Phil X Demos His Friedman Signature 100-watt Tube Amp

[@sweetwater]

What a treat to have Phil X in the house! If you enjoyed the video, give us a like and don't forget to subscribe! 🔥

[@nordicomsystems8841]

You should have Phil there more often, he's such a huge personality and a truly wonderful individual. And a world-class guitarist as well!

[@brianmckenzie1318]

I dig Phil’s philosophy on gear and keeping it simple. I hope Friedman will put this in a 20W version one day. For me the 100W would be like owning a Ferrari and only able to drive 55mph.

[@RusticSpirit]

I'd get the 20W version for sure!

[@brianm9902]

me owning this amp i would be deported back to Canada , and banned from the UK lolol

[@kennyleejohnson5253]

That was my 1st thought, 20 amp and I’ll sell my Harley to get it. Phil is awesome and I love how he uses his equipment instead of adding a tone of effects.

[@howabouthetruth2157]

I concur. However..........have ya tried the new ( well, still fairly new ) Marshall SV20 ( studio Plexi )? It cleans up really nice ( much better than it's sister that's a downsized version of the JCM 800 ), and man, does it sound & feel like the real deal, only much more useful. I did, and I'm here to tell you, I love that little amp's tone more than my 50w JCM 800 and 100w JCM 900. Don't be misled by many of the demo videos here on youtube. Some know how to properly demo the amp.......but most do NOT. I challenge anyone to go play one for themselves, and not fall in love with it. A lot of the amp is hand-wired, and 100% made in England, no out-sourcing. Comes as a head or combo.

[@mikeloosen53]

Nailed it!!!!!

[@TheOfficialCaseMade]

I absolutely love Phil X. I have been following him for better than 10 years and he always has such a fantastic energy, sense of humor, raw talent, all while remaining completely humble. I am so stoked to see him get all the spotlight he deserves.

[@user-wv5gv3dw5u]

Phil is who got me into guitar. I was sorta into it as a hobby, then watching him on Fretted americana got me started on my Guitar journey

[@philx1111]

thx for that comment, man.

[@Daveed2087]

Funny, I got an LPJ because of his reviews on that channel. I really love his playing style and awesome charisma

[@kiltymacbagpipe]

I like how he set the mids to a quarter past M.

[@artsal]

Awesome, Phil x the koolest KAT . I really wish he runs for president. Thanks Phil and thanks Sweetwater

[@DavidRodriguez-mp9nh]

A brilliant human who is dialed in. No pretense. All genuine. I love Phil X!

[@Bilsuburbians]

Such a down to earth player! Love this guy and how simple and stay true to the tone chasing for his own sound. Great guy, Phil X !

[@GregSB1]

No surprise that Phil X is presenting his signature amp himself.

[@OzziePete1]

No joke..... When was doing Fretted Americana videos he used an old Magnatone amp and people were asking for a replica to be made. They hooked up with John Kasha & got one done, and then Phil did videos demo'ing the comparison between his old amp and the new replica. Those videos were so damn good I ordered one and waited for it to ship. The fact was, I had confidence with what I was hearing, Phil's playing is so consistent. I knew the amp I was getting was a close replica, not exact. But I knew HOW close it was. Still have that Evil Robot (they had to have it renamed: copyright issues). Number #13 of 100. Lucky me! Only 18 watts but it will take your head off if you crank it.

[@RozsaAmplificationLLC]

3:28 in - what he did was jump one of the two dropping resistors, thereby INCREASING the voltage to the preamp giving you more headroom and note definition!! :)

[@GraffitiPhysical]

After so many years of dedicated practice, natural talent and a wonderful personality, you get this. Phil X was great even before everyone knew about him.

[@9999blackops]

Phil is a treasure in this day and age. Gotta get this amp.

[@HugoBanyCastilloCh]

one of the best videos from @sweetwater. this one is amazing

[@alexmurphy5289]

Coolest parts of this video: The hole punched 1MM pick, and the light on his pickup selector

[@Redhotlugnut]

Haha, I thought he signed w Framus like 2 years ago. Lol it was 2015 Jeez. I guess he's just signed with Gibson.

[@James1Hiscox]

Incredible sounding amp. And damn, as we all already knew, Phil X is truly one of the very best living rock guitarists.

[@brianmartin8479]

that many have past?

[@TheDanification]

I miss Phil X’s demos. All time GOAT

[@thelolguy007]

Phil is so cool, and such an awesome player. What energy and talent. Bon Jovi were lucky to get him

[@dangolguitartech]

He ain’t lying… The amp will tell on you really quickly if you’re not on top of your game. Sounds really great with him playing, though. Makes me sound like I really need to practice.🤠

[@lance134679]

A lot of guitarists have signature gear and you wonder if they actually use it. I would almost guarantee Phil is using this amp a lot. Congrats.

[@Mayathetherian733]

Phil seems like just a laid-back, solid dude. His amp seems really cool, but I have no reason to drop $3,200 on a head. Or do I.....? DO I?!

[@TheMemagNeman]

drop

[@Mayathetherian733]

@@TheMemagNeman ha!

[@gregmize01]

DON'T YOU?

[@reneotten7376]

No. It is just a Marshall clone with some mods.

[@Mayathetherian733]

@@reneotten7376 the voice of reason.

[@HeiseyMotors]

Phil is such a national treasure... So happy he got his own signature that sounds absolutely amazing. Glad I'm not the only one who is a firm believer in 100% amp tone with ear candy on top if you want it!

[@RogueA.I.]

It’s good to see Phil out and about. I haven’t seen any activity on his channel for a while.

[@donewithmodernlife]

One of the best sounding amps Friedman makes imho. Great feature set as well. I’d love a 20 watt version.

[@calleyhoov]

Remember when he was spotted with a Supro 100 Watt Plexi style amp that was gonna be a signature model? What happened to that?

[@MatthewreillyGuitar]

Friedman must’ve offered a better deal! :)

[@aidenglover8107]

Maybe he ended up preferring the Friedman more. Who knows?

[@bluwng]

@Brett S guitarist are not loyal to brands

[@calleyhoov]

Maybe he did prefer the Friedman. However, I still want them to release that Supro plexi. That thing sounded really good.

[@traceyoungs1637]

Love the clarity of the gain on that amp👍

[@belltown88squid28]

Love Phil X. Such a good dude.

[@toms3158]

Phil X. The guitar hero we don’t deserve. 🤘

[@albertosotelo9969]

The coolest guy in the current rock scene has now a cool signature amp to go with his personality...

[@mattjns]

Dude is the absolute best.

[@stingkirk]

Out of ALL the Friedman amps I have heard over the years people demo, this one sounded killer!

[@hootowl6354]

Uh, they all sound killer. 😉

[@calvintrainer1212]

I am a drummer and i love Phil playing style.

[@dickvandahl6073]

Sounds like a hot rodded 50 Watt Marshall ... absolute great. Warm and full, unusual for a 100 Watt Marshall Style Amp👍 great Job Friedman

[@jameswilson3554]

Congratulations Phil...that thing kicks major ass..tone is awesome 2thumbs up

[@countzero1972]

Phil just seems like a really humble chill kinda guy... From the 416 bother!

[@222tweed]

Phil and the amp sound so great. Open is the perfect word for all the best amps. “It’s all about attack too right”? Yes it is. Great attack. Delay sounds wonderful as well. Yeah

[@victoryridin]

Every time I need an inspiration to pick up my guitar I watch a Phil X video.

[@anthonysilva5312]

PhilX: Super polite, super friendly, super rocker 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@InsolentMusicalPeasant]

I love how much of a guitar nerd Phil is.

[@stevestarr6395]

Great amp and Dave did it again!!

[@benjamlnlittle1364]

I absolutely love mine, which is on a 71 super tremolo chassis and it has the kitchen sink mod

[@lorenzoamore3642]

I could watch this all day long!

[@LIGHTintheHALLS]

That’s solid! 💥🔊🌝👍 I love the definition of the open chords.

[@brandonproctor3639]

Great sounding AMP! Killer playing

[@andrewbettis4247]

I believe this amp has been out for a while now... I'm wondering if there's been any updates/mods to it since its original inception?

[@paulcowart3174]

Glad Mr X is doing well and that amp wow as close to perfect as you can get Unfortunately I don't need that much power but sure wish I was playing big stages again Twenty watt amps are all I need these days and still being told to turn down lol I just got a 5 watt Tone King Gremlin head and w 2 Alnico gold's it's actually damn loud Good stuff 👍

[@fabianthio4011]

This guy can play the guitar indeed!

[@thesavman23]

This guy is hilarious! Great to see he doesn’t take himself to seriously 👍

[@chad1655]

So the real question is where do I get an LED pickup selector?

[@dumbdickler670]

I think it's just a pilot light. The switch is in place of the neck tone control

[@brianwagner5008]

Phil and Nick!!! Great combo 😊

[@MrPrincebass99]

Oh shit! Phil's amp sounds phenomenal, in low mode! Stunning tone..

[@ronpatterson5483]

Always have amazing talent passing through & Sharing their life experiences, proudly sharing their signature gear.. Sweetwater is the best!!!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@PaulMacCuish]

That's a great guitar sound! Tasty blues licks!

[@Valandor_Celestial_Warlock]

That rug really ties the room together, man.

[@eldredjoyner2556]

I like it when Nick jokes with Phil....

[@brianmartin8479]

bought a Freedman a year ago., loved it. Seen this video, said to myself " no way it sounds that bad " returned it just to be safe

[@onehotrocker99]

Love Phil X. Such a funny and cool dude. 🤘

[@jonkerrmusic]

I am a simple man. I see Phil X getting covered, I click Like.

[@ozwalks8185]

Phil seems like a great guy great player . I guess he will need to be a regular soon maybe even get a purple guitar ? Sell sell sell ✌🏼

[@adam614ce]

There’s Phil X again making the best tones ever!

[@Zoso7227]

The LED where the toggle is supposed to be is sick

[@ampturcoguitarwerks]

“This is just the amp no pedals” (As Delay Rings out during the end of the riff) Sounds great.

[@edrowley1]

I noticed that also. LoL! ...yes, it does sound great though. :)

[@tonya4157]

Need More Phil!!!

[@HollaJo3]

Phil's an amazing player

[@scottm121]

The more i get to hear and barely know Phil. The more i love him.

[@jeffsheridan9910]

Sounds amazing!!

[@ec7132]

Phil X just rocks.

[@gstmusic69]

I shall have this....SOON! Nick Huskins, Ill be calling you man!

[@adir_i]

Glorious amp!

[@kevinsturges6957]

It does sound really good. It’s somewhere between classic rock and power pop. I’ll have to look into this.

[@DelReiRock]

Whaaaaaaaat??? A led light on that guitar!!!!

[@mannyfragoza9652]

sounds great Phil congrats

[@L.Scott_Music]

Would really have loved to see/hear these two jam together!

[@stevencancel1727]

What kind of speakers are you using in your cabs these days, thanks for the demo!

[@nucavani]

lovely lovely lovelly tone

[@ryanpaul4833]

Awesome amp, great player!

[@gerrypope1607]

Great guitars. Have played them don't have one yet my self. So thought I'd enter for a chance. Looks are great. But we all know the playing and sound is what were after. Gerry Pope

[@toom6087]

It's all about dynamic. Love it ! And the LesPaul with the blue light is so cool.

[@brownsfan7753]

Phil X = Awesome!!!!

[@turtleturtleboy]

Every year at NAMM I thought this was their best sounding model 👍👍

[@yauker]

man i miss phil x, he could probably live off making KZbin vids if he wanted.. Such a personality

[@justinrayguitars6024]

The craziness guitar player out there. Guys a nut!👍

[@Alvin_C_York]

Awesome sounding amp! Wow!!

[@TVoltG]

Phil X rocks!

[@MisterTee]

Sounds quite pleasant

[@tjborekvideo]

Great sounding amp! I like Phil's philosophy on using the guitar's volume knob, but I'm a sucker for an American clean channel.

[@montauta]

Phil is da man.

[@erwinroman4217]

I have nothing to add to what’s been said except just can’t beat a gold top. Shines all the way to the cheap seats, and that’s where you’ll find me.

[@thomaswild9044]

This guy is a Beast

[@KidNato]

Phil could make anything he touches his signature gear.

[@grandudetonesnob7107]

If you're impressed by the amplifier, bear in mind that Phil could plug into a potato and slay!

[@calvintrainer1212]

I heard he charges his iPhone with a potato too…after he’s done playing the “…to”

[@michaelmitchell5909]

Amazing amp. I used to want a deizel, now I want a friedman!.....nuff said

[@oldguitarguy7528]

I picked up an EVH5150 lll and its AFUCKINMAZING.

[@PooNinja]

The smiling X tone🤘🏽

[@arminh8428]

Is the presence on 0? Are these pickups so bright or why is the presence set to 0? What pickups are these?

[@philx1111]

actually it was the room that was bright. i usually have the presence at around 11:00. the bridge pup is an Arcane PX8

[@arminh8428]

@@philx1111 wow, typically m style amps only clean up well with the presence higher. Wonder if this was on noon. But thats still a brighter sound to begin with.. like it a lot. On the SS100 I have it the presence dimed, but only when the master is around 4 or 6. But I run it through a OX Box anyway, so no real room involved.

[@Theaquaponic12345678]

Congrats Phil!

[@gavcase]

simply the best

[@Muppio]

The man could play a banana plugged into a oven and it would sound great.

[@romankoschar9041]

100 W Amps are good for arenas only these days. And lets face it, who of us is going to play venues that large? And even if that really happens, we could just have our small amps mic'd. That's not to say that Friedman amps are not excellent amps and I'd really dig a low watt version of this.

[@stricknine8623]

Yes, they need to offer this in a 20 - 25 watt where you can push the amp to get the good tone without being ran out of town on a rail.

[@jessereyna7408]

He’s actually quite good and funny while he plays and talks guitar.

[@mrmatthew2443]

I took your knob Phil.. I needed a bass knob

[@vonmilash823]

No word of a lie. I have a self doctored blue Dunlop gator grip pick with the same size hole. I cut the top and corners off to make it smaller, then drilled a hole for better grip. That was the most shocking part of this video.