J. Rockett unveils PXO Phil X signature overdrive/boost pedal

September 30, 2024 · 3 sources

J. Rockett Audio Designs unveiled the PXO, a signature overdrive and boost pedal for Bon Jovi guitarist Phil X, on September 30, 2024¹. The pedal is available now for $349.99¹.

The PXO is an overdrive/boost that lets users select pre- or post- options depending on how the pedal is used¹. Standard overdrive controls are Volume, Treble, Bass and Gain; the boost side has separate Tilt EQ and Level controls¹. Each side can be used independently or in series mode, and the interactive Volume and Gain controls are described as "customized for overdrive and amp integration"¹.

J. Rockett suggests players start by "cascading in a pre- or post- situation and go from there"¹. In the maker's words:

The maker also describes the PXO as "a superb drive that plays well with others" and says it can make any amp "sing with rich, thick tones and smooth, clear top-end"¹. According to the maker, Phil X found the overdrive sample saved him in backline situations².

Phil X first stepped into Richie Sambora's shoes in Bon Jovi in 2011, joined full-time two years later and has featured on three studio albums¹.

Premier Guitar's Year in Gear list describes the PXO as "Phil X's signature drive and boost" and credits the switchable boost and overdrive order and flexible EQ controls with making it "more than the sum of its parts"³. 49².