Lazy J

Lazy J

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Also known as: Lazy J Projects, Lazy J Amps, Lazy J Amplification

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Lazy J Projects is a UK-based boutique amplifier and pedal builder founded by Jesse Hoff, an American-born musician and amp technician who settled in England after years of working on stages and benches across Europe and the United States. The company grew out of Hoff's habit of modifying a vintage Fender Tweed Deluxe for his own gigs; encouragement from fellow players led him to begin building...

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Lazy J Projects is a UK-based boutique amplifier and pedal builder founded by Jesse Hoff, an American-born musician and amp technician who settled in England after years of working on stages and benches across Europe and the United States. The company grew out of Hoff's habit of modifying a vintage Fender Tweed Deluxe for his own gigs; encouragement from fellow players led him to begin building his own amps from the ground up, drawing on classic tweed-era circuits as a starting point.

The lineup centers on hand-wired combos and heads built largely to customer specification, including the J10, J20, J40, J80, and the smaller Cruiser. The J20 — a tweed-inspired design with onboard tremolo and a built-in attenuator — is the model most associated with the brand and has been reviewed favorably by outlets such as Vintage Guitar, MusicRadar, and Guitarist. Pedals and a small range of related accessories round out the catalog.

Lazy J amps have developed a following among high-profile players in the UK and US blues, rock, and roots scenes, with Pete Townshend, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Joe Bonamassa among the guitarists publicly associated with the brand. The amps are built in low volumes, which has contributed to long wait times and a strong secondary-market presence on sites like Reverb.

Lazy J has 6 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Combo Guitar Amplifiers and Overdrive Effects Pedals. Their gear is featured by 15 artists, with the strongest followings in Rock, Pop, and Blues. Notable users include Bernard Butler, David Gilmour, and Jeff Beck.

Artists Who Use Lazy J

Bernard Butler uses 2 Lazy J products

Bernard Butler

Guitarist, Composer · Suede

David Gilmour uses 1 Lazy J product

David Gilmour

Guitarist · Pink Floyd

Jeff Beck uses 1 Lazy J product

Jeff Beck

Guitarist · Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes

Ed O'Brien uses 1 Lazy J product

Ed O'Brien

Singer, Guitarist · Radiohead

Joe Satriani uses 1 Lazy J product

Joe Satriani

Guitarist · Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes

Pete Townshend uses 1 Lazy J product

Pete Townshend

Singer, Guitarist · The Who

Robbie McIntosh uses 1 Lazy J product

Robbie McIntosh

Guitarist · Pretenders

Audley Freed uses 1 Lazy J product

Audley Freed

Guitarist · The Black Crowes

Matt Scannell uses 1 Lazy J product

Matt Scannell

Singer, Guitarist · Vertical Horizon

Tom Quayle uses 1 Lazy J product

Tom Quayle

Guitarist

Daniel Steinhardt uses 1 Lazy J product

Daniel Steinhardt

Singer, Guitarist · Tin Spirits

Alex Robertshaw uses 1 Lazy J product

Alex Robertshaw

Guitarist, Keyboardist · Everything Everything

Nalle Colt uses 1 Lazy J product

Nalle Colt

Guitarist · Vintage Trouble

Stanton Edward uses 1 Lazy J product

Stanton Edward

Guitarist, Music Producer

Romeo Stodart uses 1 Lazy J product

Romeo Stodart

Singer, Guitarist · The Magic Numbers

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