PHIL X GOES CRAZY! DOES INSANE HENDRIX ON A 1969 Fender Stratocaster 01020

[@jegl1012]

Does anyone have more fun with a guitar than this guy?

[@mojobuddy22]

Phil X is the real Jack Black from School of Rock :))

[@Barkeroni]

i would watch this guy even if he sucked at guitar

[@ChaosBurnsWithin]

Phil X doesnt have an ego at all... he's one of the most humble people ever. if you watch more videos he's even like "GAH why can i not play today? im sorry, i suck right now. okay." and is just very friendly. he isnt all hyperactive cuz hes being an egomaniac... that has nothign to do with it. he's just having fun. he has no attitude, he's just a chill guy who likes to play his damn guitars

[@thisnotmyname]

It's so refreshing to see someone tearing into a vintage guitar. The way it's supposed to be played.

[@Scubadog_]

"PHIL X GOES CRAZY!" You mean like every video he's ever done?

[@lkj0822g]

Note to self: Whenever Phil strikes a chord and his eyes roll back and he says "Oh my God, that's awesome!", get ready for a treat. "Hey Joe" is one of my favorite Hendrix songs and to say Phil did an awesome job on it is an understatement. I never heard of Phil until I came across these demos and now I am a fan. Thanks to FrettedAmericana for sponsoring these videos. I know you do it for advertising but it is such a treat for those of us who love old guitars and great playing.

[@Huntington12345678]

Phil's reaction at 2:01 to the sound of this guitar is priceless. That is the look of true love and passion for guitars and music.

[@jagnacmathilde]

I loved the end "I'm canadian", that's priceless ! Phil, you're amazing !

[@frettedamericana]

@matzchase - nothing is ever planned with Phil...that's what makes these videos so entertaining because they are completely spontaneous !

[@waynewhiteside6687]

I've watched a bunch of Phil's videos now and I've never seen anyone with more energy...! Yoww........!!!!

[@supercat380]

Phil X does his unique guitar magic again...a true king of the electric guitar!!! Bravo Phil!!!

[@DSalois1]

I had to watch this video 3 times in a row just because of the title. truley amazing, Phil X is the best

[@georgeparkins777]

Man, he reminds me of the guy who tried to teach me in the old days. He also played a "Hey Joe" with most of the wrong chords and still made it sound awesome. I mean, he knew everything by ear, so he was almost always wrong, but he could make anything sound right.

[@PantheonLincoln]

Phil's reaction when he first plays something on the neck pickups is hilarious, like he came in his pants upon hearing such great tone. This actually made me dig out my copy of "Are You Experienced?", hearing Phil play Hendrix on that thing.

[@localcrew]

This is the first frettedamericana/Phil X video I ever watched and now I'm a die-hard Phil X fan. Love his playing. Lots.

[@RevisedTV]

i cannot get over the fact that whatever song you sing, your voice is perfect for it. rock on man

[@sliceru]

Best Hey Joe Rendition I've ever heard !!!

[@translucent17]

phil x you rock man, this is by far one of my favorite sounding guitar styles, being able to rip and let loose while still keeping it tight and together feels soo natural and positive. so many guitarists playing strictly by the books these days. just recently found these videos, now i watch before i have to work puts me in a good mood. cheers

[@bxdr429]

Phil X, you are one of the 6 people that are making me get guitar lessons and be a great guitarist, I starting to get more into guitar because of you, the way you play the guitar absolutely amazing, dude, you Rock.

[@SophomoricHumor]

YOU are an incredible guitarist! im only a 14 year old alternative guitarist (been playing 7 years) and i just want to say your videos are awesome!! now you know your inspiring the youth. good job!

[@SMOOTHSTEVE501]

These videos are always a treat- I'm always sad when they are over. Thanks so much!

[@Pastafield]

Man, this guy is so entertaining. Some of the best videos on youtube. Full stop.

[@PulsatileAbdomen]

wow he looks young here

[@IplayMusic2]

Dude. I come to you whenever I need inspiration and it works. Now all I need is some talent.

[@davidscor]

OMG, that's one of the best sounding Strats I've ever heard!

[@occhioallallocco]

best video ever, and best strat ever. Period. Unless you speculate and do not play 6 hours a day electric guitars on great amps.

[@lavalamp360]

man i love your demos! it's nice to see someone actually rock out on the instrument instead of just talking and playing a couple sound samples. the energy you put out in these vids is fucking contagious too. also props on the covers and awesome rock n'roll singing. i'm canadian too

[@cassettepat]

Dude...what happened at 5:05, think it took a hold of you then. Awesome

[@DaRealRaymix]

You're natural and you rock - It's nice to finally see guys that plays for FUN, not for showing off. Thumbs up Phil, sweet guitar by the way, it makes my tiny little MIM blackie very shy right now , hah !

[@ryanpurpura80]

Fuuuck me! The way he plays those Ozzy songs is amazing! Diary of a Madman is such a killer album!

[@15000volts]

best guitar demo ever

[@Thetallywhacker0]

I was having a shitty day, and I saw this Phil X video and it cheered me up. Thanks Phil X, you are amazing hahaha

[@butchNH]

LOVE this guy. wish I had one ounce of his attitude, talent and passion. Well done! keep rockin Phil.

[@bartomiejfraczyk2590]

With these videos Phil X ensured himself immortality. Long live Phil X!

[@jetmarshall]

Phil X, I love the way you exude your love of the instrument and your passion for music! Keep rock'n!

[@emmajanegordon536]

Man, you are so cool!!! I play acoustic guitar at the moment, but I have always wanted an electric guitar and most of all...a Fender Strat.My dream electric guitar set-up:Fender StratMarshall AmpWhole array of effects pedals.

[@jdb89142]

Phil X is the man!, and this is one of best sounding strats i have ever heard, amazing tone! if only i had the money lol

[@p5ych0Killer]

Do work son!.... good to finally see a quality review. Neck p-up tone is legendary, as is the bridge. Fly on legendary stratocaster!

[@xkrazieGx]

he plays the guitar like a beast and has soo much fun with it.. awesome!

[@Mick-Dempsey]

2:29 He just couldn't resist sneaking in ''whole lotta love'' into Hey joe.Phil X awsomeness.

[@Sn4pDr4gon]

Seriously Phil....From 4:40 to 5:41 was an amazing moment in internet guitar history. HOLY F------ S---!. You are the real deal sir. Wow.

[@OldJong]

It is so funny! I used to work in a music store with Aldo Nova when I was much younger, about 34 years ago and I learned that Phil played with Aldo some times ago! The world is small indeed! I have lots of fun with these videos BTW! and I don't mind if he rocks on Jazz guitars. Music is supposed to be fun. ;-)

[@mcjayc100]

Phil's got some great chops on the fretboard. Hell, HE'S KICKING OUT THE JAMS!!!! I've been watching most of these clips & they're entertaining as well as inspirational. I diggin' these clips!!!! Where else are you going to find a phenomenal guitar player tapping in THE SPIRIT OF HENDRIX??? PHIL X RULES!!!!

[@Burgerphile]

This is exactly the guitar I imagine myself to own when I become a world famous rockstar

[@DBP1992ify]

When I feel uninspired, I just watch a couple of these videos, laugh my ass off, and pick up my axe. Thank you, Phil!

[@sandpadres]

he is very well known in the music business, but not as much mainstream. I agree though, I would love to see this guy get some singles up on the charts

[@SuperDsffdsf]

THIS VIDEO ALWAYS MAKES ME FEEL BETTER

[@GroovyGuitar02]

I love that video . How playing guitar just cheers you up , phil :) you looked quite sad at the beginning at the video , and it made feel sorry , and then you play some hendrix and look so lively and play , sing with so much soul ... it's awesome and i enjoyed the musical moment . 'when i feel sad , i become awesome instead . true story" (one of my mantras ,don't know who said that in the first place)

[@Mosarioos]

From all of the guitarists that I admire Phil X is the most important for my guitar playing ;) It's huge achievement, because this group consist of masters like Jimi, Frusciante, Clapton, BB King, etc. All of them are great, but Phil gave me something what is the most important.PASSION. Half a year ago I've looked at this video and I understood that it's not about playing so fast and precisely. It's about fun. And when you enjoy playing guitar, technique will come in due course. Thank you :D

[@EjTnT]

Man I love this guy!!! I wish there were more guys like him making demo videos as cool as that, but I guess then there would be more guitar store owners getting heart attacks. I mean seriously, I don't know many people that would go as crazy as he did between 5:07 and 6:26 on a guitar that costs as much as an APPARTMENT!!!

[@V3ryM3tal]

I hated this guy when I first saw some of his videos. Soon enough I realized he's not a douche at all, just a super excited musician that gets in to it and has some incredible skills and enthusiastic about it. Keep it up Phil X and Fretted America!

[@Philtration]

I like Phil X. He is a great player, he loves music and he gets to fuck around with some of the greatest guitars ever made. I want that job!

[@philx1111]

@ lyons4398 the 60's tonemaster we talk about is made by magnatone and is the original tonemaster. the fender tonemaster is a completely different amp with the same name and is a high powered head as opposed to a 15 watt combo which is what we have.

[@Rasser48]

man. taht tone he used for fire was just amazing. it was distorted. but you could hear the jangely tones of the strat. PHILX...ROCK ON

[@littlehumor4290]

Giving the ol' strat some punishment!

[@DVRMNaitor]

Awesome vid! That's the perfect strat sound, sweet&quacky but with balls!

[@mxr80]

Come on Phil it wasn't all that bad up in Canada, sure you taught at band camp but you also gave us a killer performance once again and the other instructors as well at the resort next door! Not sure if you remember me, I was one of the tennis coaches there and had a 1983 Kramer Pacer Special I wanted you to try out but we never got around to it. Anyways, enjoy watching your videos man, keep rocking!

[@philx1111]

To get that high squeal, I drop the whammy to make the strings all loose & I pluck the superslinky G string with a finger on my left hand, fingering a false harmonic on said G string around the 2nd fret & bring the whammy back to base position. Does that make sense?

[@jsilve1]

Actually, he's 43 at the time this vid was filmed

[@conspiracypraticlelist3370]

Phil that was fuckin awesome and I don't swsar

[@Eddiperience]

Great vid, keep on rocking!! Gonna use some acdc lyrics to express myself: We rock at dawn on the front line Like a bolt right out of the blue The sky's alight with the guitar bite Heads will roll and rock tonight For phils about to rock, we salute you yes we do salute

[@nuttymanyelismate]

You gotta like this guy. Sheer natural craziness and one hell of a player.

[@gus23a]

this guy is awesome! he does exactly the thing this guitar was meant for! rocking out hard´n´loud! nice!

[@HALOMAN11]

Phil X seriously is one of my favorite players of all time. Mostly because he covers most of my old guy bands, probably. Regardless, AMAZING

[@ConcertKing]

Natural high can't beat that!

[@badwaiser]

here's somebody that lives the music as every one of us must to!!

[@bramshorst]

05.00.... that's sick dude!! love the spontaneously revieuws.

[@MUDSWAT]

Your awesome, I've never seen someone cover Hendrix so well.... !!

[@EccentricRichard]

Phil, you're really on "Fire" here! You clearly love the guitar - I'm afraid I struggle to match your enthusiasm. I mean, a Strat's OK as a general purpose guitar, and it's great when you pile on the reverb, U2-style, but for the most part, gimme a Gibson any day. Speaking of which, I see you've still got that Lucille - any chance of more from her? I'd love to hear the entirety of Communication Breakdown (as you played a fragment of the main riff on the Lucille), followed by Bring It On Home!

[@JonAthlete]

love the way you demo guitars man, with different songs to match the guitars era , I´m SO tired of people running trough the blues scale when they demo guitars.

[@markanthony653]

He`s Nuts today, he's wasting his time with Bon what's his name.I love him with the right ax.

[@nandip77]

Defenately this is the best guitar review what I've ever seen! :)

[@samdickson1]

4:50 - 5:20 makes this my favorite Phil x video ever.

[@ThomasMetal75]

That distortion pedal has the that sound of tube gain breaking up. SOUND KILLER!

[@bellers]

qualitttty!! iv got a strat from the 90's with standard pickups....u think seymour duncan SLL-1 (californian 50s) pups will get me anywer close to that kinda tone? reason im asking bout them is cos thats wat john frusciante puts on his vintage strats so i hear.......quick question on amps....fender hot rod deluxe or marshall bluesbreaker reissue...for blues/ rock? cheers man

[@GiacomoPK]

Gosh, you inspire me so much to just keep practicing

[@BillyBraiden]

its inspiring how much he loves playing

[@goodbassfishin]

1:57-2:01 "AND that's a clean sooooooooooun-da." Amazing.

[@TZerot0]

In my opinion this is the best sounding guitar you reviewed.

[@b4d27]

If you want to hear the original, go listen to the original. Phil does his thing, has a great time, and god bless him for it.

[@5catani5]

Holy Crap!!! The part that starts at 4:56 is an incredible lick!! jeez!! So freakin cool. Love it!!

[@TheF86Sabre]

Another great job…Many hours in a dark room and pow awesome guitar player.

[@kaymad143]

Can't wait to see him live tonight! :-) He sounds awesome!

[@Mrguitarzeus]

Dude that was the greatest song that and the let Me stand next to you're fire songs and national anthem what that was great well done Phil x

[@HipCovers]

Dude....I met him and hung out with him for a week at that band camp!!! IT WAS LIVE :D

[@NisseEricsson]

Holy shit, this is so cool. Great playing and great crazyness.

[@GentalaMaya]

dude you have become my wicked inspiration

[@hungerstriker27]

the tone of that strat is amazing.... I would kill for having it for an hour and jam with it

[@GrungeyMr]

this is my fav vid by phil x

[@ThrashRoC]

this is really the best guitar show i `ve ever seen ...and i know them all ;-D, great show , and these little tonemaster amp is awesome KEEP ON ROCKIN` !!

[@whisknbraise]

This guy is really becoming e-famous. I'm stuck on this videos and i m not even interested in buying one of your guitars god damn it!!

[@epitaph664]

his playing is so hendrix and his voice has the same passion, but its got a cool diff sound to it i love it

[@asda6572]

its crazy how you're so crazy and u still hit the notes crazy.

[@domainzz]

I love the neck pickup on that strat, it was amazing when he goes to the neck from the clean sound.

[@martinriddington2984]

the biggest legend ever.

[@joeymagaines]

Its refreshing to see a classic strat being used for its intention instead of sitting in a hardcase in some rich guys collection

[@dobby240]

that solo from 4:50 to the end... amazing... your such a showman xD loved it

[@Gubby007]

Everyone is ripping on this dude for being razy... but he's like the killing it all over that neck, and just making it really enjoyable while explaining all this interesting stuff about the gear.. Really good channel, Sub, 5 stars.(

[@AlucardFanboy8745]

Went a bit crazy during that solo, freaking awesome!