Phil X
Bon Jovi guitarist Phil Xenidis
Phil X's Effects Pedals
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At 3:11 of this video there's a shot of Phil's pedalboard and the Digitech Bad Monkey can be seen. Phil says "if I want more gain for my lead I’ll use the bad monkey."
He uses Hardwire stereo chorus.
You can see the Tonebone Bones Twin-City Pedal on a picture Phil X posted of his pedalboard on Instagram.
Phil X uses the Radial Engineering BigShot™ ABY True Bypass Switcher, as detailed on his official website. He highlights its effectiveness in running two amps simultaneously while addressing ground buzz and phasing issues with its three switches.
You can see the Gamechanger Plasma Pedal on a picture Phil X posted of his pedalboard on Instagram.
You can see the Laney Black Country Customs Steelpark Pedal on a picture Phil X posted of his pedalboard on Instagram.
At 3:11 of this video there's a shot of Phil's pedalboard and the EP Booster can be seen. Phil says "I have the EP Booster, this is what happens, um depending on the volume of the amp - sometimes it’s too loud like in here I try not to make it too loud so I use a little bit of the EP Booster."
Phil X uses the MXR M101 Phase 90 phaser pedal, as noted on his official gear page. This pedal, also popularized by Eddie Van Halen, is a staple in his effects setup.
"SD pickup booster for when you love a low output pickup but sometimes wish it had more kick."
Phil X uses the Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor, as detailed in the "Rig Rundown: Bon Jovi" article by Chris Kies on Premier Guitar.
In the Premier Guitar "Rig Rundown" article, Phil X discusses his use of the Way Huge Saucy Box overdrive pedal, highlighting its role in shaping his guitar tone for Bon Jovi performances.
You can see Phil X's MXR Phase 95 pedal on a picture Phil X posted of his on Instagram.
in this [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNGBV2HvUCY&ab_channel=Sweetwater], Phil X can be seen using King Tone - The Duellist. "-It got two sides and I love the one on the right. If I need a little more, then I can kick in the left. But the on on the right does exactly what I wanna to."
A post by Phil X on Instagram shows a Tone Concepts Distillery on his board
"Dunlop Dimebag Wah From Hell. Tons of frequency & sweep options."
Phil X uses the MXR M117R Flanger, a pedal famously associated with EVH, as noted on his official gear page.
"Electro-harmonix POG. Aside from guitars, I've put bass, drums & vocals through this thing with killer results."
"Electro-harmonix Qballs from autowah to sick Lo-Fi sweeps."
"I like DigiTech gear because of the quality, how rugged it is and its affordability,"
"I like DigiTech gear because of the quality, how rugged it is and its affordability,"
Phil X is using this boost pedal on his pedalboard
You can see the MXR Iso-Brick on a picture of his pedalboard that he posted on Instagram.
He currently uses it very often in his ampless rig as amp and speaker emulator .
Phil X uses the J. Rockett Audio Designs PXO Phil X Signature Overdrive Pedal, as demonstrated by him in a video produced by J. Rockett Audio Designs, titled "Phil X's Ultimate Overdrive Pedal the Phil X Overdrive (PXO) - PXO Demo and Tone Breakdown!" This video confirms his involvement in the creation and use of this signature pedal.
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