Riff Lords: Phil X of Bon Jovi and Phil X & The Drills

[@mat2941]

Good old “Fretted Americana” vibes 😁

[@rushflare8208]

the good ol days

[@alimirzagencc]

Yeah

[@TheAllanaf]

Miss that

[@gauchoguacho2000]

I miss that haha

[@A7XAvA]

Liked the comment. Noticed the like count went up to 421. Unliked it. My bad.

[@timbrokkoli7386]

How is this guy not one of the most famous guitar players of our time? He's got the attitude, looks and sounds of a true Rockstar

[@2hi2dye]

He is, in the music industry

[@Louzahsol]

Because he’s in bon jovi

[@kernelxsanders]

He kinda is, you must had been living under a rock lol

[@MGA19a]

@@Louzahsol you haven't seen him before BJ right ? dude can rock and is cool as hell ...

[@urbankustoms]

Session guitarist for many years, very talented individual.

[@TheMetallicaTVHS]

Ok getting Phil X on the Gibson TV was best idea of 2020

[@gibsonguitar]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@Za7a7aZ]

And 2020 has still 6 months to go...can you imagine what other great ideas Gibson has in store for us..?

[@redrock1963]

@@gibsonguitar - So don't mes it up by dropping your QC.....again.

[@aaronmattis]

The best idea was whoever bought stock in Zoom and Netflix in January.

[@KRayxKodessA]

Phil's enthusiasm and energy is SO addictive and inspiring.

[@TRGP331]

Phil, you make the internet and the world a better place. Keep being you and doing what you're doing. Thanks, man.

[@josburnhb]

I'm really trying to figure out who in the hell would dislike this video? Phil X is the ultimate ambassador of playing and having fun. Not to mention the guy just absolutely shreds. I feel sorry for these peoples lives.

[@Guitarplayer724]

Amen

[@andreelange8849]

F....!!!!!!!!!!!

[@VapnFagan]

I almost thought this was going to be the announcement for his signature SG he is working on with Gibson.... DAMN!

[@BM-ve1uv]

Did he leave Framus?

[@walkwitme92484]

There is no doubt I’m buying that. He said it would be a non neck heavy SG with Bridge pickup only

[@walkwitme92484]

B M yes. He is with Gibson now. He has demoed most of the new 2020 class on his Instagram page

[@kirkwilson8738]

@@walkwitme92484 .. Is Phil X basically wanting an Older Gibson SG-X.. That is funny actually

[@brianmckenzie1318]

I can't wait to see when they unveil the Phil X sig. Hopefully it will have a slightly thicker body, balancing things out well. He uses his guitars as tools, so it can't be something fragile!

[@jmvmike]

How can y’all not love Phil’s positive energy? He’s an incredible artist and seems to be a down to earth Dude. I love hearing him play, he’s great in interviews, and videos like this.

[@DevinRyanVitek]

Phil’s unbridled enthusiasm about guitar is inspiring. Makes me wanna go pick it up and keep playing

[@Lowerhaightstreet]

I miss Phil when he was on Fretted America

[@LrgFryDietCoke]

I loved those

[@rubickon]

This dude brings me back to childhood. What a great guy. Great riffs to practice. Hoping seeing more tutorials from him.

[@GeorgeTJ]

Phil is ridiculously good! So much talent and his sound is organic, no BS or gimmicks. This is the real deal!

[@elbik95]

Phil deserves more recognition man... He's one of the best guitar players ever

[@silentweapon338]

Mr X needs his own show! Bon Jovi is cool, but we need more of the Drills! Bon Jovi is locked in by what folks expect to hear. The Drills get to go from Black Dog to Stand by my Fire!

[@SmokeRises]

Have you heard and seen his Highway Star cover ? WOW

[@acdclexu6296]

Yeah man i dont want to See bon jovi when Phil is the best in it we want Phil on his own

[@fastra3621]

He 'had' a KZbin show, sort of, search fretted Americana! 🤘🤘🤘

[@cengeb]

Bon Jovi is NOT COOL, it's a soulless no emotion horrible shrill no sound...made millions on absolute GARBAGE

[@acdclexu6296]

fastra i know that was the the first time im see him man thats a long time gone i see every fretted americana video so so so good

[@GregPirker]

If I don’t stop it’s because I am used to not stopping...made my day!

[@BenderMohawk]

This guy is rock ‘n’ roll. Get him a signature one-pickup SG like yesterday!

[@bernardhossmoto]

I love Phil, his early frettedamericana videos made him famous!

[@deanm4138]

Phil was famous long before frettedamerica

[@jonkerrmusic]

Phil is one of my guitar heroes. He deserves all the spotlight we can give him!

[@dwainphillips]

By far my new favorite guitar player/singer as well. He has energy excitement and some serious 70s style groovin rock licks.

[@damonj69]

Honestly never paid attention to Phil much, but now I find myself watching and admiring everything he does!

[@smoggy1964]

Followed Phill for years and it was great to see him get into Bon jovi , then have the pleasure of seeing him at the stadium of light in Sunderland

[@PiechezMakylo]

Phil X 110% embodies the spirit of Rock and Roll! Huge inspiration - Would love to see more videos of Phil X & Gibson

[@interpolagent9]

I could listen to Phil all day long. Love Phil's channel as well.

[@rodbelding9523]

I discovered Phil a long time ago when he was doing demos for Frettedamericana and have been a huge fan ever since. Such a rad dude and guitar player.

[@tone1798]

Riffs + Riffs = beautiful rolling RIFFS!!!!!! Thank you Phil!

[@itay92w]

What i really like about Phil's playing is that his playing style never sounds boring and he really knows how to demo a guitar especially when its a Les Paul or an SG =)

[@yostmandlebrot2]

I don't think I've ever seen Phil X this mellow.

[@gibsonguitar]

This is mellow?

[@philloynes]

@@gibsonguitar Yeah he seems to be toning it down so people can keep up, haha!

[@socialdef3]

@@gibsonguitar Have you seen his older videos? This is mellow!

[@LeandrosMusic]

I met Phil in London (2014?) for the guitar event in Olympia Kensington. The guy was the sweetest person in the whole world. I was an awkward little guy and I was so awestruck that I didn't know what to tell him. But he sat there with me cause he knew I wanted to talk to him. Even though I was chatting shit, he sat through it all. Phil is a legend. Anyways, he told me that he would play bouzouki as a young man (I hope I remember this well) and he said that it helped him with his guitar technique and some other pretty cool trivia about him. He understands and speaks a little Greek too. What a dude... He walks in the room and his vibe is so strong that you get cheerful just seeing him. Great guy! Anyway, will this be his new signature model?

[@megatrends]

Love Phil X.

[@charlesthomas9294]

God, the finish on that Les Paul is flipping awesome!

[@swamplanddrifter]

I've been fan of Phil's from back in the Fretted Americana days. I always loved his high energy.

[@gibsonguitar]

So have we. We are so happy to have him as part of the family!!!

[@drinkspecials]

respectfully i remember Phil x when No one knew him. glad to see hard work paying off. stay the course. god bless you and keep hitting it hard

[@philloynes]

Best 26 minutes and 55 seconds of KZbin this year so far.

[@gibsonguitar]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@PereiraLabs]

It’s amazing seeing the shift Gibson has made over the past year or so. Between the differences in their product around the board, to the content and community interaction (love ya, Mark!). And ya finally snagged Phil! This is definitely where he belongs. I really think we’re hitting another golden age of the big G, and that’s absolutely killer.

[@gibsonguitar]

Thank you for your support and thank you for watching!!!

[@PereiraLabs]

GibsonTV thank YOU. For everything. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for you folks!

[@bolerdweller]

They finally realized if they didnt turn everything around they were going to tank🤣

[@justjack4884]

The raw energy from that yehyah brought back intense flashbacks of myself watching regular show.

[@wizaxed]

Phil X is the shit! Thanks Gibson for picking this guy up. Killer player, great entertainer, singer...all around badass!!!

[@uf2221]

Thanks Phil X, Thanks Gibson! 楽器屋の試奏してたころから観ているんですが、感慨深いものがありますね。フィル兄さん、これからも応援してます！

[@gibsonguitar]

Thank you for watching!!!

[@ricklachaine5406]

When I first saw Phil X in a KZbin video I was put off his hyperness but slowly warmed up to watching now because of how much he loves to play. Everytime I watch one of his videos I then go grab my guitar and play for hours. His joy of playing is infectious and inspiring. The guy can shred like a beast but he's extremely creative with any record he works on. Check out his video where he talks about working on the Daughtry album. As a musician he's the whole package and a good example of what is required to make it as a guitarist in the business. I'm 60, have been playing guitar forever and I'm always inspired to create after listening to this guy.

[@brianforlin3963]

Phil X is such an enthusiastic dude and awesome musician, I love watching him!!!

[@clysoniko]

Great tone in SG with p94....The intro is like Dear prudence !...Thanks man for enterrtaiment !

[@dibyachowdhury5925]

I just love and adore this man!! For many reasons, thnk u gibson tv

[@user-eu3mn6ss5l]

I always hated P90 pickups. Then I heard Phil X. Within a year I'd bought a Gibson Les Paul 50's Tribute with P90 pickups. In an era where guitar players mostly play chucka chucka funk buried in the pop mix, Phil X and his band The Drills is still bringing it! I freaking LOVE this guy!!!

[@Cthulhu_Awaken]

Assuming they play any guitar in the first place! But you're right about instruments played by human beings buried in the mix. Record companies leave no room for the human element, which is susceptible to mistakes but also talent.

[@user-eu3mn6ss5l]

@@Cthulhu_Awaken I agree. I think there's still great music being made out there, but it isn't coming from the major labels (with a few exceptions.)

[@heathbrinker8431]

this dude should have his own show, podcast , or channel .......awesome dude

[@BOTiTTE]

Well he has a youtube channel.

[@brianmckenzie1318]

Truss rod cover off, neck pickup pulled, knobs removed...Phil X modified! Gotta love it, that's rock-n-roll! Guess filmed before he moved the strap button to the horn, so he could flip the guitar around his back? More Phil X please, the man is such a versatile player!!!!

[@gibsonguitar]

Thanks for watching

[@kennethharn2893]

That’s exactly how I learned. In the 80s all of my friends played. We were all in garage bands. It was an amazing time. Graduated HS in 87. We rocked!!!

[@haydenbrown353]

This is amazing! Thanks Gibson! Phil X is a living legend!

[@gibsonguitar]

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@frantisca]

Long way from Fretted Americana...Reached stardom never taking himself seriously (but with a lot of hard work). Gifted, with a nice personality (turning his ego Phil X thing into a gimmick), can't help but liking the guy ! \m/

[@lesterross1]

He was performing on fretted america. Pretty sure Phil is one of the most serious guitar players out there. IMO

[@iwillnevergetone5]

man that intro gave me serious classic fretted americana vibes. just phil talking guitar! I love it

[@darinplott5186]

That finger changing thing is crazy but cool. Can't wait to try it.

[@DeirdreSM]

Oh wow, they gave you guitars for 26 minutes and…stood back. Best idea ever. :)

[@taylorelsner6332]

Hell yeah! PhilX! Miss him on fretted Americana. Most entertaining dude out there!

[@ryanspencerlauderdale687]

Fretted Americana hasn’t been the same since Phil left for good.

[@vernonhoover1387]

What a great artist,rocker,and entertainer. And a all around good guy.ill take lessons from this guy all day long!!!great guitars

[@gibsonguitar]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@coetroy]

SQUEAL! Yes, I thought I was the only one who called it that! Thanks to Phil, he just helped validate my youth!

[@frankcruz8068]

Congrats Phil for all your success, you deserve it. It is awesome to see super-players who are still normal. I love SGs, I will get my hands on one of these guitars!

[@reflectormate4814]

Superb. Thanx. Great channel by the way.

[@gibsonguitar]

Thanks for watching

[@bwall615]

I think of all the guitarist in the world. Phil X is the one I’d most like to sit down for coffee with. He just seems like a barrel of fun!

[@lucasgm03]

Riff lords awesome show keep going ,Phil x such a nice guy!!

[@gibsonguitar]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@matthewtucker1699]

I love how he puts it, you can’t practice too much, and people don’t wanna blame themselves for not progressing and just say “oh I’m not as natural at it” no in 6 years you could very easily master the instrument, but it’s laziness, very cool for him to put it so bluntly I like it 🤘🏼🔥

[@Bonjovicrzy]

I am so glad to see Phil X amazing talent very unrated his love of music and guitars & his personality makes wonderful guitar videos he needs his own guitar video shows I miss his past Fretted America videos .. keep rocking Phil

[@saichaman8514]

That`s so cool ! I like phil X !

[@matt926uk1]

This is what I want to hear, good riffs played by a good player on a good guitar through a good amp. Simple!

[@Plainburst]

Much respect to this guy. Proud to have followed him on his journey

[@Julius_Cajanding]

Phil X my fav SG player

[@TweezerBleezer123]

The legend

[@victorvaldenegro4001]

Phil X is the best! Tone, playing, humor and attitude! Great hair too! 😁

[@Richardgreenmusic.]

Phil X is a true rocker and will be a great brand ambassador to Gibson! I'm no fortune teller but I see a Gibson Phil XG in the near future.

[@wilonamichael7278]

So refreshing, Mr. X.

[@tedsaunders5361]

This man right here is the reason I play guitar

[@Jake_B682]

What a master! So humble and down to earth, thanks for sharing the tips!!

[@slimjim8736]

I grew up watching phill x glad hes doing well he loves riffs

[@stephanegagnon5430]

We need more RiFF Lors with Phil X !! That guys is awesome

[@gibsonguitar]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@paulya1269]

Phil don’t mess up.....He’s a real pro. My buddy won a free guitar lesson with him as a part of a music store promo a few years back. Said Phil could not have been a nicer guy. And he’s Canadian!😄🇨🇦

[@PiotrChwirot]

Dam, I missed those "neck bends" so much, thanks Gibson and sir PhilX ;)

[@Relayer6a]

PhilX on Gibson TV. Awesome for you mate!

[@gibsonguitar]

Thank you for watching

[@metaldude]

I hope the Riff Lords series is never-ending

[@gibsonguitar]

More episodes coming soon!

[@syfman6]

I love the way Phil talks you through a song. 💚

[@tallicaboy100]

The beast is back 🤘🤘🤘

[@AccessDeniedPoland]

Phil is great guitar player and very nice person !best for You Phil.

[@scottw7051]

Phil is Otto the bus driver in real life. Awesome video!

[@gibsonguitar]

Thanks for watching

[@ottolohr]

Phil X always entertaining to watch play. And even more entertaining to hear him explain things; think he would be an amazing interviewer. He has such great demeaner.

[@muhammadrizkiadinugraha6542]

Great guy! Philx rocks!

[@gibsonguitar]

Phil is the best!!!

[@dragan4658]

Phil is fantastic, energetic and very entertaining, not to mention a fabulous musician!

[@topa1798]

Great!! Phil X!!! I start to gain my trust again with Gibson

[@btg4082]

Phil X is pure energy !! Thank'S or these punch !!

[@chrisfournier6144]

Your process for excellence on your instrument is hard to argue with! And it applies to pretty much every human pursuit. Useful! And then there’s the riffs… Oh my!

[@phant0mdummy]

This dude is cool. Fun to listen to as well.

[@purpleraze8416]

gibson pls give him a contract 4 just screaming, shredding and doin the phil x stuff on your channel :D

[@Knightmare-gz9ls]

First checked Phil out playing a bunch of classic tunes on a kasha amp in some dim lit room in a apartment I'm guessing. Was always entertaining.

[@james-gang]

Past my life without Bon Jovi on my playlists BUT (sure know all the songs) must say HUGE fan of Lord Phil X!!!! OMGiGi!!!!

[@profilercms]

Phil has amazing appeal. His facial expressions and hand movements absolutely add to this appeal.

[@slashnfucknrollslashnfuckn4313]

Phil X you're a genius

[@MoonshineSazerac]

Phil X rocks up and whatever show he's invited to becomes HIS show.

[@traumablue]

Thats exactly the way I learned it long ago. Index finger pointing right out. Guitar World magazine back then transcribed this song with this exact fingerings. Great riff

[@glenkepic3208]

Fan of Phil for years. Had to learn 'Wanted..." pretty much against my will. Guitar Tab Universe. Bar crowd loved it.

[@tonya4157]

Rock on Phil!

[@jefflebowski1838]

👍 for wearing that shirt on Gibson TV

[@henryocq]

I've been with my superstrat in this quarantine but that "you give love a bad name" tones makes me pick up my LP 🤘🏼

[@skatetv55]

dude hes the best

[@robinmorris5416]

Love Phil X man! I feel like he finally got his right Sig with the SG junior style with his PX100 pup that he's been chasing for the last 12 years. He's my guy now that EVH is on downtime and I don't say that lightly. Rock on!

[@CarlCasagrande]

Absolute legend. Phil is the best!

[@gibsonguitar]

We Agree!!