PHIL X SHOWS YOU TRICKS!! 1969 Fender Telecaster 01178

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A rare custom color 1969 factory Bigsby Telecaster that weighs 8.30 lbs. and has a nice comfortable nut width of 1 5/8 inches and a scale length of 25 1/2 inches. Solid alder body and one-piece fretted maple neck (with a skunk stripe) with 21 original medium frets and inlaid black dot position markers. The neck profile is consistently medium-to-thick all the way up the fretboard starting at 0.87 inches at the first fret and gently rising to 0.92 inches at the 12th fret. A typical late sixties neck profile - actually almost identical to that of a Candy Apple Red 1966 'maple-cap' Telecaster that we have in stock. Individual Fender "F" tuners with octagonal metal buttons. Headstock decal with "Fender" logo in black with gold trim, "Telecaster" in black beside it, and two patent numbers "2,573,254" and "3,143,028" beneath "Fender." Single "butterfly" string tree with small nylon spacer. Four-bolt neck plate with large Fender "F" logo and serial number "255487" between the top two screws. One plain metal-cover pickup (at neck) with an output of 6.83k and one black six-polepiece pickup (angled in bridgeplate) with a really hot output of 6.94k. Three-layer (white/black/white) plastic pickguard with eight screws. Two controls (one volume, one tone) plus three-way selector switch with black plastic "Top-Hat" tip, all on metal plate adjoining pickguard. Chrome knobs with flat tops and knurled sides. Fender factory 'floating' bridge with six 'ridged' saddles and factory Bigsby tremolo tailpiece. The neck is stamped in black "3 MAY 69B" and the pots are stamped "137 6634" (CTS August 1966). This guitar is in excellent plus (8.75) condition, with a few scratches on the back, some areas of playing wear on the edges of the body and a few small surface chips. The original 'medium' frets show some wear but there is plenty of life left in them and the maple fretboard shows virtually no sign of wear. Overall, this is an excellent example of this rare custom color. Housed in its original Fender black hardshell case with black leather ends and reddish orange plush lining (9.00).

[@victorchitic]

This guy's good spirit is just infectious. I can't get enough of him !

[@jszilagyi20]

for all y'all curious about phil's energy... my favorite jam partner is a 73 year old cancer survivor - who you'd expect to be on a pacemaker and in a wheelchair.. but he can play all out from 5pm till 5am. absolutely rocking everything from del shannon to the eagles to playing background to my solo work. now, they never had a medical diagnosis when he was younger, but recently a doctor informed him he is ADHD. so i think it's that simple.. some people are wired different and just happen to put that energy towards something positive like music.. :)

[@andrewperrin126]

jammin! miss you!

[@JackBealeGuitar]

If Satchel and Jack Black had a love child, he still wouldn't be as awesome as Phil X

[@Lakukaracha69]

MetalMonkii I thought that, too! AHHAHAA

[@lect0n7]

What do you mean *IF*?!? How do you explain Gus G?!?

[@Hairybuffalo]

yea phil x tops jack black. and jack black is legendary. says a lot

[@garethwonham5622]

@@Lakukaracha69 is going out to dinner with me tomorrow morning how’s that too late for her a nice night shift tonight then I the

[@groundedgameplayx]

Satchel is pretty awesome, he did crazy leads for Rob Halford on the Fight album "War of Words"

[@resington]

I miss this room, bring it back!

[@resington]

resington plus, that is the best sounding combo ever!

[@ironpirites]

Phil X is a Canadian National Treasure and will be duly recognized as such in the year 2085, when Canadian hip-lag catches up to him. Phil X from TO!!

[@holymackeral456]

I made a comment about not being able to watch "this crackhead" anymore. I since learned more about this guy and I have to apologize. He is much more and much deeper than early 1st impressions.He is a highly energetic talented and accomplished musician and I now give him all the props he deserves Shows what I knew back then. Go figure.

[@TylerLL2112]

Good on you man. We’ve all been there before.

[@FuzzyDancingBear]

Dude is inspiration

[@dougdavis8986]

But you are still an idiot

[@holymackeral456]

@@dougdavis8986 Cool. Thanks. Merry Christmas.

[@Hairybuffalo]

Yea... this guy is way more talented than I'll ever be. Probably because I'm not a professional musician but he is. However, these are the type of people I like hanging around with, phil x, for example... I don't like hanging around haters that don't know what they're talking about. Fuckin' hater.

[@GuitArchitect011]

I actually played one of these, and was surprised cause it was very comfortable, easily one of the best guitars I've ever held in my hands. And the sound... IT ROCKED THE HELL OUTTA ME!!!

[@Benairgeek]

Out of all the FA videos I always come back to this one! Probably my favourite Phil X guitar review!

[@GLI_16V]

Literally, i watch you before i perform guitar. it get's my into the mindset lol.

[@jimchristopher4529]

Phil is a hoot - and he obviously takes his guitar playing very seriously. It is ironic that he is highlighting all these very expensive vintage guitars b/c he is a clear example that IT ISN'T THE GUITAR - its' the guitar player. I mean really how many players would take the time to learn that Hotel California guitar harmony solo in double-time! We all wish there was a drug that would give you this much energy and still allow us to maintain our focus and the quality of our performances - but there ain't. Energy and commitment like this comes from the inside - and from God. Keep it up Phil - you rock!

[@chronicspirit5515]

Meth would work

[@Luke-ic6xe]

also cocaine

[@Luke-ic6xe]

and weed

[@roathripper]

i find this guy's enthusiasm infectious!!!

[@ntforsale]

For Sure! I Hate how people think he's got to be ON SOMETHING to be as vibrant/enthusiastic as he is... a lot of people are like that, just naturally energetic. I personally try to surround myself with people such as this, because these kinds of people are honest/genuine/not afraid to be who they are. Obviously he is not as upbeat all the time. Everyone winds down for a relax now and again. He's just PhilX, doing what he loves; why wouldn't you be happy about that!

[@SteveShivik]

Seriously, whenever I need a pick me up, I just watch some phil x videos. Works every time.

[@CodyzGuitar]

So what if hes 44, hes one of the coolest dudes ever!!! Keep rockin Phil, and you dont look a day over 30!!!

[@OpenProof]

You're a weird guy Phil. Don't ever change.

[@blacklistofficial6496]

OMG!!!! NOW HE IS 50!!!!!!!!

[@rickenbacker40011]

Fucking what

[@ThatsBadTV]

its hard to believe hes 51

[@wadepatton2433]

1/2 year older than me. We're both 1966'ers Was a pretty good year.

[@WindSlasher97]

I just saw him a few days ago at Bon Jovi show in Melbourne, hard to believe he's 52 now.

[@lucioalmazan1941]

Then he is 54 now in 2021!!!😮😮😮

[@stauggion]

This has got to be my favourite guitar here in frettedamericana along with that 1965 Hardtail Stratocaster. Love it.

[@ntforsale]

And thank you! :) It's nice to know that there are still people out there who are of a similar mindset. We're a dying breed in this degenerating society unfortunately. Too much ego around this place we call earth.

[@whatsnews6790]

Why do these videos relax me so much

[@EtcEtcAndEtc]

Excellent rant in the middle. Phil X is the man for sure

[@weaselsuit]

I heard him mumble that he's 44. Just like me. See, we can be old and still be rock stars. That kinda made my day...

[@kmlconsolidated]

Dear Phil X... Don't ever change brother!!! Keep on rocking our collective worlds.

[@lorenvguitar614]

Great voice as well as guitar playing

[@Greene1992]

@frettedamericana i got just one question for you, how much more AWESOME can you guys and Phil X get? you guys ROCK!!!!!

[@1up17]

Phil X rocks!

[@80sguitarnut99]

ADHD adult playing hotel california-ish lead riffs at warp speed. I have to admire this guys passion.This is rock n roll at its core. Yeaaaahhhhh.

[@Sea-Weathered-Seijin]

i can imagine phil x being eighty years old and still laughing and playing these guitars like crazy... and it would still be awesome

[@IDontUsePicks]

This guitar is just plain beautiful. MAPLE FRETBOARD. '69. BIGSBY!!!!

[@HIMTV101]

PHil x, My name is Jacob Williams, and i write to you because ive obbssesed over your videos for a while now, i have my own little plan for my futour fame and fortune and i wanna thank you for being more inspiring the most of the guitarist that you play the riffs to their songs, and i look up to you like a teacher with respect,I hope to one day play on one of these videos, I thank you for Rockin all Of these vintage beast of legends that have your mark of ROCK All Over them. Keep on rockin in

[@firdausHITMAN]

Phil X looks great for 44 and looks ten years younger; would never have guessed. Playing the geetar keeps a man young.

[@stevenlittle1408]

HE IS NOT ON ANY DRUGS I THOUGHT THE SAME THING WHEN I FIRST DISCOVERED PHIL BUT NO HE IS NATURALLY LIKE THIS... BEST GUITARIST EVER TOP 5 DEFINITELY \..../\m/

[@bingin15]

this guy is so awesome. he seriously loves guitars and plays them so well

[@screenpuller]

if i'm havin' a bad day, I watch a little Phil X & everything's suddenly alright.

[@nedles27]

You come for the guitars, and stay for Phil.

[@ecaepevolhturt]

Great music can take you higher than any drug can.

[@kuringmundo]

thats the best sounding tele ive heard phil demo.

[@edsreturn2012]

old Teles sound so amazing. Forget the new ones

[@SeventhSalute]

Seeing Phil X play that part from the solo from Hotel California for like the 20th time still blows my mind.

[@TheNaturalust]

Can't stand thrash metal but I finally understand it after watching Phil X and like it when watching him. Nice work Phil.

[@gabrielaguiar1151]

Vamos Phil!!! Genio de la guitarra y gran sentido del humor! Saludos desde Uruguay!

[@ljm247]

Phil X is the uncle i never had!

[@rodbelding9523]

he's 47 man, but yeah he looks terrific for his age. when i first discovered these videos i no joke thought he was like 20-25.

[@callumazoo11]

The reason the Tele has a unique tone in the Bridge position opposed to say a Strat or other guitars with single coils, is because the bridge surrounds the bridge pickup, so a big bit of metal is surrounding the pickup, which gives it that tone. And yes, the string through the body does contribute to the tone but not as much as that bridge around the pickup. There you go phil

[@RobbyWheelerGuitar]

It makes no difference to me that you call him a hack. For every riff or song he covered, there's ten other brilliant songs that he worked out himself. You can call him a thief or a hack all you want, but that doesn't change the fact that he's inspired many thousands of guitarists to pick up and play, and that him and the rest of Zeppelin have had a lasting impact on the music world.

[@AsYouWish_Band]

Hard to believe that this man is now 50 ...

[@badhatharry4323]

+Mr.Guy Lamb 50 but still rockin like hell

[@RLeem7b5]

That neck pickup is unlike any other tele neck pickup I've ever heard. It's astounding

[@rockenrollbass]

Awesome rock guitarist! I wish he'd join my band.

[@robibm2003]

Damn Phil, do you get tired of millions of people telling you you're awesome everyday? Man alive, what a gas to be able to play like that!

[@soulvaccination8679]

Dudes a throwback to my days..Good real dude

[@Rasser48]

Teles with road-worn necks looks so amazing!!!

[@i3oosted]

There's a hurricane in the store and they are playing guitars? that's dedication!

[@bounce442]

I really like this guy... He is very talented and a great personality. He did wonderfully in the epically (is this a word) big shoes of Richie Sambora.

[@TheLimpCottonToeBook]

Watch Phil X at half speed.

[@JOELALVARADO95]

Music makes him younger every day!!

[@lukehoward75]

Pure wizardry on guitar n such a role model;-)

[@TequilaMockingbird88]

this guy rips!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! .

[@CoryAMay]

He got the *Led* out!!! =D

[@ndonioso]

Happiest man on earth....

[@kinx001]

that string skipping part is beyond awesome :)

[@itoglia18]

phil x needs a tv show

[@oskarerixon]

I want to add every single frettedamericana video as a favorite, have to prevent myself not to do that.

[@Breadstick1234]

I love it when he says "I'm not a child".

[@1-800-NO-FAULT]

Phil X I have the same brain "defect" as you, i.e., ADHD. It was obvious to me the first the time I saw one of your videos. "Normal" people think your crazy but I find you completely normal and very enjoyable. The fact is that our brains run at 78 R.P.M. and the rest of the world is at 33 1/3. Your "brain heat" lights up a room. PS Dont ever change, not that you could!

[@wadepatton2433]

1800NoFault ditto. I saw it in PX the very first time. His hyper-focus is so guitar/tone. That's not where mine ever stuck for long, so my guitar playing has always been 2nd rate. LOVE the show and just as you, see some of me in the mental state of PX. Still catching up watching 4 or 7 videos at a time.

[@tylerwolfe648]

Dang, you got Phil X SKYILL

[@MentalHealth645]

haha he's so humble

[@GuillermoSmyser]

Also, that string skipping lick made me want to learn to pick. I've always been one to choose hammer ons and pulloffs when I could. And sweeps are great too! But that Hotel California thing he does is just monster; single handedly changed my guitar life.

[@holdenjohnson3419]

He's smokeing some good stuff!!

[@LJPV777]

Phil. You should be A LOT more recognized.

[@guitarjammer1]

You are a kick ass guitar player with a sense of humor. I love it.

[@1airsoftboy]

at 44 where do you get the energy?

[@joex-mn4we]

Peaceall Cocaine, I guess…

[@thesimonscrew5923]

This guy's awsome. He should totally do guitar lessons! I would watch all of em.

[@TelecasterLPGTop]

There were 17 edits in Hotel Califonia, the solo was constructed by producers in the studio from the many takes that Joe Walsh had recorded. They actually handed him a cassette telling him, "here's your solo for live gigs now go and learn it". A friend of mine attended an audio engineer's course, the teacher had worked as an engineer during the recording of Hotel California, he was there so he knew what had occurred.

[@unchien2069]

Felix Burke I heard Don Felder (the other guitarist on that solo) say that he had recorded the whole solo and harmony part in a demo tape. he and Walsh recorded a different solo than the one on the demo tape for the record, but don Henley asked him to record the same solo as the one on the demo because he liked it better

[@pieterjansenvanrensburg5010]

Felix what’s the source?

[@lapelcelery42]

Yes, I've heard Felder tell that story too, Liam. Although I'm not sure how well that gels with the fact that Joe Walsh's parts sound like pure Joe Walsh, not pure Felder. Perhaps it was only the harmony part they kept from the demo?

[@Glockenator]

What, so there's such thing as Phil X skill now? Crazy bastard. But, you gotta love him

[@jordywilliams]

Phil X takes adrenalin shots to calm himself down

[@arpitjain9753]

I can bet that reviews cant get better than that

[@bopdoowop1]

Another great video from Phil. There's something about Phil that looks and sounds like Sammy Hagar to me. Sammy rocks, but Phil is the master when it comes to guitar.

[@robjones4046]

probably been posted before, Communication breakdown riff A little bit higher on the neck. Phil x is a great player, always inspires to pick up the guitar

[@GusBounas]

man you know how to rock this guitar !!

[@DogLifeXtreme]

Gotta love the neck pickup and Tonemonster ;) The first thing which can take it on with Phil X is a..... mic. Whoa

[@brunocarriell]

love u phil, you're the best.

[@MrRik338]

Teles and bigsby's are best friends!

[@ray7469]

First, I totaly love Telecaster, a real weapon

[@colosalblack]

aww man i love teles with bigsbys.

[@jackass2420]

Awesome... how do you 'not like' this??? Phil, don't blow your brains out man, too much work involved in your skill. Damned great voice too. Lovin' it ! ! !

[@keithedward73]

The funny thing is, EVH probably knows The Kinks stuff inside and out, but by playing it his way, it took the material to the next level. Rock and jazz aren't like classical, where it's expected that you play the music as written.

[@lcapillon]

Oh my god , look at this brilliant sound the tuning is just perfect !!

[@928s4ever]

Phil x is the COOLEST GUITARIST!

[@disavowed101]

I aspire to have Phil X skill... and sunday brunch with the family pants!!

[@mr_guy661]

This guy's in his 40's and has more energy than me. And I'm a healthy 17 year old.

[@BrunoLS09]

Phil X is a real showman! And I don't know why but I have the idea that if Phil X and Dave Grohl met they would be close friends. lol

[@vampiroast]

You're the real jukebox hero! :)

[@terrysteward]

He is as mad as a Bumful of Smarties !!!!,,,great,,I love him !!! He Cracks me up 'comical bloke,and amazing Guitar,and Vocals !!

[@totee86]

About the hotel california solo tutirial: yeah, that really helped me a lot. Now i go and practice basic chords...

[@TylerPace]

omg... his chops must be on speed or something when he is showing that solo, great stuff Phil!!

[@JdubU]

Dude! that made me miss the old days! mad skills!

[@6672rock]

Hey Phil, some nice alternate picking chops there!

[@LearnThatTheme]

0:42 I wish I were a 44 year old child. Right now I'm a 26 year old grandpa ^^

[@TheMadMusicMan]

Superb tone! I'm not really big on the singin and such, but Phil knows how to rock that thing and pull some fat tone!

[@cbbssn512]

That guitar sounds amazing!

[@wrzkace1]

Phil X your shred and your super hyper. lol dig your video!!s

[@yamitanomura]

Mr Phil you are crazy ...and I like it.

[@najssiness]

best sounding telecaster