Lou Barlow

Lou posted on his Instagram account that he uses the Tascam Porta One on his podcast and 4-track recordings.

He can be seen using the Precision with a Jazz pickup here

Lou Barlow is seen playing a Gibson Thunderbird IV bass during a live performance, as captured in a user-uploaded photo on PressReader.

You can see the micro cube standing by his side (on top of the vox amp)

In an Instagram post by Lou Barlow, a Korg Monologue Silver is visible, highlighting its role in his evolving analog/digital hybrid setup.

In this live you can see a laney vc30 behind him

Lou Barlow mentions his extensive use of the Korg SB-100 SynthE Bass in an Instagram post, highlighting its presence in almost every album he's made over the last 25 years, including recordings with Dinosaur Jr., Folk Implosion, and his solo work.

"the Casio SK-1 sampling keyboard! here I am at Joyful Noise Recording HQ beginning our interview with @karlhofstetter w/the show theme..I used the keyboard to sample my own voice and played it!"

"holy shit y'all, I just bought a cassette 8-track(Yamaha MT8X)!!! and with store credit even!! thanks to th universe and @replaymusicgear!!"

Lou Barlow features the Electro-Harmonix Mel9 Tape Replay Machine in his Instagram post, showcasing it as part of his evolving analog/digital hybrid setup.

In a video filmed in 2001 and shared by Lou Barlow himself, evidence of his usage of the Alesis HR-16 drum machine is visible. At the 34-second mark, the Alesis HR-16 can be clearly observed among his musical equipment. This footage, originally created for Barlow's loobiecore website, serves as direct proof of the artist incorporating this specific gear into his setup at the time. The video is titled "Welcome to Lou Barlow's loobiecore website 2001" and was uploaded by Lou Barlow on YouTube, providing a personal glimpse into his equipment preferences during that period.

In a video made for his "loobiecore" website in 2001, Lou Barlow provides a glimpse into his studio setup, where at the timestamp of 2:14, a pack of La Bella Folk Singer No. 830 nylon strings can be clearly observed. This visual evidence confirms that Barlow utilizes these specific strings in his musical setup. The video, titled "Welcome to Lou Barlow's loobiecore website 2001," was shared by Lou Barlow himself, offering an authentic source of proof for this information.

In a promotional video for his "loobiecore" website filmed in 2001, Lou Barlow, a musician known for his contributions to various rock and alternative genres, can be seen showcasing his home studio setup. At the timestamp of 2:20, a Suzuki Omnichord OM-36 System Two is clearly visible among his collection of instruments. This appearance serves as direct proof of Barlow's use of the Suzuki Omnichord OM-36 System One, as documented in the video titled "Welcome to Lou Barlow's loobiecore website 2001" on YouTube, posted by Lou Barlow himself.

Lou Barlow can be seen playing a Fender Jazzmaster in a live performance at the Reading Festival on August 26, 1994. This is documented in a video uploaded to YouTube by gkswiss, where he plays the instrument from 0:00 to 29:40. The video, titled "Sebadoh 08-26-1994 Reading Festival (Lou smashes guitars)," was transferred and uploaded by Greg Dalton-Kay (gkswiss) from a VHS copy.

Lou Barlow can be seen using the Fender Troy Sanders Jaguar Bass during the Fender J Mascis Signature Sessions on YouTube, specifically at 9:43 during the performance of "Feel the Pain."

In his 2017 Rig Rundown with Premier Guitar, Lou Barlow confirmed that he uses Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Bass Strings (.050–.105) after years of opting for heavy gauge strings.

In an image taken around spring 1983, Lou Barlow is seen playing a Hayman 1010 guitar in his attic with his band Deep Wound.

Lou Barlow uses Duck Tape on some of his basses as a strap holder, as evidenced by the image provided.

In 1989, around the release of the Bug album, Lou Barlow was documented using a Marshall 3540 400 Watt Bass Head paired with an Ampeg 8x10 cabinet. This setup is confirmed by a photograph taken during that period, which serves as proof of his use of this specific gear for live performances.

In an interview with Reverb, Lou Barlow is seen using an Ampeg B-15NF Portaflex 30-Watt 1x15" Bass Combo from 1965-1967.

Lou Barlow is seen using an EMG P on a modified 1950s Precision bass in Pitchfork’s Dinosaur Jr. - Farm - In The Studio video, where the EMG logo is visible in close-up shots during the recording of Farm.

In the Getty Images photo from a Dinosaur Jr. concert, Lou Barlow is holding a green pick consistent with a Dunlop Tortex Standard 0.88mm Guitar Pick.

Lou Barlow is pictured with a Leo Quan Badass II Bass Bridge installed on one of his Rickenbacker basses in the provided photo.