PHIL X: The RETURN 1959 Gibson Les Paul Burst " M I N T Y "

[@gregheckert1396]

Sorry to hear about your dog.

[@bobbyozb]

And to think that Gibson pretty much discontinued this guitar and changed to the SG body style in 1961....They changed it all up because these guitars didn't sell well...Sunburst Les Paul's were still being sold up to 1962 and 1963 as left over stock from 1960....Now they are the most iconic guitar in history.....About 1700 of them produced in 3 years....Amazing to say the least.

[@chrisbassani1152]

And close to 950-1,100 of them are unaccounted for (from what I've heard)

[@jani0077]

they weren't selling, because back in the day, a Les Paul cost about $400, while you could get a strat for $100.

[@keefjunior4061]

joe shmoe at my local guitar shop in around 1986, the owner had a good three dozen bursts, done with hangtags still on. $5k was the upper end of the scale. Aside from that he had ~500 pre-cbs Strats, n Telecasters, none of which cost more than a couple thousand at best.

[@keefjunior4061]

Ján Bakoš they weren’t that much in the states, but yes, a new Strat was $179 abouts.

[@keefjunior4061]

chris bassani can you imagine finding one in an old attic?

[@okanecormac97]

I can't believe he's not wearing a belt.

[@MrGTO-ze7vb]

When ever I get bored at work i watch Phil's guitar reviews... and then I LMAO..!! Thank you Phil X..!!! AWESOME DUUUUUDE

[@rickenbacker40011]

i know why fretted americana itself was a better place, it because its colorful, full of magic, and this place is just kinda grey and dark. thats totally it, colorfrul/bright

[@BlakeMullens]

couldnt agree more

[@xx55AC55xx]

This is single handily my favorite freatdamaericana video in the history of EVER

[@wry762]

God bless you for playing "Earache My Eye" on a '59 burst. :-) You are the best - keep up the good work!

[@jimsteele2072]

I like the ratty Fender Cheech played on the movie. That was badass. Maybe not the tu-tu 😕

[@raymondallen7924]

Haha, you don't know how happy it makes me to see these new vids after so long. Especially now with college starting up again, I won't be able to play my own guitars as much as I used to, but at least I can look forward to watching Phil X playing some beautiful guitars from Frettedamericana each week. Thank you so much for taking the time to do this

[@tacoconch7678]

I can only act like Phil X when I'm really drunk. You have a true gift Phil. Keep it man !!!

[@lucierompre7276]

Taco Conch ii

[@lynyrddeville]

WOW that Zep-o-rama at the end was off the chart!!

[@tyblanchard6081]

God bless his child, may it rock harder than it's father....

[@Jishhhhhhhh]

"Sounds just as good as my Epiphone Les Paul Special II" - Everyone in Gibson video demos

[@davidspeer8690]

GIBSON LES PAUL STANDARD 1960

[@keefjunior4061]

David Speer 51’ Nocaster checking in! Nice to meet you Paul.

[@wiseguy9202]

No it's every poor kid in the comment section. The, 'my Epiphone is just as good as my friends Standard' guy.

[@qua7771]

This one is old and has some wear.

[@kurtlonde5892]

... oh yes.... 3 seconds... and I hear that this guitar is extraordinary

[@Brionspicks]

I am sooooo glad Phil is back!!!! All of us can now "FeeltheRealPHILosphy" of guitar playing!!!! I'm feel in' it! Phil rips & we all want more! Thanx to Frettedamericana again for bringing Phil back!

[@JgHaverty]

Im not a gibson guy, Im really not... but fuck my ass, every time I hear a GOOD vintage les paul, its just such a huge massive sound. Its a great sound, and I woul love nothing more than to have that sound available. I've had my hands on a LOT of high end guitars, but nothing has captured that absolutely massive sound these produce. wish they werent so expensive ;)

[@soofitnsexy]

ok I feel the same way U wanna save easily 100k and get close? Very close..Please check out their Collector Choice series…Fuckin Amazing..I have 2

[@Meddled]

Hard to say which element of the tone here is the Les Paul and which is from the amps and their respective gain stages and tone stacks. I here nothing unique or remarkable in the tone here, and I think any good two humbucker guitar with the right construction techniques and materials will get you there. It does't have to be a Gibson.

[@soofitnsexy]

***** ahhhhh…no

[@JgHaverty]

***** hmm.. I have dozens of high end guitars. Not a single one of them sound like a GOOD les paul (key word -> "good"). they have their own good sounds, but they dont sound like a good les paul. Its like a vintage strat, nothing sounds like it.

[@Meddled]

JgHaverty What does a good Les Paul sound like? What even is a good Les Paul? Peter Green owned a hallowed burst and thought very little of it.

[@aquatichighs]

I love that he just plays it instead of making some somber deal about it.

[@TheElwinC]

the tonemaster sounds so small next to the friedman. that pink taco is SO nice

[@jimsteele2072]

Isn't it 😉

[@danieltv123]

friedman amps sound fat on their own, but I prefer Marshall style 'thin' sound better in context

[@jimmyrecce8787]

Those 59s are the stratavarious of guitars....I have owned three historic 59s and have played two real 59s....and the historics are really close to the real deal they still fall short when you play the real thing....when I played the real 59s the whole guitar would just vibrate thru your body....it was beyond this world....🎸🎸🎸

[@myworstenemy680]

I didn't know session guitarists were still used as much as they are. This guy's discography is impressive as it is diverse. What a great musician. He just rattles off song after song so god dam effortlessly. I hate you Phil X haha.

[@SteveShivik]

Great to have you back man! And congrats on the baby!

[@Ohiohillbilly80]

1:49 Phil is a tone chaser and he know these guitar are OVER HYPED . They do have great tone but not $400,000.00 worth .

[@theyremydildos21]

***** People don't buy guitars like this for the sound. It's a collectible. They buy it now and the longer they have it, the more it'll be worth.

[@SvenTviking]

Ohiohillbilly80 Thing is, there are '59's and then there are '59s. Some are worth it, like say Pearly Gates or the Peter Green/Gary Moore/Kirk Hammet guitar. The rest are Les Pauls made between 1958-62.

[@nicksalvatore5717]

It’d be more cost efficient to get one of those $15,000 remakes or a 1958 les Paul

[@richardbinder9662]

Even if I won the lottery I would buy a house first. I do understand the price and collectability. They are great guitars. Can justify the price before some paintings that just hang on a wall.

[@richardrybinski2320]

I have a very nice 1960 burst and payed no where NEAR those stated prices. i've had it for years and yes...it sounds and plays awesome. I also gig with it all the time.

[@GuillermoSmyser]

Sorry for so many comments, but damn. Seriously this show is pure humanitarianism. I wonder if renting certain guitars to guys that use the studio would make more money over time than just selling them.

[@davidakers9990]

Great to see you back with Fretted Americana Phil. Congratulations on the baby! Best wishes to you and your family.

[@ryanfulldark2775]

My first Phil X video, this dude is the fricken coolest, man! I’ve seen almost every Burst video on KZbin and I’ve never seen someone do that to one! I mean that as a compliment🤘🏻

[@74dartman13]

Sorry to hear about Mitzy. Loved her barks!🐶

[@HuntFish1967]

This guitar is a historic icon, sounds just as good as my 62 Les Paul. However it is more collectable! Beautiful demo Phil, keep rocking!

[@MrBoobization]

Classic Les Paul Jimmy Page type of tone

[@zziggymaan]

I literally sreamed like a little girl in the 50's like she was at an elvis concert when i saw there's a new video here. no fuckin joke. glad to have you back phil :')

[@bambinox9]

It' s just SO GREAT to have you guys back! I guess these videos are what i call "inspiration". Awesome, keep it up!

[@tinnturps]

good to have you back with us

[@saintlotus93]

He's a few years older than my parents and I'm 20. I can't believe how good he looks for his age.

[@stratmagic6893]

congrats and best of luck on your new child- a big part of being a good dad is just loving your kid and making sure that they know it- if I had that burst I would be one happy camper

[@thiagofrdh]

The only reason I went to Rock In Rio was to get a close chance to watch Phill X live! Rock on!

[@74dartman13]

Sweet guitar! Love Phil's playing as always. The band sounded awesome!☺

[@tiagopoletto2648]

love the sound!! but i missed the clean tones though....

[@0Heavy0Metal0]

Nice to see you again Phil! Glad to hear that you're doing good! And with a 59' Les Paul to boot. Helluva way to return!

[@mattchurchill]

Great to have you back Phil!

[@kyletuttle4837]

that is the best sounding les paul ive heard on this channel. Great Video!

[@motherlessdog1]

Welcome back! I've missed your videos with all the wacky Canuck humour and wicked guitar work. I direct news at GlobalBC and everyone I work with knows who you are and what a kick I get out of checking out the latest each week from you. And a huge congrats Phil!!!! Becoming a father is the biggest and best! My son now plays guitar better than I ever did. And my deepest condolences about Mitzy. We lost our Westie 'Maggie' this past summer and it's been a very sad time around our house. Cheers

[@dckstrat90]

I just searched through the videos to find a jazzmaster vid when you jammed to "Hey Joe" on a looper. And you were wearing the same shirt . Awesome

[@thedailystride5407]

Hey Phil, you think you could rock some Reverened Horton Heat next time? I love them and I think you could rock them out.

[@lyubimov90]

damn, the longest summer ever without these vids... god save Phil!

[@bambinox9]

Hey phil, i was wondering if you could show us that bend trick that you do with your left hand on the neck o the guitar, because i't just AWESOME! Thanks!!

[@wiseguy9202]

I love the figured maple top on this guitar. Beautiful!

[@Beelzehump]

Dan's bass tone is awsome in the end. What did he use, beside the seafoam green jazz bass?

[@abeanx]

this made my night, thank u phill x for coming back and thank you fretted americana for bringing him back! That guitar is amazing too. pheeeeewwwwwww

[@Jacksonkellyfreak]

Welcome back Phil!! Congrats on the baby!

[@heatstreak1]

Congrats on being a dad! Man I have missed the sound of the tonemaster, sounds fantastic as always

[@peschedave]

Awesome video,glad he is back! I met him at Leeds on the drills last tour and what a great bloke ! So is the rest of the band,so approachable ! Great idea recording the band at the end loved it! WELCOME BACK !

[@paulsimmons5726]

If that's actually a '59, it's ridiculously clean. During the entire video, I kept telling myself it was not a reissue but I'd put money on it being an R9 or so... Yeah, if that's really a '59, it's one of the cleanest I've seen. Great playing!

[@charlesduncan6529]

Welcome Back Phil!! Glad to see ya again!!

[@braddyboy82]

Welcome back, Phil! The next time you test drive a vintage Les Paul, you GOTTA play 'Love Spreads' by the Stone Roses. That tune is Les Paul tone heaven.

[@metalmulisha0143]

would be great if you could tell us if you were still using the pink taco at the end jam or a different head? thanks a lot, love the videos guys

[@francescosem90]

Is it just me or phil improved his technique so much in the past 6 months??! It's crazy!

[@alexmattos1269]

Welcome to Brazil Phil X. I admire your work in frettedamericana. Love those Guitars and amps!

[@rodneyhowe4486]

Awesome! WHAT EFFECTS ARE YOU USING AT THE END.????????????

[@surf247365]

Congrats to you & Mom on little x on the way, welcome back!

[@gochanny]

You are so lucky to be able to be in the presence of such a perfect '59 burst

[@mikemorrisonmusic]

Who gave this a thumbs down?! Welcome back, Phil! Sounds great, as always!

[@jonporter1233]

I fucking love Phil X.

[@frettedamericana]

Phil will be on tour in BJ for the rest of the year! GO SEE HIM!

[@bassert1966]

Sick end!! What's the diddy at 6:06? What to learn that!

[@PedroIvoV]

Phil has the power to always make me wanna pick up my guitar and play... Rock on!!!

[@MintyBitesBack]

Hi Phil, can you show us how you do the triplety things in your version of the Hotel California solo where it is supposed to be harmonised... I think... you know what I mean!!! It ROCKS!! Peace out from the UK.

[@Velhotedocarmo]

I think is really tired, not a lot of energy like on the old days. But still he play's like hell i love this dude. Congratulations too phil for going to be a father! Cheers from portugal

[@superdadd]

Thank God! You are back!

[@khurai111]

Phil can you do a AC30 cranked or a Fender tweed deluxe cranked thing? Wanna hear some juisy gritty saturated drive

[@OliviaCheesecake]

Great to see you back Phil.

[@megatrends]

I have a 2016 58 and 59 Gibson Custom Shop Historics and believe they are as good as an original though I've never played an original. I only have recorded video of people playing them, heard a couple in person at shows before. I actually prefer my 58 Historic to the 59, has a darker more compressed smoother tone.

[@LanterneRDavid]

That jam at the end with the band was f*kkin awesome!!!! The sound quality with headphones was outstanding!!!

[@theguitarguy1821]

So happy your back Phil. I can't wait for more

[@wgcpfc]

Best Phil X vid in a while! Not that the others were bad, I just really liked this one. :)

[@AnomieX]

Awesome to see Phil and Fretted Americana are back just in time for the weather to start sucking! Definitely the best audio on any FA video to date, and more importantly, congrats on the kid Phil!

[@HiOctane62]

Great to see Phil back and playing a Paul

[@TheTomtomk]

Soooooooo good to see you again

[@62jape]

Dude, that top is perfect, none of that flame gibson and and PRS are obsessed with.

[@RockToneRevelry]

Congrats man!! I actually cant believe how much i missed these videos... AWESOME!

[@anthonygallucci6942]

Welcome back Phil. Awesome guitar. That Friedman sounds great and that's the best name for an amp I have ever heard

[@frettedamericana]

Thank You EVERYONE! Love your thoughts and opinions on the show we read them all!

[@iagobroxado]

They just started playing, watching it live on TV right now!

[@6672rock]

I thought that lick in "Romeo Delight" was played using a swell of the volume knob?

[@fergar0206]

No lie, best sounding guitar vid I've heard in a while

[@travelbyrocket]

Do u know what speaker is being used with pink taco? Great pairing

[@dwg116]

Awesome LedZepp ending in this video! I wish you would do little clips at the end of all frettedamericana vids.

[@MrORLY]

It's SO good to have Phil back!

[@OzziePete1]

It's Saturday morning here in Australia, and I wake up to a smartphone reminder that a new video is up on YT for F.A. My weekend is made. Thanks folks, much appreciated. My chore for the day is to change out the tubes in my Evil*Robot combo and rock the f**k out. Congrats on the expectant bubs, Phil, and best of good fortune with your work with Bon Jovi.

[@frantisca]

Welcome back Phil ! Becoming a dad will change your life ... :) Best of luck: we've been missing you \m/

[@Joemommas]

Phil are you gonna be in Raleigh NC in November? I got tickets because of you dude!

[@Gabe872]

what was the riff in between black dog and misty mountain top?

[@zziggymaan]

oh my god seeing a new video just made my whole week!

[@peterfernance2131]

That is one talented man right there. Full of life. Amazing

[@cromax7]

The Led Zep Medley at the end was awesome, but way too short. More please.

[@ia5662]

Wow, people who didn't stick around till the ending need to go back and check SHIZZ out! That's such a cool Zep medley, great work fellas. Killed it!

[@Slahtr]

Good to see you back.

[@ia5662]

great shout out to Mitzy, sorry to hear the woof go. Circle of life. Welcome back Phil, congrats on being a dad!

[@MrGTO-ze7vb]

8LMAO... Yes he did that to a a $395,000 Les Paul..!!!.Kick assss...Beat that wood slab up...!! Phil makes everyone's day brighter

[@bowslap]

Man that thing is clean...top reminds me of Howard Leese's '60 you guys had through a while back. Thanks for the demo F.A., and congrats on the gig&kid-on-the-way to Phil!

[@danieldeveau]

Ah Mitzy. Run in heaven's fields. Great Job Phil. So happy you're back brother. So very happy. Now eat your pink taco or no dessert.

[@davidcampbell4174]

I would not let this dude anywhere near a guitar that valuable.

[@zappa73]

Great to have you back - and MUCH better scene in the background! I know Tommy's studio was great, but the console area wasn't really a great background for your videos. Great guitar work!