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Phil X on the guitars he’s loved and lost – and how Eddie Van Halen taught him to “enjoy and ruin” the instrument
By Andrew Daly published
The former session man turned Bon Jovi six-stringer dialled in with Guitarist to talk about his journey buying, selling, regretting and loving guitars

Teenager shredding Bon Jovi’s You Give Love a Bad Name at her valedictory goes viral
By Phil Weller published
Erin Phelan’s take on the Bon Jovi classic has become a hit on social media

Phil X on his upcoming Gibson signature, lead discipline – and how to prepare for shows in the YouTube age
By Mark McStea published
Canadian guitar hero Phil X, known worldwide for his fleet-fingered playing in Bon Jovi, takes us through the making of his side band’s new album

How Phil X warms up to nail Bon Jovi's biggest songs on stage
By Janelle Borg published
As Bon Jovi’s lead guitarist, Phil X knows that, in the age of social media, every anthemic solo has to be perfect

Wet Leg are one of indie rock’s hottest acts – but their guitarist has been accidentally channeling Bon Jovi with her axe of choice
By Janelle Borg published
Lead guitarist Hester Chambers is taking a cue from vocalist and rhythm guitarist Rhian Teasdale by opting for an off-kilter guitar for the genre

Phil X’s highly anticipated signature Gibson is almost here – and it’s set to be a best-of-both-worlds Les Paul/SG hybrid
By Phil Weller published
The third prototype of Phil X’s forthcoming signature looks to be the winner – and it’s got some unexpected specs

How Hugh McDonald became Bon Jovi’s uncredited recording bassist
By Chris Jisi published
Hugh McDonald was at New York’s Power Station when he was asked to lay down a bass part for the band’s 1986 working-class anthem

Richie Sambora recovering from “gruesome” injury after playing through the pain
By Phil Weller published
The incident has left the guitarist facing an “arduous, slow, and painful” healing process
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