Jason Isbell Appears On ‘Ernie Ball: String Theory’

Jason Isbell is featured in a new installment of Ernie Ball’s String Theory web series. Isbell chats about his history with the guitar, influences, songwriting and additional topics over the course of the 15-minute video.

The Alabama native is playing guitar throughout the video. Jason first speaks of his early days growing up outside of Muscle Shoals, how starting out as a guitarist helped his abilities as a songwriter and lessons he learned during his tenure in Drive-By Truckers. Isbell goes on to explain how his style came together, the gear that he uses, his quest to find the perfect tone and more.

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit will release a new studio album entitled Reunions via Southeastern Records/Thirty Tigers on May 15. Watch Isbell’s appearance on String Theory below: