Greg Lake

Lake can be seen playing an 8-string Alembic Scorpion bass at 4:24 in this TV performance of "Pirates" by ELP.

On Greg's official site they show the Gibson J-200 as one of his guitars and write "One of several Gibson J200 acoustic guitars owned by Greg over the years. The model was first introduced in the 1950s, and became a staple instrument for Elvis Presley, The Everly Brothers, Eric Clapton, Pete Townshend, and of course, Greg Lake."

A '59 Precision Bass is mentioned on Greg's official site. They write "This bass has been used by Greg on some recent charity appearances and other shows. It is an all original pre-CBS 1959 Fender Precision bass, with a sunburst finish."

On Greg's official site they display all of his guitars, including his Les Paul Standard. They write about this guitar that this is "one of several Les Paul's that have become part of Greg's personal collection. This one is an all original 1960 'gold top' Standard model, similar to ones used by Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton on many of their classic albums."

In this interview, Greg Lake states that he uses a '62 Fender Jazz Bass.

Lake's official site states that he uses a Tune bass. It says, "This bass has been used by Greg since the mid 1990s, when he first took it on the 1996 ELP tour. It is custom made and features a maple body and rosewood neck. It features power active pick ups and has excellent tonal qualities that feature both a powerful bottom end, as well as a cutting bright sound."

Lake can be seen in this photo playing a Spector NS2 Bass.

Lake can be seen in this photo playing an Alembic Series 1.

Lake states in this interview that he uses a Taylor W65 12-String guitar.

In this photo, Greg Lake of Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band, Emerson Lake & Palmer, and Emerson Lake & Powell, is playing a Wal Bass.

In an article on the Sadowski Guitars website, Greg Lake of Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band, Emerson Lake & Palmer, and Emerson Lake & Powell talks about his Sadowsky Gold J Bass Guitar.

This completely custom Fender Strat is mentioned on Greg's official site. They write "on several recent recordings, Greg has used this custom made Fender-styled strat, made by former Fender guitar design and building master, John Suhr. The instrument is currently manufactured by the Pensa-Suhr custom guitar company and is one of a small number available in the world."

Greg Lake is seen playing a Rickenbacker 4001 in a photo discussed on the Rickresource Rickenbacker Forum, highlighting his use of this iconic bass guitar.

In this photo, Greg can be seen with a Ripper bass.

This photo of Lake shows him with a Gibson ES-335 in his studio.

A 1959 Fender Telecaster is mentioned on Greg's official site.

Lake can be seen in this photo on his official site playing a Steinberger XT-2.

"This bass actually belongs to my close friend, Andy Babuik, who finds all my rare guitars for me. Andy recently wrote a popular and critically acclaimed book about the history of all the instruments used by the 4 Beatles. This original Paul McCartney model Beatle bass made by the German Hofner company was used by me on the recent tour I did with Ringo Starr. I played it on the Beatles classic, ' I Wanna Be Your Man,' states Greg Lake, on his official website.

In this photo, Lake can be seen with a Rickenbacker 450/12 in his live setup, to his right.

This article mentions that Lake uses a Line 6 Bass Pod.

Lake can be seen playing a Pipa in this photo.

In this photo, Lake can be seen with a Zemaitis Double Neck Bass Guitar.

Lake states in this interview that he uses a 1959 Gretsch 6120.

"I have had this Martin for quite some time now, and it has a sound that is absolutely impeccable. Rich tone is an understatement," Lake states, on his official site.

In this photo, Lake can be seen playing a Nord Stage EX in concert.

In a 1977 performance captured in the video "Emerson, Lake & Palmer - C'est La Vie - Live In Montreal," Greg Lake is seen using a Sennheiser MD 421-II microphone.

Greg Lake playing an Epiphone El Captain Acoustic Electric 4 string bass.

This came from his MySpace page that he apparently no longer uses.

These acoustic basses are sought after for their quality, tone, and playability at an accessible price. This happens to be the earlier model before the cutaway body configured was phased in. Beautiful maple top, back and sides along with a carefully set maple neck. The tone woods are nicely selected with bright, clear grain and remarkable bass response and resonance. Tied together with tasteful binding/inlays. Very comfortable to play with a 34" neck scale and fairly low action for buttery movement and bounce. The electronics sound wonderful with clear, punchy and even projection from the piezo transducer underneath the saddle. Includes a parametric EQ.

"Strings: Rotosound RS66LD (.045–.105)"

Lake can be seen playing a Gibson EB2 in this photo.

In this photo, Lake can be seen with a Rickenbacker 660/12 in his live setup, to his right.