Can We Bring It Back? | The Firefly FFPTH | Sleeper Model
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- Опубліковано 19 лют 2024
- In this 212 installment, Jimmy breaks out his 1st batch original Firefly FFPTH guitar from 2019/2020 on a fine “Feb 2024 Tele Tuesday” and asks if it’s possible for Firefly Guitars to “revamp” and bring this “sleeper model” back to the fans! If indeed you are watching and would like to see the FFPTH make a comeback, be sure to leave your comment! Thanks for watching!
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From Leo: When I determined I needed a twin P90 guitar, Firefly was not around, so I converted a Strat. Great instrument. I do have a Tele with Filtertrons just to make sure no one is left out. The low cost guitars that have come around in the last 5 years would have saved me a ton of money on my odd experiments.
That goes for all of us Leo….I spend a lot of money saving money…😎👍
I love the headstock as is . Other than that yes amen on everything else you said Jimmy .
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Thanks so much Matthew. The headstock is certainly fine as is, but the newer “slimmer” headstock they have used on a couple of the newer Tele models looks killer..truly appreciate your stopping in…🎸👍
nice to see some of the old faves come off the rack!
Hi ekw555…thanks so much my friend…glad you enjoyed! 🎸👍
A neighbor of mine got one and I truly regret not pulling the trigger. I’ve been waiting for them to bring this Thinline back, I check the website regularly in hopes that I will see it, even emailed them specifically about bringing back the Thinline with P90s! All the guitars they put out are very nice, but the thinlines and the Firebirds have been the best they have produced, imho.
Hi Grant…thanks so much for watching and commenting here. I have certainly learned over the past 5+ years that if you see something you are really interested in from Firefly, you need to react fairly quickly…😎
I am hoping that they bring them back, and with some of the newer refinements as well! Let’s keep our fingers crossed 🤞
Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing your thoughts! Much thanks…🎸👍
Over the years Firefly has refined their product lineup and taking the initial offerings and incorporating the latest improvements would be terrific! Chief, great episode and on the mark suggestion! Keep 'em comin'!
Hi Michael…thanks so much for watching and sharing your thoughts. So glad you enjoyed it…🎸👍
Hi Jimmy; I hope George is listening and makes the recommended upgrades and additional finishes and produces this model again!
Best Regards,
James
Hi James…thanks so much for watching and commenting. George is a fan of the channel, so hopefully 🤞
Truly appreciate your stopping in and sharing your thoughts! Much thanks…🎸👍
I'm still waiting for more Ghost Tele's!
Hi Jimmy…thanks so much for stopping in. I am pretty sure we will see some in the not to distant future…🤞🤞
Btw, I totally agree about the headstock-that new more Fender-like headstock they’ve featured on models like the John 5 clone is much more cheerful and elegant looking somehow! I just hope Fender doesn’t sue them…
Hi PG…Yeah the new “revised” headstock is pretty killer…would really like to see that on a “updated” FFPTH….🎸👍
Bring it back, please. Didn't get one the first time.
Hi bigem47…thanks so much for watching and sharing your thoughts! Much thanks…🎸👍
I just got my second LP style Firefly and absolutely love it. I have a classic Strat style and love that. Still waiting for my FFTC to be delivered ups been slow lately. Next on the list would be a tele or super Strat unless a V style comes out first.
Thanks so much for stopping in eeart…you have got a nice little “herd” starting…enjoy my friend!! 🎸👍
I would buy a black & white version! Especially with the upgrades and a darker neck/headstock. :D
Hi Joshua…thanks so much for watching and sharing your thoughts!
Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel! 🎸👍
Who knows when they are coming back, but they are posting pictures of those gorgeous Gretch inspired T style guitars w the vibratos, I now I'm scrambling for money to get one next weekend.
Hi Rob…thanks so much for stopping in man…Yes, they do look pretty sweet, right? 🎸👍
Great tone Jimmy. I couldn’t agree more with your suggestions. I just ordered my first Firefly guitar after seeing your many reviews. Keep up the great work my friend.
Hi Mropus..thanks so much for watching and commenting. So glad to hear you enjoyed and congrats on your 1st FF!! Enjoy it! 🎸👍
Oh, and Chief, thanks for opening up a previous video with the Aqualung riff. This made my Janie very happy. So much so that I dedicated myself to learning it, and now have it down pat. Thanks. Next up, Locomotive Breath....
My pleasure man…glad you got it rolling along…LB is another “Classic” from JT! 🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1 That's next! I have the riff down or close to it. I'm concentrating on Aqualung, and getting that fully learned before I turn my attention to LB. Rest assured it will be done.
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Upgrade this Thinline to stainless steel frets and a roasted maple neck and they will fly off the shelves. A pre-order with so many guaranteed buys just might work, Jimmy!
Right on Cal B….it would be a great return for the FFPTH…🎸👍
I had one of those for a while. Cool little guitar. Had lots of fun dialing it in. Thanks for the video Jimmy!
Hi Mike…thanks so much for stopping in! So I can put you down for wanting to see it again with updates? 😎
Appreciate your stopping into the channel Mike…much thanks! 🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1 With the upgrades you talked about, absolutely!
My preference for a tele are slightly hot alnico 3 pups, which sound like the original telecaster.
Those alnico 2 P90 offerings would likely sound awesome.
Yes…I enjoy as nice “standard Tele” as well…I think a nice Thinline with Alnico 2’s would be pretty sweet…thanks so much for stopping in and sharing your thoughts! 🎸👍
I want one in purple sparkle or chameleon with all the upgrades t style headstock flamed roasted neck ss frets locking tuners.I bought the white and red tele with hh pickups and love it!
Hi Stephen…thanks so much for watching and commenting. A “chameleon” would be very cool too! Truly appreciate your stopping in to the channel and sharing your thoughts! Much thanks….🎸👍
George, you put this model out in the MGB finish, I can guarantee at least one sale...I'll be having the FFSP in the MGB finish arrive on the 23rd. Please make it so!
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Yes please!
Thanks so much for dropping in a sharing your thoughts…🎸👍
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My pleasure Mark…thanks so much for stopping in! 🎸👍
Looks like you’re on a P90 kick lately, eh? 😉 First your “Billy Bob” ES-335-type guitar with P90’s, now this one… With your FFDCD/FFTC watching and waiting to be played… I can definitely tell that P90’s are your favorite kind of pickup! The FFPTH definitely seems like another UNQIUE model-seriously, how many P90-equipped thinline Tele clones are there out there? (I know even Fender has made some P90-equipped Teles, but those don’t count here. Lol) I should probably look into getting a P90-equipped guitar one day. So between the Grote, the FFPTH, and the FFTC, which P90 guitar do you think is better, and why?
Hey Jimmy
I got this exact model. It’s still one of my Go-To guitars. I get some crazy good tones out of this thing.
I got mine in ‘21 I think
Hi Rob…that’s great man! Glad to hear you are enjoying it! Truly appreciate your stopping in and sharing! Much thanks…🎸👍
Yes, that would be nice to bring it back for sure. Guess what finish I want it in...My MGB SP arrives on the 23rd. Quints man, I got quints!
Thanks so much for watching and commenting Snarky! It would look pretty amazing in the Galaxy finish for sure…🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1 I've yet to find a flaw in the fit and finish on any of these that I have ordered. I expect the same great product when the FFSP in MGB finish arrives on the 23rd which is so far away....I can't stand it!
Dear Jimmy, A beautiful guitar at a reasonable price and with a divine sound. The P 90 gives it a characteristic sound. I warmly greet you. Pavel CZ. PS one of the few types of guitars that I don't have yet, but will definitely get. I wish you well before midnight (our time).👍👍👍
Hi Pavel…thanks so much for watching and commenting (and staying up late as well). Everyone needs a Thinline with P90’s of course…😎
All the best my friend and thanks again for stopping in…🙏👍
@@JimmyStewart1 Thank You Jimmy, the best for You👍👍👍
Saw they brought it back but as a very Gretsch-y red or black set neck, filtertron, bigsby!! So jumped on the red one. Like I need it... but so loved the Princy guitar & the jazzmastery one...
Hi Trinacria…Not really this model, but another version of the Thinline Tele…congrats and enjoy it!! 🎸👍
Yes not like one you featured.
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Be sure to stop back in after you get it and let us know what you think! 🎸👍
@JimmyStewart1 Apparently this Gretch/thinline idea came from Fender Custom Shop order from Bono. They also made a White Falcon looking one they called the White Chicken !!!😅
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Hmm…interesting! 🎸👍
I would definately buy one if they made a lefty!
Hi JR…thanks for watching and commenting. The “south paw” crowd does have it rough…they did just release some of the new FFSP (Les Paul style) in lefties however! Check them out….🎸👍
that's great to here! I'll definately cheak them out. Thanks!@@JimmyStewart1
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Make one for me Geaorge!!!
Hi Dan…thanks so much for stopping in!! 🎸👍
Hey Chief, do you happen to know if they ship to Norway? I got a guy looking at them from there, and I couldn't tell him one way or the other. I did offer to have him ship to my place, and I would then ship it to him if need be.
Hi Snarky…unfortunately no, Firefly only ships to the lower 48 states at this time.
@@JimmyStewart1 Okay, good to know, now I can speak with some authority on the subject now. I'll let him know, and then he can decide if he wants to roll the dice, and trust me. He should, as I'm a very trustworthy person. I could understand if he passes on my offer with all the scammers, and jackasses on the internet looking to screw people over. He was impressed by them. He, like myself see no need to pay $5k for a guitar when $200 or so gets you where you want to be.
Have they ever done an FF338 with p90's?
Hi Brian…thanks so much for watching and commenting. Yes, they just released a 338 with dog ear P90’s about a week or so ago…unfortunately I think they are currently sold out!
Sounds great, but loose the pick guard, like the new Larry Carlton Sire with p90s.
Hi Clemson…thanks so much for watching and commenting. Yes, a “pickguardless” option would be very nice as well! Appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing your thoughts. Much thanks…🎸👍
Because of all of the quality super-cheap Asian electric guitars there are now, I think I realize that people were scammed by Gibson and Fender, for a long long time. And, it seems to me that today, at least Gibson is "flailing". I am uncertain about Fender. 🙂
Now I remember something. Maybe I am too critical of Gibson and Fender. For many years CNC (computer numerical control) machines did not exist. At that time, human beings were required to operate the machines that were used to make electric guitars. 🙂
Yeah, saying it’s a “scam” is not really how I would describe it…😎
Labor costs are a big factor, along with advertising, dealers, marketing costs, middlemen, material, R&C…the list goes on and on…as long as players continue to pay the price! CNC has certainly cut down on labor costs, but labor costs here in the US are a big factor.
Can't stand the new headstock
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Well, that’s what makes the world go round’…different people like different things…😎
Appreciate your stopping in and sharing your thoughts…🎸👍
"Old Guitar Day!" 🥲 Wow, it really sounds nice! And, it is very pretty! I do like the Fender "head" better (I don't understand why I should use the word, or phrase, "headstock", "head stock".) Now I see the cherry double cut at Guitar(s) Garden! 🙂
Thanks so much for stopping in Dan…
Yes, it’s a fav model on mine from FF
With the newer upgrades they have been doing lately, this would be a great update IMHO.