FesleyMusic: in this video it is made obvious to me that you do produce quality instruments, and your efforts to improve on your achievements are ongoing. Thank you
I've been wanting an eclipse, I've got a buddy trying to talk me into a esp saying it's way better than the fesley..I dont know but I'll have to try them both out at a dealer to see if feeley is everything everybody is saying it is..I really like the color and style of it..
Just received the latest one, built 2/24. There is no gap in the neck pocket and the screws on the bridge are facing the pickups. Also the fret ends ,not one sharp at all. Thanks for doing these videos !
It looks like Fesley is taking the right approach regarding your suggestions, and is working to improve their guitars. This is good for everyone. I wish them much success, and commend them for listening and communicating in such a thoughtful manner. 👍
I'm a 3rd generation luthier and I'd like to say that it doesn't matter which way the screws face it all depends on where the holes were originally drilled in the body. Gibson's original placement was a little off to where you had to flip the screws towards the pickup to get the guitar intonated and it was still a little off, since then their placement of the studs has improved but they have always kept the screws facing that direction. Facing them towards the pickup is considered vintage but it really doesn't matter so long as you have enough room for the saddle to travel for adjustment.
I'm genuinely excited of their interaction with yall. I have seen multiple responses in the comments from Fesley on MULTIPLE YT influencers videos and they seem genuinely sincere about improving their product. I was SO CLOSE to buying one of those LP Fesley's but I needed the jumbo frets and tighter quality control. The LP is a killer looking guitar and I LOVE their "F" logo on it. Great video man!! As always.
This is a great update on this Fesley guitar. I really wanted to see it succeed and it looks like they do too! I may give this some time and order one, in hopes that the neck pocket is corrected. The fret size will not change for some time, so it will be a while before I revisit this. Thanks again Richard! Keep on shredding!
First, and foremost, I think the feedback and interaction from Fesley is fantastic!!! Having said that, like I've mentioned several times before, our playing styles are the exact opposite. I am one that prefers the smaller frets (again, polar opposite playing styles and preferences). The thing that is most important in this video to me is this...The interaction between you and Fesley is phenomenal, almost unheard of in today's industry . Thank you. I want to take this opportunity to address one additional thing. You've shared (in videos and comments as well as taking the time to send me a personal E-mail) so much information that has meant so much to me and been so beneficial for me, I want to take this opportunity to thank you for all the effort you put into your RUclips Channel and Videos. I hope you have a Most Happy and Blessed New Year, Richard!!! Please keep the great videos coming!!
Isnt that cool that you reach out to companies about guitars and they are actually taking your advice and making changes? Leo James and now these guys...way to go!
Thank you for clearing all that up - I had a bit of confusion as to which direction to place the bridge on my recent guitar build. I ended up putting it with the screws facing the tailpiece for easier adjustment. I tried to do a google image search to see which way to put it, and I saw both with screws facing the pickup and facing the tailpiece. I really don't think it matters, as you can adjust the string contact point to the same location point regardless of orientation. Interesting to hear their reasoning for smaller frets too - I think I've heard that before as well. Thank you for posting! ⭐the more you know
I ran into the same problem with my Ibanez LP-style guitar with a Tune-O-Matic style bridge. The first time I changed the strings, I wasn't paying attention when I lifted the bridge off to dust under it, so I couldn't remember which way the screws had been facing. I searched for images of my guitar model (the model is apparently discontinued, so I couldn't find an "official" photo), and in the photos I found it was about 50/50 which way the bridge was on. That was no help at all, so I ended up just looking at real LPs on the Gibson site to see how they did it.
While it's hard to really know what they meant by the 'tone' of the frets, larger frets affect intonation depending on your touch (how light or heavy), and the final shape of the fret when it's dressed could have to do with how rounded it is, or if it has a peak, which does indeed affect the tone slightly.
sales pitch. frets size will affect feeling and playability, not tone imo. medium frets are more "roomy" but jumbo frets require less pressure, none is better than the other one. I have both and I like them both, couldn't really choose one over the other one. but I'd say medium frets are more versatile. but it all boils down to your own hands and fingers in the end. besides, "Tone" is the most abstract thing that there is, everybody hears different as their skull's resonance isn't the same. nowadays, "TONE" is the equivalent of "it's got Electrolytes" . 🤷♂
Totally agree. I used to have an old LTD F model that had the biggest frets I've ever seen in my life. I haven't seen that size on a readily available factory guitar in some time.
Very informative video, it makes more sense to have the screws toward the tail piece, it is easy to work on. I have never understood why Gibson and Epiphone don't do that or why they don't put strap locks on their guitars.
Yeah I usually flip them around to whatever direction makes it easiest to access the screws. On some guitars the pickup location and/or tailpiece location make a big difference on the screw accessibility
Cool deal bro , that's awesome that they're going to ask your input because I like the same style guitars as you and am into metal. So this will definitely help me make a more informed decision when looking for a new budget guitar.✌️🤘
I just discovered your channel in your last few videos and your doing well ! My one suggestion as a 30 year guitar tech is you really need to use a quality plug in tuner to set the intonation ....no matter how good you ear is you will only get close...and this is a spec that has to be dead on. But all in all this brand is set to step into a very crowded market in this price range and they need to add stainless frets and locking tuners to do battle with the likes of Firefly and Eart to stay in the game .
All you need to do is look at the sloped side of the saddle. Does it slope towards the rear? Then the intonation point can't be moved back as far as if it was sloping towards the neck. If that is the case you can take the saddle off and flip it, so you keep the right size grooves for the string it was cut for. Some factories don't do anything with the grooves and just keep the little notch that the bridge came with and then you can flip the whole bridge whatever way works for you. I prefer the screws towards the rear for the reasons already mentioned.
I got mind. I love mine. Every issue mentioned they have addressed. Nice tight neck pocket. Nothing going between. Bridge should work either way. Beautiful. I can't recommend this enough. I did lower the action but that's my perference. Strangely I like the frets. Intonation was perfect.
I know this video is really old, but Bro, if you have chance to read it I just wanted to give a very good new to all that people who is interested on buying this guitar. I just got mine yesterday, and in my first over all check, I can tell you the Fesley people fixed (at least in my unit) 95% of all the defects that caused complain from you youtubers guys had almost a year ago. The gap between neck and body: fixed The upside down bridge: fixed The Sharpened frets: fixed The ugly name on the mide of the fretboard: Fixed The The slightly bend on the neck: fixed (Cheap Strings still sucking) So, I can assure you that now, this guitar is PERFECT for who wanna start to play this instrument. If I be you, I'll ask to Fesley to send me a current improved guitar to do a 2nd review and clean their image. I don't do it cuz I don't have a RUclips content chAnnel, but you my friend have all the tools to do it! Blessings
He is a helluva of a guitar player and a real and to admit he was wrong in public! He admitted his error and remains a truthful person to listen to and to FESLEY! Get in EARLY! " I'm totally wrong about that assumption " and he is a real player to admit it... Get FESLEY and some day they may easily look like early top-level Squiers for value ...
Just look at the bridge. It's 3 one way and 3 the other way. Same no matter which way it is mounted. Neither is right or wrong. It's what's easier to get to the screws. Yes the string grooves can be deeper for the heavy strings. The pieces can easily be taken out and switched.
I agree with Fesley with regards to the intonation screws. I’ve always placed my saddles in the Japanese style. Much easier to work with in my opinion.
It seems they are aiming at beginners and not just metal players, so they wanted something for more all round. If you have cheap pickups and the frets mean the tone isn't as bright, you get a muddy clean tone, which is not what you want for someone starting out. That said, as soon as you apply distortion those fret differences go out the window regards tone. In that case, if you are using it for metal, then the feel and playability is more important than the clean tone. If they intend to introduce different models and focus on this one for metal going forward then it's great they are considering more suitable frets. Great for them that they have taken your feedback and are going to use it. Says great things about the company.
i wanted this with the bigger frets. was unavailable for awhile. its back on now but is it with the bigger frets? the product description doesnt mention fret size
I was VERY skeptical of musiclily on Amazon initially, but I've purchased a handful of commonly available hardware parts from them and the quality at this point in time has been nothing but very nice for me.
Interesting this company is interested in making things correctly.. I personally thought the bridge was on backwards as with West Creek Guitars... I have seen a few RUclipsrs trying to tune the guitar intonate it & they had the screws maxed - & could not intonate it. That is until the bridge was turned around... Cheers 🍻🥃🥃🎸🎶
Still confused about the Bridge. It was correctly placed in the first place, you switched it around, and it played better, but it was not backward at all? Did you switch the bridge back and fix the Out-of-Tune issue another way? Glad the Guitar Company is listening to their customers and players. I'm seriously considering getting this Feasley Guitar over the other budget options on the market. Thanks for the Feasley Reviews!
I used to think like you, then I played a "fretless wonder" Les Paul and it felt like the guitar played itself. It took absolutely no effort to play that Gibson
Fesley for the win. I'd disagree that the Fsley is copying the LtD EC1000. Fesley is building Fesleys. I'm not a shredder so I'd like the thinner ones.
There talking about octaves and the saddles....thays intonation not octaves (middle management) i always put the screws towards the pickups it doesnt matter the saddles ore mirrored so its american made or Japanese is irrelevent
Seen so many videos of this Guitar an i do want to get this but there out of stock tell March. Amazon only has the pink one. i want the black one. uggh. Anyone or even Bald have one for sale for a dying hard on cash person to get a nice guitar.
I've only run into one issue when buying guitars on Amazon , it came dented. I got in touch with them , they sent me a return number and I dropped it off at my UPS store down the street. Simple and easy , out of at least a half dozen I've bought that's the only issue I had and it was a quick fix and I had a replacement within a few days...
Thank you for your kind words.Let's work together and make progress.🤘
FesleyMusic: in this video it is made obvious to me that you do produce quality instruments, and your efforts to improve on your achievements are ongoing. Thank you
I've been wanting an eclipse, I've got a buddy trying to talk me into a esp saying it's way better than the fesley..I dont know but I'll have to try them both out at a dealer to see if feeley is everything everybody is saying it is..I really like the color and style of it..
@@stephenjohnson899 Welcome!
If only they had active pickups and it will be perfect.
@quit293 That would put it in a higher price range. Kind of counter productive.
Just received the latest one, built 2/24. There is no gap in the neck pocket and the screws on the bridge are facing the pickups. Also the fret ends ,not one sharp at all. Thanks for doing these videos !
thinking about getting one for a specific gig. How are the pickups?
The one you received does it have jumbo frets?
It looks like Fesley is taking the right approach regarding your suggestions, and is working to improve their guitars. This is good for everyone. I wish them much success, and commend them for listening and communicating in such a thoughtful manner. 👍
I'm a 3rd generation luthier and I'd like to say that it doesn't matter which way the screws face it all depends on where the holes were originally drilled in the body. Gibson's original placement was a little off to where you had to flip the screws towards the pickup to get the guitar intonated and it was still a little off, since then their placement of the studs has improved but they have always kept the screws facing that direction. Facing them towards the pickup is considered vintage but it really doesn't matter so long as you have enough room for the saddle to travel for adjustment.
I'm genuinely excited of their interaction with yall. I have seen multiple responses in the comments from Fesley on MULTIPLE YT influencers videos and they seem genuinely sincere about improving their product. I was SO CLOSE to buying one of those LP Fesley's but I needed the jumbo frets and tighter quality control. The LP is a killer looking guitar and I LOVE their "F" logo on it.
Great video man!! As always.
This is a great update on this Fesley guitar. I really wanted to see it succeed and it looks like they do too! I may give this some time and order one, in hopes that the neck pocket is corrected. The fret size will not change for some time, so it will be a while before I revisit this. Thanks again Richard! Keep on shredding!
I'll tell you what , Firefly is doing everything right. They're coming out with some nasty quality products!
truth,transparent&humility are the reasons i subscibed this chanel
First, and foremost, I think the feedback and interaction from Fesley is fantastic!!! Having said that, like I've mentioned several times before, our playing styles are the exact opposite. I am one that prefers the smaller frets (again, polar opposite playing styles and preferences). The thing that is most important in this video to me is this...The interaction between you and Fesley is phenomenal, almost unheard of in today's industry . Thank you. I want to take this opportunity to address one additional thing. You've shared (in videos and comments as well as taking the time to send me a personal E-mail) so much information that has meant so much to me and been so beneficial for me, I want to take this opportunity to thank you for all the effort you put into your RUclips Channel and Videos. I hope you have a Most Happy and Blessed New Year, Richard!!! Please keep the great videos coming!!
Happy new year
Isnt that cool that you reach out to companies about guitars and they are actually taking your advice and making changes? Leo James and now these guys...way to go!
Thank you for clearing all that up - I had a bit of confusion as to which direction to place the bridge on my recent guitar build. I ended up putting it with the screws facing the tailpiece for easier adjustment. I tried to do a google image search to see which way to put it, and I saw both with screws facing the pickup and facing the tailpiece. I really don't think it matters, as you can adjust the string contact point to the same location point regardless of orientation. Interesting to hear their reasoning for smaller frets too - I think I've heard that before as well. Thank you for posting! ⭐the more you know
I ran into the same problem with my Ibanez LP-style guitar with a Tune-O-Matic style bridge. The first time I changed the strings, I wasn't paying attention when I lifted the bridge off to dust under it, so I couldn't remember which way the screws had been facing. I searched for images of my guitar model (the model is apparently discontinued, so I couldn't find an "official" photo), and in the photos I found it was about 50/50 which way the bridge was on. That was no help at all, so I ended up just looking at real LPs on the Gibson site to see how they did it.
This will be the second guitar I buy based on your review....thanks Bud for the in depth.
While it's hard to really know what they meant by the 'tone' of the frets, larger frets affect intonation depending on your touch (how light or heavy), and the final shape of the fret when it's dressed could have to do with how rounded it is, or if it has a peak, which does indeed affect the tone slightly.
Yeah that's a head scratcher , I'm with you on that. Never heard that before...
sales pitch.
frets size will affect feeling and playability, not tone imo.
medium frets are more "roomy" but jumbo frets require less pressure, none is better than the other one.
I have both and I like them both, couldn't really choose one over the other one. but I'd say medium frets are more versatile.
but it all boils down to your own hands and fingers in the end.
besides, "Tone" is the most abstract thing that there is, everybody hears different as their skull's resonance isn't the same.
nowadays, "TONE" is the equivalent of "it's got Electrolytes" . 🤷♂
Back in the day, Charvel/Jackson , Ibanez , ESP when they spec’d jumbo frets they were indeed HUGE !
Don’t know what happened to the industry.
Totally agree. I used to have an old LTD F model that had the biggest frets I've ever seen in my life. I haven't seen that size on a readily available factory guitar in some time.
Very informative video, it makes more sense to have the screws toward the tail piece, it is easy to work on. I have never understood why Gibson and Epiphone don't do that or why they don't put strap locks on their guitars.
Yeah I usually flip them around to whatever direction makes it easiest to access the screws. On some guitars the pickup location and/or tailpiece location make a big difference on the screw accessibility
some tops you have to face the screws the way they don't interfere with the string.I've had gibsons that were both ways.
Cool deal bro , that's awesome that they're going to ask your input because I like the same style guitars as you and am into metal. So this will definitely help me make a more informed decision when looking for a new budget guitar.✌️🤘
I just discovered your channel in your last few videos and your doing well ! My one suggestion as a 30 year guitar tech is you really need to use a quality plug in tuner to set the intonation ....no matter how good you ear is you will only get close...and this is a spec that has to be dead on. But all in all this brand is set to step into a very crowded market in this price range and they need to add stainless frets and locking tuners to do battle with the likes of Firefly and Eart to stay in the game .
All you need to do is look at the sloped side of the saddle. Does it slope towards the rear? Then the intonation point can't be moved back as far as if it was sloping towards the neck. If that is the case you can take the saddle off and flip it, so you keep the right size grooves for the string it was cut for. Some factories don't do anything with the grooves and just keep the little notch that the bridge came with and then you can flip the whole bridge whatever way works for you. I prefer the screws towards the rear for the reasons already mentioned.
Good on ya, Shredder, for being honest. Thank you!
I got mind. I love mine. Every issue mentioned they have addressed. Nice tight neck pocket. Nothing going between. Bridge should work either way. Beautiful. I can't recommend this enough. I did lower the action but that's my perference. Strangely I like the frets. Intonation was perfect.
I will pick one up when i see them advertise that they switched the fret size. I really like the way it looks.
I know this video is really old, but Bro, if you have chance to read it I just wanted to give a very good new to all that people who is interested on buying this guitar.
I just got mine yesterday, and in my first over all check, I can tell you the Fesley people fixed (at least in my unit) 95% of all the defects that caused complain from you youtubers guys had almost a year ago.
The gap between neck and body: fixed
The upside down bridge: fixed
The Sharpened frets: fixed
The ugly name on the mide of the fretboard: Fixed
The The slightly bend on the neck: fixed
(Cheap Strings still sucking)
So, I can assure you that now, this guitar is PERFECT for who wanna start to play this instrument.
If I be you, I'll ask to Fesley to send me a current improved guitar to do a 2nd review and clean their image.
I don't do it cuz I don't have a RUclips content chAnnel, but you my friend have all the tools to do it!
Blessings
Thanks for the update. Hopefully I'll get a chance to check out a new one.
I flipped my bridge to have the screws facing the neck & it plays much better.
He is a helluva of a guitar player and a real and to admit he was wrong in public! He admitted his error and remains a truthful person to listen to and to FESLEY! Get in EARLY! " I'm totally wrong about that assumption " and he is a real player to admit it... Get FESLEY and some day they may easily look like early top-level Squiers for value ...
Just look at the bridge. It's 3 one way and 3 the other way. Same no matter which way it is mounted. Neither is right or wrong. It's what's easier to get to the screws. Yes the string grooves can be deeper for the heavy strings. The pieces can easily be taken out and switched.
I agree with Fesley with regards to the intonation screws. I’ve always placed my saddles in the Japanese style. Much easier to work with in my opinion.
an eclipse style with single-coil/p90s and one tone /volume push pull knob
Metal Dude says that from now on he is carrying the Spirit of Dinky Guitars! he says that The Bald Shredder is a Banjo Guitar kind of guy!
It seems they are aiming at beginners and not just metal players, so they wanted something for more all round. If you have cheap pickups and the frets mean the tone isn't as bright, you get a muddy clean tone, which is not what you want for someone starting out. That said, as soon as you apply distortion those fret differences go out the window regards tone. In that case, if you are using it for metal, then the feel and playability is more important than the clean tone. If they intend to introduce different models and focus on this one for metal going forward then it's great they are considering more suitable frets. Great for them that they have taken your feedback and are going to use it. Says great things about the company.
Approximately 5 months later, is the neck pocket fixed and the frets replaced on the current batch of these guitars?
I have not played so I don't know about the actual quality but I think it's beautiful.
Excellent!
Mannn how can i get ahold of one of the old LP's? I own an eclipse and would love to have smaller frets on it... (not enough to refret it though)
Should have kept watching. My answer is "get one within the next month or two". Good content!
@@TheZynMan probably several months
@@thebaldshredder looks like they're sold out of everything but pink 😆 nice tunes btw!
Wow Richard this guitar looks so outstanding I love it.😃👍❤️
i wanted this with the bigger frets. was unavailable for awhile. its back on now but is it with the bigger frets? the product description doesnt mention fret size
I don't think the big frets are available yet. Not sure when that will be.
so as a guitar reviewer..How many total guitars do you have currently? How bought a video showing them all and how much room they are filling up.??
Not sure how many. Too many to count. I'll be showing some of them in a new video on Monday.
could you review tone planet pickups please. they sell a 14k single coil.
Fesly and musiclily should hook up the ultimate guitar parts store ever!!
I was VERY skeptical of musiclily on Amazon initially, but I've purchased a handful of commonly available hardware parts from them and the quality at this point in time has been nothing but very nice for me.
I'd say Musiclily doesn't really need any help in that area.
Interesting this company is interested in making things correctly.. I personally thought the bridge was on backwards as with West Creek Guitars... I have seen a few RUclipsrs trying to tune the guitar intonate it & they had the screws maxed - & could not intonate it. That is until the bridge was turned around... Cheers 🍻🥃🥃🎸🎶
I had an ESP not for me No xtra jumbo frets
Just out of curiosity, do you have a grounding issue with the guitar?
Nope
Coming soon - the Fesley "Bald Shredder" Custom!
😄
Yeah bridge orientation on TOM bridges doesn’t matter at all. I actually prefer them in the back. It is easier to adjust.
Wait, I was right about the Tune-o-matic bridge? Sweet! I'm normally as correct as a broken clock! lol
Still confused about the Bridge. It was correctly placed in the first place, you switched it around, and it played better, but it was not backward at all? Did you switch the bridge back and fix the Out-of-Tune issue another way? Glad the Guitar Company is listening to their customers and players. I'm seriously considering getting this Feasley Guitar over the other budget options on the market. Thanks for the Feasley Reviews!
The saddles will be 3 and 3 opposite of each other. then it won't matter which way the bridge is..
Where do they come up with these brand names...
I used to think like you, then I played a "fretless wonder" Les Paul and it felt like the guitar played itself. It took absolutely no effort to play that Gibson
I dont mind smaller frets
I use this tool from ancient cars, called an offset screwdriver. ;)
I just did reversed the bridge! its much more easier to adjust the intonations!
I think they were yanking your chain😂
Fesley for the win. I'd disagree that the Fsley is copying the LtD EC1000. Fesley is building Fesleys. I'm not a shredder so I'd like the thinner ones.
There talking about octaves and the saddles....thays intonation not octaves (middle management) i always put the screws towards the pickups it doesnt matter the saddles ore mirrored so its american made or Japanese is irrelevent
now all that fesley needs is a tele
Fesley?Lol.I'll stick with my Kramer Baretta special.Love it.
Oh, I put a bridge on upside down accidentally and it still worke it’s not easier. I’m also a lefty and I can’t get no Fasley.
Seen so many videos of this Guitar an i do want to get this but there out of stock tell March. Amazon only has the pink one. i want the black one. uggh. Anyone or even Bald have one for sale for a dying hard on cash person to get a nice guitar.
Put me down as disappointed in proposed fret wire change.....
IMO....jumbo frets are in no way "more" shreddable than vintage profile fret's....
Thanks for being a property of Jumbo frets. FYI is not an accurate message you could just measure the length from nut to saddle.
Next time you talk to them ask them if they can start making some lefties 🤘😎
These look great except the neck I don’t like dots on an LP neck
I thought it was reasonable for you to mention the bridge in the previous review.
its made by same company that makes fender i was told
Fesly is owned by Fender.
Hate big frets. We are all the same and different
I don't see what the big deal is to make a mistake. There's a reason for that word.
Fesley need to work on their photoshop skills. Lol!
Nooooo! I like smaller frets.
🤘🫡😊
Do you play live ,bald shredder?
Not anymore.
No! I will never buy another guitar from Amazon! Its not worth the hassle.
It's a crap shoot for sure. I bought a IYV about 4 years ago from them though and still play It everyday. Sometimes you get lucky.
I've only run into one issue when buying guitars on Amazon , it came dented. I got in touch with them , they sent me a return number and I dropped it off at my UPS store down the street. Simple and easy , out of at least a half dozen I've bought that's the only issue I had and it was a quick fix and I had a replacement within a few days...