Cool, Jimmy! Another very different animal for your collection. It sounds pretty good from here. And it's.... interesting! Hope all is well up there, my friend.
Hi Jimmy Z….always appreciate your stopping into the channel. It’s a very unique finish….quite “sparkly”, so yes…a different animal (for me anyway) 😎 Once wiring is sorted out, it should be a beast!! Thanks again for watching and commenting. 🎸👍
I had a wiring issue with an Austin LP style guitar once. They happen. Especially with a new model. I put CTS pots and switches in my Austin and I’d put it up against any Gibson LP on the market.
Hi 3cardmonty…thanks so much for watching and commenting. Yep…from time to time, no mater what brand, it happens. Just had to be up front and candid about it. I will get it sorted out…😎 Always nice to have you drop by my friend…much thanks!! 🎸👍
Martin Barre would be proud. Great riff. Good looking guitar. I picked up their 2021 dual and triple humbucker "LP" style. The dual had some serious setup issues, but the triple was just about as much fun as you could have for under $250.00. Looking forward to the wiring video.
Hi MB…thanks so much for watching and commenting. Martin was always one of my favorites over the years. Am I correct in assuming that the triple is a 3v 1T wiring from FF? How was yours wired? Anyway, yeah it’s going to be a fun guitar for sure. Appreciate your stopping in as always! 🎸👍
Im really leaning towards this one and the SG style Firefly has, i like that Cross fretboard they have on that model. Man, when i was young they never had guitars this good at this price point. Its a good time to play :)
@@ghostsofVTurbexSkysthelimitvid Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Both would be a fine choice…😎 It’s a great time to be a guitar player instrument wise for sure…🎸👍
Look at it this way Jimmy, extra content. We get to watch you troubleshoot and learn. Nice guitar, but I'm not a sparkle fan. Can't wait to see how it turns out. Hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend. Thank you for the video and all the time you put into each video.
Hi Tim! Exactly! 😎 Just need the weather to break a bit, or haul my workbench stuff and soldering station into the studio to work. It’s too cold right now…🥶 Truly appreciate your stopping in as always my friend…🎸👍
Nice looking blue LP style axe - and playing as usual! I also noticed that the majority of the new LPSPs don't have SS frets which I always thought was a real differentiator for Firefly, wonder why they decided to go that way,
Hi TechnoRiff…thanks so much for watching and commenting. Just like many manufacturers in China, contracts are signed and orders placed with many different plants. The SS frets and ball ends are certainly a plus for most, but nice nickel frets are preferred by others. My understanding was that they were going to try to update their entire model lineup to include SS frets. They may have however, still had orders with other plants to fulfill, or could have went with nickel out of necessity to supply product as needed? It’s not a deal breaker in my opinion. I did want to bring it up in the video though, as some folks buying these “assume” they all include certain specs when they may not. Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing your thoughts! Much thanks..🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1 Yes! That was my understanding re: SS frets - strange to see them backing away especially for LP models of which there seem to a dearth of ones with them. Buyer beware! (or at least click into the detailed product descriptions).
@TechnoRiff Yeah…FF also needs to be more accurate in their product descriptions. They are getting better, but it is still a bit “hit/miss” as they tend to do a lot of cut/paste for descriptions and it’s not always as accurate as it should be!
@@JimmyStewart1 Well...for myself, as long as they get that "SS frets" part right, I feel better. Dealing with FF after sales can be challenging... plus paying for 2 way shipping ☹
Hey Chief! First off, my girlfriend really enjoyed that you played the Aqualung riff from Jethro Tull. She was impressed, as it seems that rarely do we see a demo done with riffs from such a classic rock band. Well done. Bummer about the wiring situation with the new guitar. We were looking at that guitar just the other day. I understand that sometimes stuff happens with guitars, and wiring issues. I just hope this isn't an across the board issue for them. Since they sent it out for you to demo, and sponsored this episode, one would think they would give it a once over before slapping a shipping label on it. Kind of scares me a little bit. I have LP's up the wazoo so this may be a hard sell with my girlfriend even though she liked the sound, and the paint job. As I mentioned to you on a different video, I've got my eye on something I think just might be a very special guitar. Yes, I'm being vague because I don't want it to be sold out before I can get the go ahead to make the purchase, but I'm sure you know what guitar I'm speaking of...lol! Thanks for the nice demo, and the Aqualung riff. Talk at you soon. QM3 Snarky
Hi Snarky…so glad to hear your girlfriend enjoyed! She has good taste…🤣 When Firefly ships a guitar…no one from Firefly gets to “inspect” the guitar from when it left the manufacturing plant. They are directly shipped to CA from China. The warehouse in CA simply fulfills the order based on model/finish listed on the box. So something not caught at the QA level at the plant will only be caught once the end buyer receives the guitar. So…it’s inevitable that one gets through…not a huge deal for me, but it can happen with any guitar really. Truly appreciate your stopping in and “good luck” on getting your “next secret”…🎸👍
You buy this Ace Frehley style LP for that finish. The tuners and the stainless steel frets are a real bonus for the price. Thorwing in your fave pups and electronics makes a bargain guitar a real gigging instrument. Looking forward to the next one on this guitar!
Well hey there Cal B…thanks so much for watching and commenting. I was never much of a “Kiss” fan, but yeah…the finish is unique and very well done. I am going to leave the pups stock, and sort out the wiring issues. Should be “good to go”! Truly appreciate your stopping in Cal…much thanks my 🇨🇦 friend….🎸👍
Also consider that if it is Ace that they're going for, his middle and neck pickups were inactive. They weren't connected at all. He only used the bridge, which actually makes this guitar accurate. I wonder if the dead pickups were by design for that reason.
@@cbbiny Well, that’s an interesting theory…🤔 Somehow, I don’t think that was actually what they were going for though…😎 Truly appreciate your stopping and sharing…🎸👍
t1 Here's one reason why I'm thinking that. Ace used to use the selector switch as what is now called a kill switch. That only works if the other pickups are offline or each pickup has an independent volume pot. He used that affect often and it was one of his signature sounds. Coincidence that this guitar might allow for that? Hopefully someone has one of these and will comment if theirs is like yours or has fully functional pickups. I'm curious now. Really enjoy your videos Jimmy.
@cbbiny Hmm… Well, I don’t think this was “designed” that way, but you have me curious now as to the actual wiring intended. I will reach out to see what the wiring is “supposed” to be… So glad to hear you are enjoying the channel. Much appreciated…🎸👍
Hi, Jimmy! I've been looking for your video on the 3 pup analysis. I bought the 3 pup black beauty and it has different wiring problems. The bridge pickup works as advertised, but the neck and middle pickups are wired together for some reason. The "would be" tone control for the neck does nothing for the neck or middle, so that pot is useless. I'd like to wire it so that the neck and bridge would work together or separately with a master tone, and then the middle would be wired straight into the 4th pot for volume only - always on. Maybe I'd change a pot or two for push pull coil split, but from the factory the pot cavity is pretty messy. My opinion is that the luthiers for Firefly are much better than the electronic people.
@@algoribbon9992 Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Sorry to hear about your wiring issues with yours. I have yet to really dig into mine to see what the cause is to my pickup issues. I would simply assume it to be a switch/bad solder joint or loose wire, but have not researched it out yet. I wanted to “film” the work, but have yet to get to it. 3 pickup LP wiring can be a bit of a challenge, depending on what you are looking for in the final outcome. Seems you have a good plan on what you want to do with yours. Truly appreciate your stopping in! 🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1 Thanks for the prompt response! I like to film my mods also and that slows things down and I have a bunch of footage that needs to be edited - so there's that. Also, I've been looking everyday for the White Falcon clone. There was one maybe a month ago, but it was sold out super quick. Do you have any inside info???
@algoribbon9992 I am sure there will be more of the “White Falcon” coming. The question is always when?? That is something Firefly keeps to themselves until the release is ready…🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1 I got mine ordered!! Looks like they sold out in less than 12 hours! Now I can relax and not be so compulsive about checking the website...
Good video as usual Jimmy. Just a few upgrades and setup. Your good to go. Great value for the money. Take care 😊👍✌️✌️🎸🎸. Jethro Tull. Cool 😎 . ( Id change the switch, the wiring and pots. ✌️✌️)
Hi Mike….thanks so much for watching and glad you enjoyed! I will go through the wiring and get it sorted…thanks again for stopping in to the channel and sharing! 🎸👍
Hi Jimmy! Looks like you got yourself an "Ace Frehley Firefly LP style guitar", methinks! That's very similar to his custom Les Paul he got this century. My understanding is that he only plays the bridge pickup, so that way he can do the "killswitch" trick with the toggle switch. Anyway, I'd want all pickups wired as well :D Never had a 3 humbucker guitar, I wonder what that's like when you blast all three!
Hi Jaim…thanks so much for watching and commenting. A number of people have said the same thing, so I am beginning to wonder if this in fact, is the case. I still don’t think FF would include 3 Alnico pickups and only wire up one of them, but hey…🤔 Regardless, I will look into it and see if I can get the 3V 1T configuration I am looking for….truly appreciate your stopping in to the channel and sharing your thoughts! 🎸👍
Hi Bill…thanks so much for watching and commenting. Glad to hear you enjoyed. I have looked at the Recording King Dirty 30 parlor, but have never played one. Heard both pro/cons on it…I have a couple of parlors, so never pursued enough to grab one of my own. Something I may look into a little closer in the future…🤔 Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing your thoughts….much thanks! 🎸👍
Hi Jimmy, just found you on RUclips looking at purchasing this very guitar. I love your vids and I just subscribed, and very thankful I found your channel! Did you ever find out what was wrong with this particular guitar? Thank you for the awesome and amazing content!!
@@josephwilber4129 Hi Joseph…thanks so much for watching and commenting. Great to hear you found the channel, and hope you enjoy exploring around! Lots to see and hear, so hope you get to explore a bit when you can. I have yet to dig into this particular model, but believe it is simply a loose or bad solder joint. I plan on taking a closer look at it, but just have not got to it yet! Hopefully soon…truly appreciate your stopping into the channel and thanks so much for the sub!! Much thanks…🎸👍
Good evening Jimmy, the guitar looks very nice, it's a shame it didn't arrive in full working order, but I have no doubt you will get it in full working order. Hopefully it won't be a fatal fix, but just some kind of wiring error. Anyone who has multiple guitars must have experienced this, I'm looking forward to a video with a description of the repair. The musical pacifier with Jethro Tull is great. Greetings Pavel CZ.👍👍👍
Hi Pavel…always a pleasure to having you stop by. I will go over it and see what the problem is and get it resolved. Truly appreciate the kind comments my friend…thanks so much! 🎸👍
From Leo: All that sparkle finish reminds me of the Myers Dune Buggy's we had in 1970. Too bad the guitar did not perform. I had a 3 split mini humbucker Strat a while back. With the 5 way super switch it had plenty of unique voices.
Ha!! 🤣 I remember those dune buggies! Your right!! Anyway, with it needing some wiring investigation, if something “simple” I want to leave it stock. If bad switch/pots or something else, I may go ahead and redo it all…we shall see! Always appreciate you stopping in Leo..Hope all is well with you and Dan down there in Texas! 🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1 From Leo: Jimmy, I always wondered how you knew I was from Texas, even though my wife and I are temporarily somewhere else. I am not the same Leo that is with Dan. I am just a bottom tier player that does a few company picnics, car shows, biker events and town festivals. Since the 70's I have worked in guitar shops on the side. My wife and I enjoy your work as well as the work by Dan & Leo, but we do not have our own channel. Being able to pick up a guitar and have fun playing it without trying to sell or prove anything makes both of the channels enjoyable.
sweet guitar brother! i think theres a "chibson" model the same color...possibly "chromiebuckers"? youll get the wiring sorted out im sure! im liking the valute on the upper part of the neck too!
😅Love the Jeffro Tool Aqua Lunge 😂!!! (Don't want the copyright police knocking on your door) Love to see you enjoying yourself. Gorgeous guitar, I'm a sucker for the sparkling sparkles.
Hi smooothybuns….Yeah, not being a big “Kiss” fan, I didn’t realize that this was a type of AF tribute style guitar. Did you sort out your bridge pup issue on your FFSP? Didn’t that guitar have a “kill switch” like my John 5 Tele? Thanks so much for watching and commenting….truly appreciated! 🎸👍
Wow that's a beautiful L.P. 💙😈😍 sounds good too. Im glad you are taking the issue with the guitar with a grain of salt. I expect it to have a wiring issue out of the box with any budget brand guitar like this one. Imo not a deal breaker if you like the guitar. Problem is wired incorrectly ( most common) or a faulty pickup.
Hi David…thanks so much for stopping in! Yeah, the wiring is not a huge deal and will get it sorted out. Just want to be transparent in all my reviews to show and demo “right out of the box” as I always do. Truly appreciate your watching and sharing your thought….much thanks! 🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1 You're welcome and thanks for doing what you do so well. I figured if you sent it back for a replacement #1 same wiring issue,#2 a chance of the replacement guitar not having S.S.frets with ball ends and no locking tuners, you made the right decision to keep it 👌✌️
1) Wow! From John 5 to Ace Frehley, you really seem to be showing an affinity for all the wild and crazy metal guitarists out there lately!!! 2) This is another one I would NOT have expected you to go for… Somehow, I would’ve thought you’d be more of the 338 LUCILLE type! 😂 3) My bet regarding the wiring: To have not just one, but TWO pickups be dead like that, regardless of switch position, my bet is that it’s probably either dead pickup coils, or a ground fault somewhere! My bet is that some of the contacts on the switch are probably touching the shielding or the back cover. If it were bad solder joints, it would have to be more than 1 of them to kill 2 of the pickups that way, and that seems highly unlikely. That’s why my money is on a grounding fault between either the shielding or the cavity cover. If I’m not mistaken, the wiring on these should be: Bridge/All 3/Neck, with the 3 volumes giving you the ability to dial in Neck/Bridge or just Middle. As I understand it, this is different from how Gibson originally did it on their 3 pickup Les Pauls: Bridge, B+M, and Neck. I think the Firefly way seems far more flexible, myself! The single tone makes sense, too-there’s really no need for separate tones.
Hi PG…this was a guitar sent to me by FF, as George asked if I could review it. I didn’t choose it…George likes to keep me on my toes!! 🤣 I think you are probably right on the wiring. Again, not sure exactly how FF had these wired, just assumption on my part. I will be checking out the switch first, then move my though pots/pickups to get to the culprit. Regardless, I would prefer 3V, 1T
@@JimmyStewart1Ohhhhh, got it! The key feature on this guitar is obviously that sparkling finish, which from what I’ve read is supposedly even more impressive under certain kinds of lighting effects, which no doubt KISS used to great effect in their stage performances, along with their stage makeup. I’ll be REALLY curious to see what the wiring issue turns out to be in the end! As you say, it can definitely happen, and I certainly wouldn’t fault Firefly for this at the price, especially if it turns out to be easily fixable. For the money, I think Firefly and IYV are some of the best value guitars out there right now! (Although unfortunately, from recent reviews I’ve seen, it sounds like IYV has kind of gone downhill in its quality lately.)
@@zuperdee Yep! I will certainly let everyone know once I track down the issue… I agree with both your picks of Firefly and IYV…I can say my last IYV (ILS-300) was near perfect…🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1 I thought the IRK-300 Rickenbacker clone was your most recent IYV? 😉 That said, I do also remember your green ILS-300 and ILS-300D light relic models, both of which were fine budget LP clones, too. BTW, as others have now mentioned, Ace Frehley actually disconnected the Neck and Middle pickups on his guitar and used the pickup selector as a kill switch, so maybe Firefly replicated this little detail? If so, they’re even more detail oriented than I realized! 😂😂😂
@zuperdee You’re right…it was the IRK-300… All the last 3 IYV have been very good. Not sure about the whole “Ace” thing with the pickups, but I doubt it. The 1 pickup does sound good however 😎
FF is usually pretty tight-lipped on “exact” dates, but the word is that there will be a bass, double necks hitting soon…new Tele and Strats along with more SP’s and 338 hitting sometime around the 10th with more hitting towards the end of the month including a Baritone model.
Hi Jimmy, I wasn’t a huge fan of those “S”Ps. I’m sure we all can guess why they had to change that 🤷♂️. Got on SOMEone’s radar as a well made (affordable) alternative? Anyway, while those were not quite for me, I have to say that the burst on the back of that neck is mighty fine looking. Can’t wait for the new drops. Do you have an idea of around WHEN they will hit the site? I check all the time, but it’s always helpful to know. I’ve been talking myself into a baritone lately. FF makes it easy to pull the trigger. (I’ve bought 12)😏. Good video, a master class in how to NOT lose it when NGD turns Sad. Well done. 👍🏻😁
Hi Rob…thanks so much for watching and commenting…so glad to hear you enjoyed. FF never gives an “exact” date, as a lot has to do with sorting and getting correct inventory once the reach the warehouse in CA. Right now, the word is the bass and new batch of double necks should be soon, with Tele’s and Strats and more SP’s hitting around the 10th. Baritone’s, LX and LV’s by end of the month. I have the Classic Vibe baritone, and it’s a lot of fun! No worries on the wiring issue…it happens! I will get it sorted..🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1 you have a Squier Baritone? (It’s the only Classic Vibe I’m aware, so probably). What style is it? Year, and Color? I’d like to look it up. How do you like it? Thanks Jimmy.
@@robraaiii Yes…it’s the Cabronita Paranormal Tele. Picked it up a couple years ago(?). Here is a link for ya… ruclips.net/video/OXgbx2R5Ml8/видео.htmlsi=r38aIhsGe_Q8-nB_
Jimmy, I got one of those Firefly FFST's and I'd say they are well worth $500! One of the best necks I've ever gotten on a guitar, TBH! I also have a Firefly SG that is worth $500 compared to my other guitars. But I had an LP and an Explorer that were meh. Guess it's the luck of the draw!
Hi Joe! Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Congrats on your FF’s and good to hear. I have a number of them, and they have all been way more guitar than the price would have you believe. Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing your thoughts! 🎸👍
Hi Randy…thanks for watching and commenting! Yes, not being a big fan of “Kiss” I have had a lot of folks tell me the same thing. Regardless, I am going to go through the wiring and try to get a 3V 1T configuration. Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing your thoughts! 🎸👍
Thanks so much for stopping into the channel. The newer batch of this guitar appears to be slightly different, which is not uncommon for Firefly’s between batches. Looks like the finish is slightly different, the control knobs and pickups are different, and from the pics of the model on GuitarsGarden right now, the neck heal also looks more rounded and sculpted than my version! Congrats on yours and enjoy it!! 🎸👍
Thanks so much for stopping in! Yes, they sell out quickly so if you see a model you may be interested in, you need to act fairly quickly in most cases. Appreciate your watching and commenting. 🎸👍
Its pretty easy to rewire: middle pickup volume isnt switched, it's always on, where the neck tone would be. The rest is a 3 way switch as normal for 2 pickups and VVT. The 16" fretboard with a 12" radius bridge is a total deal breaker for me, that's just stupid. I still maintain FF barely knows anything about electric guitars, they just know what they do.
I am now confused too…what is conflicting? Doe's the thumbnail not show the FFSP (redesignated FFLP) and the title say FFSP? Where is the FFLS coming from?
@@PhillipHolt-f9r Now Philip….such a nice comment in the Monoprice review, and then you come here and sound ridiculous. As you may be aware, I have reviewed well over 100 different guitars here on the channel, with only a minority of them being “sponsored” videos which I treat identical. Please get your facts straight and be a bit more honest in your comments. Take care and happy holidays! 🎄👍
How disappointing. Beautiful guitar but so sad it had a wiring issue. It’s such a downer when you are excited to get an instrument just to find out it doesn’t work correctly. The same thing happened to me with the Epiphone Alex Lifeson model. I waited months for it, then finally got it and everything on it was amazing but the piezo. That didn’t work at all.
Hi Mr Opus…thanks so much for watching and commenting. As I state in the video, I consider myself to be quite “lucky” considering the amount of guitars I have bought over the years online without actually having them in my hands before purchase. It happens…as you can attest to with your Epiphone…In this case, I will sort it out…😎 The guitar is certainly nice, and should be a true “tone beast” once sorted! My sincere thanks for stopping in and sharing! 🎸👍
Hi Steve…sorry to hear that…what flaws did you encounter? Did you contact FF CS? With the exception of the wiring (some have said it was on purpose?) mine is pretty flawless. Appreciate your watching and commenting!
Binding flaws, fades in and out milky white. Fret flaws, super sharp 11 and 12 .Flaws in the stain brush marks. Small ding in one humbucker cover. to name a few I was happy with a 338 i bought. Darn near perfect! the FFSP Elite not so much.@@JimmyStewart1
@@Steve-dm3gm Was it from this same batch as mine? Which finish? I believe some of these were from different manufacturing plants…consistency in QC seems to vary from one to another in these cases. Just speculation of course, but seems to follow…
No, Jimmy. The guitar works correctly. The other two pickups are just decorative. You have to get a lawyer to decipher the 97 pages of microscopic text, it came with. 🥲 But if I'm wrong, then imagine this. Firefly received the boxes from Asia. They then addressed one to you. But the result was exactly the opposite of what they wanted. The Firefly guy will attempt to blame the Asian inspector, who inspects one hundred guitars each day, and the higher Firefly guy will blame the lower Firefly guy, for not opening the box and checking the guitar before sending it to you. Here, I was going to put a laughing emoji, but, actually, the whole thing is too bad. You did a good job of salvaging the situation. 👍 👍 👍
Hi Dan…thanks so much for watching and commenting 🤣 As I said…sometimes “stuff” happens…it’s certainly not the end of the world, and I decided that in full disclosure, to show that it indeed can happen to us all, from any manufacturer…no one from Firefly is hand picking guitars to send to me to review. Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel…much thanks! 🎸👍
Cool, Jimmy! Another very different animal for your collection. It sounds pretty good from here. And it's.... interesting! Hope all is well up there, my friend.
Hi Jimmy Z….always appreciate your stopping into the channel. It’s a very unique finish….quite “sparkly”, so yes…a different animal (for me anyway) 😎
Once wiring is sorted out, it should be a beast!! Thanks again for watching and commenting. 🎸👍
I had a wiring issue with an Austin LP style guitar once. They happen. Especially with a new model. I put CTS pots and switches in my Austin and I’d put it up against any Gibson LP on the market.
Hi 3cardmonty…thanks so much for watching and commenting. Yep…from time to time, no mater what brand, it happens. Just had to be up front and candid about it.
I will get it sorted out…😎
Always nice to have you drop by my friend…much thanks!! 🎸👍
Martin Barre would be proud. Great riff. Good looking guitar. I picked up their 2021 dual and triple humbucker "LP" style. The dual had some serious setup issues, but the triple was just about as much fun as you could have for under $250.00. Looking forward to the wiring video.
Hi MB…thanks so much for watching and commenting. Martin was always one of my favorites over the years. Am I correct in assuming that the triple is a 3v 1T wiring from FF? How was yours wired? Anyway, yeah it’s going to be a fun guitar for sure. Appreciate your stopping in as always! 🎸👍
What a fantastic video have a wonderful day Jimmy 😊❤
Thanks Amin…much appreciated! 🎸👍
Im really leaning towards this one and the SG style Firefly has, i like that Cross fretboard they have on that model. Man, when i was young they never had guitars this good at this price point. Its a good time to play :)
@@ghostsofVTurbexSkysthelimitvid
Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Both would be a fine choice…😎
It’s a great time to be a guitar player instrument wise for sure…🎸👍
Look at it this way Jimmy, extra content. We get to watch you troubleshoot and learn. Nice guitar, but I'm not a sparkle fan. Can't wait to see how it turns out. Hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend. Thank you for the video and all the time you put into each video.
Hi Tim! Exactly! 😎
Just need the weather to break a bit, or haul my workbench stuff and soldering station into the studio to work. It’s too cold right now…🥶
Truly appreciate your stopping in as always my friend…🎸👍
Love that outro Jimmy!! Love the blues!!
Hi spookshilljoe…thanks so much man. So glad you enjoyed it! Truly appreciate your stopping in! 🎸👍
Awesome JS🎸《☆》Jethro seems to Enjoy the Bridge eh👍🏾😁🤳A LizardBurst 3 cream color pickup version could sway me to click add to cart✌🏼😎☯️
Hi bdogjr…Well…why not, right? 🤣
Was a bit limited in my choice….😎
A lizard burst huh? You never know…thanks so much for stopping in! 🎸👍
Here's hoping you get it sorted... I'm still waiting for the next drop of Ghost Tele's.
Thanks so much Jimmy…I will get it sorted…🤞
Truly appreciate your stopping in my friend…much thanks! 🎸👍
Nice looking blue LP style axe - and playing as usual! I also noticed that the majority of the new LPSPs don't have SS frets which I always thought was a real differentiator for Firefly, wonder why they decided to go that way,
Hi TechnoRiff…thanks so much for watching and commenting. Just like many manufacturers in China, contracts are signed and orders placed with many different plants. The SS frets and ball ends are certainly a plus for most, but nice nickel frets are preferred by others. My understanding was that they were going to try to update their entire model lineup to include SS frets. They may have however, still had orders with other plants to fulfill, or could have went with nickel out of necessity to supply product as needed? It’s not a deal breaker in my opinion. I did want to bring it up in the video though, as some folks buying these “assume” they all include certain specs when they may not. Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing your thoughts! Much thanks..🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1 Yes! That was my understanding re: SS frets - strange to see them backing away especially for LP models of which there seem to a dearth of ones with them. Buyer beware! (or at least click into the detailed product descriptions).
@TechnoRiff
Yeah…FF also needs to be more accurate in their product descriptions. They are getting better, but it is still a bit “hit/miss” as they tend to do a lot of cut/paste for descriptions and it’s not always as accurate as it should be!
@@JimmyStewart1 Well...for myself, as long as they get that "SS frets" part right, I feel better. Dealing with FF after sales can be challenging... plus paying for 2 way shipping ☹
Hey Chief! First off, my girlfriend really enjoyed that you played the Aqualung riff from Jethro Tull. She was impressed, as it seems that rarely do we see a demo done with riffs from such a classic rock band. Well done. Bummer about the wiring situation with the new guitar. We were looking at that guitar just the other day.
I understand that sometimes stuff happens with guitars, and wiring issues. I just hope this isn't an across the board issue for them. Since they sent it out for you to demo, and sponsored this episode, one would think they would give it a once over before slapping a shipping label on it. Kind of scares me a little bit. I have LP's up the wazoo so this may be a hard sell with my girlfriend even though she liked the sound, and the paint job.
As I mentioned to you on a different video, I've got my eye on something I think just might be a very special guitar. Yes, I'm being vague because I don't want it to be sold out before I can get the go ahead to make the purchase, but I'm sure you know what guitar I'm speaking of...lol! Thanks for the nice demo, and the Aqualung riff. Talk at you soon.
QM3 Snarky
Hi Snarky…so glad to hear your girlfriend enjoyed! She has good taste…🤣
When Firefly ships a guitar…no one from Firefly gets to “inspect” the guitar from when it left the manufacturing plant. They are directly shipped to CA from China. The warehouse in CA simply fulfills the order based on model/finish listed on the box. So something not caught at the QA level at the plant will only be caught once the end buyer receives the guitar. So…it’s inevitable that one gets through…not a huge deal for me, but it can happen with any guitar really.
Truly appreciate your stopping in and “good luck” on getting your “next secret”…🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1 I'm working it Jimmy, I'm working it...
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You buy this Ace Frehley style LP for that finish. The tuners and the stainless steel frets are a real bonus for the price. Thorwing in your fave pups and electronics makes a bargain guitar a real gigging instrument. Looking forward to the next one on this guitar!
Well hey there Cal B…thanks so much for watching and commenting. I was never much of a “Kiss” fan, but yeah…the finish is unique and very well done. I am going to leave the pups stock, and sort out the wiring issues. Should be “good to go”! Truly appreciate your stopping in Cal…much thanks my 🇨🇦 friend….🎸👍
Also consider that if it is Ace that they're going for, his middle and neck pickups were inactive. They weren't connected at all. He only used the bridge, which actually makes this guitar accurate. I wonder if the dead pickups were by design for that reason.
@@cbbiny
Well, that’s an interesting theory…🤔
Somehow, I don’t think that was actually what they were going for though…😎
Truly appreciate your stopping and sharing…🎸👍
t1 Here's one reason why I'm thinking that. Ace used to use the selector switch as what is now called a kill switch. That only works if the other pickups are offline or each pickup has an independent volume pot. He used that affect often and it was one of his signature sounds. Coincidence that this guitar might allow for that? Hopefully someone has one of these and will comment if theirs is like yours or has fully functional pickups. I'm curious now. Really enjoy your videos Jimmy.
@cbbiny
Hmm…
Well, I don’t think this was “designed” that way, but you have me curious now as to the actual wiring intended. I will reach out to see what the wiring is “supposed” to be…
So glad to hear you are enjoying the channel. Much appreciated…🎸👍
I literally just ordered this a few days ago and it's supposed to be here Wednesday, can't wait
Hey fatpandaoutdoors…that’s excellent man! Congrats and enjoy!! Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing! Much thanks…🎸👍
Hi, Jimmy! I've been looking for your video on the 3 pup analysis. I bought the 3 pup black beauty and it has different wiring problems. The bridge pickup works as advertised, but the neck and middle pickups are wired together for some reason. The "would be" tone control for the neck does nothing for the neck or middle, so that pot is useless. I'd like to wire it so that the neck and bridge would work together or separately with a master tone, and then the middle would be wired straight into the 4th pot for volume only - always on. Maybe I'd change a pot or two for push pull coil split, but from the factory the pot cavity is pretty messy. My opinion is that the luthiers for Firefly are much better than the electronic people.
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Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Sorry to hear about your wiring issues with yours. I have yet to really dig into mine to see what the cause is to my pickup issues. I would simply assume it to be a switch/bad solder joint or loose wire, but have not researched it out yet. I wanted to “film” the work, but have yet to get to it. 3 pickup LP wiring can be a bit of a challenge, depending on what you are looking for in the final outcome. Seems you have a good plan on what you want to do with yours. Truly appreciate your stopping in! 🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1 Thanks for the prompt response! I like to film my mods also and that slows things down and I have a bunch of footage that needs to be edited - so there's that.
Also, I've been looking everyday for the White Falcon clone. There was one maybe a month ago, but it was sold out super quick. Do you have any inside info???
@algoribbon9992
I am sure there will be more of the “White Falcon” coming. The question is always when?? That is something Firefly keeps to themselves until the release is ready…🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1 I got mine ordered!!
Looks like they sold out in less than 12 hours! Now I can relax and not be so compulsive about checking the website...
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Good video as usual Jimmy. Just a few upgrades and setup. Your good to go. Great value for the money. Take care 😊👍✌️✌️🎸🎸. Jethro Tull. Cool 😎 . ( Id change the switch, the wiring and pots. ✌️✌️)
Hi Mike….thanks so much for watching and glad you enjoyed! I will go through the wiring and get it sorted…thanks again for stopping in to the channel and sharing! 🎸👍
Hi Jimmy! Looks like you got yourself an "Ace Frehley Firefly LP style guitar", methinks! That's very similar to his custom Les Paul he got this century. My understanding is that he only plays the bridge pickup, so that way he can do the "killswitch" trick with the toggle switch. Anyway, I'd want all pickups wired as well :D Never had a 3 humbucker guitar, I wonder what that's like when you blast all three!
Hi Jaim…thanks so much for watching and commenting. A number of people have said the same thing, so I am beginning to wonder if this in fact, is the case. I still don’t think FF would include 3 Alnico pickups and only wire up one of them, but hey…🤔
Regardless, I will look into it and see if I can get the 3V 1T configuration I am looking for….truly appreciate your stopping in to the channel and sharing your thoughts! 🎸👍
Cool reviews James. Have you ever played a recording King dirty 30s parlor 00.
Hi Bill…thanks so much for watching and commenting. Glad to hear you enjoyed. I have looked at the Recording King Dirty 30 parlor, but have never played one. Heard both pro/cons on it…I have a couple of parlors, so never pursued enough to grab one of my own. Something I may look into a little closer in the future…🤔
Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing your thoughts….much thanks! 🎸👍
Hi Jimmy, just found you on RUclips looking at purchasing this very guitar. I love your vids and I just subscribed, and very thankful I found your channel! Did you ever find out what was wrong with this particular guitar? Thank you for the awesome and amazing content!!
@@josephwilber4129
Hi Joseph…thanks so much for watching and commenting. Great to hear you found the channel, and hope you enjoy exploring around! Lots to see and hear, so hope you get to explore a bit when you can. I have yet to dig into this particular model, but believe it is simply a loose or bad solder joint. I plan on taking a closer look at it, but just have not got to it yet! Hopefully soon…truly appreciate your stopping into the channel and thanks so much for the sub!! Much thanks…🎸👍
Good evening Jimmy, the guitar looks very nice, it's a shame it didn't arrive in full working order, but I have no doubt you will get it in full working order. Hopefully it won't be a fatal fix, but just some kind of wiring error. Anyone who has multiple guitars must have experienced this, I'm looking forward to a video with a description of the repair. The musical pacifier with Jethro Tull is great. Greetings Pavel CZ.👍👍👍
Hi Pavel…always a pleasure to having you stop by. I will go over it and see what the problem is and get it resolved. Truly appreciate the kind comments my friend…thanks so much! 🎸👍
From Leo: All that sparkle finish reminds me of the Myers Dune Buggy's we had in 1970. Too bad the guitar did not perform. I had a 3 split mini humbucker Strat a while back. With the 5 way super switch it had plenty of unique voices.
Ha!! 🤣
I remember those dune buggies! Your right!! Anyway, with it needing some wiring investigation, if something “simple” I want to leave it stock. If bad switch/pots or something else, I may go ahead and redo it all…we shall see!
Always appreciate you stopping in Leo..Hope all is well with you and Dan down there in Texas! 🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1 From Leo: Jimmy, I always wondered how you knew I was from Texas, even though my wife and I are temporarily somewhere else. I am not the same Leo that is with Dan. I am just a bottom tier player that does a few company picnics, car shows, biker events and town festivals. Since the 70's I have worked in guitar shops on the side. My wife and I enjoy your work as well as the work by Dan & Leo, but we do not have our own channel. Being able to pick up a guitar and have fun playing it without trying to sell or prove anything makes both of the channels enjoyable.
@@barbmelle3136
My apologies…..all this time I thought that Leo had a “assistant” posting for him….😎
I am so sorry….please forgive me….🙏🙏
@@JimmyStewart1 No worries, no harm at all. Guitars are fun, whoever is playing it at the time.
@@barbmelle3136
Well it’s nice having you stop into the channel….truly appreciate it! 🎸👍
sweet guitar brother!
i think theres a "chibson" model the same color...possibly "chromiebuckers"?
youll get the wiring sorted out im sure!
im liking the valute on the upper part of the neck too!
Hi Mike…thanks so much man…
Yeah, hopefully not a “huge” deal…
Really appreciate your stopping in as always my friend…🎸👍
Yes there is a Chibson model that has Ace inn makeup on the headstock.
@@Snarkyone1965
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😅Love the Jeffro Tool Aqua Lunge 😂!!!
(Don't want the copyright police knocking on your door)
Love to see you enjoying yourself.
Gorgeous guitar, I'm a sucker for the sparkling sparkles.
Thanks so very much Jorge…so glad you enjoyed it!! 🎸👍
Isn’t this like an ace frehley tribute? I had wiring issues with my buckethead ffsp. Bridge pickup wouldn’t play at all
Hi smooothybuns….Yeah, not being a big “Kiss” fan, I didn’t realize that this was a type of AF tribute style guitar. Did you sort out your bridge pup issue on your FFSP? Didn’t that guitar have a “kill switch” like my John 5 Tele? Thanks so much for watching and commenting….truly appreciated! 🎸👍
Wow that's a beautiful L.P. 💙😈😍 sounds good too. Im glad you are taking the issue with the guitar with a grain of salt. I expect it to have a wiring issue out of the box with any budget brand guitar like this one. Imo not a deal breaker if you like the guitar. Problem is wired incorrectly ( most common) or a faulty pickup.
Hi David…thanks so much for stopping in! Yeah, the wiring is not a huge deal and will get it sorted out. Just want to be transparent in all my reviews to show and demo “right out of the box” as I always do.
Truly appreciate your watching and sharing your thought….much thanks! 🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1 You're welcome and thanks for doing what you do so well. I figured if you sent it back for a replacement #1 same wiring issue,#2 a chance of the replacement guitar not having S.S.frets with ball ends and no locking tuners, you made the right decision to keep it 👌✌️
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My pleasure…truly appreciate the support! Thanks so much…🙏👍
1) Wow! From John 5 to Ace Frehley, you really seem to be showing an affinity for all the wild and crazy metal guitarists out there lately!!!
2) This is another one I would NOT have expected you to go for… Somehow, I would’ve thought you’d be more of the 338 LUCILLE type! 😂
3) My bet regarding the wiring: To have not just one, but TWO pickups be dead like that, regardless of switch position, my bet is that it’s probably either dead pickup coils, or a ground fault somewhere! My bet is that some of the contacts on the switch are probably touching the shielding or the back cover. If it were bad solder joints, it would have to be more than 1 of them to kill 2 of the pickups that way, and that seems highly unlikely. That’s why my money is on a grounding fault between either the shielding or the cavity cover. If I’m not mistaken, the wiring on these should be: Bridge/All 3/Neck, with the 3 volumes giving you the ability to dial in Neck/Bridge or just Middle. As I understand it, this is different from how Gibson originally did it on their 3 pickup Les Pauls: Bridge, B+M, and Neck. I think the Firefly way seems far more flexible, myself! The single tone makes sense, too-there’s really no need for separate tones.
Hi PG…this was a guitar sent to me by FF, as George asked if I could review it. I didn’t choose it…George likes to keep me on my toes!! 🤣
I think you are probably right on the wiring. Again, not sure exactly how FF had these wired, just assumption on my part. I will be checking out the switch first, then move my though pots/pickups to get to the culprit.
Regardless, I would prefer 3V, 1T
@@JimmyStewart1Ohhhhh, got it! The key feature on this guitar is obviously that sparkling finish, which from what I’ve read is supposedly even more impressive under certain kinds of lighting effects, which no doubt KISS used to great effect in their stage performances, along with their stage makeup. I’ll be REALLY curious to see what the wiring issue turns out to be in the end! As you say, it can definitely happen, and I certainly wouldn’t fault Firefly for this at the price, especially if it turns out to be easily fixable. For the money, I think Firefly and IYV are some of the best value guitars out there right now! (Although unfortunately, from recent reviews I’ve seen, it sounds like IYV has kind of gone downhill in its quality lately.)
@@zuperdee
Yep! I will certainly let everyone know once I track down the issue…
I agree with both your picks of Firefly and IYV…I can say my last IYV (ILS-300) was near perfect…🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1 I thought the IRK-300 Rickenbacker clone was your most recent IYV? 😉 That said, I do also remember your green ILS-300 and ILS-300D light relic models, both of which were fine budget LP clones, too. BTW, as others have now mentioned, Ace Frehley actually disconnected the Neck and Middle pickups on his guitar and used the pickup selector as a kill switch, so maybe Firefly replicated this little detail? If so, they’re even more detail oriented than I realized! 😂😂😂
@zuperdee
You’re right…it was the IRK-300…
All the last 3 IYV have been very good.
Not sure about the whole “Ace” thing with the pickups, but I doubt it. The 1 pickup does sound good however 😎
Jimmy do you know when the next Firefly shipment is coming in?
FF is usually pretty tight-lipped on “exact” dates, but the word is that there will be a bass, double necks hitting soon…new Tele and Strats along with more SP’s and 338 hitting sometime around the 10th with more hitting towards the end of the month including a Baritone model.
@@JimmyStewart1 Thank you! Sounds exciting!!!
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Hi Jimmy,
I wasn’t a huge fan of those “S”Ps. I’m sure we all can guess why they had to change that 🤷♂️. Got on SOMEone’s radar as a well made (affordable) alternative?
Anyway, while those were not quite for me, I have to say that the burst on the back of that neck is mighty fine looking.
Can’t wait for the new drops. Do you have an idea of around WHEN they will hit the site? I check all the time, but it’s always helpful to know.
I’ve been talking myself into a baritone lately. FF makes it easy to pull the trigger. (I’ve bought 12)😏.
Good video, a master class in how to NOT lose it when NGD turns Sad. Well done. 👍🏻😁
Hi Rob…thanks so much for watching and commenting…so glad to hear you enjoyed. FF never gives an “exact” date, as a lot has to do with sorting and getting correct inventory once the reach the warehouse in CA. Right now, the word is the bass and new batch of double necks should be soon, with Tele’s and Strats and more SP’s hitting around the 10th. Baritone’s, LX and LV’s by end of the month. I have the Classic Vibe baritone, and it’s a lot of fun! No worries on the wiring issue…it happens!
I will get it sorted..🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1 you have a Squier Baritone? (It’s the only Classic Vibe I’m aware, so probably).
What style is it?
Year, and Color?
I’d like to look it up.
How do you like it?
Thanks Jimmy.
@@robraaiii
Yes…it’s the Cabronita Paranormal Tele. Picked it up a couple years ago(?).
Here is a link for ya…
ruclips.net/video/OXgbx2R5Ml8/видео.htmlsi=r38aIhsGe_Q8-nB_
@@JimmyStewart1 oh, nice. Thanks again bud. Catch u on the next one.
Get one of those FFST Strats with the roasted maple necks! They are awesome!
Jimmy, I got one of those Firefly FFST's and I'd say they are well worth $500! One of the best necks I've ever gotten on a guitar, TBH! I also have a Firefly SG that is worth $500 compared to my other guitars. But I had an LP and an Explorer that were meh. Guess it's the luck of the draw!
Hi Joe! Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Congrats on your FF’s and good to hear. I have a number of them, and they have all been way more guitar than the price would have you believe. Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing your thoughts! 🎸👍
It's like a kiss guitar
Hi Randy…thanks for watching and commenting! Yes, not being a big fan of “Kiss” I have had a lot of folks tell me the same thing. Regardless, I am going to go through the wiring and try to get a 3V 1T configuration.
Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing your thoughts! 🎸👍
Um? Just ordered one myself, but it had white pickups - why is yours black (one can wonder?) 🙂
Thanks so much for stopping into the channel. The newer batch of this guitar appears to be slightly different, which is not uncommon for Firefly’s between batches. Looks like the finish is slightly different, the control knobs and pickups are different, and from the pics of the model on GuitarsGarden right now, the neck heal also looks more rounded and sculpted than my version! Congrats on yours and enjoy it!! 🎸👍
2 weeks and they are gone. But, there are still some other types.
Thanks so much for stopping in! Yes, they sell out quickly so if you see a model you may be interested in, you need to act fairly quickly in most cases. Appreciate your watching and commenting. 🎸👍
Its pretty easy to rewire: middle pickup volume isnt switched, it's always on, where the neck tone would be. The rest is a 3 way switch as normal for 2 pickups and VVT.
The 16" fretboard with a 12" radius bridge is a total deal breaker for me, that's just stupid.
I still maintain FF barely knows anything about electric guitars, they just know what they do.
Thanks for stopping in…appreciate it and the input. 🎸👍
Jeez, Jimmy - time to get your 80's hair band back together!
That thing looks awfully big... small wonder it weighs nine pounds.
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Standard size LP….it’s actually lighter than a couple of my LP’s….
Thanks so much for stopping in JazzinBlues….much appreciated! 🎸👍
FFSP or FFLS? Your thumbnail and title are conflicting
I am now confused too…what is conflicting? Doe's the thumbnail not show the FFSP (redesignated FFLP) and the title say FFSP? Where is the FFLS coming from?
Hey George just keep sending me free guitars an I'll say anything yes want.
@@PhillipHolt-f9r
Now Philip….such a nice comment in the Monoprice review, and then you come here and sound ridiculous. As you may be aware, I have reviewed well over 100 different guitars here on the channel, with only a minority of them being “sponsored” videos which I treat identical. Please get your facts straight and be a bit more honest in your comments. Take care and happy holidays! 🎄👍
How disappointing. Beautiful guitar but so sad it had a wiring issue. It’s such a downer when you are excited to get an instrument just to find out it doesn’t work correctly. The same thing happened to me with the Epiphone Alex Lifeson model. I waited months for it, then finally got it and everything on it was amazing but the piezo. That didn’t work at all.
Hi Mr Opus…thanks so much for watching and commenting. As I state in the video, I consider myself to be quite “lucky” considering the amount of guitars I have bought over the years online without actually having them in my hands before purchase. It happens…as you can attest to with your Epiphone…In this case, I will sort it out…😎
The guitar is certainly nice, and should be a true “tone beast” once sorted! My sincere thanks for stopping in and sharing! 🎸👍
Multiple flaws in my new FFSP.
Hi Steve…sorry to hear that…what flaws did you encounter? Did you contact FF CS? With the exception of the wiring (some have said it was on purpose?) mine is pretty flawless. Appreciate your watching and commenting!
Binding flaws, fades in and out milky white. Fret flaws, super sharp 11 and 12 .Flaws in the stain brush marks. Small ding in one humbucker cover. to name a few
I was happy with a 338 i bought. Darn near perfect! the FFSP Elite not so much.@@JimmyStewart1
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Was it from this same batch as mine? Which finish? I believe some of these were from different manufacturing plants…consistency in QC seems to vary from one to another in these cases. Just speculation of course, but seems to follow…
Late Jan. 2024 Transparent blue quilted maple top Elite. 4 line binding no ball end frets.@@JimmyStewart1
@@Steve-dm3gm
Yeah, I am thinking different build/plant
It’s (1) Thinner AND (2) it’s 9 LBS?
Yikes!
Hello 1970s!
Hi Chance!!
Yes, and yes! 😎
Thanks so much for stopping in!! 🎸👍
No, Jimmy. The guitar works correctly. The other two pickups are just decorative. You have to get a lawyer to decipher the 97 pages of microscopic text, it came with. 🥲 But if I'm wrong, then imagine this. Firefly received the boxes from Asia. They then addressed one to you. But the result was exactly the opposite of what they wanted. The Firefly guy will attempt to blame the Asian inspector, who inspects one hundred guitars each day, and the higher Firefly guy will blame the lower Firefly guy, for not opening the box and checking the guitar before sending it to you. Here, I was going to put a laughing emoji, but, actually, the whole thing is too bad. You did a good job of salvaging the situation. 👍 👍 👍
Hi Dan…thanks so much for watching and commenting 🤣
As I said…sometimes “stuff” happens…it’s certainly not the end of the world, and I decided that in full disclosure, to show that it indeed can happen to us all, from any manufacturer…no one from Firefly is hand picking guitars to send to me to review. Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel…much thanks! 🎸👍