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Hey fellas, how's it going? Me? I'm just a hard working dude who pays too many bills and has too many hobbies; most notably purchasing new gear, trading, exchanging, selling and collecting even more. I've owned hundreds of guitars, amps and pedals. Now I decided to make a CZcams channel just for fun and to share some of my knowledge and experiences with you. I'll try to upload as much useful content as I can, but I am in no way or shape, paid to do this, nor do I have the financial means to really invest in it, so I'll do my best with what I got. Thanks for stopping by ladies and gents, rock on and if you like my content please comment, share, like and subscribe! Really helps! \\m/
A budget shred guitar that doesn't suck! New Firefly FFST-FR!
Hey ya'll it's been a minute. Today we take a look at a new take on the Firefly FFST, but a more shreddy version; one with a double locking trem!
And not just that, tons of great features like Alnico Pickups, Roasted maple neck, stainless steel frets and more.
You can check out the guitar here: guitarsgarden.com/collections/sg/products/firefly-ffst-classic-model-electric-guitars-white-colorgwthd
Here are links to some of the gear used:
Spark Amp: amzn.to/49n58F1
GLS 57: amzn.to/49qb5Rw
Instrument cable: amzn.to/3TMGiZC
Thanks for stopping by!
And not just that, tons of great features like Alnico Pickups, Roasted maple neck, stainless steel frets and more.
You can check out the guitar here: guitarsgarden.com/collections/sg/products/firefly-ffst-classic-model-electric-guitars-white-colorgwthd
Here are links to some of the gear used:
Spark Amp: amzn.to/49n58F1
GLS 57: amzn.to/49qb5Rw
Instrument cable: amzn.to/3TMGiZC
Thanks for stopping by!
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A Guitar brand hated by the internet. 10S Guitar Review.
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Hey guys and gals, today we check out a guitar brand that seems to get some hate online. In some acenarios well founded, based on what I've researched but, have things changed and are the guitars any good? Let's find out! Guitar in video: 10sguitars.com/product/gf-inspired-satin-purple/ 10s Reverb page: reverb.com/shop/10sguitars Disclaimer: This video is NOT sponsored in any way and links abov...
Eart H6 Pro Explorer electric guitar review
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DISCLAIMER: THIS IS NOT A SPONSORED VIDEO, I BOUGHT THIS WITH MY OWN MONEY. Hey ya'll, sorry about that hiatus I just had to take a much needed break but I'm glad to be back! I've been a big advocate for the Eart brand and today I finally get to check out one of the guitars from their 'Pro' models. How good is it? Is there a noticeable difference from their 'Standard' more affordable models? Is...
New Firefly FFTL review - Roasted Flame maple neck, locking tuners, SS frets, alnico pickups - VALUE
zhlédnutí 2,9KPřed 7 měsíci
Hey everyone! Last video of the year and a few minutes to go for 2024! Happy New Years to all! Today we check out the latest value packes offering from Firefly. It required a decent amount of work but was the return of investment worth it? How much guitar can you truly get for $169? Check the guitars out at www.guitarsgarden.com Thanks for stopping by and I wish you all a Happy 2024!
The best looking PRS SE ever made? PRS SE Mark Holcomb review
zhlédnutí 6KPřed 7 měsíci
Hey ya'll, today we take a look at the breathtaking PRS SE (yes SE) Marl Holcomb 2023 model. WOW is this thing pretty. But how does it sound? How does it play? How is the build quality? All that and more will be answered on the next episode of Dra... On this review I mean. Also, 2 uploads in less than a week?? What whaaaaat? Who am I and what did they do to me? Relevant links: Mark Holcomb Guit...
PRS SE CE review - The most affordable PRS Se you can buy, but is it worth it?
zhlédnutí 9KPřed 7 měsíci
Hey ya'll It's been a long time since I've gotten my hands on a new PRS SE and today I'm checking out the SE version of the PRS SE CE It's an interesting guitar with gorgeous looks, decent features and is on sale until the end of the year. Sponsored by ... my wallet! Check it out! Relevant links: Buy this guitar here: amzn.to/478JFyx Or here: thmn.to/thoprod/577386?partner_id=32056 Or here: www...
A P90 LP style guitar for $70 on Amazon? Gear-It guitar review
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Hey ya'll, the other day I saw this guitar listed on Amazon for $70 (That's AFTER taxes) and I couldn't help but take the plunge and share it with you guys. While this specific model is currently sold out, there are other Gear It models available. I'd keep an eye out on this specific model as it seems it's going to go on sale for a very low price. Gear It guitar: amzn.to/46Ca3AN DISCLAIMER: Thi...
Shijie TM-5 Review, better than the Ibanez AZ for half the price.
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Hey everyone, welcome to the channel! Today we check out the awesome Shijie TM-5. A guitar from Shijie that boasts high end build quality and specs for a reasonable price! Shout out to @gabyace4 for the amazing playthroughs and songs used in this video. For the full songs and demos, check out this channel! You can check out this same guitar in the following, non-sponsored links: shijieguitars.c...
An amazing guitar for $399 but buyer beware! 3 Brothers Guitar Review!
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Hey folks. Today I take a look at another random brand that popped up on Amazon. This one looks great, sounds great and has relatively great components. There're just one slightly big problem with it. Thanks for stopping by to check this video out and if you enjoy this type of content; leave me a like, comment or even better, go ahead and give that subscribe button a light massage and join all ...
This might be the best singlecut guitar you can buy under $250!
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Hey guys, welcome to the channel! Today we check out the new and updated version of the FFLP and it is absolutely awesome! This just might be Firefly's BEST guitar to date! Here are pertinent links mentioned in the video: Original FFLP review: czcams.com/video/FEmForaAJPg/video.html FFLP Elite review: czcams.com/video/g8kffFM3tmM/video.html Also be sure to check out the @thebaldshredder 's Revi...
I bought a Sire S7 with several issues and this is what Sire had to say about it ...
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Hey everyone! It's been forever. Apologies for the unplanned break from the channel but a slew of things are going on and I am managing them to the best of my ability. With that being said, I wanted to share with you Sire's response to the S7 I had with a multitude of issues. Their response was, to say the least, interesting. Check it out!
This Kiesel guitar is absolutely stunning! But ... we might have a problem? Maybe.
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Hey guys welcome to the channel! Hope you're all doing great. I busted my finger so that sucks but, here we are unboxing an awesome new guitar from Kiesel. Check it out! And if you're interested in Kiesel guitars check out their website. They are having a Memorial day sale right now: Kieselguitars.com (Not an affiliate link) Drop your thoughts and/or opinions in the comments and thanks for stop...
New Firefly FFTL Chameleon Green Guitar Unboxing ... Color change on a budget!
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Hey everyone, welcome to the channel. Today we check out another guitar from Firefly, the new and improved FFTL. Not only does this $169 guitar feature insane specs for the money like stainless steel rounded frets, roasted maple neck, alnico pickups and even locking tuners they NOW come in flip-flop color change finishes but ... how does it compare to the big boys? You can check out Firefly gui...
These USA Handwound pickups cost the same as Seymour Duncans and sound incredible! 4th Street Mayhem
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Hey ya'll. Recently I was asked to try a set of 4th Street Mayhem Pickups. I had never heard of these but they are handwound in the US and from what I was able to research, seemed to be great. Wow! They sound amazing. So I thought it'd be a great idea to do a blind test against the most popular set of humbuckers on the planet, the Seymour Duncan/59. The results might impress you! You can check ...
New Firefly FFST guitars take 'bang for your buck' to a new level! First look - part 2
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New Firefly FFST guitars take 'bang for your buck' to a new level! First look - part 2
Locking tuners, roasted neck, SS frets. These are Firefly guitars? New FFST First Look - Part 1
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Locking tuners, roasted neck, SS frets. These are Firefly guitars? New FFST First Look - Part 1
I gave Volgoa guitars another chance but ... do they still stink?
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I gave Volgoa guitars another chance but ... do they still stink?
This budget guitar made me sell my Fender Stratocaster.
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This budget guitar made me sell my Fender Stratocaster.
This Sire S7 sounds great but we have a problem
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This Sire S7 sounds great but we have a problem
Enya Nova Go Carbon Fiber Guitar Review - Is this an ideal travel acoustic or a gimmick?
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Enya Nova Go Carbon Fiber Guitar Review - Is this an ideal travel acoustic or a gimmick?
I believe this is the best sub-$200 guitar you can buy right now. Or ever. Eart YMX-SG3 Review
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I believe this is the best sub-$200 guitar you can buy right now. Or ever. Eart YMX-SG3 Review
New brand of guitars from Amazon, Volgoa. Amazing features but ... It stinks.
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New brand of guitars from Amazon, Volgoa. Amazing features but ... It stinks.
Entry level price - High end features? Harley Benton Fusion-III HH HT Roasted Sparkle Pink Review
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Entry level price - High end features? Harley Benton Fusion-III HH HT Roasted Sparkle Pink Review
A $400 Masterpiece - Eart TL380 guitar review
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A $400 Masterpiece - Eart TL380 guitar review
They say this Firefly bat is the best $200 guitar, but is it really?
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They say this Firefly bat is the best $200 guitar, but is it really?
Is it really that good or not? ... M Musi Virgo Classic Honest Guitar Review
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Is it really that good or not? ... M Musi Virgo Classic Honest Guitar Review
Firefly FFLX review. Firefly guitars keep getting better and better!
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Firefly FFLX review. Firefly guitars keep getting better and better!
New Amazon guitar brand - M Musi Virgo review. $399 guitar with features found on a $1000 guitar!
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New Amazon guitar brand - M Musi Virgo review. $399 guitar with features found on a $1000 guitar!
Thought they were made in Japan
@@davidadkins2563 Some are made in Japan, others in Korea and I believe they also had some lower end models made in China or Indonesia.
Man what a beauty!!!!!
This is not a LE300. This is a LE422. These are very nice guitars!
@@LagunaPlayer6874 You're absolutely right!
hated by WHO?
Thanks 4 the update.
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Hi.looks good.i love ur guitars
@@jimgray774 Thank you for the kind words!
Great review. I subbed!
Great review. I subbed.
@@jerryboy3301 Thanks!
The 70% discount is fake IMO, I wouldn't recommend this to a complete novice, they need guitars that are set up relatively well and with good tuners and level frets.
Locking tuners?
@@LovishPopli Standard on these.
bolt on is no big deal considering most lawsuit era gibson knockoffs were bolt on LPs. It didn't stop ppl from buying them, and it doesn't stop them from snapping up ibanez lawsuit knock offs with bolt on necks.
@@dekion261 100% agree. Bolt on is simply a different constructiom style. It foes not make a guitar any lesser, despite what some people might believe.
Hey Raf ,do you play the drum's or any other instrument's.Your really Great on that Guitar.
Do you know if they take any other payment types than paypal?
Its the same guitar but different color 🤦this comparison does not make sense
@@JoshuaBaker-eg6sm Who said it was a comparison? Your comment doesn't make sense 🤦♂️. It's just a review of the model with 2 different color examples.
Ohhh 😅
Why are we looking at two of the exact same guitar 🤔
@@JoshuaBaker-eg6sm Why are we making two of the same comments?
Dude seems like the type to complain about everything in life.
I was a teen in the mid seventies. I would have killed for any guitar with these specs for theses prices . I own several FireFlys and I couldn't be happier . I also own WestCreek and Leo Jaymz and these things are awesome . $200+ dollars for all these features ? Of course if you compare to a 3000.00$+ guitar then there is none to be had . I , like most people , am a working stiff trying to survive life . Just a bedroom player that fantasizes and pretends to be a guitar god when I know that there is no one around to see me or even better 'To hear me' !!! Peace Everybody !!
Does the neck dip towards the floor when standing up?
@@potsandpans960 Not at all!
@RafsGearReviews Wow, thank you. Been looking at those lately. I have an Oman Extrem but want something, you know, nicer better
That's awesome looking Guitar , Rufus is great at playing .
How does this compare to the PRS SE Custom and CE 24?
@@cuz11233 I would say this is much nicer. Better build quality, electronics and from a value proposition; better features. Both guitars look and feel great but I'd say the Shijie is the winner there.
Soft posts and a knife edges on the tremolo body that is poor quality metal is hard to overcome. If a guy adjusts the tremolo height with the strings in tension you can bet the knife edge and the height screws are toasted. Put adjustable trem stops in the cavity and it will think its decked. If you get the height dialed in without scoring or flattening the posts that is the way to get it right.
OO how nice you played something that let us hear it... mixed it up a bit. Good job!
🔴Sounds great. Thanks for te video! Do you know how much it weighs?🔴
I can't remember but it had some solid weight! Probably between 8.5-9 lbs
Thanks again!
❤❤❤❤ my 2 Eart guitars !! ❤❤❤❤
Great video! I would love if you could do a review of the Eart DMX-10 guitar.
All of these complaints about factory flaws. Why did you keep it for so long without contact the retailer you bought it from. You say you had it for 2 months. How can we be sure that those flaws weren’t caused by you. Most people don’t wait that long to try and send a $700 guitar back if it isn’t up to standard.
For the same reason it took you 1 year to post your question and mild accusation here. Because I had just found them when I went to use the guitar. When I got it, I went away to Europe for a couple of monts so i did not have a chance to inspect it properly until I got back. Also, pretty clear to me you might not be too familiar with how guitars work but none of the details I pointed out can be 'caused' by me. I can't give it a sloppy routing from using it. I can't unpolish the neck. I can't sprout the frets in a humidity controlled environment, I can't give it finish flaws. Don't get me wrong, it's a fantastic guitar for the money and none of the things I pointed out are significant or affect the way it plays, sounds or works altogeter and all are easileu remediable but I uploaded an informative and unbiased video so people can know what to expect as none lf the other reviewers that got their guitars for free ever made any comments on out of the box condition. But hey there's plenty of 'brand approved' commercials out there!
@@RafsGearReviewswith all due respect, it’s not an accusation. I’m just going by what I saw and what you said. Everything you said in your reply was not explained in the video. As a consumer I look at things from both sides of the spectrum. There are consumers who have gripes but don’t tell the complete story. I rewatched the video and you never said anything about leaving the country. Either way, I would’ve inspected the guitar immediately, but I understand that you probably didn’t expect it to have so many flaws. I also saw your follow up video and I still understand your thoughts and congrats on the replacement.
@@jssneaks771 Sorry I took it that way. I thought I did mention I was away in Europe in the first video but I did it a while ago so I guess not. I was surprised Sire responded the way they did. They make a great product and back ot up and I'm happy to support them.
@@RafsGearReviews its all good. I’m in the market for a ew guitar myself so I’m considering all options
Good guitar playing!
I was not shocked .. those guitars are moving around the world so some of them can be broke or scratched .. Or sometimes even the manufacturing goes wrong and then a bad guitar slips trough the quality check .. I have this guitar, and i got to say it sounds very good clean and it doesnt go ou of tune and it has good tunerknobs .. And the customer service of SIRE is a good one .. But i had never a problem with the guitar ..
I was actually going put in a custom order with 10s before all there drama started it was basically thier GF Baritone in blue but the week I had all the money for it was the week all their mishandling came to light.
The cracks around the frets would be an issue for me on a guitar, which, as you pointed out, could have been due to the neck being too dried out. The rest seemed cosmetic. I wouldn't care so much on a guitar lower than $1k. If they had to cut corners to keep the price down, I'd rather it be cosmetically imperfect and be otherwise better than other guitars in the price range than to look perfect and have inferior hardware or playability. $1k and up, I would definitely be picky.
I dont know about mother of pearl, maybe mother of plastic. But for less that $300, cmon man.
Heres my story with 10S I purchased the Buckethead "inspired." Ordered directly from their site to ship to US total was $699 and received it in 4 days. I love it, the quality is far more than I expected. The biggest problem I had, no sound from neck pickup. I contacted them asking for a wiring diagram and they responded with an apology and explained that they do everything by memory. Then offered a discount on another guitar if I'd like to buy one. I ended up figuring it out, the output wire solder broke off, soldered in and done. It's heavy, which I like, pickups sound great, fingerboard probably isn't real ebony, it came with incorrect machine heads, but I still like them. All in all, this would've been a horrible experience for someone unable to correct the mistake. Maybe $100 on top for labor. I still would deem this guitar worthy of that price. I've had it almost a year, and everyone else is blown away by it. I still love it to this day. However, I don't plan on purchasing another guitar from them.
I just bought this guitar for many key reasons: sound of my band, design, reliability of the brand, colour and price... still I wanted to see all of its POTENTIAL. This video was the answer... I'm sooo happy with my choice, thank you mate
Thanks man! Glad I helped.
@@RafsGearReviews you surely did! I'll do my best to take the magic out from it now that I know the possibilities. Just one last thing (out of topic)... at around 1:18 and then again at 1:23 you do this lovely high-pitch sound distinctive of Rock while still on the upper frets... I know it might be hard to explain so instead may I know how "is it called" so I can get more info on the internet on how to achieve it? I've been looking for it for months
@@enjoeymusic those were pinch harmonics, with your right hand you gently brush the string with skin of your thumb after hitting it with the pick in a sort of outward motion. The sound will vary depending on your picking hand positipn relative to the pickuos so the best thing to do is to experiment and try different spaces.
@@RafsGearReviews "pinch harmonics" then, finally I got a name... and not only but you also were so kind of explaining the process to me in detail... absolutelly clear how it's done! Now I'll practice it. Thank you so much really !!
Those pickups sound very compressed to me
I agree, they are quite a bit compressed for my taste.
great honest review. agree that locking tuners should be on at that price point. they are standard of modern imports that cost much less in 2024. but hey, maybe it will be an upgrade for the third gen so they can get people to buy more.
Mine had 0 problems , I did change out the pickups immediately
This is an old video from a few years back. The first few had some issues but everyrhing I've gotten in the last 18-24 months from them has been excellsnt!
Cheap trems don't have chromoly knife edges and posts. That's a common problem. They can't just be generic SS, it has to be hardened chromoly. (chromium-molybdenum). If it's not chromoly the edges deform right away. Just because it might say SS doesn't mean anything. SS comes in many varieties, and many hardness levels. A proper Floyd style bridge will tell you what steel is being used.
Great review 😊
thank you very much
I got one then sent it back I didn't like the tone. I like my Harley benton better👍🎸🤠 SC 550 👍
They’re not supposed to be ceramic
Elmo did a eart review and his pickups were were amazing so idk
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What did these go for, new?
Back in the day they were $600ish. I think betweem $599-$649
Why not link it in the description?
Good point! Here you go: amzn.to/3wMOPV0
I'm gonna let you in on a little secret' not just one time but everytime you buy a new guitar' doesn't matter if anything is wrong with or not' get in touch with the seller and complain about it' they'll give you the option to return it/swap it out or give you an percentage of the sale price back and refund that money to your credit card. They would rather do that instead of going through the hassle of sending you a return label and having it shipped back and then shipping out another one. You can fix minor issues for near to nothing or just live with it. Any way you look at it' you discounted the guitar yourself since they overcharged for them to start with.
If it plays great I’d probably just keep it