'V' is for Victory and X!... 1981 Gibson Flying V 01454

The return of Phil X Friday Comes to you from Tommy Lee's Atrium Studio!! theatriumstudio... With our loyal PA's and crew Chris Thom and Maria Renteria. David, Dustin and Phil X, along with our new audio engineer Smiley Sean are back bringing you a new series of 10 videos!!
The New Drills songs at front and back of the video are: Kiss my troublemaker, and Rubber Room! order the new CD at www.philx.tv TODAY!
1981 Gibson Flying V Heritage 'Birds-Eye' Korina.
One of the very earliest Heritage Korina Flying V's, this amazing guitar weighs just 6.70 lbs. and has a nut width of 1 11/16 inches and a scale length of 24 3/4 inches. 'Birds-Eye' Korina body and three-piece 'Birds-Eye' Korina neck with a wonderful medium-to-thick profile. Rosewood fretboard with 22 original jumbo frets and pearl dot position markers. Headstock with silver plastic "Gibson" logo. Individual Gibson (Kluson) Deluxe tuners with single-ring Keystone plastic buttons. Serial number "A 054" stamped in black on back of headstock. Two Tim Shaw reissue PAF Humbuckers with outputs of 7.04k and 6.97k, each engraved on the underside "Pat No. 2,737,842". The neck pickup stamped in black "153 882" and the bridge pickup also stamped in black "154 882". Five-layer white/black/white/black/white plastic pickguard with eight screws. Three controls (two volume, one tone) plus three-way selector switch. Inside the control cavity is stamped "820" and also "Betty" in pencil. The bridge pickup cavity has a large 'A' and a smaller '3' stamped in red. Black plastic bell-shape "Bell" shaped knobs. Gibson 'ABR-1' non-retainer Tune-O-Matic bridge with metal saddles, stamped on the underside "Gibson Pat No. 2,740,313", modernistic "V" shaped metal tailpiece. All hardware gold-plated. This thirty-year old 'under-the-bed' guitar is in mint (9.50) condition and is complete with all of the original case-candy including, the original Gibson warranty with Model number "Flying V Ant. Nat." and matching serial number "A 054" written in black ink; original thirty-six page owners manual, original case-key in manilla envelope and two other original hang tags. Housed in the original Gibson brown four-latch 'V' shaped hardshell case with maroon plush lining (9.25).
This is the ONLY 'Birds-Eye' Korina Flying V Heritage that we have ever seen - and certainly the lightest, prettiest and earliest Flying V you will ever see...
The original Korina Flying V, introduced in 1958,was produced in very small numbers (1958: 81 guitars; 1959: 17 guitars). Legend has it that there were also a few more built in 1962-63 which were assembled from leftover parts.
The second version flying V's 1967-1970 were made with mahogany bodies - again in very limited numbers with a total production run of just 175 guitars. There were then three other versions made between 1971 and 1979 - again all with mahogany bodies. The fist time that the Korina bodies appeared again was in 1981 - and they were made in the old Kalamazoo factory in very limited numbers - again legend has it that they produced only 100 guitars in the first year of 1981 and similar numbers per year through 1984.

[@philx1111]

hey all you guitar video watching maniacs, glad you dig the new vibe. we're really happy with it. btw... if there's a guitar in the shot, it's getting done so you don't have to comment "do the [guitar in the shot]." thanks.

[@wefysan58]

phil... you are my muse and yet i play cello...love you man...

[@jdr214]

just recently discovered these videos, theyre honestly fuckin great

[@MenaPaws21]

Incredible sounding, Especially through the Ropolli Amp!!

[@andersoncavalcanti9481]

This guy is amazing. He's a showman.

[@Big_rig_bilo]

thank christ for a studio, it sounds sooooo much better

[@GravityBoy72]

Brilliant as usual Mr X,

[@tomleary121257]

Have from Hawaii I love your Birdseye Corina

[@39thKerplunx]

the back in black made my day! :)

[@kamaboko1]

Damn, the studio makes ALL the difference. I hope this is the new norm.

[@beverlin66]

Such a studio. Cool

[@willemkerpel1]

HERE WE GO AGAIN!

[@BionicSammich]

I've got a 1963 version of that guitar. Its a real beast, and worth a whole lot more than I paid for it.

[@SagaraS0suke]

That is AWESOME !

[@ShredAimlessly92]

That guitar sounds surprisingly full for a Flying V. I liked them before, but I like this one most. :D

[@Bobby59]

Love that Zep sound

[@iwsurfman]

Yay! phil's singing again :)

[@SixStringHarmonies]

That studio is an absolute dream! You guys scored big time! Thanks to Tommy, I guess....sounds perfect. Phil is definitely stoked to be there, he shows it.

[@harro333]

Dayum - that tone at 4:25

[@bassnm8]

Damn Phil you play the funk like no other!

[@nessmalone]

Phil X RULES!!!

[@bogdann00]

thank you

[@MartinLoken333]

Awesomeness level: Phil X! :D

[@TheSecondNature]

the audio quality is insane

[@mudwiser1391]

That was Killer!!!

[@prsfrank]

Dee C would be so proud of you Phil :)

[@KenMickey]

Cool vid like the angles on camera work Guitar fun for sure

[@donnylee1992]

I can't wait to hear that Moderne.

[@evanbennett8269]

Awesome!

[@overseer_grimal]

Plexi sounds awesome!

[@clericofchaos1]

the flying v has always been an awesome axe not just in looks but as far as i know they all sound different then the les pauls

[@Candlepinman]

Give the JMP some love!

[@AmnellAndreas]

I only knew of em because of Bonamassa using them, and him being one of my idols I researched his gear ofc. Plus i've seen the real deal live ^^

[@SixStringHarmonies]

It's definitely a "Black Jubilee". Though technically it's just called a Marshall 50/25 JCM 2550 Model. The Silver Jubilee's in silver tolex & faceplate were only made in '87, hence their rarity. However, Marshall still sold the circuit for another couple of years, until around '89 I believe. The '88 & '89 production runs had the black tolex like the one here in Atrium. The extra switch is for switching the wattage. Good eye! A lot of guys don't know about the black 2550's, (like Phil!) lol.

[@MrButlerdude]

after watching phil for about two years i just now realized he sounds like chris cornell

[@Sco3000]

Perfect example of in the moment Phil. Killer video!!

[@freduleror]

Awesome screaming ac/dc

[@danwright2210]

Fantastic as ever Dr PHIL! Im suprised that you didn´t do some VH in this clip--- I read in an interview that Eddie did most of 1984 on a Flying V!!

[@philx1111]

KISS MY TROUBLEMAKER on the new DRILLS cd 'We Play Instruments N Sh!t'. it drops December 2012

[@vajranurse]

Man, you know how to produce a Guitar Sound!!!!

[@EjTnT]

Man I am so glad you cut back on that silly reverb. And seriously the Roppoli sounds like a million dollars. Really appreciate the new setup and all the variety. Lots of love to all the team. Keep up the awesome work.

[@MrKaross]

holy shit, what was that sick intro song

[@jxemc]

best guitarist ever

[@TylerPace]

getting some sweet sweeeeettt overdriven tones in this video, LOVE it

[@sbvikings30]

Phil, you made the best amp in the world. I think its now time for the best guitar in the world.

[@Aniva66]

thanks

[@hardrockguitar3900]

sweet v!

[@bogdann00]

maaaaan, i miss phil

[@MrErnieman7]

Wow I can't believe they're going to do a Moderne. Awesome can't wait for that one.

[@GlobalGitar]

at 11:14 that last bass note sounds sick as fuck, cant wait for the new DRILLS to come out

[@nayrniak]

Holy hell! Phil's closing in on 50...

[@philx1111]

a fan.

The Ultimate Trine of the YT gear demoing: Phil X, Chappers, and Andy from PGS. Three different playing styles, attitudes and personalities. Equally great. I just wish, that any gear was review by all three of them, cause it would exhibit any gear in three different lights! But they're great anyway :D

[@BillyDavidPaynter]

Haha, I know you've heard this a lot, but I was in a shitty mood, I can't play guitar for shit today for some reason, friend-zoned again and my braces are broken (more), but this cheered me up so much. Thanks Phil, you made my day! :D

[@100grapes]

Omg! Demo that Gretsch Firebird!!!!

[@thdef]

It's on the video description : "Two Tim Shaw reissue PAF Humbuckers "

[@WoodesosGuitarMods]

Also, around 8:50...Phil is going to give Justin Hawkins a run for his falsetto money:-) AWESOME!

[@rensdevos]

crazy!!

[@corystansbury]

Amazing jazzy tone from a non-jazz appearing guitar.

[@Licatese0Roussel]

Play That Funky Music - LOVE IT

[@SeeMick1]

I wanna hear that JMP!!!!

[@Blabarspaj]

Would be cool to hear some of the other amps.

[@GraffitiPhysical]

04:58 Phil becomes possessed by Elvis.

[@yamahabmxer1]

finally new vid :)

[@Kur0y4m4]

New album!! Also...(wait for it, we are...)...MODERNE!! Please and thank you!! PeaceOWT!

[@guitarplayingdork100]

that first low E in the evil robo..t *blows load*

[@robertlucky]

Sweet

[@PiToTheMoEy]

There is I have to say....I LOVE PHIL "FUCKING" X !!!! WOOOHOOOOOO

[@brockcarlson5911]

If it's a 57, then yes, so rare that nobody knows if it actually exists. That is either an 80s run (which is still fairly hard to gt ahold of) or it's a replica.

[@stanlindert6332]

Phil X sounds pretty through these tiny computer speakers.

[@AmnellAndreas]

The black marshall under the Evil Robot gotta be a black Jubilee... Joe Bonamassa uses them.. Cause I've never seen a modern with an extra black switch on the front panel... Plus the number of knobs match the number of knobs on a silver jubilee, but not a vintage modern! :)

[@fanoboss]

i love u dude

[@AdamLynch551]

sexy tones. I hope you played the VH4 at some point

[@SuperAkira888]

Man, i wanna jam with him with the drums!!

[@joelthefrog1]

How long would I have to hold Phil hostage for, for you to give me this beauty?

[@TheWebsterExperience]

Hey guys, the guitars you see on this video will all be demonstrated, they were brought for that ! Just gotta be patient :)

[@ShoreStudios]

If he kicked in his OD he uses a Digitech Bad Monkey, but in this case he just used an A/B/Y box to switch from the Vox AC30 clean to the Evil Robot dirty, Phil seems to like using a double amp setup one for cleans and one for dirty, good trick if you got the cash!

[@BADMANSGUITAR]

really pretty

[@erszebet]

cool story bro.

[@MrLegatist]

dude, you´re awesome xD

[@TheTrilogy2012]

Demo the Modern sitting there in the stand as well please!

[@antihax91]

They have a korina wood reissue of the '59.

[@Appololespaul]

Wow, could you do the modern that's sat on the floor in the video please

[@PunkHardSisters]

5:06 thank u, Fill XD

[@Torrello13]

Pure tone of each guitar with the pure tone of each amp, just killer. No digital tone suckers in the mix. \m/>,

[@3i5.]

I wanna learn to play guitar!!!!!... =)

[@faurrell]

Wild Cherry - Play That Funky Music

[@TheDoughnutMan100]

08:46 xD The face :D!!!

[@philx1111]

me too

[@jaimeazevedo88]

Hey FA! Awesome video, but i think that the guitar sound should be with a little more volume on the video. Cheers!

[@beverlin66]

less savage than before but Awesome BIB

[@frettedamericana]

1961! coming up next!

[@Commander83]

Do a vid with the red Gretsch jet Firebird Phil

[@Notonmonday]

no tiny pc speakers here! Tiny studio monitors! HS50m's!! lol. PhilX RAWKS!

[@ArtixProdigy]

One day.. ill have atleast have of that

[@willemkerpel1]

Woof!

[@tommygw1]

When i get a bit of the stuff that Phil's got - will i be able to play as half as godd as him, maybe?!

[@BramClaes]

I would to get my hands on this guitar to compare it with my 1975 Ibanez rocket roll. A lawsuit copy of this guitar!:)

[@GuillermoSmyser]

I watch these videos on the pot when I'm constipated cause the tone and phil's skills always make me crap myself.

[@vajranurse]

PLay your scales in two 'boxes' (fretts 3 -7, and 5 - 9) separately for a month each, then improvise using both, and the dots will connect up...