Phil X's Effects Pedals

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."

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He uses Hardwire stereo chorus.

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You can see the Tonebone Bones Twin-City Pedal on a picture Phil X posted of his pedalboard on Instagram.

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A post on Phil X's Instagram shows his Klon KTR

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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.

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You can see the Gamechanger Plasma Pedal on a picture Phil X posted of his pedalboard on Instagram.

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You can see the Laney Black Country Customs Steelpark Pedal on a picture Phil X posted of his pedalboard on Instagram.

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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."

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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.

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"SD pickup booster for when you love a low output pickup but sometimes wish it had more kick."

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Phil X uses the Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor, as detailed in the "Rig Rundown: Bon Jovi" article by Chris Kies on Premier Guitar.

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He uses H9. Not sure which version.

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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.

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You can see Phil X's MXR Phase 95 pedal on a picture Phil X posted of his on Instagram.

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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."

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A post by Phil X on Instagram shows a Tone Concepts Distillery on his board

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"Dunlop Dimebag Wah From Hell. Tons of frequency & sweep options."

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Phil X uses the MXR M117R Flanger, a pedal famously associated with EVH, as noted on his official gear page.

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"Electro-harmonix POG. Aside from guitars, I've put bass, drums & vocals through this thing with killer results."

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"Electro-harmonix Qballs from autowah to sick Lo-Fi sweeps."

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"I like DigiTech gear because of the quality, how rugged it is and its affordability,"

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"I like DigiTech gear because of the quality, how rugged it is and its affordability,"

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He uses TU-2 on Bon Jovi tour.

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Phil X is using this boost pedal on his pedalboard

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You can see the MXR Iso-Brick on a picture of his pedalboard that he posted on Instagram.

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He currently uses it very often in his ampless rig as amp and speaker emulator .

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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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