Phil X

Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch

From YouTube to Bon Jovi, Phil X is known worldwide for his amazing guitar playing and larger-than-life persona! As one of the first YouTube guitar heroes, Phil was an internet influencer before that was even a thing. From his humble beginnings on the Fretted America website to filling the shoes of Richie Sambora to become Bon Jovi's main guitarist, Phil's story (and playing) is both incredible and inspiring!
1:48 - What’s Phil up to??
4:29 - From Canada to Los Angeles, and how the gospel of Phil X never changed
8:53 - Phil’s rise to fame through internet videos
13:26 - From stadiums to clubs, the continued trouble of COVID, and the new Phil X signature guitar
25:17 - Amps and pedals! What is Phil rocking these days, and what does he bring with him when playing with Bon Jovi
34:31 - How to create your own sound while staying true to the iconic sound you hear in your head
39:54 - The ES-335, and delicious, delicious vintage gear
Total Length: 56:40

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1. Phil X (00:00:00)

2. What’s Phil up to?? (00:01:48)

3. From Canada to Los Angeles, and how the gospel of Phil X never changed (00:04:29)

4. Phil’s rise to fame through internet videos (00:08:53)

5. From stadiums to clubs, the continued trouble of COVID, and the new Phil X signature guitar (00:13:26)

6. Amps and pedals! What is Phil rocking these days, and what does he bring with him when playing with Bon Jovi (00:25:17)

7. How to create your own sound while staying true to the iconic sound you hear in your head (00:34:31)

8. The ES-335, and delicious, delicious vintage gear (00:39:54)