*NEW* Firefly FFTL “Ghost” | John 5 Inspired | Not Your Standard Tele
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- čas přidán 11. 01. 2024
- In this 207th installment, Jimmy begins the New Year of 2024 with a look and listen to the new Firefly FFTL “Ghost” Tele from Firebird Music and Firefly Guitars. This model is based and inspired by the Signature John 5 Ghost Tele and is appointed with lots of features and appointments not normally found in guitars at this price point. Thanks for watching!
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Firefly Guitars just added 22 Ghost Tele’s to the inventory 1/15/2024!! Grab one before they sell out (again) if you are interested! www.guitarsgarden.com
*SOLD OUT AGAIN*
already gone.
Already gone.
@@christoofart
Yep! Didn’t last long….
You play these beauties so well. How are things in Frostbite Falls other than great sound and eye candy.
@@flouisbailey
Hey man…thanks so much for stopping in and the kind comments. It’s COLD…expecting another storm/wind….power loss each day since Saturday….crazy but trying to stay warm and safe….🎸👍
I got the same guitar as a Christmas gift to myself, knowing they would sell out. It's a great guitar. How they can sell it at this price is beyond me. You can never have too many Tele's.
Where do I buy it ? Can't find it on the site ?
Hi plecogod…congrats on yours and enjoy it! Totally agree…you really can’t have to many Tele’s or guitars in general! Thanks so much for stopping into the channel and sharing your thoughts! 🎸👍
@@dust17111 They are sold out. They should be restocking their site with new guitars in the next few weeks. Not sure if they are going to bring this one back.
Absolutely I am addicted to teles as a matter of fact I'm going to collect Teles style guitar.
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The Holidays always brings something unexpected, don't they? What a beauty of a tele, Jimmy. Hope 2024 gets better for you and yours.
Hi Cal…thanks so much my 🇨🇦 friend. Always appreciate your stopping in! Truly appreciate it…🙏👍
Nice review and guitar to kick off 2024 Jimmy. I’m impressed with it. Might have to consider getting one if they come back in stock. Sorry to hear about the family loss and your issues. But fantastic to hear you’re doing better now. Look forward to next video!
Hi Gary…truly appreciate the kind thoughts and comments. I will be sure to let George know that he needs to do another batch!! Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel and taking the time to comment. Glad to hear you enjoyed! 🙏👍
Love N.G.D🎸🎸🎸 Wishing you an amazing 2024!!! Hope all gets better and sorry for your loss!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 You and your family are in my prayers!!!!
Thanks so very much for the kind thoughts and words Jackie! So glad you enjoyed it! Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel! All the best to you and yours this new year as well! 🙏👍
Jimmy, God speed and blessings to you and yours, YOUTAKECARE! Was looking for ya posts! Good to see your video. After watching your madcatt review I went to website and had my eye on the FFTL Honey Burst, with 2HB and stoptail. Just ordered it. Looks like same neck... And can't wait for it. As always love to hear you play and add a little niw and then!! Have a great 2024 buddy!!
Hey man….thanks so very much! Truly appreciate the concern and kind thoughts…much thanks! Congrats on that new FfTL and enjoy it! 🙏👍
I just picked one up. Never had a firefly guitar before. Quality is amazing and it looks fantastic
Hi Andre…thanks so much for watching and commenting. Congrats on yours and enjoy it! Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing! Hope to see you around the channel more…much thanks and congrats once again! 🎸👍
nice!.. great sounding guitar! dang, didn't expect it, nice playing boss 🤘
Hi James…thanks so much for watching and commenting. So glad you enjoyed it! Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel. Much thanks…🎸👍
Jimmy enjoy watching your shows you're such a gentleman I'm praying for your health good finances and additional guitar collections 2024😊
Hi there stonebrakerstudio….thanks ever so much for the kind thoughts and comments. Really appreciate it…🙏
This guitar has a very clean, sweet, solid sound that matches it's looks! The price seems ridiculous for how it presents, and I like the feel you have for playing it! Happy new year, and many more!
Hi Arthur…thanks so much for watching and commenting! FF continues to hit it out of the park with each new release! It’s a lot of guitar for the price point for sure! Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel and the kind comments! Hope to see you around the channel more….much thanks! 🎸👍
What a fantastic video have a good weekend Jimmy ❤😊 also we had a snowstorm last night in Canada happy new year
Thanks so much Amin…been snowing here off and on as well for the past couple weeks!! 🎸👍
Glad you're feeling better Jimmy! Really nice guitar.
Hi sixstrings…thanks ever so much! FF did a great job on these….👍
Truly appreciate your stopping in to the channel and watching/commenting. Much thanks….🎸👍
Sorry you had a rough end to the year Jimmy and wishing you and yours the best; hope it is a healthy and abundant 2024! Because of the sales I got 4 Firefly’s (!) including the Ghost- all arrived in a timely manner here on the left coast. I found out that I am not a kill switch kind of guy, but the pickups are awesome and it looks and plays great 😊. Keep on keepin’ on!
Hi Scott…thanks so much for the kind words and of course for stopping in! 4 guitar haul?? Nice man…congrats and enjoy them! The “Kill Switch” is not exactly something that I find necessary for my style of playing, but pretty cool nonetheless and in keeping with the John 5 model. The pickups on this are voiced very nicely..truly appreciate your stopping in and sharing your thoughts. Congrats once again on your new FF’s….🎸👍
The idea of spending $800 on a guitar used to scare me, but I feel much freer getting 4 that all play above my paygrade. $225 for the Natural LPS with maple neck feels like pure theft, and I don't have to sand off the Chibson logo @@JimmyStewart1
@@scottmartin356
Yep!! You got 4 for the price of a new Epiphone LP and they all play/sound as good or better! 👍👍
Hi Jimmy, That git fiddle sounds fantastic as well as your playing. I was fortunate to have got the Buckethead and was so happy the hype about build quality was legit. New subscriber, looking forward to your future vids.
Hi there Movealongtherebuddy…..thanks so much for watching/commenting/subbing!! Lot’s of folks love that Buckerhead too! Congrats on yours and enjoy! Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel….much thanks and “Welcome To The Good Side”! 🎸👍
Glad you're feeling better,sorry for any loss
Hi Jaymel…thanks so much man…truly appreciate that! 🎸👍
I like the middle and neck pickups best, based on what I heard here. Plus, those factory strings sound great!
...and those pinch harmonics are just gorgeous. You play well, and honestly this guitar sounds like it was made for your style of playing.
Cleans sound gorgeous! A little bit of that tele spank in there, too. Firefly really knocked it out of the park with this one! Sheesh! I just bought a Firefly tl on cyber Monday. I missed out on the MadCat & this beauty!
Please keep taking extra gentle care of yourself. Your well-being, both mental and physical, comes first.
Hi leth…thanks so much for watching and commenting. Yes, I was pleasantly surprised as to some of the tones available and the pickups sound great. Last I looked, the other day, they still had some MadCats left….😎
I am taking care…much appreciated! Truly appreciate your stopping in and the kind words….🙏👍
Hi Jimmy. Happy New Year and great vid! Like you I ordered this guitar on 12/15 and it shipped out but got lost along the way. Firefly re-shipped another after multiple emails from me and it finally arrived ! Mine has a beautiful neck and is intonated perfectly, but it also has a few minor issues - the bridge pickup cavity is showing slightly between the bridge plate and the volume knob, the neck pickup tape is a bit mangled with that pickup being microphonic, and it has a very tiny paint imperfection on the front. All in all, however, it's a nice guitar for the price, and one that I plan mod to perfection going forward. Thanks for the review and keep the videos coming!
Hi BigBraddah….thanks so much for watching and commenting. So glad you enjoyed, and happy to hear that yours finally arrived!! Sorry to hear of the few imperfections, but as you state your plan to mod seems solid. Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing…congrats again on yours and enjoy it! 🎸👍
Man, Jimmy, I've watched this vid so many times...last night they dropped more of these, so I jumped on it...
I hope these new headstock s r gonna be on all the T styles, love em. Thankfully i have the old IYV's before they went w the current, boring headstocks.
Yes!! They just dropped 22 pieces overnight!! Glad you were able to grab one! They will “sell out” quickly!! Thanks so much for watching and commenting! Congrats and be sure to stop back into the channel and let me know how you like yours!! Congrats once again…🎸👍
I will, thanks for all you do, Jimmy.
My pleasure…..enjoy! 🎸👍
Awesome JS🎸《☆》I had to rewind when U said Stainless Steel Frets👍🏾🍺🤳I bought a Big Green Arcade Kill Switch a few years ago. Ive been planning on putting it on one of my Epiphone LesPauls mainly for looks as I usually don't play at Arena Level Volume but I'm sure I'll have fun with it ala BucketHead🙏🏻Happy New Year Brother✌🏼😎☯️
Hi bdogjr…thanks so much for watching and glad you enjoyed it! The “kill switch” is actually pretty cool but most certainly more useful to those who incorporate it in that style of play. All the best to you and yours for 2024 as well! This is an incredibly specked guitar at this price point…worth every cent and more!! Much thanks…🎸👍
Hey Jimmy! Glad to see you back at it, with a new one. And so sorry to hear that things have been a little rough. God Bless, and I hope things go well for the rest of 2024. And that guitar! Wow! Talk about getting out of the box? LOL You did! That baby is something different, for sure, and what a rocker! John5 is a Bad-A$$ player, and man I bet that guitar smokes! Check out a couple of John 5's vids with Michael Anthony - doing some Van Halen songs together. It's sikk good! OK Chief... rock and roll, and all the best! Edit" LOL I had to laugh at the head-stock. Where it says "Classic Series." LOL There ain't nuthin' "classic" about this guitar! But I dig it. I want one!
Hi JimmyZ…thanks ever so much for the kind words and for stopping in! Yes, rough end to the year, but should regain a bit of control here shortly…🤞
I am familiar with John 5 (great player) but as I state, this really had little to do with my decision to grab one of these. I just liked the looks, the specs and the fact that it was different enough for me to justify grabbing another Tele…😎
Truly appreciate your dropping in and thanks again for the kind thoughts….much thanks my friend…🙏
thats a bad--s guitar brother!
sounds great too!
no need to apologize man...stuff happens....glad to see ya back!
Hi Mike…thanks so much my friend! Truly appreciated…🎸👍
Haven't bought any in a while? I think I just got sold on this one thanks thanks jimmy
Hi Mr. Aaron….thanks so much for watching and commenting. Unfortunately, you may have to wait a bit, but it’s certainly worth the wait should you decide to grab one. Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing your thoughts! Much thanks…🎸👍
Great demo!
Hey man…thanks so much. Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel. Glad to hear you enjoyed it..🎸👍
Wishing you well! At our age, who knows what's next? I, too, just went through some trouble stuff in the last couple weeks!! Let's hope that's it for the year! 🤞🤘 Take care! 😊
Hi papa…yeah, couple of rough weeks there and with the holidays…things just compound quickly…goodbye 2023 and let’s hope 2024 shows us all some grace…
Truly appreciate the kind words and thoughts papa…all the best to you and yours!! 🙏👍
Just back in stock as of tonight 1/15/2024 @ 2:25am at Guitars Garden! (22 pcs. Great video Jimmy!
Hi Andy! Thanks so much for stopping in and the update! I figured they would have a few more, but you never know! Much thanks and glad you enjoyed it! 🎸👍
Hi Jimmy, I am sorry for your loss from the family circle. But there are things that cannot be controlled by humans. I am very glad to see you again. Very nice telecaster, looks to be very well made, looks attractive. The sound is absolutely OK, the configuration and the used Alnico pickups too, I also have 2 Telecasters in this configuration. I look forward to more videos and above all be very healthy and happy. My best regards, Pavel CZ.👍👍👍
Hi Pavel…thanks so much for the kind words and thoughts…truly appreciated! 🙏
Always nice to see you visit the channel…thanks ever so much! 🎸👍
First off Jimmy take care of yourself and whatever else is going on. I support you no matter what. Prayers for whatever is going on. Great looking guitar and killer sounds. I want one, don't need one, but must have one as soon as I can get one. $200 is a steal. This guitar looks better than the Fender version IMO. I'm wondering how it compares to your Slick SL56. I know that they have different pups, just curious. Thank you for for the video! Have a great weekend and hang in there.
Hi Tim! Glad to see you stopping in! Truly appreciate the kind words my friend….thanks so much. I am pretty sure that FF will do more of these….i think it looks better than the Fender as well…the neck is killer!! I may do a few comparisons in some upcoming videos….not sure if a comparison to the Slick SL56 would be viable, as they are really totally different guitars, but….🎸👍
Jimmy, I'm sorry to hear about the difficult end of the year for you. My prayers go out for you and your family.
FredEx strikes again, Lost in the Twilight Zone, and in the Outer Limits 🧭...
...but Jimmy never gives up, he overcomes adversity and soldiers 🪖🎖️ on!
I'm totally impressed with this Ghost 👻! When you added the snot patch, it left the spirit world and was solid and corporeal. A real rock 🪨 machine! I don't know why anyone would want to silence that awesome sound with the kill button, but I'm old and not hip anymore...😂
Hi Jorge….thanks so much for the kind thoughts and words. Greatly appreciated! FedEx is a nightmare. UPS delivered the replacement with no issues! Thanks so much for watching and glad to hear you enjoyed it! Guess we are both “old and non-hip”….🤣
Of course there sold out,I will be watching,if not I need the madcat,I think I want the madcap first,atleast I can get that one,230$ around there with shipping so that's the one I'll probly have to get first,didn't they do a good job on the madcat,ilove the yellow neck with all that shinny varnish,ty for texting me back,HELLO JIMMY ITS JIMMY from maine,God u do a good job,love ur stuff❤
Hi Jim…thanks so much for watching and commenting. Yes, these actually lasted awhile, along with the new batch of “MadCats”! You got to grab them when you see them….😎
So glad to hear you are enjoying the channel…much thanks! 🎸👍
That flame is awesome. OMG!!!
I still just want their hss see through white ash strat.
Hi Robert…yes…it’s killer and the neck is simply stellar with the compound radius and stainless ball end frets…a WHOLE LOT OF GUITAR for the price point and then some! Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel…much thanks! 🎸👍
@@robertclarkguitar
Buy one when you can!! 🎸👍
I have this guitar, it's my all-time favorite, And I have had a lot of guitars in my old age. I had the same problem with my delivery.
Hi overcome8628…thanks so much for watching and commenting. Congrats on yours and glad to hear you are enjoying it! Like you, I have also had a lot of guitars in my “old age”….😎
This Tele stands right up with one of the nicest…regardless of price! There was a number of us that caught the FedEx curse during the holiday. Firefly sent me the replacement via UPS with no issues. Thanks so much for dropping into the channel and sharing! 🎸👍
Another good one, Jimmy. I'd be willing to bet that Fender's multi-grand$$$ Ghost Tele's don't have the same quality appointments as IYV's new approach to building ANY guitar. I like the contrast of the dark neck much, much more than the white Fender. I got into this game as a hobbyist two years ago at 73. I am nowhere near the musician that you are, but I do love trying to play and working on them. However, with IYV there is zero real work required on them. Sorry to hear you had difficulties over the holidays. At 75, I can truly say gettin' old ain't for sissies. It's not unlike combat...you compartmentalize the ugly possibilities, but every day those potential possibilities loom larger and larger. Well, anyway, thanks for another great show, and hang in there and keep moving, Friend, keep moving.
Hi Capt Rebel…thanks so much for watching and commenting. You wrote “IYV” here, but these are in fact Firefly. Easy to confuse…I do lot of reviews for both manufacturers. Same holds true however, and I know what you meant regardless…😎
I truly appreciate the kind thoughts and words…it’s never too late to keep pickin’ my friend….much thanks! 🙏👍
My apologies to you, the audience and Firefly. These days I mistakenly open the cabinet door next to the microwave and visa versa. Fortunately, I haven't found my frozen entre in the cabinet, yet.@@JimmyStewart1
@@captrebel7677
No apologies necessary…truly appreciate your stopping in! 🙏👍
Sounds awesome! I bought the Madcat in December and I’m extremely happy with it. I did upgrade the pickups with Lindy Fralin Vintage hot in the neck and Blues Special in the Bridge. Also upgraded to a solderless Six Strings Tele Harness. Now plays and sounds like a dream.
Wish Firefly would make a John Mayer Relic Black 1 inspired Strat!
Hi say when….thanks so much for stopping in. Congrats on your MadCat! Sounds like your mods to the pups and wiring was a win for you…excellent!
Never say never on the JM Strat..😎
Awesome looking and sounding guitar! I have 4 Fireflys and love em. They just keep hitting homeruns with model after model. I do wish they would bring back the LP JR's. Glad you are feeling better now Jimmy. Sorry for your loss in your family.
Hi dowadiddy…glad to hear you are enjoying your FF’s as much as I do…Yes, every new release seems to up the ante! A lot of folks would like to see the LP JR come back…I have one of the very 1st batch….one of my favs…still…keep your fingers crossed 🤞never say never…truly appreciate your stopping in and much thanks for the kind comments….🙏👍
I buddy,the ghost strat,that's what I've Ben waiting for,you always seem to get emails before me,lol,I hope you put a site on here to find it,and it's around 200 if so I'll own it,I literally take ur word for these guitars WE BUY,lol,u have alot more than me but I'm catching up buddy,ty for all ur knowledge and can't wait for the next one❤
Feel better, Brother.
Hi Terry….thanks so much for watching and commenting. All should be good in short time…truly appreciate it!! 🎸👍
Jimmy: sorry to hear about your sad news. Hope you’re on the mend, and your state of mind is well now.
Hi 3cardmonty602….thanks so much for the kind thoughts/words. Yes, I should be right as rain in a couple more weeks…🙏🤞
Appreciate your stopping in and support my friend….
New guitar day! I don't have a firefly yet, but i picked up a headless leo jaymz 2nd hand, but new for a 100. It's ridiculously good for the price.
Hi Kiezersosay49…thanks so much for watching and commenting. Congrats on your LJ…enjoy it! Only thing I can say to you on the Firefly’s is once you get your 1st one…well…the journey is just begun! Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel! 🎸👍
I bought one, it’s easily my favorite guitar I own now by a wide margin.
That’s great to hear man….congrats and enjoy it! Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing! Much thanks…🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1 you have a cool channel, never seen you on here before, look forward to watching more videos. Hope you feel better.
@@spearchuckerbear2817
Thanks so much and glad you found the channel! Look forward to seeing more of you here! Glad to hear you enjoyed! 🎸👍
thank you
Hi Mark! My pleasure man…thanks so much for stopping into the channel! 🎸👍
I haven't tried this one, but I did have a current drop Mad Cat, come across my bench. I did the initial inspection, string change, and basic setup. While it definitely wasn't a model I would choose due to the Mad Cat look, it was actually a pretty decent guitar. The owner wanted it strung with 11's and tuned to standard with moderately low action. And I was able to set it up to his specs with no problem.
Fit/finish was really good. There were a couple of pin tip sized spots in the body finish that were not noticeable unless specifically looking for finish flaws. All the hardware was good. All the electronics worked perfectly. The nut was correctly fitted, slotted, and finished. And the fret job was good. All I did was a mirror polish on the frets. Which actually were moderately polished from the factory. The owner was very happy with his $226.00 Tele.
Hi BazonBlades…thanks so much for watching and commenting. Good to hear of your experience with the MadCat…funny how different folks just like different things in a guitar finish…I really enjoy the looks of my MadCat. Truly appreciate your stopping in and sharing your thoughts. All the best, and thanks once again for stopping by the channel! 🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1, that Mad Cat is just too much yellow for me. But my buddy prefers more classic finishes. So he loved it. It's crazy how it's not the guitar itself, but just the way it's dressed. And it's a good thing that we all like different looks. I bet Fender is glad they can sell 10, 000 varients of the same guitar they have been making for decades. The Telecaster design has outlasted every kind of tech there is.
@@BazonBlades
I gotcha…I am more a “traditional” guy myself and love a good sunburst…😎
Yeah, it would be a pretty boring world if we all had the same tastes for sure…..🎸👍
Thanks for the commentary. Loved your playing on this model. This is a neat looking guitar. While I understand why it has a kill switch (it being a tribute), I wish it had a tone knob. Why not both? All the best.
Hi Rob…thanks so much for watching and commenting. So glad you enjoyed it! In keeping with the John 5 signature model, the tone circuit has been removed. Essentially what this does is put the tone @ 10 with little to no tone bleed by having a pot. More “attack” to the sound…hope that helps….much thanks! 🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1 - It does help - Thanks!
@@RobVespa
My pleasure….👍👍
20 years ago I had a mutual friend of John 5. She said he mostly played incredible country and Bluegrass at home believe it or not.
Hi Paul..thanks so much for watching and commenting. Yes, he does play a number of styles, and quite well I may add! When I was stating “not my thing” I was mostly referring to his “metal shredding” (Rob Zombie/Motley Crue) things. Never met him, but I am sure he’s a nice guy as well. Extremely talented…
Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel…much thanks! 🎸👍
About time.
Hope everything is ok.
@@yomommaahotoo264
Thanks so much for stopping in….everything is going to be fine…🙏
I am now officially going to for sure 100 buy a Harley Benton and its this one! So excited!
Hmmm…didn’t realize that HB had a version out…FF should be bringing them back if you can wait….either way…all the best and good luck in your quest!! 🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1 that was a Freudian slip my bad lol Ill leave it , no when I wrote the comment I was on my first cup o coffee 😅
@@dust17111
Gotcha…yeah, I was unaware of Thomann doing a HB version…😎
Kinda cool
Hi Scott…it is kinda cool, right? Thanks so much for watching and stopping into the channel. Much thanks….🎸👍
I've been looking through your extensive video library (thank you) trying to find one specifically about the work you do on guitars. The closest I've gotten was when you were going to swap necks on the telecasters (blondie and blue).
I'd love to see how you go about sanding the frets and what tools you use, along with all the other setup work that you mention during many of your videos. Perhaps you've done this and I haven't found it yet or it may not be of interest, but, as I finally took the plunge and have instruments on the way (IYV and Monoprice), it's something I'm keen to learn. Would you (or someone) mind pointing me in the right direction?
Thanks again for posting your videos. All the best.
Hi Rob..thanks so much, and as I said, there is a lot to go through…😎
I have a number of different setup style videos here on the channel…full setup on a CV Jazzmaster, a setup on a couple of FF’s including the FF DCS and a LP…pickup adjustments on a Grote Jazz box style and a FF P90 dogear shim…fretboard and truss adjustments, fret cleaning and restringing…I think I did a pretty thorough setup on the Monoprice OS20 as I recall as well….along with the Monoprice Cali Classic I think too…
@@JimmyStewart1 - Thanks for the response - I'll search for these videos and watch them!
@@RobVespa
Hi Rob…I think it’s easier to “search” if you go directly to my “home” page and then just click on the “Videos” tab. That should bring them all up and you can sort them, or go to the “playlist” tab where I have them sorted by brand, along with different categories. Hope that helps and have fun!! 🎸👍
Hey Jimmy, that is a stunning TELE... WOW! I don't see this one available at this time on the Guitars Garden Website... When did you get this one?
Hi Raymond…thanks so much for watching and commenting! This model is “sold out” as I stated in the video. Guitars Garden removes the link for sold out guitar models, so that’s why you don’t see it. Once it is back in stock, it will be listed with the other Tele styles under the FFTL tab…hope that helps! 🎸👍
80 guitars, lol! 👍
My GF thinks I'm a fanatic for having "so many" guitars. But I've ONLY got about 30 of them, so I don't even know what she means. 🤔
When she asks you next time how many guitars you need, the simple reply is always…”Just one more”…🤣👍
My lovely wife has long ago stopped asking that….🙏👍
I got the buckethead lp firefly a couple weeks ago. Im pretty impressed by firefly and probably will buy others . You just have to be fast to catch them because every time i look they are sold out
Hi Richie…thanks so much for watching and commenting. Lot’s of folks are truly enjoying their buckethead LP’s…congrats on yours and enjoy! Yes, if you see something you are interested in on guitarsgarden, you need to be quick and determined. They have always sold out pretty quickly as they only do relatively small batches. Thanks so much for stopping into the channel….much appreciated! 🎸👍
HOLY TOLEDO… This is NOT one I would have ever expected you to go for, Jimmy-it just seems so different from your usual style! 😂 That kill switch is clearly more of a thing that shred/metal players like John 5 or Eddie Van Halen would be likely to use in their playing. Still, you seemed to be having some fun with it there! 😂 This guitar clearly has very hot pickups, too-again, probably in keeping with John 5’s style, and it really shows in the overdrive sounds. Your experience with this guitar is very much like the one I’ve had with my new FFTL, although your fretboard looks better-mine was EXTREMELY dry when I got it. Seriously though, I’m VERY impressed by the improved specs and quality of recent Firefly guitars-the ONLY things I’ve done to my new FFTL are clean/oil the fretboard, glue the rear ferrules in, and put on some GOTOH compensated saddles. I haven’t done ANYTHING else to it. I do wish mine had that new, more Fender Tele-like headstock design though. I just hope Fender won’t go after them for it.
Hi PG…thanks as always for stopping in my friend. For me to justify adding yet another Tele to the herd, I needed it to be different enough…I think this fulfilled my expectations nicely! Glad to hear you are enjoying your FFTL as well. There were only a few of the new models that had the headstock change with this Ghost being one of them. The neck is simply killer….nothing I need to do outside of change the strings out when I get to it….truly appreciate your dropping in and sharing your thoughts…much thanks! 🙏👍
@@JimmyStewart1I see that Firefly has just put up a few more guitars, including an Ace Frehley-type FFSP, and a LUCILLE-type 338, without F-holes and with what looks like a Varitone-style circuit! Now THAT’S what I call unique!
@@zuperdee
Yep!! Like I stated in the video, they were expecting a drop on the 17th. They have had the 338 “Lucille” with the Varitone before. Nice to see it come back…🎸👍
I love mine. Did you happen to measure the output of the pickups? Also, the fret inlays look like real abalone to me on mine. Do they look like that on yours?
Hi Patrick….thanks so much for watching and commenting. No, I did not measure the output on the pups. They seem quite “hot” obviously based on my ear of course. I could do that in an upcoming video, but honestly unless you pull them out, you are really just measuring resistance overall which doesn’t really tell the whole story anyway…🤔
Yes, the fretboard dot markers seem to be actual abalone and not plastic….thanks so much for stopping in! 🎸👍
Hey Chief, I do hope the medical issues are truly behind you. Is that blood that was on your door? Took the twins to my tech today to have him give them the once over, a string change, and to check the intonation as I don't trust myself to do the intonation with me being deaf. Necks were straight, the only thing he did was tweak the string height on the Strat, and ran some sandpaper in the nuts just to clean them of any burrs, otherwise they got a perfect bill of health.
He's in his 70's doesn't look it, and is a great guy, never charges me a lot for what I bring him, and he was impressed as I laid out the specs for him. He said it was on par with his custom Tele except for the SS frets, and he loved that MGB finish, and fit. He about fainted when i told him what it cost me to have shipped to my door. Told him that to get SS frets from Fender, you have to get it done by a Master Builder from their custom shop, so start at $5k, and go up from there.
We are truly living in the golden age of guitars. The widespread availability, and use of CNC machines have changed the game in a massive way. Just about any maker can now compete with the big boys. Spend those few extra minutes on QC, and you can beat the big boys. No reason to pay thousands of dollars for a guitar that will still have QC issues. What kills me is that so many of the QC issues with the big boys are the results of not changing out their tools often enough so you end up with guitars that have have chatter marks all over the place. Truly a golden age for guitarists of all stripes and skill levels.
Hey Snarky…hopefully by next week I will be “back in the saddle”. No blood on any doors…Glad to hear your tech has confirmed what many of us have know for a few years now..😎
Seriously though…thanks for the channel support and your kind concern shipmate! 🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1 That's good news indeed. In other news today I ordered the 338, so now I do indeed have the triplets.
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Ha…ha! I knew the “trips” were in your future!! Congrats man….🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1 I was really hoping that it would be available in the Explorer style, but alas it was not to be....The tuning keys look like it has something inlayed in the 338. Not sure if it's a light trick or not, but I enlarged it and it sure looked like it.
@@JimmyStewart1 One thing that isn't listed on their page is if these have locking tuners. Can you find an answer about that from your contact George, and also, do those tuning pegs have an insert in them or is that just a reflection? I looked real hard, and to me it looks like they have inserts on the pegs which would be cool...
I couldn't find Firefly at all last time I googled them.
...Sorry for your loss and for your health issues.
Hi gwugluud…thanks so much for the kind thoughts and words. Much appreciated…
Firefly guitars are sold here…. @www.guitarsgarden.com
This model is currently “sold out” so it will not be listed on the website. There are other models still available however. Hope that helps, and thanks again for stopping into the channel! 🎸👍
P.S. Just another “heads up” if you are located outside of the US (lower 48 states) they cannot currently ship to you. ☹️
Gotta crank away on it and pound that kill switch
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Thanks so much for stopping in…much appreciated! 🎸👍
PLAYED ONE ON OUR NEW ALBUM................THEY ARE AMAZING
Hi TempleOfTheMartyrs….that’s excellent! Congrats on yours and the new album! Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing! 🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1 A PLEASURE BRO
I ordered the Firefly strat style guitar... the white relic SSS pickup configuration... will "Hot Rod" it with new pots, switch, jack, and Pick Ups... Garden Garden website doesn't have much on it for quite a while now... some "Strats" "Tele's"... no "LP's" "Firebird's", etc... wonder when the new shipments will get in...? Maybe the Houthi rebels are holding things up...
Hi Dean…thanks so much for watching and commenting. Congrats on your new Strat…enjoy! They have a new batch of guitars coming around the 17th and more coming towards the end of the month or beginning of Feb. New LP’s and 338’s along with others…🎸👍
I’ve tried everywhere to find a way to order this from fire fly and I can’t find it on their site. Any advice to what I’m doing wrong?
Hi Jason…as I stated in the video, by the time I received mine and was able to get this video out, they had “sold out”! Firefly will remove the listing from their website once a model sells out. When it comes back in stock, they will list it again. You will see this one under the “FFTL” tab when it is in stock. Thanks so much for stopping into the channel and hope that helps explain it a bit…🎸👍
You gonna get the buckhead firefly les paul copy also ? Both cool.
Hi Mr. Monster…thanks so much for watching and commenting. Right now, I have no plans to grab the bucket head LP but have learned to never say never…😎
I currently have a number of LP style guitars. I have a number of Tele style as well, but try to keep them different as far as finish, pickup configuration, etc…
Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel! Much thanks man…🎸👍
I was wanting one of these but didn’t pull trigger fast enough.
Hi Kempojujutso….thanks so much for watching and commenting. Sorry that you didn’t grab one in time…it’s a great guitar! Keep your eyes on the www.guitarsgarden.com website, as I am pretty sure Firefly will bring these back for another batch 🤞👍
Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel….much thanks! 🎸👍
What kind of pickups are on that guitar, DiMarzios?
Hi Angus…thanks so much for watching and commenting. Not sure what “brand” they are, but Firefly has stated that they are a new upgraded Alnico 5 humbucker, most likely made in Korea. Pretty sure they are not DiMarzios…they would cost as much as the guitar…😎
They do sound very good in my opinion however…very happy with this guitar! Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel! 🎸👍
Nice review of the fftl!
Do you have a recommendation for a small electric for quiet home beginner level play on a budget?
Just spotted your review of the Monoprice retro Tele from about a year ago and it appears to be just what I'm looking for. Thanks!
Hi Jay…thanks so much for watching and commenting. Not quite sure what you mean by “small electric” for quiet home play? Are you referring to guitars or amps?
Lots of options these days in both….depends on guitar style you are looking for…or amp if you want valve or digital….appreciate your stopping into the channel! 🎸👍
Oh sorry! It was a guitar I was looking for. I think the Monoprice Retro Tele will work well for me. Thanks!
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The Monoprice Retro Tele will certainly do the trick!! Good luck with it and be sure to stop back to the channel and let me know how you like it! 🎸👍
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Gotcha!! One of the better “starter” Tele’s out there! Have fun!! 🎸👍
I got this guitar yesterday for my birthday for $250. The guy at Guitar Center wanted it off his shelf. Didn't like Firefly and vowed to never buy it again. Saw the killswitch and knew I had to buy it.
Hi Anthony…nice score and congrats on your new “Ghost”. Enjoy it man….Appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing!! 🎸👍
P.S. “Happy Birthday”!! 🎂🎈
how do they sell these so affordable with all the nice materials
Hi James…thanks so much for watching and commenting. A big part of this is the use of good CNC machining these days around the world now and of course a large, less expensive labor market in China. Firefly also keeps costs down by having no middle men, distributors or expensive advertising. They provide a lot of value in their guitars! Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel! 🎸👍
This guitar sounds amazing... Fender, Gibson are just big names unless you're buying their top series... This guitar probably sound even better than a lot of cheap Fenders...
Hi Toyotatoshiba…thanks so much for watching and commenting. You are correct…I have a number of Fender and higher end Squier’s and this stands right up to them easily in playability, looks, sound and feel. Truly impressive guitar for the price point and then some…thanks again for stopping into the channel and sharing your thoughts. 🎸👍
It definitely plays and sounds better than a cheap Jackson
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Ha!! Sorry, no Jackson’s on my end to compare to but I take you word for it!!
Thanks for stopping in…🎸👍
Maybe a link to this? Can't find it on there site 😅
Hi Chris digital…thanks so much for stopping into the channel. The way Firefly lists on their website is a bit confusing sometimes. As I state in the video, this model is currently “Sold Out”. Once a model sells out, they actually remove the tab from their website. Once it comes back in stock, they will include a link to it under the appropriate tab. You will find this listed under the FFTL (Tele style) tab when it is in stock. I would bet that Firefly releases another batch of them, as they sold out quickly after release just before Christmas. Hope that helps explain it a bit…🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1I kept watching for the ghost to reappear. It paid off, Just bought two, now they are out of stock 😅
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Congrats!! Glad you were able to grab them!! Enjoy!! 🎸👍
Just looked for it , can't find it where can I purchase it ???
Hi dust…they are currently “sold out” and as such, Firefly removes the listing from their website @www.guitarsgarden.com
Once they are back in stock and available to order, you will see them listed under the FFTL tab….hope that helps…🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1 so mi amigo gracias
What brand door lock is that? I want one.
Hi Chris…bought the lock on Amazon a few years ago…no longer available unfortunately. There are others now that are similar, but can’t vouch for how they work and standup over time. This has been excellent! Do a search on Amazon for biometric door locks…mine was around $100 as I recall. Allows fingerprint, code, Bluetooth via App and USB battery backup along with keys. Appreciate your stopping into the channel…🎸👍
What is the site that you purchase from?
I guess I am impatient as at the end of the video I saw the website!
As I stated in the video, they are currently “sold out” but when in stock available @ www.guitarsgarden.com
They must have sent you the very last one. All gone!
Bridge actually in the midde of the neck?
Tell our Chinese friends about Chrissy Hynde and Joe Strummer. Jeff Buckley would be too easy. Keith of course but we've already weathered the relic thing so maybe not. Danny Gatton? Maybe the double bound sunburst Jason Isbell...
The white Strummer Esquire would a good study in convincing detail, I wonder if they could pull it off or if it would end up Temu-hokey. The kids might like it either way.
Hi oldasrocks…thanks so much for dropping in. No…they still had these for a few days after this replacement was sent to me. They sold out before I received it however. Lot’s of new models in the works, but I will certainly mention when I can. Appreciate your sharing…🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1 Cool. Their next frontier oughta be "classy stuff". IMHO
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Where do I get that knife?
Hi Tony! Thanks for watching and commenting. David? He’s available at most good sporting shops or online as well…😎
Thanks so much for stopping by…🎸👍
Any issues? Uneven frets
Hi Raj…thanks so much for watching. No issues on this guitar…came in right out of the box in great shape and setup nicely! Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel…much thanks! 🎸👍
That's it, I'm done making partscasters. For 200 bucks for something like this it just doesn't make send to build your own. 😑🤗😉
Hi Christopher….thanks so much for watching and commenting. Didn’t mean to discourage you from making your own, but yeah….tough building something close to this for $200….truly appreciate your stopping into the channel! 🎸👍
I don't get the real purpose of the killswitch. Would have preferred a tremelo on it lol. I'd like to see Firefly make a strat or tele with three p90s in it on a five way switch Fender Scale with a two point Tremelo.
Hi Greg…thanks for watching and commenting. With this type of “kill switch” depending on your style of play, you can create a type of staccato effect, especially at high gain. Not really my thing either, but in keeping with the John 5 signature Tele. Fun to play around and experiment with. Appreciate your stopping into the channel. A trip P90 Strat/Tele with 2point trem?? Hmmm….🎸👍
Thanks, Jimmy, you're playing sounded great and surprisingly so did those humbuckers. I do love the sound of the guitar. Appreciate the explanation. I mainly love blues and classic rock. That's probably why i've never seen one before. Yes that is a dream guitar three P90s Preferably alnico 2s, 2pt tremelo with a five way switch let's make it happen please tell your friends at firefly!! 🥳
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Thanks so much man…Yeah, more of a blues guy myself…
I will bring up your suggestion next time I talk to FF…😎👍
@@JimmyStewart1 awesome You're the best just saw a video of a partscaster with three p90s in a strat yesterday sounded amazing 😍
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Shipping alone to Hawaii is $239 😢
Hi p3k…thanks for watching and commenting. I actually didn’t think they would ship it to Hawaii at all. I was under the impression that shipping was to the lower 48 States only. In the earlier days of Firefly, they would list models on Amazon. As we all know, shipping charges since Covid have become increasingly expensive. Where did you get the quote of $239??
@JimmyStewart1 hi Jimmy, thanks for replaying back I was just about to get the FFSPS at checkout came out to 435.96 total to my address . I understand they might be expanding their shipping locations and stuff but for now I'll just have to wait.
But if that FFTL ghost shows up again I might have to just jump on it and pay the shipping Haha. Anyways Awesome video. Aloha
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Yeah…even to Hawaii, that’s pretty expensive shipping…I was stationed in Hawaii (Pearl Harbor) for a few years back in the late 80’s early 90’s and things were quite expensive even back then…😎. Luckily, I had a number of guitars with me during that time frame. I guess it’s the price you pay for living in paradise…🙏👍
at 200 bucks it put Fender Indonisian imports to shame
Hi Andrew…thanks so much for watching and commenting. Totally agree with you…this stands right up to my Classic Vibe’s and Eart at twice the price!
Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing your thoughts! Much thanks…🎸👍
Who thinks we should start a religion, for the purpose of formally worshiping electric guitars and amplifiers?!! 😂
Hi Dan….ha! 🤣
Umm…isn’t that what I started doing already? 🎸👍
cool guitar, what are the pickups again? the budget makers are movin in and taking over.. the jigg is up, the big makers been pushing too much a nuttin fora whole whole lot.. just taking advantage of community in a big way if you ask me, really not cool, board members all that garb, that's on them, not on consumers, if you fixed yourself a way that you need to charge abnormally high prices for very little guitar shame on you.. FIX IT! cuz these budget makers are taking over one way or another, and you can whimper whine bich and moan about shapes and color all day long, but kicking back wont make it...
ROCK ON SON!
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Hi Dean..thanks so much for watching and commenting. We are in the “golden age” of affordable guitars. Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing your thoughts! Much thanks…🎸👍
(Hi Jimmy. I originally had three points in the comment below. The third one was about purchasing something to add to the guitar. No matter how I phrased it, CZcams deleted the comment. Wow!! That is why I posted a test comment, only saying "hello".)
* Hi Jimmy. I was initially biased against it, just because of its appearance. But from watching your video, it looks better to me. I think it sounds great, at least when you are playing it.
* Maybe you can introduce "him" to your pink (Pepto Bismol) one. They might like each other, and start dating. 🥲
Hi Dan…I will introduce them and see what occurs….😎
Thanks so much for stopping in…🎸👍
I love your Mad Cat ! Beautiful guitar.
Hi Fabien…thanks so much for watching and commenting. Yes, I love my MadCat too!! 😎
The full review and demo of the MadCat is also available here on the channel! Thanks so much for stopping into the channel! 🎸👍