Premier Guitar’s Perry Bean caught up with Jason Isbell of The 400 Unit for an episode of Rig Rundown and a peek at Isbell’s gear, including an incredible ’59 Gretsch Jet Firebird that once belonged to a decorated music producer. “It used to belong to Peter Stroud at 65amps … he owned this guitar and
Alabama-native and folk/country/rock songwriter Jason Isbell dons the cover of Fretboard Journal, issue No. 41. The magazine’s Floyd Sachs also provides an in-depth profile of Isbell that chronicles his former stint with the Drive-By Truckers, his prolific solo efforts including critically-acclaimed album The Nashville Sound, learning to play guitar from his grandfather, his inspirations, his love
Southern rock outfit Jason Isbell & 400 Unit looked and sounded sharp during this week's appearance on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Dressed in a dark sport coat, Isbell and his band rolled through a spirited rendition of the politically-charged "Hope the High Road" off brand new album The Nashville Sound. While clearly recognizing