Lars Frederiksen
US punk guitarist, vocalist and producer
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Lars Frederiksen's Gear
Lars can be seen playing the white model of his epiphone les paul here although he has others that are black, sunburst and a gold top
Lars Frederiksen's latest JCM 900 rig features a compact pedalboard that includes a Way Huge Pork Loin Overdrive and a Boss Noise Suppressor, as seen in a photo shared by Rancid on Twitter.
The pedal seen on the floor here is a Crowther Hotcake overdrive.
Lars can be seen playing a white 1995 Gibson SG above
In this video you can see Lars playing with a white Epiphone SG G-400
In certain points in the video, even with the high contrast, you can see the shape of the pickguard in white, along with the rosewood neck and the Telecater headstock. In the video for Backslide, at 50-52 seconds you can clearly see it is a telecaster.
At 2:20 in this Rancid video, we can see Lars playing Gibson SG '67 Reissue with P90's
Lars has been spotted using this guitar with Rancid
Lars is seen playing this in Rancid's video for who would've thought
In the photo from Vegasnews, Lars Frederiksen's Marshall 1960A 4x12'' Cabinet is visible beneath the amplifier labeled with his name.
Lars Frederiksen is featured in a video by The ESP Guitar Company at NAMM 2017, showcasing his ESP Ltd Lars Frederiksen Signature Volsung Danish Camo electric guitar.
At Namm 2019 Emg launched a signature pickup for lars. Lars claims that they are his version of the dirty finger pickup he loved. for years lars was stricktly a passive pickup player. however he tried emgs in other esp guitars he checked out. He then decided to move to emg after talks with emg reps at shows. Through these talks he learned that emg made passive pickups. Lars realised that much like esp, the emg was a good fit for him
Lars Frederiksen frequently uses Dunlop Tortex Standard 0.60mm Guitar Picks, as seen in various images available through a Google search.
During Rancid's 2017 Boston tour, Lars Frederiksen used Dunlop Ultex Sharp 0.73mm Guitar Picks, as evidenced by a custom concert stage pick listed on eBay.
At Namm 2019 Esp released a updated version of the ltd lars fredricksen signature guitar. it was updated to feature lars' new emg signature set. it is also finished in a distressed black satin finish
In an Instagram post by Lars Frederiksen, he is shown using a B.C. Rich NJ Series Mockingbird guitar while recording leads.
In this post Lars can be seen playing a esp viper 256
in this post lars shows a photo of him playing live in 1993. He can be seen using a gibson les paul special
At namm 2024 ESP announced updates to Lars’ signature guitar. The updates include Oxblood Satin finish, and the guitar modified to a 22-fret design, maximizing the sweet spot for the neck pickup. The Volsung’s components include a TonePros locking TOM bridge and tailpiece, Gotoh tuners, and a set of Lars' signature EMG pickups, the LF-DMF. It also offers a unique three-control configuration, with individual knobs for each pickup volume plus a tone control. It includes a deluxe ESP hardshell case.
A Gunmetal Grey Dean Razorback electric guitar, once owned by Lars, was confirmed to be owned by him through a Reverb listing that includes a certificate of ownership and authenticity.
Lars Frederiksen is seen playing a Gibson Flying V equipped with EMGs in an Instagram post, where he mentions, "Missing Rockin Rob today so I thought I’d play his guitar," in tribute to his older brother Rob.
From Lars Frederiksen’s official shop on Reverb.com
” This Epiphone Les Paul Trans Amber is owned by Lars Frederiksen
Serial: S93083413 This thing's got mojo! Tons of wear all throughout—scratches, dents, exposed wood, tarnishing, some cracks. There are cracks around the stop bar screws—one looks to have been glued. There don't appear to be any real areas of concern regarding the guitar's structural integrity/playability. The input jack is tarnished, requiring a little extra elbow grease to plug in your cable. Looks to be a repaired crack below the bass-side binding on the neck near frets 11 & 12. Slight musty smell. Overall, this guitar could really just use a fret polish and a fresh set of strings. Plays and sounds great! Hardshell case included, which has also picked up some wear but still gets the job done. ‘This guitar was used to record Let’s Go as well as part of …And Out Come the Wolves. Used to have a ton of stickers which have all been removed. I played it about a week or two ago and it still sounds awesome, but you know what—it’s time to find another home for this one.’ All items in The Official Lars Frederiksen of Rancid Reverb Shop ship fully insured with delivery confirmation and a signed and embossed Certificate Of Authenticity.”
From Lars Frederiksen’s official Reverb.com shop: “ This Fender AM STD Telecaster is owned by Lars Frederiksen. Serial: N550692 Healthy amount of scratches, scuffs, dings and general cosmetic throughout. Some light wear on the neck and fretboard. Hairline cracks in the neck pocket, as expected. Pickups sound great, neck is comfortable, the guitar is setup great. Lovely player, overall! Hardshell case included with ‘Rancid’ in purple spray paint. This guitar was used across Rancid’s 1998 album Life Won’t Wait, including on the track ‘Lady Liberty’. Used live a handful of times as well. All items in The Official Lars Frederiksen of Rancid Reverb Shop ship fully insured with delivery confirmation and a signed and embossed Certificate Of Authenticity.”
“ This 1965 Gibson SG Special is owned by Lars Frederiksen. Serial: 516528 Beautiful guitar! All the wear in all the right places—checking, finish loss, scratches, scuffs. There looks to have been repaired headstock break. Pickguard has gotten a bit warped/wavy over the years. Bridge has been replaced. Switch tip has been replaced—what is assumed to be the original is included. Non-original tuners. Frets are quite worn down but still sound great. Overall, it's a beautiful guitar that feels and sounds wonderful. Bitey, thick, all the right things. Nice, light weight to boot. Hardshell case included. Has the word ‘Viking’ stickered on the back, which was featured on the cover of the Lars Frederiksen and the Bastards Viking album. Main guitar for years in Rancid and Lars Frederiksen and the Bastards! All items in The Official Lars Frederiksen of Rancid Reverb Shop ship fully insured with delivery confirmation and a signed and embossed Certificate Of Authenticity.”
The ESP E-II MK-I Mille Petrozza, owned by Lars Frederiksen, was used in the studio for recording sessions of Rancid's albums 'Trouble Maker' and 'Tomorrow Never Comes.' This specific guitar, with serial number ES4730153, is part of The Official Lars Frederiksen of Rancid Reverb Shop and includes a signed and embossed Certificate of Authenticity, as confirmed by Reverb.com.
Lars Frederiksen is confirmed to use a Gibson Explorer Electric Guitar, as evidenced by its listing in his official Reverb.com shop. The description reads: "This Gibson Explorer is owned by Lars Frederiksen. Serial: 81434592. Beautiful explorer with the right amount of wear. Scratches, scuffs, and dings throughout. Non-original pickups, bridge, and nut. Original bridge and nut in the case. Likely re-fretted at some point—frets have tons of life left. Small chunk of the fretboard edge missing near the eleventh fret, bass-side. Overall, this guitar is ready to go! Plays and sounds really nice. Epiphone hardshell case included. Used on the last few Rancid albums and with the Old Firm Casuals. All items in The Official Lars Frederiksen of Rancid Reverb Shop ship fully insured with delivery confirmation and a signed and embossed Certificate Of Authenticity.” This serves as proof of Frederiksen's use of this specific guitar.
From Lars Frederiksen’s official Reverb.com shop; “ This Fender Kingman SCE Lars Viking is owned by Lars Frederiksen. Some minor wear such as scratches and dings throughout. The edge of the binding that meets the neck is not perfectly flush and can be felt to the touch. It's not very noticeable when playing. The guitar plays and sounds really nice! Electronics function as intended. 9V battery not included. Hardshell case included. Specifically made and used for live acoustic sets. All items in The Official Lars Frederiksen of Rancid Reverb Shop ship fully insured with delivery confirmation and a signed and embossed Certificate Of Authenticity.”
From Lars Frederiksen’s official Reverb.com shop; “This Jackson Custom Shop King V "Two Face" is owned by Lars Frederiksen. Serial: J8743 There are some scratches, scuffs and dings here and there but overall this guitar is in great shape! Plays great! Total shredder. Hardshell case included. All items in The Official Lars Frederiksen of Rancid Reverb Shop ship fully insured with delivery confirmation and a signed and embossed Certificate Of Authenticity.”
From Lars Frederiksen’s official Reverb.com shop; “This Jackson PDX-2 Demmelition King V is owned by Lars Frederiksen. Serial: IWJ1302464 Some minor scratches and scuffs throughout, but otherwise really clean. Strap button on rear end has been repositioned. Overall, this guitar plays and sounds great! Ready for your home, studio, or stage. Hardshell case with pair of keys included. Played all over Rancid records. All items in The Official Lars Frederiksen of Rancid Reverb Shop ship fully insured with delivery confirmation and a signed and embossed Certificate Of Authenticity.”
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