Give Phil X 4 mins…he’ll make your guitar solos 10x better

Phil X shows us how making one change to your pentatonic scales can change the entire sound of your solo. Watch the full episode here "Phil X on Bon Jovi, Van Halen, & What It REALLY Takes To Be A Great Guitarist": https://youtu.be/qce2e96D5LQ ▶ Guitars used in this video: ▶ Phil X is playing a Gibson Custom Shop 1958 Korina Explorer Reissue (White Pickguard) - Natural: https://bit.ly/3usD6tr ▶ Dinesh is playing a Gibson Custom Colors SG Standard ‘61 Teal - Translucent Teal: https://bit.ly/4bA05Ui ▶ AMPS used in this video: Phil X is playing a MESA/Boogie Mark VII Head: https://bit.ly/4bytQos MESA/Boogie 2X12 Horizontal Rectifier Cabinet - Black Bronco: https://bit.ly/42xIOqu Dinesh is playing a MESA/Boogie Fillmore 50 1x12 Combo: https://bit.ly/3HUd1Xb In this excerpt from the Gibson Gear Guide Artist Greenroom, legendary session guitarist and solo musician Phil X talks about his love for and his unique approach to pentatonic scales. Something he thinks is overlooked by guitarists! In this exclusive chat with Gibson Gear Guide host Dinesh Lekhraj, Phil X gives us a killer guitar lesson on how to use pentatonic scales in a unique way, opening up a whole new world of lead guitar potential just by adding a flat five! Phil shows us how altering the sequence and where we play our notes can breathe new life into the pentatonic scale, proving that there’s ALWAYS more to do with the humble pentatonic scale! Whether you’re a shredder or you’re just learning how to use pentatonic scales, or perhaps you’re looking for some inspiration when it comes to playing new styles of lead guitar, this lesson with Phil X will surely help you come up with some fresh ideas for your lead guitar playing. This is a masterclass in pentatonic scales by none other than Bon Jovi’s lead guitarist and world-renowned session player - so you KNOW it’s going to be good! 📼 Related Videos To Watch Next: ▶ Phil X on Bon Jovi, Van Halen, & what it takes to be great at guitar: https://youtu.be/qce2e96D5LQ ▶ Sadler Vaden shows you how he writes Grammy award-winning guitar parts with Jason Isbell: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKEXGFfOAXE ▶ Which Gibson Explorer is right for you?: https://youtu.be/hrxOtH6bu7I Subscribe to the Official Gibson Gear Guide: https://www.youtube.com/@gibson 📩 Get Gibson guitar news before ANYONE else: https://bit.ly/GetGibsonNEWS 📱Follow Us On Social Media For Early Access To Product News ▶Twitter/X: https://X.com/gibsonguitar ▶Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gibsonguitar/ ▶Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gibson/ 📹 Follow our other channels! Official Epiphone: https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialEpiphone Official Mesa Boogie: https://www.youtube.com/@mesaboogie Official Gibson TV: https://www.youtube.com/@gibsonguitar Official Kramer Guitars: https://www.youtube.com/@KramerGuitarsUSA Official KRK Music: https://www.youtube.com/@KRKSYSTEMS 🛒 Shop Gibson Brands: Shop Gibson: https://www.gibson.com/ Shop Epiphone: https://www.epiphone.com/ Shop Mesa Boogie: https://www.mesaboogie.com/ Shop Kramer: https://www.kramerguitars.com/ Shop Maestro pedals: https://www.maestroelectronics.com/ Shop KRK Systems: https://www.krkmusic.com/ More info on Steinberger: https://www.steinberger.com/ 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

Added 24 Mar 2026