulder—
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046—
Switch TipAmber Catalin—
SwitchwasherReplica Cellulose Acetate Butyrate—
TailpieceLightweight Aluminum Stop BarStop Bar
Top woodHand-Picked Figured Maple—
Truss rodAuthentic 1950s No-Tube—
Truss Rod CoverAuthentic Stepped 2-Ply—
Tuner PlatingMurphy Lab Aged Nickel—
TunersKluson Single Line, Single RingKluson Deluxe with Leo Scala Custom-Color-Infused Celluloid Tips
Weight ReliefNone—
Neck Finish—Big Ed dent at 4th fret

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