Julian Lage

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

This link contains a reference for Gibson J-45 used by Julian Lage. In addition, it is possible see this guitar into the gear section on Julian Lage official website.

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.

Julian and his Danocaster. In this article there is also a his reference about the gear. http://www.guitarplayer.com/artists/1013/julian-lage-on-the-lure-of-the-telecaster/57816

In this video it is possible to see Julian Lage playing his Waterloo guitar.

In this video Julian Lage plays this gear.

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."

Julian Lage plays his original composition "Day and Age" on the new pre-war voiced Collings OM2H T (Traditional Series) featuring an Adirondack spruce top and Madagascar rosewood back and sides.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

Can be clearly seen in this video by Fender

One of pedals used by Julian Lage.

One of the effects used by Julian Lage.

This gear is showed on his official website.

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

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

“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!!

Video shows a Sonic Research ST-300 Turbo Tuner Mini on Julian's pedlaboard.

Mastery Bridge Users

"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."