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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

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

Bon Jovi's Phil X on why he prefers single-pickup guitars – and his one-of-a-kind neck pickup 'mods'
By Phil Weller published
Some guitarists just don’t think a neck pickup is needed, but Phil X reckons he has science on his side for his single-pickup preference

The recent Bon Jovi documentary helped guitarist Phil X win over even more of the band's fans – but he still deals with some naysayers
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist has been in the band for over a decade, but it seems certain fans still haven’t accepted that Sambora is out of the picture

“We’re all looking for new inspiration. These P-90 pickups work really well”: Warren Haynes on the P-90 renaissance
By Jenna Scaramanga published
Need some fresh sounds? The Allman Bros guitarist says P-90s are "instantly the tonal change I’m looking for"

Phil X on playing Livin’ on a Prayer with Richie Sambora – and how his predecessor plays the Bon Jovi classic differently
By Matt Owen published
Two eras of Bon Jovi combined during a recent LA benefit concert, when Phil X and Sambora shared the stage with Orianthi and Matt Sorum for a rendition of the classic hit

Phil X and Richie Sambora team up as two eras of Bon Jovi combine to perform Livin’ On a Prayer at LA benefit concert
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist who helped write the classic song – and the man who later replaced him in the band – came together to raise funds in the wake of the LA wildfires

Phil X confirms new Bon Jovi material will feature one seriously ripping solo – and a tour is also in the works
By Matt Owen published
Guitar World caught up with Phil X to discuss rumors of a new Bon Jovi record, and the guitar ace dished out some spoilers on one of his standout contributions
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