Show Notes
Sol Philcox Littlefield is one of the most recorded guitarists of his generation, a Tele-wielding session machine with credits on over 25 #1 country hits and 300+ gold records.
In this unfiltered episode, Sol breaks down how he went from a bored teenager in a small British town to a first-call Nashville session guitarist. We talk gear, tone, mentorship from Brent Mason, the reality of session work, and what younger players are doing right today.
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📍 Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Sol Philcox-Littlefield 01:26 Early Life and Musical Beginnings 02:06 Discovering Country Music 02:36 Influences and Mentorship 04:21 Journey to Nashville 05:53 Parental Support and Small Town Life 07:21 Immersing in the Local Music Scene 12:32 Mentorship with Brent Mason 20:11 Transitioning to Session Work 25:49 Building a Career in Music 31:53 Advice for Aspiring Musicians 41:42 Remote Music Opportunities 42:52 Challenges of Living in Nashville 44:30 Adapting to the Modern Music Industry 46:19 Career Reflections and Decisions 50:30 Muscle Shoals Studio and Coffee Shop 53:52 Gear Talk: Guitars, Amps, and Pedals 59:21 Country Music Techniques and Influences 01:09:48 Future Aspirations and Teaching
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🎥 Filmed live at Carter Vintage Guitars in Nashville, Tennessee. 🎙️Host: Spencer Handley Guest: Sol Philcox Littlefield Executive Producers: Spencer Handley, Ben Montague Camera/Sound: Aly Jordan Editors: Carl Reeverts, Clayton Hopkins
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