Phil The Drill with a1969 Gibson Les Paul Thrill!!

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An Exceptional January 1969 Les Paul Standard GoldTop With P-90s.
This January 1969 Les Paul Standard weighs 9.40 lbs. and has very fat nut width of just over 1 11/16 inches and a standard Gibson scale length of 24 3/4 inches. Solid one-piece mahogany body with single cream binding and maple top with gold finish. One-piece mahogany neck with a huge profile, the early long tenon neck joint but with the wider headstock. Rosewood fretboard with 22 original jumbo frets and inlaid pearl trapezoid position markers. Headstock with inlaid pearl "Gibson" logo and gold silk-screened "Les Paul Model." Individual Kluson Deluxe 'double-line' tuners with double-ring Keystone plastic buttons and "D-169400 / Patent No." stamped inside. Serial number "540878" stamped into the back of the headstock. Single-layer black plastic truss-rod cover with two screws. Two P-90 pickups with really hot outputs of 7.74k and 8.11k. Cream plastic pickguard. Four controls (two volume, two tone) on lower treble bout plus three-way selector switch on upper bass bout. Gold plastic bell-shaped knobs with metal tops. Gibson Tune-O-Matic retainer bridge with metal saddles and separate stud tailpiece. The pots are stamped: "137 6850" (CTS last week of December 1968) and the two capacitors are the black cylindrical Sprague "Black Beauty" type. This is one of the earliest 68/69 GoldTops with a typical '59 Les Paul neck that is to die for! There are two small surface marks on the top just to the treble-side of the lower strap-pin and a few small 'dings'/marks on the edges. Overall this wonderful forty-two year old Les Paul Standard is in exceptionally fine condition (9.00) condition. Complete with the original Gibson 22 page hang-tag booklet. Housed in the original Gibson three-latch black rectangular (rounded corners) hardshell case with pale orange plush lining (9.00).

[@georgeparkins777]

Man, I've never seen anyone who can play both guitar parts to "Acrobat" on the same guitar at the same time. That's incredible! I'm nearly sure that higher part is dubbed in on the original.

[@alemichaca]

Miss him loooooadz

[@noahbtwofouronethree3225]

I literally come back to this video on a regular basis for this sole reason. I just realized tho it’s because he had the Guitar in drop C sharp as opposed to C sharp standard like the original. So it’s easier to play the octaves. Still very cool and impressive. I love phil

[@alexpaulyoungthemuso3937]

Yeah I learned how to play both parts to the song by watching his hands in this video, it's actually how I discovered the song He started playing the riff and I thought "Fuck me that is fuuuuuuucking sick" So happy and grateful to Phil x whenever I play thos riff And I think you're right it sounds like an over dub in the studio track

[@wickrider]

was this in 2012? Really? man how times flies. I always loved Phill, and sometimes, a guy like me just want to listen to Phill play an awesome Les Paul. oh and...''sounds like a 45 played at 33...'' the internet thinks:....crikets....cricket sounds....crickets sound.... like 4% of the audience has an idea of what Phill is talking about. Records kids!...Records!... Love ya Phill, hope all is well.

[@observestudios7303]

yeah what was he talking about there? :D 45 played at 3?

[@observestudios7303]

oh he's talking about records, never mind!

[@chreld]

I can really appreciate Phil's ability to sing and play Unchained.

[@carlos2521]

"lets use it before it dies", lol, .... Phil, guitar & p-90 Rock!. ..... timeless

[@wolfie316781]

I love this man’s guitar playing and vibe

[@gretscher]

This guy is amazing. It's amazing how well he plays. He kids a lot and you might not think he's gonna break into songs like he does, but when he does I'm impressed. How about you?

[@philx1111]

yo man, you gotta remember when we shoot a vid, we shoot 8-10 in a day. that means vids for 8-10 weeks meaning nothing's going to change in 8-10 weeks so have a little patience. also.... why we can't turn up my lavalier mic when i'm singing is 'cause the ER was so loud, it got recorded onto that mic so when my voice got turned up so did the not so pleasant lavalier recording of the ER 4 feet away. all this will be resolved for the next batch probably in 4 weeks. thanks for all the comments.

[@ShelsleySpecial]

P90's! What cleans! what growl! what versatility! Why aren't they more popular than standard singles and humbuckers? Hail a P90 revolution!

[@keiranbradley3222]

This is the second version with the wider headstock, the first model in 68 had the normal Les Paul shape but shallower headstock angle. this one has that too, gotta say it sounds sweet.

[@GreyBandanna]

When I'm 40 I want to enjoy life just like this guy: Like a 18 yrs old guy with a new guitar.

[@larrybethune3909]

You Phil. Loved the Guess Who riffin. I remember learning that stuff in the basement back in 1973 along with Nashville Sneakers.

[@roker587]

First: This guitar sounds just amazing, I'm not a fan of P-90s, but these sound awesome Second: Every time I watch one of Phils videos I get a huge urge for playing, it's just that his energy and playing is really inspiring. And now I find myself in a dilemma, study for tests or rock out? I think I'll go with the second :D

[@creeker90]

Greatest Phil X vid in a long time. Dig that heavy tone from the Les Paul and the Evil Robot.

[@cavedavesmash]

I honestly believe this is one of the best sounding guitars I've ever heard from frettedamericana

[@lets_rock_it]

This was how i get to know about Phil X back in those days still a fan Hes one of the most enterteining guys ever and a beast of guitar player

[@twinsmm1]

It's Octave day!

[@Gutierrez_Felipe]

ocTAVE

[@theoriginalliquid]

Thank you Phil, for making my day....again. No matter how shyte things go at work, whenever I watch one of your videos I'm back on track and ready to rock! Greetings from SA.

[@theultimaterockr]

Hell yeah! Thanks for the request Phil!

[@GunsNRosesliveson]

I love you're videos and adore Phil watched for over a year now, but i miss the old camera angle i got so use to i lol can we have it back pleasseee rock on guys

[@josephmilwee5603]

P-90's don't get enough love

[@elshiftos]

Thanks for 'Neon Kinghts' - I still have my original 45 of this song!

[@John.Doe42069]

The perfect way to start the Weekend? Watching Phil X! Awesome every week

[@BASICISAB]

AWESOME! PHIL JUST KEEPS GETTIN' BETTER. THAT GUIT SOUNDS AMAZING.

[@svartsjokolade]

If you're asking about what he plays around the 5 minute mark it's "A national acrobat" by Black Sabbath.

[@telecasterbear]

In 1980, I purchased one of these. 1 piece mahogany back, chunky 1 piece mahogany neck. The finish on the face had been removed and left natural. The saddles were nylon. The machines had been swapped out for an old set of grovers. It was my first les paul. I paid the full asking price of $250.00. The only part of it that I still have is the lightweight tailpiece, that I now have on my 1973 goldtop deluxe.

[@GreekGuru74]

+telecasterbear why'd you sell it?

[@telecasterbear]

+GreekGuru74 I was paying off bills and getting ready to buy our first house. the house is now paid for, and I have a very nice 73 gold top.

[@RoyYehezkel]

Sounds AMAZING!!!

[@TheAbrahamsRock]

Nice to see u again in the shop!

[@5150stephen]

i just noticed it too, the other angle is better, you get to see more, it makes phil look cooler as you can see him properly rockin out, instead of just like seein the guitar and his face lol, and then theres the way the light catches the guitar, it was so much better :)

[@IronMonkee]

Around 11:30 is Neon Knights by Slack Babbath

[@headwhop26]

Congrats on 25 MILLION VIEWS!

[@tompatrick5542]

Phil, I get into a great mood listening to you and your crazy shit. It's dialed in. You rocked that gold top in drop C. Never seice to amaze me with your riffs and selection of songs. Take care until next time

[@TRNFloyd]

his tone... i want it.. i want it now!!!!

[@JimiJam74]

Those that pick up a guitar and try to copy Phil playing Sabbath 'National Acrobat' will realise the trickiness of the unequal 2-guitar-part-harmony-interval-spacing - Top-Phil-X-Respect! :D

[@cardsin2005]

This was the best review yet! That les sounds killer! Phil is the best!

[@81giorikas]

He sounds fucking fantastic with the evil robot

[@HodgiPodgi]

Best FA vid in ages!!!!

[@MrBac755]

I always come prepared and watch while I play. :)

[@pooritech]

Neon Knights!!!! I figured the lyrics somehow through the awesome tone :D hahaha

[@aarronmccallan]

that tuner has been through the wars

[@kurtlonde5892]

... Oh man... the guitar is sick..!!

[@ziad1980]

These days I tend to listen to Sabbath less than I used to because I get my fill with these videos

[@pb999999999]

The Sabbath riff sounds so good. Those p90's truly rock!!

[@TimBirkenholz]

My day is really kickass now!

[@phatmangoo]

aww man i wanted to join phil at camp rock but i'm to old. this guitar is so HAM

[@headwhop26]

That Billy-Bo is still peeking out at us... :D

[@RelaxNplay64]

This guitar sounds so awesome great video

[@adam1othman]

@rlowe97 The deluxe started in 69 the p90 standard was stopped in 70 and in 71 Gibson released a 54 reissue called the standard 58

[@sleanidraC]

Best sounding Fretted Americana demo to date! The tone is so fat, yet it's still very crunchy. Loving the tunes too! Picked up my guitar and started playing some Sabbath myself.

[@hiddenpunk291]

i love it that i laugh my arse off and watch a decent guitar review at the same time

[@MrMeist]

what an awesome way to end my thursday!

[@the_laybacks]

Aaaahhhh....January 1969........pretty historic month........Beatles fans will know

[@RedroomStudios]

slick edit at 11:56! loved all the Sabbath stuff and Unchained was awesome too! Phil was really feeling it on this day!

[@MTSwannson]

Phil sounded excited today

[@danakerman]

Andrew was pointing out that F and E# are the same thing (enharmonic). I don't think he was speaking of their FUNCTION. The OP asked how to tune down to drop C#, to which robolew correctly replied to tune down a half step/tone. Gibbs apparently had a problem calling it a half tone instead of half step. I merely pointed out the two terms are interchangeable. The only syntax mistake robolew made was he should have said to tune the low string down an ADDITIONAL whole step to C#.

[@DrChuck45]

This is probably my favourite phil X video together with the Gretsch acoustic video!

[@akilluminati47]

This is such a great video thanks Phil break on through man

[@machone7I]

That's one of the best sounding guitars i've heard.

[@LawOfficeofRSFpatent]

Phil is playing the Hot Water Heater blues!

[@smokepeddler]

VH change sounded soo good with out flange effect

[@E2EJames]

my PHIL PHIX lovin every minute of it...come to Louisiana man!!!!!

[@MTAlupyourass]

DAMN Phil can fucking JAM that Sabbath!

[@giggs102]

WOOH. i am so ready for that.

[@StevieBGoode]

Might be the greatest guitar I've ever heard.

[@yevhenfedorets6509]

7:37 Van Halen - Unchained

[@user-ks1rj9gt4y]

Amazing sound

[@alemichaca]

Miss you so much 💔🙁🙁🙁💔😜

[@Dylan41292]

This is my favorite guitar i think, out of all the fretted americana vidoes! Such an awesome sound from the amp and P-90s :P

[@MrDannDee]

makes my day every time a video is uploaded! great video - phil you fucking rock!!

[@RevMishka]

There is only one Phil X...just great! Phil smokes this '69 LP GT...very nice!

[@pumps8989]

Drop c# is the tune I use for most of my songs... and I´m happy phil plays it :D

[@anthonyandrea3968]

Wait .. the B String trick at 7.20 ? I had no clue ... learned something new today. Thanks Phil.

[@pooritech]

I think this the best sounding guitar they did!

[@ericknebel5905]

Have to agree. Always come back to this video.

[@949h2oman]

Bravo....super kick-ass!

[@thiagofrdh]

I'm glad I bought a Tribute 60's!

[@philfrank9226]

He is really a good entertainer and guitarist.

[@hungerstriker27]

really.... i can´t tell the difference in the tone, between eddie and phil. it´s all in the fingers... well done phil

[@gdrugg2006]

Oh yeah, I forgot about that one. I've seen it on the Fretted Americana website. A really crazy piece of history! They definitely SHOULD do a video of that.

[@Akira161]

Phil, you make my day better, thanks, that Neon Knights was *bark* perfect!

[@eetfuk96]

What a great way to start my friday! :)

[@wildcat31772]

That guitar sounds fucking unbelievable

[@Xen8]

The best lp sound Ive ever heard

[@flguitarist8298]

This *bark* just makes me happy when I watch it.

[@thecharlesmacdonald]

Nicest les paul I have ever heard.

[@jp11mralfa]

I know but soon or later they're going to review all the vintage guitars in this world!!! I saw some videos that they were not vintage guitars lately.

[@eduardo0796]

Dude, those P-90s are hot!!

[@RiloRox]

i often dig songs played by phil x more than the original, same here

[@Wired912]

Gosh. He nailed that EVH tone.

[@TMS5100]

EPIC TONE

[@perkalator104]

When he went to the Evil Robot, I dropped my phone and had to catch my breath! No lie! NEED THAT TONE! O>O

[@TheNodnarb66]

well i have played for 7-8 years, im thinking of getting another fender again tbh

[@SandpiperN121PP]

Simply the best Phil X Video Yet! Love the Sabbath and the Van Halen! I now have a new love tor the drop C Sharp! Keep rockin' Phil! Your the bestest!:)

[@mick68yamaha]

awwwwwwwsome phill, you make me wanna learn guitar!!!!!!!

[@999manman]

thanks for the Neon Knights moment! I needed that!

[@qua7771]

"I smell something burning, I think it's the Vox".

[@purplerocket666]

Neon Knights!!!!! You're a god PhilX, you really are.

[@Hawkifyed]

Every day is octave day for Phil.

[@MrKjohnson123]

Sure have a lot of love for the Guess Who :P

[@DrakrSlyr]

That's a meaty sounding guitar.

[@BradUnivoxJams]

Full body in frame but the videos are stilll sickkk

[@licksnkicks]

Phil is crazy but I love him!