Hello there. You've got a new subscriber here. Watched a few of your videos and just wanted to say that I think you're doing a great job! Your video/sound quality is fantastic and I really enjoy your playing too. It's kind of amazing what quality you can get for so little money nowadays. For what it's worth, I actually thought the Firefly sounded better than all the others. I realize that is totally subjective but it had a really nice presence that I didn't quite hear on the others. It was like they were a bit muffled in comparison.
I listen to the comparisons without knowing which guitar was used (blind test). For my taste, the results were (1)490/498 (2)Firefly (3)SG. That surprised me so I listened back a few times and I did not change my mind. With that said, I will gladly trade my Firefly for your SG any time you want. Seriously.
Lol..definitely the SG is a bigger departure in tone from the FF than the Duncans in the other semi-hollow. But I think it's likely a sum-of-parts thing, rather than the PUPs alone. That SG neck is a solid hunk of mahogany, and chunky. The body is thin and solid. A very different resonance and feel. It'd be interesting to throw the 490s in the FF...but I'm not disturbing that SG's mojo lol. I'm seeing used sets for $150. Then I'd be in $400 to the FF, which still would be a great deal imo.
i think the firefly had a nice open sound to it. would be nice to hear some slow clean single wolf tone notes to hear how the overtones sound. thx for the video. i dont think a person can lose out with buying one. if it fills your "character tone" needs at home, and is good enough to justify upgrading the pickups and tuners, then its a win win. its all left to the hands, creativity, and wise choices on quality effects and amps. thanks for showcasing the guitar, have a good day man.
Good vid...to the point. To me the FF pups sound best. SD are smooth, but weak (unless they are not raised up enough). The 490/498 pups are my usual fav, but, again, the FF sound best here. PS: If one were to place the SDs in the FF, and the FF in the custom build, it is likely that more people would like the FFs! :-)
I know i'm supposed to like the boutique Duncans the best and then the stock Gibson pups, but I liked the firefly tone a lot more. I'm not sure it is a classic 335 humbucker tone, but I liked it better. It seemed fuller, more open and from the perspective of just watching a vid seemed to have more sustain and resonance. It wasn't nearly as clean as the Duncans, but I liked that extra bit of shimmer.
I recently bought a Firefly as well, but mine is the 3pu Les Paul style. I was cruising around UA-cam looking for new Firefly reviews and your 335/338 comparison popped up which, in turn, led me here. I have to say: In MY opinion, the Seymour-Duncans fared the worst in this comparison, with the Firefly and the Gibson pick-ups fairly even... I hope I haven't jinxed myself! I bought the Firefly with the intent of upgrading the electronics (and hardware if needed) and I ordered a set of Seymour-Duncan P-Rails to install in it. Time will tell!
wow that SG has some mojo going! Whats the story with the semi that the Duncan's are in, would love to know more about that and the SG for future videos, both look like cool guitars
In all examples, I liked the Antiquities the best. I liked the Gibson second although it was a much different and hotter sound. The FF's were fine. Just not as detailed or clear.
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These a re really high quality videos, I think you deserve more viewers and subs. Looking forward to more vids.
Hello there. You've got a new subscriber here. Watched a few of your videos and just wanted to say that I think you're doing a great job! Your video/sound quality is fantastic and I really enjoy your playing too.
It's kind of amazing what quality you can get for so little money nowadays. For what it's worth, I actually thought the Firefly sounded better than all the others. I realize that is totally subjective but it had a really nice presence that I didn't quite hear on the others. It was like they were a bit muffled in comparison.
Now I want to get some antiquitys for my fire fly. I like them because the attack sounds so much cleaner.
That sounds really good, I think it is closer sounding to the SG. I am looking forward to what work and/or money you put into it to make it playable.
I listen to the comparisons without knowing which guitar was used (blind test). For my taste, the results were (1)490/498 (2)Firefly (3)SG. That surprised me so I listened back a few times and I did not change my mind. With that said, I will gladly trade my Firefly for your SG any time you want. Seriously.
Lol..definitely the SG is a bigger departure in tone from the FF than the Duncans in the other semi-hollow. But I think it's likely a sum-of-parts thing, rather than the PUPs alone. That SG neck is a solid hunk of mahogany, and chunky. The body is thin and solid. A very different resonance and feel. It'd be interesting to throw the 490s in the FF...but I'm not disturbing that SG's mojo lol. I'm seeing used sets for $150. Then I'd be in $400 to the FF, which still would be a great deal imo.
@@MusicNerdStuff Totally agree. The Firefly is sort of a diamond in the rough. Not loving the headstock but it's better than Epiphone's.
All of them sound good
Gibson, Firefly, Duncans. In that order.
i think the firefly had a nice open sound to it. would be nice to hear some slow clean single wolf tone notes to hear how the overtones sound. thx for the video. i dont think a person can lose out with buying one. if it fills your "character tone" needs at home, and is good enough to justify upgrading the pickups and tuners, then its a win win. its all left to the hands, creativity, and wise choices on quality effects and amps. thanks for showcasing the guitar, have a good day man.
Good vid...to the point. To me the FF pups sound best. SD are smooth, but weak (unless they are not raised up enough). The 490/498 pups are my usual fav, but, again, the FF sound best here. PS: If one were to place the SDs in the FF, and the FF in the custom build, it is likely that more people would like the FFs! :-)
I know i'm supposed to like the boutique Duncans the best and then the stock Gibson pups, but I liked the firefly tone a lot more. I'm not sure it is a classic 335 humbucker tone, but I liked it better. It seemed fuller, more open and from the perspective of just watching a vid seemed to have more sustain and resonance. It wasn't nearly as clean as the Duncans, but I liked that extra bit of shimmer.
I recently bought a Firefly as well, but mine is the 3pu Les Paul style.
I was cruising around UA-cam looking for new Firefly reviews and your 335/338 comparison popped up which, in turn, led me here.
I have to say: In MY opinion, the Seymour-Duncans fared the worst in this comparison, with the Firefly and the Gibson pick-ups fairly even...
I hope I haven't jinxed myself! I bought the Firefly with the intent of upgrading the electronics (and hardware if needed) and I ordered a set of Seymour-Duncan P-Rails to install in it. Time will tell!
wow that SG has some mojo going! Whats the story with the semi that the Duncan's are in, would love to know more about that and the SG for future videos, both look like cool guitars
The firefly's sound is better and more even , the Gibson's are muddy and lack mids
When you made the modifications What pick up brand and tuners you used for the firefly?
In all examples, I liked the Antiquities the best. I liked the Gibson second although it was a much different and hotter sound. The FF's were fine. Just not as detailed or clear.
Ya there is a difference. But no $1000 worth between the prices
Real amp/ speaker ?