Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this clip from our Gibson Gear guide interview with Phil X, the first-call session player and Bon Jovi guitarist talks about his love for playing guitar and how he simply can't wait to get back on stage when he's not playing.
In the full interview, Phil X of Bon Jovi, chats about influences, and what it takes to be one of the best session guitarists in the world.
We’re back with another exclusive interview and tone masterclass. This time, it’s with Phil X, who discusses how guitarists can fuse their influences to create a signature sound.
Chances are you’ve heard Phil X playing the guitar. Phil X’s impact on the music scene can’t be overstated. Guitarist for Bon Jovi, Kelly Clarkson, Alice Cooper, Avril Lavigne, Chris Cornell, Daughtry, Rob Zombie, and many more, Phil sits down with host Dinesh to chat about what it’s really like carving your own niche in the session world, sharing experiences and some cool guitar techniques that have helped him stand out from other musicians.
Learn the importance of playing live, why you shouldn’t rely on equipment, and why guitarists need to be prepared to face issues live as Phil recounts some interesting stories about performing with Bon Jovi.
Get his insights on using chromatics and pentatonic scales in a new way and watch him deconstruct his unique string pull technique and signature bouzouki tuning, something which he managed to get into a Kelly Clarkson song!
Learn why he prefers less gain on guitar, his opinions on amp modeling vs traditional amps, his respect for Bon Jovi's legacy and Van Halen, and what it was like playing with legends like Taylor Hawkins and Chris Cornell.
ABOUT GIBSON GEAR GUIDE:
Welcome to Gibson Gear Guide – the official YouTube channel made by gearheads, for gearheads. Get first access to our latest guitars, basses, amps, pedals, and pro-audio gear. Watch equipment reviews, exclusive artist interviews and performances, deep dives into the history of the world’s most iconic guitars, and more.
#gibson #GibsonGearGuide
In this clip from our Gibson Gear guide interview with Phil X, the first-call session player and Bon Jovi guitarist talks about his love for playing guitar and how he simply can't wait to get back on stage when he's not playing.
In the full interview, Phil X of Bon Jovi, chats about influences, and what it takes to be one of the best session guitarists in the world.
We’re back with another exclusive interview and tone masterclass. This time, it’s with Phil X, who discusses how guitarists can fuse their influences to create a signature sound.
Chances are you’ve heard Phil X playing the guitar. Phil X’s impact on the music scene can’t be overstated. Guitarist for Bon Jovi, Kelly Clarkson, Alice Cooper, Avril Lavigne, Chris Cornell, Daughtry, Rob Zombie, and many more, Phil sits down with host Dinesh to chat about what it’s really like carving your own niche in the session world, sharing experiences and some cool guitar techniques that have helped him stand out from other musicians.
Learn the importance of playing live, why you shouldn’t rely on equipment, and why guitarists need to be prepared to face issues live as Phil recounts some interesting stories about performing with Bon Jovi.
Get his insights on using chromatics and pentatonic scales in a new way and watch him deconstruct his unique string pull technique and signature bouzouki tuning, something which he managed to get into a Kelly Clarkson song!
Learn why he prefers less gain on guitar, his opinions on amp modeling vs traditional amps, his respect for Bon Jovi's legacy and Van Halen, and what it was like playing with legends like Taylor Hawkins and Chris Cornell.
ABOUT GIBSON GEAR GUIDE:
Welcome to Gibson Gear Guide – the official YouTube channel made by gearheads, for gearheads. Get first access to our latest guitars, basses, amps, pedals, and pro-audio gear. Watch equipment reviews, exclusive artist interviews and performances, deep dives into the history of the world’s most iconic guitars, and more.
#gibson #GibsonGearGuide
