Julian Lage

At around the 3:00 mark, you can see a JHS Morning Glory overdrive pedal behind him engaged.

In this performance of "Persian Rug" live from Blue Whale, Lage's Fender Tweed Champ can be seen at multiple shots. This is his primary amplifier.

The video shows Julian Lage while plays this gear.

"Right, right! It’s a ’54 Tele that I think went back for a [factory] refinish in ’57. I got it from Paul McKenzie, from Fiesta Finishes in Berkeley, California, and he had just refinished it. As a guitarist you know that those are kind of untouchable, usually, as far buying them, or finding them at a reasonable price, but because it had two refinishes it wasn’t exactly “stock.” The pickups and everything else is original, it’s just been painted a couple times." - Fretboard Journal.

In this post by audio engineer/producer Marc Urselli on December 13th, 2017 for a recording session of John Zorn's music, Lage's pedalboard is shown with a Sonic Research Turbo Tuner Mini, JHS Morning Glory, JHS Superbolt, and Strymon Flint.

In this article Julian speaks about his '39 Martin 000-18: https://www.vintageguitar.com/22798/julian-lage-2/

In this video, Julian Lage and Nels Cline are using ZT Lunchbox amps.

At 19:00, we see Julian Lage who explains that he use the 1953's Gretsch Duo Jet.

In this video, Julian Lage explains that he use the Magic Amp Vibro style.

Julian Lage uses the Strymon Flint pedal, as highlighted in Premier Guitar's feature on his gear.

In this video, Julian Lage explains that he's been playing a Manzer Archtop since he was about 11. Based on the few Manzer styles available, it would appear to be the Blue Note.

In this April 2016 article by Guitar Player magazine, Julian states "For a month or so I have been using D’Addario .011s with a wound third. For the longest time it was .012s."

In this Premier Guitar video, Julian states that he uses D'Addario NYXL1149 strings.

“I am in LOVE with this pedal ! I used it every night of my last tour. This pedal is so musical and brings a character out of the amp that is so reminiscent of what my favorite old tweed amps have, plus the clarity and definition of a modern sound. What really blows my mind is how the TubeDreamer+ catches every nuance, every dynamic modulation or tonal shift, its like the ultimate sidekick !”

We are honored that guitarist extraordinaire Julian Lage, has been using our B1G 1 Preamp Gain Booster on tour. He was kind enough to take a minute out of his day to send a message about his experience with the B1G 1. Here's what he had to say: "The B1G 1 pedal has quickly become a staple of my live set up. This is one of the most insantly useful pedals I’ve ever encountered - it essentially adds warmth and top end to the sound, all in a unified way, revealing what is coming from the guitar without ever feeling overly hyped. I am so fond of this pedal because it highlights and brings forth so much of what I love about the electric guitar, namely overtones and a wide dynamic range. Regardless of what amp I use the B1G 1 with, it seems to function almost like the mastering stage of an album - it is subtle and instantly musical, and when its not there, you sure miss it!" Thanks Julian!!

This gear is showed on his official website.

In this article by Guitar Player magazine from April 2016, Julian states "For a month or so I have been using D’Addario .011s with a wound third. For the longest time it was .012s."

This youtube video shows Julian playing his Nachoguitars Tele at National Sawdust in Brooklyn. This link: http://www.nachoguitars.com/my-product/julian-0082/ Details the guitar in full and includes the description at the bottom: "This guitar was delivered to my dear friend Julian Lage on November 8th, 2016. Please check his latest release ARCLIGHT on Mack Avenue Records. It includes some of the most talented, beautiful and challenging guitar work ever done on a Tele style guitar. I feel so grateful and privileged that he decided to use "0082" during his last European tour and I hope he will enjoy this instrument for many years to come."

In this 2013 NPR Tiny Desk performance with fellow musician Gary Burton, Julian Lage can be seen using a Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb. At 2:42 in the video, it is clear that Lage is utilizing the first input on the vibrato channel.

At around the 3:00 mark, you could see a JHS Milkman pedal in the chain.

Can be clearly seen in this video by Fender

“I play a TD50. As close to a Fender Extra Heavy that you can get.”

In the YouTube video titled "Julian Lage Trio - Live at The Blue Whale" by thechallengeresponse, Julian Lage can be seen playing a Danocaster Relic Tele Proto. Additional insights into his preference for this guitar can be found in his interview with Guitar Player.

"I use BlueChip picks for everything acoustic. They don’t really wear. I use a medium size triangle, which is called a TP and the gauge is 50, which is between one and one and a half millimeters."

Developed in collaboration with Lage. Its official release was announced in this January 19, 2021 video.

Julian Lage mentions in this video that he uses a 1959 Ampeg Rocket.

For a while, Julian gigged acoustically with this '31 block inlay l-5. There are many clips of his using it, in various contexts.

In this April 2016 article by Guitar Player magazine, Julian states "For a month or so I have been using D’Addario .011s with a wound third. For the longest time it was .012s."

Jazz guitarist Julian Lage uses a 1949 Gibson J-45, as highlighted in a Pinterest post by Matt Confusion. This particular J-45 features mahogany sides and a walnut back, a unique variation from the typical all-mahogany design.

Collings' website lists the OM1 JL model with D'Addario NB1253 strings.

In this April 2016 article by Guitar Player magazine, Julian states "For a month or so I have been using D’Addario .011s with a wound third. For the longest time it was .012s."