Julian Lage

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

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'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.

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 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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

In this video Julian Lage plays this gear.

At 13:07, Julian starts talking about his 1955 Les Paul goldtop, P90s, and wraparound tailpiece

In this video from Guitar Center, Julian Lage gives an overview of the Fender Telecaster and demos the Player II series version of the instrument.

In the video titled "Julian Lage - 'Something More' (Big Ears Festival 2026)" on YouTube, Julian Lage is seen playing a red Gibson ES-355 during a live performance at the Tennessee Theatre on March 29, 2026.

Julian Lage can be seen playing and talking about his Nachocaster equipped with a Ron Ellis Ellisonic pickup in many of his live performances and interviews, including this on Premier Guitar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQRWM0cqkS4&t=130s

Nachocaster guitars are meticulously crafted vintage T-style replicas built by Nacho Baños. This specific guitar is loaded with a Ron Ellis Ellisonic pickup in the neck position. Modeled after the classic DeArmond Dynasonic design, the Ellisonic pickup provides Julian Lage with the incredible acoustic-like clarity, touch sensitivity, and note separation that defines his signature tone.