I'm always amazed at how expressive Julian's playing is. I don't often dig guitar jazz, even if I separately like guitar and jazz (mostly by horn players), but it's like Julian is breathing his phrases through his fingers, while everyone else is clumsily hammering them out.
You’re not wrong with that analysis. It really does flow through him. You’ll see him do things with his right hand in quiet moments where it’s still flowing even while not playing a damned note. Hard to explain, but you’ll know it when you see it.
I saw him in a very small room a few years ago and I know precisely what the previous commenters mean. He goes deep into the tune like no other modern guitarist.
Infuriatingly kind person. You shouldn’t be allowed to have this talent and be this nice, at the very least he should be bad at spelling or parking or something to tether him down to earth.
Julian got me to pick up the guitar again after 25 years. I went from metal head to nothing but a UA Woodrow dialed all the way down. Trying to learn how to control tone with nothing but your hands is incredibly satisfying.
I"ve wanted to hear Julian talk about his setup for a long time, so thanks so much for making this video. He didn't disappoint. He has such clear intent for how he wants to be heard, how he wants to feel when playing. He'll use as little gear as possible to achieve that. As always, such a nice and grateful man too.
One of the few musicians I would actually like to just have a conversation with. I’ve had the pleasure of seeing him 4 times in the last two years and it’s a transcendental experience.
His music has a freshness to it while still being jazz at heart, it's intriguing. I'm almost more impressed by how comfortable he is talking and formulating sentences. I feel like he could tell us about his breakfast and we would all sit and listen.
My god, what an incredibly interesting guitar player and human being. He seems to be in pursuit of absolute purity - just man and guitar. Almost seems like he’d do it without an amp and pedals if he could get away with it 🤣. Such an amazing talent.
Which he certainly has. World's Fair is a great album recorded with just a 000-18 Martin acoustic and it's one of his best, in my opinion. It seems like he goes through phases where he really likes playing through a certain guitar or medium (a certain amp, pedals, etc.) and it is really fun to follow.
Exactly when I thought guitar has reached to it’s end….BOOM! There is Julian Lage. What a breath of fresh air. I came from rock and metal side of the guitar but I get mesmerized each time I’m hearing him playing the guitar. His playing style matches his personality. Coolest dude ever! Thank you PG for arranging this interview.
Humble nerd brag. Top .05% of Lage listeners on Spotify. Probably more hours on YT. After 10 years off, his influence pulled me back into to loving and getting lost in my guitars.
I had never heard of him when I saw him with Nels Cline 4 in Boise Idaho a few years ago. It was transformative for me, as a guitarist, and the person he is, or at least who he seems to be, validates my life experience in a poignant way.
Excellent ideas. At 63, 40 years of gigs under my belt, THIS guy just taught me more than a few ideas, aside from his beautiful playing. I really like what he said about "feeling worthy" of the guitar. I've always had that unworthiness gnawing at me, though Julian is rewarded by the full agreement in the teamwork of the guitar's love for what he's doing, as well as the choice of amps/ pedals. His volumes is what I never expected, and I'm going to do some experimentation based on what he's doing. Amazing all around.
An old Les Paul into a clean blackface Fender amp is the sound of the '60s and '70s. It's still the best tone that can be had out of a guitar rig. It takes me back to my youth. BTW, Julian Lage was a child prodigy and was my neighbor in Sonoma County, CA. Love what he's done in the music world. Very proud.
I have to admit I didn’t know who this was, but trust me since watching this I dove into his music and wow. He’s probably forgotten more than I’ll ever know, plus he’s relatable, music is approachable and speaks in a way anyone can understand. He appears to be very intelligent and interesting person. I enjoyed this!
This highly educated prodigy has subtle class that will translate into a legacy that will be openly studied in the arts for a long time to come. Simply, and stoically, eternal zen.
Articulate, intelligent, humble, kind, gentle, unprecedented talent and creativity... thank you Julian. And thank you John and Premier Guitar for all you provide the community of guitar players. This is a great convergence of modern times, technology, and guitar geekery. Love it.
A great reminder for me that you don’t need pedals or the exact right-sized piece of gear. Making music with what you have sometimes gives you amazing results.
I met him after a show once, and can confirm he is that nice of a person. Btw, if you have never heard the ROOM album he did with Nels Cline, it is a must have....
Mr Lage is not just one of the finest players I've ever heard (and always one with flawless tone) but he also seems one of the most pleasant and down to earth ones. Thoroughly enjoyed this rundown, probably my favourite so far.
I love p90s and his playing style with that Les Paul is pure magic, even more than the Dynasonic pickups to my ear. What a great dude. Enjoyed this very much
I don't know the possibility but i would love a TOOL rig rundown. The DunlopTV one is outdated and low quality and i would love the guys PG to give us a proper Rig Rundown.
If I was lucky enough to have Julian as a neighbor, he would most likely have a restraining order on me because I would constantly be wanting to talk and listen to his playing, and showing me all his tricks on guitar. My wife would never see me and hate him for it! LOL
When he asked “shall I plug in the signature model?”, this deep animal instinct within me made me say “yes!” out loud. My dream guitar… and I have five Gretsches. Also that Treble on 2 and Bass on 3 is about where I found the sweet spot on my Vibrolux Reverb. It’s because the smaller Fenders don’t have a mid control. So to get the right mid hump, you have to tame the bass first from getting too flabby… which brings you down to about 3. And then the Treble is way too high… so it comes down too… and then you have beautiful warmth. On my bigger Fenders, I don’t need to do that so much.
Hi Julian is bang on about Nacho the man is faultless in his execution of his art ,I have one myself 1664 great great instrument with mojo for days also Nacho is wonderfully knowledgeable generous guy to deal with ,and you julienne do these instruments far more justice than I ever could
Most of the new music I pick up and new artists and bands I follow come from these rig rundowns. I will happily add this guy to the list. Thanks PG for another amazing new talent to follow.
How can someone from(New York?) be so soft spoken and humble! Love his minimalist gear approach and philosophy. This guys a peach and fantastic player!
I wish I could be that happy with such a simple setup and sound amazing….I’ve been down every tone rabbit hole with pedals, effects, modelers, amps, guitars, pickups, etc. You name it and I’ve wasted money on it at some point. I hate myself…lol
it's amazing how you can know everything about gear, but when someone comes along that has no clue about gear but blows you out of the water with their playing... damn
If you don't play the same genre, why bother worrying about it? Some genres just require processing, gear and sound design. You wouldn't see this setup at a post rock gig for example.
I wish I was good enough to only play the neck pickup on 2-3 on a champ or deluxe basically straight in with a touch of verb. On the other hand I will never stop having fun with the over driven sounds of a deluxe with a Tele in that bridge position..I am gonna order some flat wounds for fun. Julian is a living master and this Rig rundown was one of the best!
he played and talked for us music students at sf state back in like 2016ish. i recorded the audio of it and still listen to it every now and again. his playing was so good but more than that his insight was so important to me. what a great and interesting guy.
I saw him twice and had a short conversation with him a couple years ago (I’m glad for that). He is a really nice and kind guy. And he is the real musician. You know most of us are trying to play something but guys like this it’s just whole different level of everything.
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Man I love this dude; not just one of the most amazing guitarists alive, but also one of the nicest people. What a champ.
I couldn't say it better, so I'll just say ditto.
He does use a champ. 57 tweed one i believe
Sums it up for me. Perfect. :-)
This guy it´s absolutely insane. The musicality he has it´s just ridiculous. Not letting aside his perfect technique of course.
Julian Lage: if Mr. Rogers were also a guitar god
The way this man says "thank you" is so genuine. It's refreshing to see someone this good who's this humble
The best are usually very humble.. they understand what it takes
@@bronzewand i have found the opposite to generally be true
This guy doesn't even need a guitar to begin with to sound great. A monster player and what an incredibly nice human being.
Wtf....??
@@lueysixty-six7300 he even mastered the air guitar 😂
Barely January and PG has already been killing it with Rig Rundowns. Julian and Sunn O))) are awesome starts to the year
Rig Rundown's with John B are the Best.
Beast mode
What a great talent! Julian has such a beautiful guitar voice and his ability to verbalize his thoughts is equally beautiful. Good job, John!
I'm always amazed at how expressive Julian's playing is. I don't often dig guitar jazz, even if I separately like guitar and jazz (mostly by horn players), but it's like Julian is breathing his phrases through his fingers, while everyone else is clumsily hammering them out.
You’re not wrong with that analysis. It really does flow through him. You’ll see him do things with his right hand in quiet moments where it’s still flowing even while not playing a damned note. Hard to explain, but you’ll know it when you see it.
I saw him in a very small room a few years ago and I know precisely what the previous commenters mean. He goes deep into the tune like no other modern guitarist.
Infuriatingly kind person. You shouldn’t be allowed to have this talent and be this nice, at the very least he should be bad at spelling or parking or something to tether him down to earth.
This son of a bitch has probably never even taken the last slice of pizza. What a bastard.
haha it is a comforting thought to think of him as the worst driver imaginable, but sadly I think he's too smart for that
Probably kicks the cat/dog when he gets home.
Julian got me to pick up the guitar again after 25 years. I went from metal head to nothing but a UA Woodrow dialed all the way down. Trying to learn how to control tone with nothing but your hands is incredibly satisfying.
Julian's touch and taste on that Gibson is incredible, I'm speechless
I can not agree more. I would like to add, Gibson please!!! Make a signature goldtop with p90 to this man !!!
I"ve wanted to hear Julian talk about his setup for a long time, so thanks so much for making this video. He didn't disappoint. He has such clear intent for how he wants to be heard, how he wants to feel when playing. He'll use as little gear as possible to achieve that. As always, such a nice and grateful man too.
One of the few musicians I would actually like to just have a conversation with. I’ve had the pleasure of seeing him 4 times in the last two years and it’s a transcendental experience.
I couldn't imagine this guy angry. Great player!
One of the greatest improvisers out there. So inspiring to hear someone so "free". Thank you Julian! :)
Maybe the best guitarist touring in the world right now. Glad to see him on here. Wish Americans appreciated players like other parts of the world.
His music has a freshness to it while still being jazz at heart, it's intriguing. I'm almost more impressed by how comfortable he is talking and formulating sentences. I feel like he could tell us about his breakfast and we would all sit and listen.
My god, what an incredibly interesting guitar player and human being. He seems to be in pursuit of absolute purity - just man and guitar. Almost seems like he’d do it without an amp and pedals if he could get away with it 🤣. Such an amazing talent.
Which he certainly has. World's Fair is a great album recorded with just a 000-18 Martin acoustic and it's one of his best, in my opinion. It seems like he goes through phases where he really likes playing through a certain guitar or medium (a certain amp, pedals, etc.) and it is really fun to follow.
Exactly when I thought guitar has reached to it’s end….BOOM! There is Julian Lage. What a breath of fresh air. I came from rock and metal side of the guitar but I get mesmerized each time I’m hearing him playing the guitar. His playing style matches his personality. Coolest dude ever! Thank you PG for arranging this interview.
Please don't choke on his thing while you're down there
@@ordinarypeople2270 I guess you are still traumatized by what happened to your Ma the other day!
Everytime I hear Julian I know I have to go practice. :)
Julian's personality is just like his music - warm, playful and uplifting. Great vid!
What a great musician and a lovely man, The great ones are usually humble like Julian
Beautiful video!
Great interview John.
Julien, you are an amazing musician.
Humble nerd brag. Top .05% of Lage listeners on Spotify. Probably more hours on YT. After 10 years off, his influence pulled me back into to loving and getting lost in my guitars.
I had never heard of him when I saw him with Nels Cline 4 in Boise Idaho a few years ago. It was transformative for me, as a guitarist, and the person he is, or at least who he seems to be, validates my life experience in a poignant way.
What a monster player.
One of the best alive.
Saw this guy once early on and his playing just blew me away, much like the first time I saw Pat Matheny, brilliant stuff!
That Les Paul has touched Greatness ! What a gift, to a worthy successor. Lage is just mind-blowingly good..
saw julian's trio late last year and was blown away. Not a single note was forgotten, but in a very musical way. Instantly became a life long fan.
Julian Lage is a genius. Musically gifted, well spoken, and thoughtful. The cat is just... DEEP.
easily one of my favourite guitarists ever, and so awesome that he's a lovely guy to boot
Julian is a beacon of sincerity in a sea of irony and cynicism.
Excellent ideas. At 63, 40 years of gigs under my belt, THIS guy just taught me more than a few ideas, aside from his beautiful playing. I really like what he said about "feeling worthy" of the guitar. I've always had that unworthiness gnawing at me, though Julian is rewarded by the full agreement in the teamwork of the guitar's love for what he's doing, as well as the choice of amps/ pedals. His volumes is what I never expected, and I'm going to do some experimentation based on what he's doing. Amazing all around.
An old Les Paul into a clean blackface Fender amp is the sound of the '60s and '70s. It's still the best tone that can be had out of a guitar rig. It takes me back to my youth. BTW, Julian Lage was a child prodigy and was my neighbor in Sonoma County, CA. Love what he's done in the music world. Very proud.
Man. This dude is so dope. He did an entire tour on the bridge just to feel it out oh my god I could never haha
I have to admit I didn’t know who this was, but trust me since watching this I dove into his music and wow. He’s probably forgotten more than I’ll ever know, plus he’s relatable, music is approachable and speaks in a way anyone can understand. He appears to be very intelligent and interesting person. I enjoyed this!
I could listen to Lage talk guitar and tone all day
Saw him last year. I'm not a huge jazz fan but I loved every minute of it. Such a wonderful musician and equally lovely guy. Huge fan.
One of my favorite interviews ever. Julian exudes humility and kindness... it comes from his mind, to his fingertips, to our ears. What a gift!
Let’s get a delicate Steve rundown going!
Julian is a gift to the guitar community.
Jazz guitar player sounds much more interesting solo than any other style solo. The end was fabulous!
What a down to earth artist. Hands down to this dude.👏🙌🤘
Fantastic interview thank you both!
This highly educated prodigy has subtle class that will translate into a legacy that will be openly studied in the arts for a long time to come. Simply, and stoically, eternal zen.
I'm surprised Julian changed to flat wounds... They sound pretty much the same through the Collings though, just like he explained
The ultimate minimalist rig !
Articulate, intelligent, humble, kind, gentle, unprecedented talent and creativity... thank you Julian.
And thank you John and Premier Guitar for all you provide the community of guitar players. This is a great convergence of modern times, technology, and guitar geekery. Love it.
Love it! It doesn’t get better than Julian!
Humble Equipment for a Humble Guy ♥
thoroughly enjoyed this episode!
A great reminder for me that you don’t need pedals or the exact right-sized piece of gear. Making music with what you have sometimes gives you amazing results.
The mojo he must get out of a Spinal Tap guitar has gotta be unmatched. Great story
Kind of nice that Nigel let him look at the guitar, let alone play it lol
This man is guitar Jesus. He’s like the kindest, most genuine cat ever.
I was waiting so long for this video! Thanks a lot!
Hope you enjoyed it!
Being that good AND that nice of a human ……..legend status
He is absolutely amazing artist and person !
I met him after a show once, and can confirm he is that nice of a person. Btw, if you have never heard the ROOM album he did with Nels Cline, it is a must have....
Same! I met him at a North Sea Jazz show. He's such a nice and genuine person.
Without a doubt one of the most brilliant guitarists we've ever had. I saw him live a few years ago and it was absolutely amazing.
Mr Lage is not just one of the finest players I've ever heard (and always one with flawless tone) but he also seems one of the most pleasant and down to earth ones. Thoroughly enjoyed this rundown, probably my favourite so far.
Been looking forward to this one
I love p90s and his playing style with that Les Paul is pure magic, even more than the Dynasonic pickups to my ear. What a great dude. Enjoyed this very much
I don't know the possibility but i would love a TOOL rig rundown. The DunlopTV one is outdated and low quality and i would love the guys PG to give us a proper Rig Rundown.
John and Julian... two of the nicest people in the universe.
I love the cameraman's "WOW!" at the reveal of Nigel's stage Les Paul. Unbelievable.
I always think of the great Ted Greene when I see jazz players on a tele. Julian is such a monster player and seems like the nicest dude to talk with.
If I was lucky enough to have Julian as a neighbor, he would most likely have a restraining order on me because I would constantly be wanting to talk and listen to his playing, and showing me all his tricks on guitar. My wife would never see me and hate him for it! LOL
In today's world of lowbrow characters, Mr. Lage is a sight to behold. He has an inner peace that can only come from doing and being what you love.
The best guitarist alive today.
One of the few artists who actually managed to make me cry like a baby without saying a word.
Amazing dude, I saw him in Boston the night before he shot this. He even mentioned, "I have the simplest rig ever".
He just described his guitar as "DEAD AND OLD" in such a loving way lol. What a legend he is.
The les Paul was actually made for jazz players who wanted something different..sustain and no feedback..
When he started playing that Les Paul... wow. Goosebumps!
Lest we forget Mike Stern, legendary jazz guy who uses a tele [and even has a sick Pacifica tele signature]
When he asked “shall I plug in the signature model?”, this deep animal instinct within me made me say “yes!” out loud. My dream guitar… and I have five Gretsches.
Also that Treble on 2 and Bass on 3 is about where I found the sweet spot on my Vibrolux Reverb. It’s because the smaller Fenders don’t have a mid control. So to get the right mid hump, you have to tame the bass first from getting too flabby… which brings you down to about 3. And then the Treble is way too high… so it comes down too… and then you have beautiful warmth. On my bigger Fenders, I don’t need to do that so much.
Julian is such an amazing and expressive musician. What a talent and seems like the nicest guy.
What a pleasant guy. Saw him play live with the Punch Brothers and then again the next night with Nels Cline I think. What a talent.
Starting off my day with this made me happy. And these 2 are birds of a feather.
Julian is a gentleman. Love him as a player and as a person.
Hi Julian is bang on about Nacho the man is faultless in his execution of his art ,I have one myself 1664 great great instrument with mojo for days also Nacho is wonderfully knowledgeable generous guy to deal with ,and you julienne do these instruments far more justice than I ever could
Reminded me of Ed Bickert and Ted Greene in that opening bit. Lovely tone and feel.
Amazing musician and seems like a wonderful person. The fact that he was gifted that Les Paul from Christopher Guest makes me an even bigger fan.
Julian a a bright light shining in this world. A wonderful man and of course a beautiful musician.
Most of the new music I pick up and new artists and bands I follow come from these rig rundowns. I will happily add this guy to the list. Thanks PG for another amazing new talent to follow.
Rock on!
'that's not the space I want to occupy as a guitar player'. I love this gentleman's vibe.
Spinal Tap! That was a surprise. Julian is the GOAT. Go see him live if you get the chance!
How can someone from(New York?) be so soft spoken and humble! Love his minimalist gear approach and philosophy. This guys a peach and fantastic player!
He belongs to the world now, but the first flights on his considerable wings were in Northern California/SF Bay Area
Of course, there are delightful people everywhere, and many are wonderful musicians!
Puts me in mind of Woody Allen sometimes.
I was wondering TODAY if there was a rig rundown for Julian Lage and this was released TODAY? Miracle
Love Julian’s playing and is enthusiasm for the music and the instrument. Whenever I hear him play I fall in love with the telecaster all over again.
Saw him in Monterrey. Dude is so nice, drummer is fire
I wish I could be that happy with such a simple setup and sound amazing….I’ve been down every tone rabbit hole with pedals, effects, modelers, amps, guitars, pickups, etc. You name it and I’ve wasted money on it at some point. I hate myself…lol
it's amazing how you can know everything about gear, but when someone comes along that has no clue about gear but blows you out of the water with their playing... damn
it's ok, Nels Cline exists, who's played with Julian a lot
If you don't play the same genre, why bother worrying about it? Some genres just require processing, gear and sound design. You wouldn't see this setup at a post rock gig for example.
If you feel creative it’s all good sir!
Great stuff! :) I love the minimalist approach. Awesome player and really nice person :)
That’s amazing to see premier guitar do a rig rundown with Julian!!! He is simply amazing to watch play! Great choice!!!
Phenomenal video! What a great musician and even greater human.
Thank you Premier Guitar for doing this episode!! What a treat to hear Julian’s foresight into his instruments.
I think he's possibly the best guitarist on the planet right now.
I saw him in an old church in downtown Knoxville. Amazing experience. This was one of my favorite rig rundowns, such a pleasure.
I wish I was good enough to only play the neck pickup on 2-3 on a champ or deluxe basically straight in with a touch of verb.
On the other hand I will never stop having fun with the over driven sounds of a deluxe with a Tele in that bridge position..I am gonna order some flat wounds for fun. Julian is a living master and this Rig rundown was one of the best!
he played and talked for us music students at sf state back in like 2016ish. i recorded the audio of it and still listen to it every now and again. his playing was so good but more than that his insight was so important to me. what a great and interesting guy.
I saw him twice and had a short conversation with him a couple years ago (I’m glad for that). He is a really nice and kind guy. And he is the real musician. You know most of us are trying to play something but guys like this it’s just whole different level of everything.