Guitar/Vocals/Production
Phil Lo Presti (born September 13, 1960) is an accomplished American rock guitarist. He has over three decades of studio and stage experience and has been a highly sought after player by individuals and bands nationwide.
A graduate of the Westchester Conservatory of Music with a focus on Jazz, Phil is well versed in a variety of playing styles most notably Rock and Roll, Blues, and Funk. His signature style and inspiration come from a blend of legendary guitarists such as Jeff Beck, Barney Kessel and Wes Montgomery.
Phil has shared the stage and performed with many renowned artist including the Martin Guigui All-star Band, Billy Gibbons, SLASH, Warren Haynes, Robbie Krieger, Joe Bonamassa and Nancy Wilson to name a few.
Phil supports the Unity For Veterans and One America Organizations (www.unityfor.org).
Gear:
Phil primarily plays a Fender Stratocaster but has a passion for Gibson guitars. A 1959 Les Paul reissue and ES-335 historic and several early 80's Gibson Les Paul Studio Standards with Tim Shaw pickups. He has a very simplistic approach to achieving his signature sound. Mesa Boogie amplification (2 channel configuration), Boss Blues Driver, Electro Harmonix LPB-1, and VOX wah. A cache of vintage Fenders and Boogies are on hand if needed. Ernie Ball & D'Addario strings and Dunlop 1mm nylon picks.
A graduate of the Westchester Conservatory of Music with a focus on Jazz, Phil is well versed in a variety of playing styles most notably Rock and Roll, Blues, and Funk. His signature style and inspiration come from a blend of legendary guitarists such as Jeff Beck, Barney Kessel and Wes Montgomery.
Phil has shared the stage and performed with many renowned artist including the Martin Guigui All-star Band, Billy Gibbons, SLASH, Warren Haynes, Robbie Krieger, Joe Bonamassa and Nancy Wilson to name a few.
Phil supports the Unity For Veterans and One America Organizations (www.unityfor.org).
Gear:
Phil primarily plays a Fender Stratocaster but has a passion for Gibson guitars. A 1959 Les Paul reissue and ES-335 historic and several early 80's Gibson Les Paul Studio Standards with Tim Shaw pickups. He has a very simplistic approach to achieving his signature sound. Mesa Boogie amplification (2 channel configuration), Boss Blues Driver, Electro Harmonix LPB-1, and VOX wah. A cache of vintage Fenders and Boogies are on hand if needed. Ernie Ball & D'Addario strings and Dunlop 1mm nylon picks.