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![[L-R] Rick Beato, Phil X and Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KYAArEXBkVwW4GqTKkE8RU.jpg)
Rick Beato, Phil X and Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal rewrite Angus Young’s Back in Black solo
By Sam Roche published
Beato and Phil X stay faithful to the original, wielding AC/DC-appropriate Gibson SGs for a flurry of pentatonic runs, while Bumblefoot takes a different approach...

NAMM 2022: Phil X endorses removable stickers that make your guitar look as though it's been relic'd
By Sam Roche published
For those that “want a worn/distressed look without actually beating, filing or sanding the shit out of your guitar”

Edgar Winter recruits Joe Bonamassa, Joe Walsh, Billy Gibbons, Ringo Starr, Steve Lukather, Derek Trucks, Keb' Mo' and more for Johnny Winter tribute album
By Jackson Maxwell published
Set for release in April, Brother Johnny will also feature David Grissom, Taylor Hawkins, Warren Haynes, Doyle Bramhall II, Phil X and Bobby Rush

Two Notes Audio Engineering introduces Phil X artist range of virtual cab sims
By Matt Owen published
Five of the Bon Jovi guitarist's favorite stage and studio cabs from throughout his career are now available in Dynamic Impulse Responses format

Signed guitars from Bon Jovi, Kiss and Ghost headline massive auction to benefit Roadie Relief
By Richard Bienstock published
Fundraiser will assist music industry workers affected by the COVID-19 shutdown

What if Eric Johnson or Eddie Van Halen played Jimmy Page’s iconic Stairway to Heaven solo?
By Richard Bienstock published
Rick Beato asked the question – Phil X and Johnson himself provided the answer

Phil X delivers near-perfect version of Van Halen’s Unchained and dives deep into how to achieve Eddie’s “violent” sound
By Richard Bienstock published
“You’re never, ever, ever, ever going to nail it,” he says of Ed’s tone. “But it’s fun getting close.”

Phil X: "Livin’ on a Prayer is one of best rock songs ever. I still get goosebumps after playing it hundreds of times!"
By James Wood published
The Bon Jovi man discusses touring with one of the world's biggest rock bands, his recent Gibson endorsement and The Drills' new single, Right on the Money
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