This Guitar Is Changing My Mind On Relic’s | *NEW* Firefly FFST Relic Line
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- Опубликовано: 21 окт 2024
- In this 200th installment, Jimmy received his Halloween “Treat” from the good folks at Firebird Music and gets to review and demo the NEW Firefly FFST from Firefly Guitars. This new Super-Strat style is just one of the new “Relic” models available now at www.guitarsgarden.com. My sincere thanks to George and all the staff at Firebird Music! As usual, this guitar is completely stock and right out of the box for this review and demo. Thanks for watching!
definitely wanna pick one up thanks Jimmy and great job dustin off that muscle memory for voodoo child!!
Hi sixpenske…so glad you enjoyed it! On Christmas sale right now….much thanks for stopping in!! 🎸👍
Great tasty review, and fun to watch. Got me thinking! God bless buddy, keep up the great reviews!
Hi David…thanks so much for watching and commenting. So glad to hear you enjoyed it! Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel and hope to see you here more! Much thanks…🎸👍
Hey man i've been searching for someone to review the black relic guitar they had on their website, this is a great channel tysm!
My pleasure…thanks so much for stopping into the channel and glad you are enjoying it! Don’t forget to consider subscribing and be sure to explore around when you get the chance! Much thanks…🙏👍
Great review Jimmy. Thank you
My pleasure Miguel…thanks so much for stopping into the channel! 🎸👍
Real fun relicked demo, Jimmy! As a btw, all those Firefly LPs with the batwing inlys sold out on Amazon Canada in about 2 weeks. You know, they just might have a laregely untapped market up here in the now freezing cold North!
Hi Cal B & Rocko Cat…thanks so much for watching and glad you enjoyed it! Yes…they are quite aware of you Northern folks…😎
I have a Batwing LP in Houston that I’m selling
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They are pretty popular…shouldn’t have too much issue in selling it! Take a trip to Canada! 😎👍. Seriously though, FF’s are pretty easy to sell. I am sure someone local to you would be interested. Thanks so stopping in to the channel!
Jimmy, sorry if I missed it, but did you happen to find out what radius the fretboard is? Love your channel. Thanks.
Hi Scott..yeah you must have missed it, as I mention it a couple times here in the video. This guitar is a “compound radius” fretboard from 9.5 to a 14”….
I’m old, I look old and you might say I’m “ heavy” reliced! My guitars should be like me, start off new and let nature take its course. But thanks for another great review allowing us,the consumers, to make an educated decision. As always “ keep ‘em comin’!”
Hi mjvicc1952….totally understand how you feel my friend. I give kudos to Firefly for testing the waters with these nonetheless and as far as the guitar itself goes…it just feels like a nice pair of old slippers…😎
Always appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing your thoughts! Much thanks…🙏👍
Once again awesome review jimmy that is a sweet looking and sounding guitar.Im a huge fan of firefly guitars I have a couple myself definitely worth what you pay again nice job jimmi hendrix 😅
Hi Josh…thanks for watching and commenting. Great playing too…😎
Can’t wait to throw some 9’s on her, and give it a few small tweaks (trem adjustment/intonation) with the lighter strings…
Glad to hear you enjoyed it…much thanks! 🎸👍
Hey Jimmy, we'll have to change your name to Jimi 😏 New name for your channel, "The Jimi Stewart Experience"
Ha!! Hadn’t played that stuff in ages…was trying to remember, especially with the wa-wa…😎👍
This guitar has a nice sound. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Rob…thanks so much for stopping into the channel! Yes, this guitar has a ton of great specs and sounds/plays/feels great! Thanks again for stopping in! 🎸👍
Oh wow! I’m getting one. Thanks Jimmy!
Hi Steven…thanks so much for watching and commenting. Congrats should you decide to grab one! Enjoy and thanks again for stopping into the channel! 🎸👍
I did order one. Garden Guitars is in LA County. I should get it next week. Thanks for all the videos you post, especially the NGD videos! @@JimmyStewart1
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Nice! Congrats once again and enjoy it!! 🎸👍
Nice review of the relic'ed FFST! Personally, I'm not into guitars that have that look - unless I messed them up. Even then, it might be a coping mechanism to then say they had been "relic'ed". Guitars are perhaps one of the few products where players can get that look when purchased new. Can't imagine that would work well for cars; in fact, the police might have a dim view of those...
Hi TechnoRiff…thanks so much for watching and commenting. Your opinion on “relics” is pretty much along with the majority of others, and as I stated in the video, my own as well. This guitar did surprise me in that as far as the whole “relic” thing goes, I think Firefly did a good job on it. The guitar is certainly well equipped with roasted maple neck, stainless frets, locking tuners, Alnico 5 pickups, compound radius, etc…these are close to Eart specs at half the cost. They did do some that are “standard” finishes as well. Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing! Much thanks…🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1 Thank YOU for tirelessly providing so much content for us guitarists!
I agree with you on the great features for price that Firefly provides - in fact, I have a FFTL HH/trem with Chameleon Blue finish that's really eye-catching, and quite fun to play. One thing I wish that Firefly would improve is their customer service that I've found to be a bit slow in responding to. If they sold thru Amazon like Eart or Westcreek, I think this would be more seamless. But then, perhaps the cost would go up as a result.
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My pleasure man…truly appreciate that. They use to sell pretty much exclusively on Amazon in the beginning, starting back in 2017. With margins being pretty thin to begin with, they decided that selling via Amazon (and the % they took off the top) they simply couldn’t make a profit on the small batches they produce. They are still a small business, with very few employees who are all located in China. Language, time differences, and other cultural differences does make customer service spotty at times. That, and the fact of the way they had to setup warehousing and delivery via “long distance” is certainly not ideal. They continue to try to improve as best they can I think. Again, much thanks for stopping in and sharing your thoughts. 🎸👍
Aged! I know the feeling! 😬 Thanks Jimmy 😊
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Hi Papablue….like a fine wine man…😎
Thanks for dropping in…always appreciated! 🙏👍
What a fantastic video have a good day also happy first day of November Jimmy ❤😊
Thanks so much for stopping in Amin….1st of Nov with snow…🥶
From Leo: Thanks for the review. I am like you, a scarred up guitar is not my preference. I was raised in a house with very little money. Everything we had was beat up, patched up and worn out. I do appreciate a guitar that plays and sounds like it should, and if someone else likes the relic look, I am happy for them. You sure make it sound fine.
Hi Leo…like I said in the video and title…this is changing my mind…😎
Plays/sounds great, and they honestly did a very nice job on the relicing on these. It really does feel “broken in” and I am a relic myself so…🤣
Thanks as always for stopping in! 🎸👍
Grew up the same way, so when I look at relic/worn guitars there is something there tugging at me, a familiar feeling. But my own guitars were so hard to come by, I cant help treating them pristine.
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I get it…grew up and felt the same way.
However, this just feels good…like a worn pair of your favorite sneakers, or slippers in my case…😎
Haven't been tempted to actually buy a guitar in a couple years. Been super impressed with all the excellent quality $250-$300 guitars coming out, but a nice vintage white reliced HSS strat with stainless frets for $169? Can't pass that up. Had my eyes on the Charvel Henrik Danhage guitar for years, but $1,300 is a lot to spend on a guitar I don't need lol. This gets close enough for 10% the price.
Hi enthused7591…thanks so much for watching and commenting! Exactly!! 👍
Congrats and enjoy it! Tough to find anything close to this for the $$…..truly appreciate your stopping in to the channel!! 🎸👍
I got the $149 one based on your review and it is awesome! I just bought a PRS SE and from a playability aspect it's just as good if not better! The locking tuners are the one downside. I haven't had a tuner on a guitar that has play in it for decades but these tuners have maybe an 1/8" play in it before the gears engage. The strings and pickups aren't that great and it needs a setup but the neck is as good as on any Fender if you ask me! Every note rings out very nicely (which is not the case on so many guitars!) and the frets are polished and smooth! For $150 this is a great deal! It even looks like they used real abalone fretboard dots, and it has stainless steel frets (but probably the really soft grade of stainless steel) and a bone nut. Overall well worth the $150! I'm going to mod it with new tuners and pickups.
Hi Joe…thanks for watching and commenting. Congrats on yours! My tuners feel solid…strings on these guitars are not the best for sure. 1st thing I replace before setting up the guitar. Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing your thoughts…🎸👍
Sorry Jimmy but one thing i just don't get is why buy a new guitar that has any damage at all.
A well played guitar with age related wear is one thing, but to make a new guitar then damage it
just to give it a well played look makes no sense to me
The only "Relic" guitar i have i inherited when a good friend passed, it is a well played and worn Fender
CBS era Gold on Gold Strat, it weighs a ton, but every time i open the case i want to have it refinished
but i was asked to keep it as is.
Hi Barbara…thanks so much for watching and commenting. Yeah, I certainly get it, and honestly felt the same way and still do in general. However, my mind is changing on relics as in the past, the only relic I would own was the ones I have owned for years and “reliced” myself. I still can’t see spending $2k on a “Relic” Strat, but people do it all the time. For just under $200, this is very affordable way to own a new “Relic” that is very nicely equipped and not only plays/sounds great, but looks the part as well!
Appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing your thoughts! 🎸👍
back in the 90s my dad worked in a vintage guitar shop witch gave me the opportunity to study actual relics. and after a few years i had enuf in hand experience to start making accurate relics. im talking micro finish chking and worn threw lacquer all the metal get the treatment. theirs alot of work that goes into a realistic relic that takes hands on experience, like the Murphy lab dose..but i started a decade before those guys.
Hi thetoneknob4493…thanks so much for watching and commenting. Truly appreciate you sharing your story and experience. Much thanks for stopping into the channel and sharing! 🎸👍
Jimmy, sorry for all the questions... do you happen to know the nut width on this? Thanks
Hey Scott…didn’t I give a measurement at the nut in the video? If not I apologize, but not in the studio to give it. If I didn’t, please follow up with me when I get back on Monday! I believe it was around 43mm at the nut….🎸👍
wowwzerrz that thang be soundin great!
looks alot like my "trashcan" strat i put together back in the day!
after i put it together a friend asked "whered ya find that thing? in a dumpster??" so "trashcan" is its name haha!
Hi Mike…thanks for watching and commenting. Ha…good story on your “trashcan”😎
Appreciate your stopping in…🎸👍
everything naturally ages over time, but most "heavy reliced" guitars always look more than a bit overdone & ridiculous to me. First off, that make and model is just not old enough to have that much aggressive wear, especially on a poly finish. If it naturally did then the wood surface would be more of a washed-out grey.
Unless you used the thing to rake leaves, or a family of beavers had their way with it, It just looks very fake to me
Hi Rodny…thanks for watching and commenting. Yeah…the whole “relicing” thing brings out both sides of the coin for sure. As I state in the video, not really my “cup of tea”, but as a “heavy relic” option, I still think FF did a good job on it. It’s pretty much based on the Charvel signature model. I look at it as just another finish option. The guitar plays/sounds/feels well, so those are more important in my book. I do appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing your thoughts! Much thanks…🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1 always a pleasure to see and chat with actual guitar enthusiasts. Nice collection there to your left. ---happy new Year, and rock on !
Thanks so much man….truly appreciate it. Nice to see you here on the channel….don’t be a stranger! 🎸👍
Awesome review! This looks beautiful! And sounds great too! I have several Firefly guitars and never disappointed. I might have to pick one of these up. Trying to be good and not purchase any guitars right now but this does make it tempting!
Hi Jackie…thanks so much for watching and commenting. These are pretty incredible…I wouldn’t wait to long if you are interested in one. I would expect these to go fast…😎
Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel! 🙏👍
Great playing! YOU are selling the guitar!
Hi Sheila…thanks so much for watching and the kind comments! Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel…much thanks! 🙏👍
Well done Chief!
Thanks so much Jon….truly appreciate your stopping in and commenting. Much thanks…🙏👍
Jimmy ... Have you ever done a Q and A, either live or by comments left / email / etc?
Here's one: Have you ever been recognized my someone who doesn't know you out among the people?
Hi floydthebarber…yes I answer questions all the time by all mediums
and to yours…yes
Thanks so much for stopping into the channel…much thanks 🙏👍
Great dive, Jimmy, , and sorry George and Firebird team, but I'll relic my guitars myself. I still have and play a 1973 Ovatoin Deacon that has seen multiple continnents, life at sea, and 11 states and it has one ding from a case lid drop that's only visible when you look at it in the right light. The tones were excellent as expected from a Firefly HSS.
Hey brucoder…truly appreciate your stopping in and sharing your thoughts.
I have a few of my “personal relics” myself from the years of gigs, travels, trials and tribulations. I actually ran over my Ovation with my equipment truck one night…still have it and still plays great! Appreciate your stopping in…🎸👍
I have
My eye on a FFST but not the relic. I would change it to three singles but it seems like a great guitar and price. I never thought I wanted to pay someone to beat up a new instrument for me. So relics are not on my wish list.! Thank you for the review especially on the neck I was wondering about how it felt. You’ve got some great chops there, I’m subscribed now.
Hi Dan…thanks so much for watching and commenting. I certainly understand that “relics” are not everyone’s cup of tea, and I honestly don’t go out of my way looking for one either. This model however does feel and plays great, so it’s just another finish option in my “new” opinion. 😎
Firefly continues to up the ante in each new batch…providing a LOT of guitar for the price point. Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel, along with the sub! Hope to see you around more and welcome to the “Good Side”!
Much thanks…🙏🎸👍
I have bought the SSS version... slightly different relic paint job... will put in Fender CTS pots and switch... also a Pure Tone multi prong stereo jack... test out the pick-ups... if ok, keep... if not, Tex Mex go in... heard the tremolo block is good and large... but will probably put a brass one in it...
Hi Dean…thanks for watching and commenting. Congrats on yours…enjoy! Sounds like you have a plan…pickups are Alnico 5’s on this batch. Full size trem block as well with full size pots. Congrats once again and thanks for stopping into the channel and sharing! 🎸👍
Another great video. Like the relic style on that one. Not a huge fan of reliced guitars. I prefer that i relic them over time through playing. The only relic thing missing is the cigarette burn mark at the low E string where smokers place the cig when playing
Hi justbob…thanks so much for watching and commenting. I always said the same things on relics, but this is actually nice…pretty authentic and feels great! Like an old pair of slippers…🎸👍
Musiclily has a Gotoh 510 knock off bridge with a heavy full steel block and stainless keyhole saddles at 10.5mm string pitch that will fit these Strats, you need to drill out the post bushing holes tho.
On both my pink Strat and my HH Tele with the same trem-- from the batch before this batch-- had tragically cheap bridges, they came with burred knife edges so the bridge plates werent even chrome moly, just mild steel. Not good! The Musiclilly is $37 from the Amazonian. I use the tall skinny step drill by hand to cut thru the paint before I turn the cordless drill loose.
Its a great bridge for the mazuma. Tuners are fine, got the roller string trees, paid the nut grooves some light attention. I use Super Lube, both the oil and grease versions, and 4 Fender vintage tension springs, stays in tune all day floated.
Love the mahagony bodies, beautiful tone. That clear coated ash strat in this batch is mighty tempting tho...
Thanks so much for stopping in and sharing the upgrades you did! These are suppose to have upgraded Korean made bridge and hardware. I will go through it a bit more in the future. Appreciate your sharing your thoughts/experience with yours from the last batch! 🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1 The Tele was $35 off (they sent me a return at full price and I hollered.) It's a lot of fun. Being pink I put a reddish tortie pickguard on it and PAF-alikes in it, that bridge. No regrets but it's got a maple fingerboard so no matter what I do to it cosmetically it looks like a Mexican popsicle, lol 😂
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A Mexican Popsicle….that’s great…👍
Dont really get the "relicing". What, dont want to play it enough to get it done naturally!
Hi timesurfingalien…thanks for watching and commenting. It’s really the same reason that folks buy a new guitar and sand down the back of the neck…roll the fretboard, replace the bridge, tuners, pickups…etc…it’s all a matter of player preference and guitar feel. Just think of it as another finish option….having the look and feel of a heavily played guitar without waiting 40 years to get it there I suppose. It’s not really my thing either, but they have a place in the market, especially on the “high end” side and having Firefly produce some “affordable relics” fits a niche. Thanks so much for stopping into the channel! 🎸👍
I had turned my nose up at the idea of pre-relic and was NOT expecting how much I love it! It has become a favorite and just wants me to show it some love . I got the Tele version and it looks so much like the picture on the website that I was genuinely puzzled, but mine has a different serial number, so there’s that . Firefly keeps doing awesome work!! 35 degree temp drop a little much for my west coast bones, and I’m glad my food doesn’t have an app, I’d starve to death . Only thing missing from this episode was Odin! Thanks for the hard work Jimmy !
Hi Scott…as I stated in the video and title, FF is changing my mind and whole perspective on relics. This is like a favorite pair of jeans..or in my case a old pair of slippers 😎
Right now it is snowing so..🥶
Had to break down and put the heat on
Glad you enjoyed the video, and congrats again on your new/old Tele! 🎸👍
does the new telle sound good or does it need new pups?
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Hi Monty…I will assume you were asking Scott this question? Scott picked up the relic Tele…I got the relic Strat. I can tell you that the new pups are very nice! I do have the Galaxy Black Tele (full review is here on the channel) and I think it sounds great. That version has the ceramic pickups and they sound very good! Hope that helps…🎸👍
Do these have high or low frets, fretbuzz, need a fretjob out of the box?
Frets and neck was spot on out of the box on this…very nicely done! 🎸👍
Very nice review of Relic guitars. I have two ash guitars, 1 Telecaster (Harley Benton - Thomann) and 1 Stratocaster from SX in blue. I don't have a relic model yet, in any case the artificial wear makes them at least visually interesting guitars. You're right, ash guitars are a little heavier, so I prefer to use wider straps (6 to 8 cm) for them. Price-wise, my ash guitars, like the Firefly brand, are very affordable and play perfectly OK. Greetings from the Czech Republic, Pavel.
Hi Pavel….Greetings to you and all in the Czech Republic! Thanks so much for watching and commenting and glad to hear you enjoyed! Visually interesting indeed! 😎
Thank you Jimmy, have a great weekend, 2 effects and 1 speaker box were delivered today, so I'm entertained. Warm greetings from the Czech Republic, Pavel.
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Nice! Have fun with your new toys! 🙏👍
I bought one of the "burst" 3 single coil relics, and it looks pretty cool. The set up was super low but it has a high fret up high that will need some attention. Other than that the fretwork and build are pretty impressive.
The vintage style locking tuners are not the best. But are definitely not the worst I've seen. Completely acceptable at this price point. The pickups sound decent and all the electronics work well. I think overall it's a great deal on a heavy relic "Strat."
Hi BazonBlades…thanks so much for watching and commenting. Congrats on yours and enjoy! Taking care of that “high fret” should be fairly easy. I agree that the build is pretty impressive, especially considering the price point. Truly appreciate your dropping in and sharing your experience/thoughts. Much thanks…🙏👍
@JimmyStewart1 , my pleasure. I need to finish my unboxing and initial inspection video. I have one segment finished, but time has been scarce this week.
@BazonBlades
I know the feeling…😎
Do you have an affiliate link for that biometric lock? Think I might like to get one!
No…I don’t do affiliate links. Mine is a Tsukiko. Just checked on Amazon and it’s showing now as unavailable. There are others listed that look similar with similar features. Mine was around $100 as I recall. Here is the link: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BPLZ4BN3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
If you want to compare features, etc to others they currently carry. Hope that helps and thanks for stopping into the channel! 🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1thanks boss!
@@RivieraOrthodontics
My pleasure…
Nice playing as usual Jimmy...loved hearing Jimmi.
I just didn't care for the sound of those pickups in any position, except the middle. I have say it's something new for me though, I've never preferred the middle position sound on any S-style before. 😂
Love your work! Many blessings!
Are they doing a les Paul relic?
Hi Eli…thanks for watching and commenting. So far they have done a Tele model and some Strat models. No LP models…..yet….😎
IYV came out with a LP style “light relic” in a cherry burst (looks a bit lemon as well) which I picked up a few months ago…check out the review here on the channel! 🎸👍
Ah yes a fellow Red Sox fan I see outstanding
Hi RCSkunkWorX…thanks so much for watching and commenting. Been a Sox fan since I can remember…Wednesday is Prince Spaghetti Day, and Sunday, Sunday, Sunday at New England Dragway…😎
Thanks for stopping in…🎸👍
Looking at the website a few days ago noticed one I really liked. Wonder if a Squier/Fender neck would fit these?
Hi ibberman…thanks for stopping in. I think any neck would require a bit of finishing to fit properly, but honestly I think the stock neck is a true asset to the guitar! Feels great..stainless frets, compound radius, Canadian maple, rosewood board, bone nut, locking tuners…a lot to like! 🎸👍
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I’m huge fan of Fender and I don’t mind paying the premium for their products.
That being said, I don’t think they offer anything with all the features you just listed outside of ordering a Custom Shop. I’m not even sure that stainless steel frets are an option on the standard Custom Shop order form.
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Yeah, I have a few Fenders myself. My point was to give the stock neck a try before thinking of swapping it out. Like I said…there is a lot to like and it just may do the trick!! I have no issues with folks swapping out and modding to their heart’s content, but would caution that the grass is not always greener sometimes! Appreciate your stopping in and sharing your thoughts! 🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1 Unless I'm missing something, it's odd they don't list the neck radius or the shape. I looked at the HB as I have a few, and they have this odd beige area on the lower bout. Perhaps I have PTSD from the 338 I bought when they first came out a few years ago.
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Firefly has always been a bit lacking in listing specs on their guitars. They have slowly been getting better. The neck shape is what most would say is a “Modern C” shape and as I stated in the video, it’s a compound radius neck as well, from 9.5 to 14”
I have a few Firefly guitars I really like with some mods, but don't like the relic job on the paint job of the body.
Hi Joseph…thanks for watching and commenting. I had the same misgivings about the whole “relic” thing myself. Certainly not everyone’s cup of tea. I am looking at it as just another finish option…😎 and it’s done well. Appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing your thoughts! 🎸👍
So is it an easy player with nice level frets?
Hi Tim…guitar plays great. Compound neck radius and stainless steel frets gives it a nice feel. Everything on mine was good and level…
Appreciate your stopping into the channel! 🎸👍
Ooof! Love your videos and I really appreciate your info. I’ve bought a few guitars based in part on what I learned from you. Many thanks.
Regarding this and every other “relic” guitar, I just don’t get it and can’t see myself ever buying one. I wouldn’t buy one used in that kind of neglected condition and I sure won’t buy a new one!
Of course, it’s a fad that evidently appeals to enough players that makers put these out to get a piece of the action. Hey, to each his own! 🤷♂️
Hi Terry…appreciate your stopping in and sharing your thoughts! Yeah, I get it…they are certainly not “everyone’s cup of tea” and I was in the same boat as most when it comes to “relics”. What I find interesting however, is how a smaller company like Firefly would go out on a limb and produce a number of models like these for those who may have been interested in a nicely done relic, but didn’t want to invest the “big bucks”. They of course offer “non-relic” versions of these as well, but I for one appreciate them taking the chance and filling a void in the market. For that alone, FF deserves a 👍 and they honestly did a great job on these! Thanks so much for stopping in and so glad to hear you enjoy the channel! Greatly appreciated…🎸👍
It's not a fad...people have been relicing guitars for quite a few years. And as long as they have been doing so the same contingent of people that don't like relics have been telling us how much they don't like them. Hey, each to his own.
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Hi Fred…thanks so much watching and commenting. I certainly can understand why some like it and others don’t. If we all liked blue guitars, it would be a pretty boring world…😎
Appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing your thoughts! 🎸👍
Ty im about to cop one that looks like john Mayer used srv sunburst one
That’s great man! Congrats and enjoy it! Appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing!! 🎸👍
What is typical shipping time.Just asking for a friend :)
Hi Jerry…usually from time of order you are looking at around a week. Also depends on location as they ship from California. Usually a week to the East Coast.
Thanks so much for stopping into the channel. Much appreciated 🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1 Maybe a video on learning a couple of jimmy sounding bends for raw beginners? Or maybe suggest some beginner books that are rock focused. Too many say rock then the fist song is country. I love bluesy sounds. This video was helpful.
A relic on a poly is a big nope for me
Hi terrorbirds…thanks for watching and commenting. Hey, I totally get it…it’s not everyone’s cup of tea. It is a fun guitar however….just sayin…😎
Appreciate your stopping into the channel! 🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1 it’s not about the look, it’s about the materials; poly chips and cracks off, nitro wears in those familiar vintage patterns. I tried doing the one on the other and it was like trying to put tits on a stick 😝
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Hey, no I get it!! I can only tell you that not being a connoisseur of “relic” guitars, this is my third (and the 1st “heavy relic”) and I was surprised at how much I actually like it. Appreciate it terrorbirds…🎸👍
i hope they get out a high gloss sunburst
Hi Roger…thanks so much for stopping in! Yeah, a nice Sunburst would be nice!! They have done them in the past with other models….🤞🤞
Big block or skinny block on tremolo ???
The other model ST’s has the large block, but I have not opened it up to confirm on this guitar. Will follow up soon….🎸👍
Thanks Jimmy! @@JimmyStewart1
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My pleasure…🙏
its a big block juat opened mine
GG reimbursed me to replace the tuners with sandblasting sand in them, used the price of the similar Guyker tuners to negotiate, they refunded that price without a word.
Well, that’s good news!! Glad to hear it!! 🎸👍
After playing my strat style relic ssh Firefly at band practice the only problem I am having with the guitar is the tuners. They just are not very good. (and they are locking) Firefly made good on them by giving me a small refund (thumbs up firefly). Suggestions on tuners? I would prefer not to spend more on tuners than I did on the guitar.
Hi Carl…sorry to hear of the tuner issues. I will assume you changed out the original strings and did a basic setup? I ask as “most” tuning issues are not actually the fault of “bad tuners”. The stock strings are pretty terrible and would be the 1st thing I would change out. Most tuning issues are strings, bridge or nut related. There are many different tuners available out there…the stock tuners are Korean sourced, most likely Jin-Ho’s. Wilkinson, Goto, Hipshot, D’Addario, Guyker, all come to mind for decent replacement tuners.
@JimmyStewart1 thanks for your help. For some my tuners on this guitar slip real bad. You can turn 1 full revolution on the key and the shaft barely turns on the one key. I'm guessing the gears are messed up.
Why the crappy headstock on the reliced? I'm cross.
They have gone to a number of different style headstocks in recent batches of the FFTL and FFST depending on model….
I am Not a fan of guitars that are made to look old. That's ok if you like this type of guitar though. I have bought 9 Firefly guitars too. I enjoy your reviews and your playing too.
Hi Van…thanks so much for watching and commenting. I agree that a “relic” style guitar is certainly not everyone’s “cup of tea” with me included as I state in the video. What I can say however, is Firefly did a good job on this “heavy relic” model, and the guitar is nicely spec’d and plays great. So glad to hear you are enjoying the reviews and channel in general. Truly appreciate your stopping in and sharing your thoughts. Much thanks…🎸👍
well done!
Hi Flint…truly appreciate it. Thanks so much for stopping in and commenting. Much thanks…🎸👍
Love your reviews jimmy,does it have a fat neck? Ty
Hi Ricgard…thanks so much, and glad you are enjoying! I didn’t measure the “thickness” of the neck, as to get a true measurement with my digital calipers, I would have to remove the strings. I will do that when I re-string it. The neck to me is perfect…not too thick…not too thin…it’s what I call a “Goldilocks” neck. Plus the compound radius and satin finish feels great! Hope that helps…🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1 ty jimmy
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My pleasure…thanks again for stopping in. 🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1 just pulled the trigger ty jimmy,got alot of guitars based on your reviews all fantastic
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Wow!! Congrats and enjoy it!! Be sure to let me know what you think when you get yours!! Congrats once again!! 🎸👍
Is it Jimmy, or "Jimi" 🎸 Stewart??? 😂💥🎶✌️
I'm like you, and relics aren't really my thing either. I try to keep mine looking as good as possible, but I accept when something does happen to one. Your '54 Les Paul is a perfect example of what I'm talking about.
This relic job isn't appealing to me, but then again neither are relic jobs from other manufacturers. It does sound really good though...
Hi Jorge…truly appreciate your watching and commenting. Totally get it…it is a fun axe however and it kinda grows on ya…😎
Much thanks for stopping into the channel and sharing your thoughts! 🎸👍
I don't need another S style guitar. I don't need another S style guitar. I don't need another S style guitar. I NEED ANOTHER S STYLE GUITAR!!! 😩
Hi Juan…thanks for watching and commenting. It’s not the “need”…it’s the “want”…😎
Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel. Much thanks…🎸👍
What's kind of weird is that the fretboard looks brand new, LOL!
Well, I prefer it looking the way it does than have worn frets and gouges in it….😎👍
Reminds me of those AXL Badwaters.
Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Not familiar with AXL Badwaters…but certainly appreciate your stopping in and sharing your thoughts! Much thanks…🎸👍
Yeah - google those...even the headstock looks the same
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Ok…yeah, I can see some similarities!! The “relic” job on this however I believe is very close to the Charvel Henric Danhage signature model. Have a look…😎👍
I don’t like this guitar! Apart from the fact that it’s a relic, I also don’t like the heavy weight, and I don’t like the fact that it’s a Strat-type guitar instead of a Tele-style guitar! I seriously doubt Hendrix would be playing a relic guitar today-the guitars he played back in his day were generally almost brand new! That said, your rendition of those Hendrix songs was absolutely 100% phenomenal and spot-on!!!!
Hi PG…hey, don’t be shy on what you think here…🤣
They have the relic Tele too…just sayin…😎
I was simply implementing the “elephant” in the room by combining the 3 relics….the guitar…the player…and the songs…
As always, appreciate your stopping in my friend….🙏👍
Where do I find these?
Hi Danny…thanks for watching and commenting. As I state in the video, Firefly Guitars are available via their official website @ www.guitarsgarden.com
This model is currently out of stock so it will not show up on the website…thanks so much for stopping in to the channel! 🎸👍
What no Stevie Ray Vaughan? 😂 Were all those in E flat?
Hi Jeff…thanks so much for watching and commenting! Perhaps some SRV next time…😎
Yes…all in E flat
Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel…much thanks! 🎸👍
Recent history: Until these new Fireflys, to get all these bells and whistles features on a guitar, you'd have to pay well over $1000 US Dollars, then we began to see this trend several years ago, as the Chinese increasingly entered the guitar-making business, of the price-point lowering; until these new Fireflys, the price for all these sought -after specs had got down to $350-$400 on Chinese- made guitars recently. And we'd hear RUclipsrs saying, "I don't know HOW they can sell these at $350". Well, now Firefly all of a sudden can sell these specs for 200$. This has me concerned; really, how are they able to do this. Let's take a look at some labor conditions that exist in China.
Though, China's Supreme Court ruled that the "996" work schedule is illegal in August of 2021, it's doubtful that it is being enforced. So, even a highly competitive "good job" in many industries in China where a version of USA's "hustle" culture exists and workers attended higher learning before entering the workforce, workers commonly work 9am to 9pm, six days a week/72 hours. Btw, it was similar conditions in USA at beginning of the 20th century until "labor" revolted enough and fought to get "organized labor/unions" founded. In 1955, 33% of USA workers were union members! The unions in USA brought many quality-of -life benefits to families - 8 hours/day, 5 days/week, paid sick-leave, vacation time, etc. You may be old enough to notice that over the last 40 years, increasingly, workers are working longer than 8 hours and more than 5 days; this trend has been the result of the success that the Republican Party has enjoyed destroying labor unions over the last 43 years, starting with Reagan Administration and continuing ( keen observers noticed that in October '23, during the USA Auto industry workers' strike that when Trump went to visit the workers, he actually didn't - he went to a subcontractor's shop that was non-union, his campaign put a few people in the crowd holding "UAW" signs; these sign-holders were later determined to be the non-union-shop owner's family members. Of course, Fox News went along with the lie). Republicans' efforts to destroy the labor unions have resulted in today, ~ only 6% of the private sector being union currently, down drastically from the peak of 35% in ~1953.
Back to Chinese labor conditions: the U.S. Dept of Labor has officially placed 6 Chinese products on list that is produced by forced child labor ( gloves and polysilicone are two examples). More recently, the same dept. issued a report noting that the concentration camp conditions by Chinese govt of the Uyghur people includes more than 100,000 of them being used as forced labor and that there is new evidence that this is no longer occurring ONLY in Xinjiang province, but instead the workers are being delivered elsewhere in China to be put to work in other industries.
I want one of these guitars badly. I'm worried about what I'm supporting and encouraging
Hi Sloozer…thanks for watching and commenting. I try to keep political musings at bay here on the channel so I will simply respond with my “guitarist” mindset and tell you that if you are worried about what you may be supporting or encouraging, then perhaps no Chinese manufactured products should be in your consideration. I appreciate your stopping into the channel. 🎸👍
I've always wanted a guitar I don't have to be cautious with and worry about marking it up, this one is perfect and will arrive Friday. Great review BTW.
I've started doing all my setups to include fret leveling etc. and have come to the opinion I don't need 1500 dollar guitars. I'll pick up guitars like this and set up/upgrade as required.
Hi Ken…thanks so much for watching and commenting. So glad to hear you enjoyed! Yes, part of the beauty of a “relic” I am finding is just as you stated. Congrats on grabbing one of these for yourself! Good to hear that you are getting your setup skills perfected, as setting up your guitar(s) to YOUR specifications and preferences is as important to your overall playing enjoyment as a good practice regimen is in my opinion. If yours comes in like mine did, you may be slightly surprised as to how little you may need to do…😎
Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel, and congrats once again on your new FFST!! Enjoy! 🎸👍
Thanks for the reply. I'll let you know how it is out of the box.
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Thanks so much…appreciate your follow up! 🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1 I receieved the guitar today, it was absolutely perfect. Action was good, no high frets, tuners are tight but I'm sure they will ease up, neck was perfect with no sharp edges and a very slight bow, volume/tone knobs were fine except for a small bit of plastic under them I removed. I also love the pickups, I have a fender MIM player HSS Strat and the FFST pickups appear to be slightly brighter. I have zero regrets and will definitely pick up their Les Paul and Tele styles soon. I was amazed to say the least, thanks for the nudge!!!!! Oh yeah, the strings sucked and have been replaced.
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That’s great Ken! As I said…it’s a lot of guitar at this price point for sure! Glad you received it and enjoy! Appreciate the follow-up as well. 🎸👍
Good day , this is Cindy from Xvive, do you have interest in audio product?
Thanks for stopping in Cindy…🎸👍
A lot of the wear seems a little too much and a little too random. It actually does not look real with that much of the finish off. It just looks like somebody started scraping paint off of a guitar. Just my opinion
Hi Brad…thanks for watching and commenting. Much like other finishes, “relics” come in different degrees of relicing as well. From “light relic to heavy relic” and everything in between. This being a heavy relic, and understandably not everyone’s cup of tea. The guitar however is a nicely made and equipped with a ton of features you would not normally find on any guitar in this price range. They have versions of this without the relic finish as well. I look at it as just another finish option! Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing your thoughts! Much thanks…🎸👍
Nine Pounds for Ash? Wow, definitely not the light Swamp Ash then.
Hi squirelova…Ash tends to be heavier overall, and of course even within the same manufacturer and model the weight can vary based on density, etc…
My 2000 American Tele is a Swamp Ash body and weighs just over 8 lbs as well. Appreciate your stopping into the channel! Much thanks…🎸👍
Yeah, the 70's Fender Ash bodies were known to be heavies too. Oh well...@@JimmyStewart1
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They’re not LP heavy, but heavy enough…as I have gotten a bit older, I prefer a lighter bodied guitar, but they are not unreasonably heavy. The plus is the Strat body itself is a well balanced body design.
Oh yes. I still Love my Classic Series 70's Strat to bits! I adore the "vintage" frets and 7.25" Radius too which to me are far more ergonomic but Gretsch necks also feel extremely comfy also. My hefty 70's Strat will eventually cut off blood supply to my leg f I don't take a break though. Oh well...@@JimmyStewart1
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Yep! I have my 65 NOS Custom Shop with the 7.25 radius…great neck and sounds killer….
afraid i don't get the whole reliced thing...why would i want my guitar to look like it has just spent a week getting the *&#$ kicked out of it at a drunken outdoor party in the 70's? i ruined a couple in my youth then got rid of them when i got older, and have been taking meticulous care of my guitars ever since...i even have this firefly FFST in white, but not reliced...enjoy
Hi pnollner…thanks so much for watching and commenting. I take very good care of my instruments as well, with many dating back to the 70’s and some in the 50’s. I just think of this as another finish option…😎
Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel and congrats on your FFST…enjoy it! 🎸👍
Buying a relic guitar is like getting a pre scratched skateboard so people thnk youve been doing railslides and grinds all day or getting a sports car pre-dented and rusty so it looks like your competing in group B rally races ,.....its poser
Ummm….well it’s just another finish option. I get that you don’t like it…poser?? I actually don’t care what another guitarist’s guitar looks like. I like a nice sunburst….many do not…🎸👍
Cool just to much for me. Also think it shouldn’t have modern features imo.
Hi Poppi…thanks so much for watching and commenting. I totally get it…not everyone’s cup of tea to be sure. Just think of it as a nicely appointed “budget” guitar that you won’t worry about putting your 1st scratch/ding into. 😎
Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing your thoughts! 🎸👍
love my Firefly's But this one?? Nope!!
Hi Randall….yeah, I can understand that it’s not everyone’s cup of tea….thanks so much for watching and commenting. Appreciate your stopping in! 🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1 Absolutely Boss, I'm not knocking it's just my personal preference.
And no I am not a treat a guitar like a museum peace guy.
I have a few from the 60's that are road warn and a couple that look beat to He!!,
I'd just rather have my own relec'ing occur naturally, It shows true love to me. Ya' know what I mean?
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Oh yes…I gotcha brother…have a few of my “self” relics as well….they did however, do a pretty decent job on this and some nice stock upgrades for a very reasonable price! Again, thanks for stopping in! 🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1 No argument on any of that from me Brother.
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Bet a paycheck they relic with a template. Fender/Squier does on their very limited production nitro relics, they all look just alike.
My relic'd Tele is on the way! I've got the new pickups and the Baja wiring harness ready to go!!
I am very interested in the compound radius neck, I've heard it starts at 9.5 and flattens out to their usual 14".
Others have said the "natural" white finish on the ash bodied strats and teles is disappoiting. And it seems its not terribly clear its ash on the Tele, it looks an awful like mahogany with no grain filler, super straight grain. Folks were expecting a little more Mary Kay
Hi oldasrocks9121….thanks so much for watching and commenting. Congrats on the Tele! Enjoy! I bet you are right on the template. Yes, the compound radius neck is a 9.5 to a 14”…feels great. Feels very similar to the neck on my Eart Tele, but not as thick. The finish on those you mentioned were from another batch…I heard of some of the same complaints…too thick a finish and not transparent enough. Appreciate your stopping in…hope you enjoy your new Tele…others have said they love it! 🎸👍
It’s nicely spec’d but the relic job is one of the worst I’ve seen…very amateur attempts
Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate your opinion but would direct you to have a look at the Henrik Danhage Signature Strat made by Charvel. Nearly identical relic job and that guitar sells for $1,700. Is the Charvel also a “amateur attempt”?
I get that the whole “relic” thing can be (and is) a very subjective topic and not everyone’s cup of tea, but I have been looking at it as just another finish option. Appreciate your stopping into the channel.
Enjoyed your video, as always, but I have to say that I am not a fan of this pseudo "relic" business. I grew up dirt poor and want my new things to look new --- time and use will naturally adjust that, anyway. This "relicked" fad is really just an annoying form of conspicuous consumption. An un-destroyed guitar would sound and play at least as well. --- However, as usual, I did enjoy your video.
Hi Stephen…thanks so much for watching and commenting. Good to hear you are enjoying the channel….I can certainly relate to your thoughts on the “relic” business as it follows my own. Having a small company like FF come out with a batch of affordable and nicely done examples however deserves kudos in my opinion to fill that part of the market. I really appreciate you stopping into the channel and sharing your thoughts. Think of it as just another finish option…🎸👍
Here first!
Yes, you were!! Thanks Jimmy! 🎸👍
It was the worst relic job I've ever seen. The neck looks good, the body..umm, glad I went for the Olympic White Pure Series Tele, and Mad Cat and skipped the Relic version.
Hi Rob…the Olympic White and MadCat are solid choices!! 🎸👍
No different than scuffing brand new work boots to make it look like you did something. Un-earned.
Hmmm…actually I think of it as just another finish that some may or may not like. Appreciate your stopping into the channel! 🎸👍
Poly relics always look fake once you've seen real nitro finished vintage and or well done nitro relic guitars. Neither poly nor nitro naturally wears like that so it just looks off.
Hi David…thanks for watching and commenting. No, it’s not a nitro finish but it still a nice job. Appreciate your stopping into the channel!! 🎸👍
#RELIC #PLAGUE
Hi Michael…thanks for stopping in. Don’t think we are close to it being a plague…😎
Appreciate you sharing your thoughts…think just another finish option…🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1 #HI #JIMMY #TOTAL #PLAGUE
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Make my cheaplooking crappy guitar look beaten up and woth less too!
Well…I guess I can put you down in the list of “no” on this one….😎
Thanks for stopping in….
Why ship it in the Styrofoam coffin? Lol, just slap a shipping label on it and you'll get a plenty reliced guitar in the mail.
Ha! Well it’s nice to see Firefly changing to a nice, protective package for these guitars, relic or not! Thanks for stopping in…🎸👍
That’s hideous, relicced to an extent that makes it look totally unauthentic, and I like relicced guitars, done properly
Not everyone’s cup of tea….can’t argue with that…I look at it as just another finish option that some may be interested in. To have a budget line available with the specs that this has is certainly unique and impressive. They did a “non” relic model as well. As far as the “heavy relic” done on this model, I will say if you take a look at the Charvel Limited Edition Henrik Danhage model, you will see where the inspiration for this relic was based on. Thanks for stopping into the channel! 🎸👍
It looks like it was reliced by a 14 year old.
Ha!! A talented 14 year old. Take a look at the Charvel Henrik Danhage Signature model…and it’s only $1,700
Thanks for stopping in…
I assure you no one over 13 works in that sweat shop! Jk, I hope😅
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Hey…it’s a job and they did a good one on this!
Thanks for stopping in…👍
@@JimmyStewart1 I appreciate your channel I now own a 338 and the white telecaster with a black pick guard with alnico 5 humbuckers and a two-point tremolo! That fat super telecasters becoming my favorite guitar for $200 delivered! Haha
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Thanks so much Greg…congrats and enjoy!! Appreciate your stopping in and sharing! 🎸👍
Still, the headstocks are buck ugly desipte roasted necks better pup’s etc . They still have a air’ of a cheap look. I still dont believe in this brand nor the rest of the cheap o Asian counter parts
Hi BooBoo….thanks for stopping in and commenting. I have certainly seen “uglier” headstocks…and in my mind, if it’s functional it works for me 😎. My Steinberger has no headstock…that works for me too! I certainly understand some won’t like it…different strokes for different…
Well…you get it…appreciate your dropping by and sharing your thoughts!
You believed enough to watch the video and comment.
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Well…comment anyway 🤔
Appreciate your stopping in. Much thanks…🎸👍