For over 130 years, Gibson has shaped sound across generations and genres of music, becoming one of the most relevant, played, and loved guitar brands around the world. Gibson Custom is proud to unveil its next global release in homage to two of the most legendary, successful, and respected guitarists of all time, Eric Clapton and Albert Lee. Introducing the Eric Clapton 1958 Les Paul Custom, a piece of music history that’s directly associated with two of the world’s foremost guitarists.

On a crisp November evening, music aficionados gathered at the intimate Soho Restaurant in Santa Barbara for a night that promised a blend of talent, charm, and unparalleled musicianship. Eighty-year-old Albert Lee, the legendary guitarist renowned for his virtuosic playing and versatile style, took the stage with his band, delivering a performance that reaffirmed his status as an icon in rock and country music.