Julian Lage
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Julian Lage

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The new standard of jazz guitar. A child prodigy who evolved into a master of touch and dynamics, he redefined the genre by combining the raw telecaster tone with exceptional improvisational sensitivity.

3 Eras
13 Gear Items

SIGNATURE TONE

Dry, woody, and exceptionally dynamic. A bridge pickup Telecaster straight into a small Tweed amp, using pick attack to go from clean to scream.

SIGNAL CHAINS BY ERA

Explore how the rig evolved over time

1

Arclight Era (2016-2018)

2016-2018 4 items
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Electric breakthrough. Switching from a Linda Manzer archtop to a Telecaster and a Champ, redefining the jazz guitar sound.

2

Modern Lore Era (2018-2020)

2018-2020 4 items
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Refining the trio sound. Adding minimal effects to the dry Telecaster tone.

3

Squint / View with a Room (2021-Present)

2021-Present 5 items
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Expansive and orchestral. Using Collings guitars and Gretsches to broaden the sonic palette.