I own Firefly guitars, on issues, love them. I don't know how they do this for the price but I'm glad there doing it. A working musician's dream,Firefly for life 😊
@@RickHasBeenEverywhereapart from the colour being a bit different it really does lol. It’s clearly a rip off. A custom looking guitar, nickel hardware and an uncovered bridge pickup. Ok the burst isn’t a silver burst but the shape of the burst is identical. Plus the rear artwork! I don’t care that it’s a rip off, I like it :)
I like how you just ran the video live. No edits. It helps learn other skills. Like...set up and things like that. Styuff that we all dont know. Thanks man.
Another great review! The uncut reviews are definitely the way to go. Makes one feel better about ordering one of these guitars without worrying about a bunch of setup you are going to need to do to get the great sound you always get on those things. You make the playing look effortless for sure! Thank you for a great video!
Because of your videos I bit the bullet and bought myself one of the Firefly semi-hollow telebodies and I LOVE it. It has a nice bright sound and in my opinion it’s perfectly suitable for beginning to intermediate players on a budget. Thanks for your work!
I had a es 335 1980. It needed a fret job and had paint issues. Who care who made it if it sucks it sucks if it's good it's good. Branding doesn't change anything
Guy, I'm a retired (might not stay that way) pro guitarist, I've been playing 50 years, and I LOVE inexpensive guitars like Fireflys. They look and play great, often sound great, mod easily, and have great bones, you can do the rest yourself. There's really only a small handful of guitars I'd be willing to spend a grand or over on, and in more than one case that's more a personal thing than based on any concrete scientific reason.
Perhaps, if Epiphone and Gibson didn't want your arm, a leg, and a loosely written contract to name your first born, to buy a commemorative piece, there wouldn't be a knock-off market.
If the other 2 are so great....why didnt you say what makes em better.....or do you just feel bad about how much you overpayed for the Gibbys. @@michaelcosta7235
They’re worth every penny imo. I’ve got the beginnings of an unhealthy collection of them going. Aside from a little minor setup work (mostly preference) and a random microphonic pickup in need of replacing or repairing, I’ve had no issues that would make me consider anything other than ff guitars
You should definitely go for it , I bought the Firefly SG a couple years ago and it was comparable to my $600 Epiphone SG Pro as far as quality but for a fraction of the price....
I noticed the term GAS being used alot online, also on Reddit for example. But I have no idea what it actually means, although I think I might have it too considering the context of the word. Since you use the term too..I decided to ask : what does GAS actually mean?😅 Thanks in advance for explaining
Great vid! Definitely enjoy this format that you have treated us to. The female in the artwork on the back initially reminded me of a young Anne. Ok, tks again, and looking forward to seeing more of your Fresh Outta the Box Reviews!
That is an absolute bargain for the spec and sound. Not available (yet) on Amazon UK but if it does arrive in the UK, I could buy that no worries at all. Great review and very detailed too. Cheers buddy.
Incredible quality for the price. But one day we'll cry when there's not 1 guitar brick n mortar, or American made & employing product left in the USA. I'm not anti import, or decent entry level guitars for beginner or budget players, but maybe sometimes things are "too cheap". Maybe I'm an old man shouting at the sky, but if someone isn't 60+, they can't remember the decline of USA MFG. So much is already gone. When is the last time you bought any "durable goods" that said "Made in USA". Great Video Max, & a really nice guitar. Your product reviews are priceless. ✌️🎶🎸🔥
When was the last time I could AFFORD to buy "Made in the USA" guitar. Answer: 50 years ago my Dad bought two Ovations made in CT, USA. When I came of age he gave them to me. Haven't been able to afford a USA guitar since.
Very cool video and presentation Brother! I have several Firefly's from about 3 to 4 years ago and all seem pretty good quality. I have 2 with the Stainless Steel frets and the Strat is really cool. You play fantastic too!!
I believe that all guitars should be shipped with no tension from up-to-pitch strings. Hey Max, thank you for your work. You have an excellent channel.
When all shipping, 'non-container', on land was by rail, the string tensions on many fine guitars, broke the necks on those mishandled.. 'Damaged in Shipping' warehouses, where goods were sold, existed at every main terminal.. ;}
As a canadian it's a bit trickier for me to get these , but I'm on my way as of this week to owning 6 FFLPS models just ordered the black beauty they currently have, even after the conversion these guitars are a great value
Sounds great and looks beautiful. Really loving that binding on it and the artwork on the back. SSI disability doesn't give me much to play with so I guess I better start saving. I also like the concept of right out of the box sound. Stay safe ✌️💛🙏
Ive received a firefly lp Elite goldtop Last friday, sweet guitar, still getting used to it, thanks to mr max introducing firefly guitars 🎸for many reviews, cheers 🥂
Max. Great review. That"painting" on the back is awesome. If they carved/crafted it like my 2 Solar GC1.6 guitars with their comfort carves etc ? (btw i hvae 6 Solars atm a few more coming soon) then this would be a case of "take my money - any money". hehe Are you ready ? Get the counter going 1) He looks like 2) He looks like but with long hair (they've forgotten Pulp Fiction) 3) He looks like Guitar Max and is Guitar Max 🙂 Cheers from NZ 😎🎸🤘
Max, I always appreciate videos like this one! As a player I like to NOT spend a lot on a REALLY good guitar. You don't have to spend a whole lot in order to get a really nice guitar these days? With a guitar such as this one(Firefly) it's not about the name on the headstock, as much as it's playability! I own 2, and am very pleased with them both! I must've gotten a special deal cause both of mine came with a really nice case, for under 300.00 including shipping! A great deal is a great deal. Thanks for this awesome video Max... ✌
Good stuff Guitar Max! I watch a lot of your Videos and a lot of other stuff related to Music and always liked your vids and knew you were Musically inclined, but I never knew how much so and how versatile you are till I saw you in a Music video that Im sure most of your fans including me would be surprised to see you in, but it was very cool to see you in it and I have a wide range of musical influences and I was watching a video of Tommy Wright the Third from Memphis doing a live show in LA in 2018 and you were what looked like doing some stage handling at that show, very kool!........Can you explain what you were doing there if you dont mind., Looked like a really good and positive mixture of Peeps there having a lot of fun including yourself., And I have Subscribed and play the guitar as well!
Max, I recently grabbed one of the current production model FFSP's in a solid ash top, maple fretboard, "set-through" neck joint, belly cut, locking tuners, and of course stainless frets. You should really consider grabbing one. It's a very unique looking LP style guitar. With the addition of the set-through neck joint and belly cut It's the most comfortable playing LP I've ever owned.
How are you guys finding this information on the guitars? It looks like the website has the most basic information. Nothing as detailed as what you and Max describe.
@@kevinmatthews9469 They are definitely lacking information. I have 8 Firefly's and probably will keep all of them. The Elite and Pro pickups are pretty good overall.
When I had arms close to the size of yours, 1 pound wasn't a noticeable difference. But as I've aged, it's amazingly noticeable. I'm sure it's my back problems and tendonitis, but yeah. 1 pound is a difference. Thanks for all your videos, dude. Peace
Whatever FireFly has done to step it up, they are slamming homeruns! I just bought my 2nd The MadCat Tele and it’s one of the best guitars in my “Guitars under $800 collection” I have 31 now thanks to Max and these budget guitar companies offering such outstanding product for less. I’ve said it in many comment sections and I’ll say it again, The last few years have completely changed the landscape of the guitar world. The factories that once couldn’t exist because computer design software and CNC machines expensive costs now have the tech and equipment to produce what only the Big Brands were able to make and sell for hefty prices. The gift to us is, no more hefty prices and every bit of quality and reliability in the guitars! We are SO LUCKY TO HAVE WHAT WE ARE OFFERED THESE DAYS!
@popsfereal I think the Kool aid drinkers are the ones who are still paying 2500 for headstock names. Do your own research, watch factory tours. Keep sipping your Kool aid 😜
I recently bought one of the semi hollow body firefly models that is patterned after dave grohls signature model. Metalic blue with diamond cut outs. I love it. Looks and sounds amazing. Now if i can just learn to play better.
Max, I was all prepared for a lukewarm performance (no, not by _you,_ by the _guitar😂)!_ Imagine my surprise when this almost ridiculously priced Firefly started spinning out great, chunky sheets of RuptureTone from hell! I mean _daaaayyyumm,_ this guitar sounds WICKED. The minor issues it does have are pretty easy to correct, like that tiny dose of fret buzz in the 7-12th area: that is right where you said your personal 'go to' setup would be for a slight cup, or relief, in that area. I do believe that would fix the fret buzz. Man I'm impressed, both by the Firefly & by your ability to deliver a coherent, insightful analysis of a guitar with no overdubbing, no script, & no bullshit. Just for my few poker chips tossed in, I would love to see you do more like this. Awesome job bruh!🎸🤟
I love your raw unedited reviews, you have inadvertently created a drinking game. We have a shot every time you adjust the hair, needless to say, we get shitfaced while enjoying your masterful shredding and down to earth reviews. I like the Fireflys and as for pseudo knock-off themes, more power to them! The only people bitching are the ones that dropped two or three grand on a Gibson and now realize the Chinese builders are making well built guitars at really affordable price points.
Great review Max,I own a couple of acoustics,but it's been many years since I owned an electric. And an affordable one like that might be just what I need as I'm retired on a fixed income. Been a subscriber for awhile I like your content and I file it in my music 🎶 file. Glad to see you're a pilot also. Think I filed one of your videos awhile back to watch when I had time and forgot that I think you were flying a chief or Taylor craft. I will look for it tomorrow. Anyway I agree with your opinion on the shorter rounded frets,the smooth tuners,and appreciate your honesty on the buzzing 6-8 frets and that it could be fixed with the trus rod. Anyways looking forward to your future content, thanks and take care. P.S. I have an identical model of that p-38 lightning behind you in my office at home. 👍🏼 CFIAM JOE COVINO Lake Havasu, Arizona.
These guitars are great. I have two and I love them. I will say I did have to do wire a ground on my destroyer style guitar but honestly learning to work on your own guitars is a fine thing to learn with such a steep price drop.
I got the buckethead looking lp. I like it so much I upgraded every part available. Seymour duncan pickups, tone pros bridge and tail piece, graphtech ratio tuners, wiring harness, I even changed the two red kill switches to white tesi switches just to change it up a little. None of the parts was really necessary. I just like working on my guitars and it's cool knowing every part is the best and I just kinda suck at playing 😂. I can always put all my parts on a different lp if I want. It plays so great though. The bone nut and stainless steel frets were done well
I like Firefly Guitars. I have two. I think it is OK to copy the creativity/design, but not to counterfeit the guitar. I have a Gibson SG and Gibson LP Custom, there is a difference between those and a Firefly. Play and enjoy the Guitars. Thanks for the review.
I love the difference of all the companies that pay homage to the great guitars I can't afford. I can always upgrade and a professional setup all myself, keeping my costs down.
Ive purchased 2 firefly guitars and love them.! My last purchase was the Birds Eye Mable Veneer with locking tuners...! Its absolutely gorgeous but the locking tuners on this one was so loose and bad that i changed them out with Wilkerson style tuners and plus i had to set the action up on it and that was it.! It plays killer man...! Im ready for another one
I recently bought both the Buckethead FireFly model and the Zakk Wylde bullseye model from Guitars Garden - and I could not be more blown away by the quality. With the only adjustments I had to do was tune and adjust action at the truss rod, these things should cost 4 times the cost. They were both in stock at the same time, so I had no choice but not to make a choice :D and buy them both!
I got this exact model last week. Looked at these ff for years and decided to pull the trigger. In short, badass. Took out the pickups, they were pretty bla. Neck is really awesome. Weird 16" radius or so from what Ive measured but feels amazing. Never would buy it if I knew but glad I did. Added push pulls tones for coil split for the new dimarzio fortitude bridge and tonerider AC4 classic neck. Couple high frets spot leveled and on to amazing feel, sustain and tone. Love this thing 🤘
I like the cut they make for the single cut, I don’t like others that use the sharp point cut in the cut away. Im diggin these one take videos. Take care… 🎸🤓👍🥓
Nice guitar! Where else are you going to find a quality budget guitar with artwork on the back, at that price point? Nice find Max. I'm digging the Tiger Queen.
K like the fact that you gave the guitar a very fair and honest shake in your review. Seems kind of impressive for a $220.00 guitar I've seen a few of these firefly guitars over last 5 years or so. A friend of mine bought a couple and still sold them for a fair amount too. Decent guitars. I've seen worse guitars by Washburn , lol so, not bad "FIREFLY"
Artwork is hugely a matter of taste, personally I like the artwork on the back quite a bit. Others may not. The quality continues to get better and better and better. I love those ball end frets. I also prefer a satin back on the neck, but I have standard several gloss next and I find it a pretty easy procedure. All in all, I think this is a real winner for the price.
My favourite neck finish is based on my vintage guitars: looks glossy, but feels satiny. I use an old scotchbite to cut down the gloss on my new/newer guitars so they look glossy but feels satiny.
I have always liked your videos. Good format and the way you play. Seriously I think that you could make a brromstick sound great. How about a little video of ou on stage ?
I own the gorgon (Medusa) version of this guitar. It punches well above its price point and I bought it because I liked the artwork better than anything in the Adam jones epi line. It plays and feels closer to my Gibson standard 60s than any of my Epiphone guitars do the neck carve is just closer. As far as craftsmanship it is on par with Epiphone just is lacking a bit in paint and finish work.
Max, these kinds of live without a net videos for guitar unboxing and first looks are the best idea. They completely shut down those cynical trolls who only exists to talk trash - such pathetic lives. Yes, for sure, one cut vids are both easier and harder to produce, with the stress of all "live" recording probably being the most difficult. Then again, you have basically zero editing to do. XD If you want to shut down any trolls for these kinds of videos even further, set up a real time digital clock running in the background for all to see....
I just got the Firefly Les Paul with a maple neck and I freaking love it love it! But only after I slapped some Grover tuners on it. Bridge is not horrible but I’m replacing it with a Gotoh!
I have a few FF guitars and they cool for their price great values. I thought about this guitar but i dont "need" another guitar just to look at on the wall but this one sure would look cool. Great review!
We are in such a cool place where current manufacturing can give us pretty fun little toys at a decent price. I bought a Slick SL55 with the GF black top inspired humbuckers. It sounds amazing, and no joke, I pick it up every single day while my nicer guitars sit on the rack. That guitar cost me like 200 dollars used and I absolutely love the thing. I play it through a Katana mk2 100 and marshal mx1x12. That set up sounds as good as most and was put together for under a grand. My AC30, DSL doest even get touched latley. I started playing in the 90s and that era you had to spend a lot to find your sound.
I bought all THREE in this FF Series. I put TP-6 Fine Tuning Tailpieces on all of them. As of today, I own 50 Firefly guitars. BEST buy on the planet and GREAT Mod Platforms if you want to go that route :)
Two things remember when gibson had black screws around the pickups. It always sticks out the pickups have bear metal screws for the pickups holder. 2nd I have the firefly relic strat it's great but I think there logo is the same as the early 2002 sci-fi fox show of the same name firefly. Great video.
I have all 3 versions of that guitar just because the artwork is so cool, and I really enjoy playing that guitar. If they put out a 4th version I'll buy that one as well.
I like thee guitar. It is nice to see affordable guitars that play well. Great for a student who wants the feel and look of their favorite guitarists. I would think it would make them want to play more.
I like all the upgrades. Locking tuners, roller ball bridge, stainless steel frets, and all that. Just wish they would do that on one of their standard looking versions. (Not an obvious signature type thing)
I just got this guitar last week (The Gorgon one though. The one with Medusa on the back.). Gotta say, I dig it!! Plays great!! Not super crazy about the tuners so they're getting replaced with a set of Gotoh locking tuners, along with a Mojotone prewired harness, and a set of Seymour Duncan Slugs! Gonna be my doom/sludge/stoner machine!! 🤘🤘 My Scootiepuff Sr. If you know, you know.
I own Firefly guitars, on issues, love them. I don't know how they do this for the price but I'm glad there doing it. A working musician's dream,Firefly for life 😊
Nobody complains about a Toyota that looks kind of like a Ford. Why complain about a Firefly that looks kind of like a Gibson.
Good point!
It looks exactly like a Gibson Adam Jones…
@leegollin4417 so what? I think that Michael Bay missed the mark when he made pearl harbor
@@leegollin4417 No it does not.
@@RickHasBeenEverywhereapart from the colour being a bit different it really does lol. It’s clearly a rip off. A custom looking guitar, nickel hardware and an uncovered bridge pickup. Ok the burst isn’t a silver burst but the shape of the burst is identical. Plus the rear artwork!
I don’t care that it’s a rip off, I like it :)
I like how you just ran the video live. No edits. It helps learn other skills. Like...set up and things like that. Styuff that we all dont know. Thanks man.
Max, you're a very good communicator, very clear, very understandable, I love your videos.
Thank you!
i like the no edits videos, max, thanks!
Another great review! The uncut reviews are definitely the way to go. Makes one feel better about ordering one of these guitars without worrying about a bunch of setup you are going to need to do to get the great sound you always get on those things. You make the playing look effortless for sure! Thank you for a great video!
Hey Max. I like your approach both on video and knowledge sharing! Keep up the good work man!!!
Max unfiltered is my favorite kind of Max.
I love your channel, Max. You're probably my favorite guitar-tuber on the platform. Thanks for all the great content. 👍🏻👍🏻
Thank!
Love the no-edits videos! Oh yeah, great guitar too!
Because of your videos I bit the bullet and bought myself one of the Firefly semi-hollow telebodies and I LOVE it. It has a nice bright sound and in my opinion it’s perfectly suitable for beginning to intermediate players on a budget. Thanks for your work!
I purchased one also. I had to level and crown the frets but other than that it's great
I got the Gibson 335 copy. Even tho I'm a hack and don't play that well lol. The cutout on the LP copy bothers me
I had a es 335 1980. It needed a fret job and had paint issues. Who care who made it if it sucks it sucks if it's good it's good. Branding doesn't change anything
Guy, I'm a retired (might not stay that way) pro guitarist, I've been playing 50 years, and I LOVE inexpensive guitars like Fireflys. They look and play great, often sound great, mod easily, and have great bones, you can do the rest yourself. There's really only a small handful of guitars I'd be willing to spend a grand or over on, and in more than one case that's more a personal thing than based on any concrete scientific reason.
@@Chuck-Bob You dont even need to spend that, Schecters are great for 500 bucks.
Thats some badass art work. Reminds of a Frank Frazetta piece.
thats because the limited Epiphone Adam Jones signature "art collection" actually has Franzettas "the Berserker" on the back.
Looks like a AI image, thats the only way they could make it cheep
Really appreciate these uncut reviews! Great job and thanks for doing a Firefly Les Paul!
Perhaps, if Epiphone and Gibson didn't want your arm, a leg, and a loosely written contract to name your first born, to buy a commemorative piece, there wouldn't be a knock-off market.
I've got this guitar, the Gibson, and the Epiphone. This is a great guitar, I am not going to lie, but it is nowhere near what the other two are.
If the other 2 are so great....why didnt you say what makes em better.....or do you just feel bad about how much you overpayed for the Gibbys. @@michaelcosta7235
You forgot a pint of blood 😂
@robertvance1873 To the Blood Gods.
Truth...
Firefly Les Pauls are great! Have 3 of them.
My buddy actually has 3 as well...
Very nice build quality and looks, for the price they are astounding IMO -
@@eearts got my first last Friday, thinking of buy some more in the near future
Impressed by your honesty, thank you 👍🤘
Really love the one take no edit reviews
I have been watching and waiting for more reviews on Firefly guitars. This review may finally convince me to buy one! Thanks Max.
They’re worth every penny imo. I’ve got the beginnings of an unhealthy collection of them going. Aside from a little minor setup work (mostly preference) and a random microphonic pickup in need of replacing or repairing, I’ve had no issues that would make me consider anything other than ff guitars
You should definitely go for it , I bought the Firefly SG a couple years ago and it was comparable to my $600 Epiphone SG Pro as far as quality but for a fraction of the price....
The cult will suck you in.
I adore mine. It sounds and looks great. Like the other guy said, they're worth every penny.
I think these are great. Nice and affordable for those of us that can’t shell out the big bucks but can still have a little fun 😎
This firefly is Feeding my GAS man. -- keep up with the no edit. - knock the Guits around a little more - it's a MAX hangout - good show bro
I noticed the term GAS being used alot online, also on Reddit for example. But I have no idea what it actually means, although I think I might have it too considering the context of the word. Since you use the term too..I decided to ask : what does GAS actually mean?😅
Thanks in advance for explaining
Great vid! Definitely enjoy this format that you have treated us to. The female in the artwork on the back initially reminded me of a young Anne. Ok, tks again, and looking forward to seeing more of your Fresh Outta the Box Reviews!
Max your the best! Never edited in my life. 3-4,000 videos multiple channels 😊
That is an absolute bargain for the spec and sound. Not available (yet) on Amazon UK but if it does arrive in the UK, I could buy that no worries at all. Great review and very detailed too. Cheers buddy.
Incredible quality for the price. But one day we'll cry when there's not 1 guitar brick n mortar, or American made & employing product left in the USA. I'm not anti import, or decent entry level guitars for beginner or budget players, but maybe sometimes things are "too cheap". Maybe I'm an old man shouting at the sky, but if someone isn't 60+, they can't remember the decline of USA MFG. So much is already gone. When is the last time you bought any "durable goods" that said "Made in USA". Great Video Max, & a really nice guitar. Your product reviews are priceless. ✌️🎶🎸🔥
Henry Ford wrote about this...
Then maybe they should lower their ridiculous costs n that won’t happen! Lowering their costs oughtta bring in more customers.
Remembering when Everything was USA Made. The local Sinclair station had the Only air compressor.... in town.. ;}
When was the last time I could AFFORD to buy "Made in the USA" guitar. Answer: 50 years ago my Dad bought two Ovations made in CT, USA. When I came of age he gave them to me. Haven't been able to afford a USA guitar since.
Awesome review Max! I dig the one takes!
Thanks Lester! I'm thinking of expanding this format, doing it more often and a little more detail!
Very cool video and presentation Brother! I have several Firefly's from about 3 to 4 years ago and all seem pretty good quality. I have 2 with the Stainless Steel frets and the Strat is really cool. You play fantastic too!!
I was absolutely shocked by how good this guitar was right out of the box! It was probably 99% good to go. It plays and sounds great
Nice outro music... love both your formats, thanks!
Love the guitar and really like the no edit approach. Great review.
Hi, good presentation of what I see is a great guitar. Your comments were fair and focused. Great playing, I enjoyed your review.
I believe that all guitars should be shipped with no tension from up-to-pitch strings. Hey Max, thank you for your work. You have an excellent channel.
When all shipping, 'non-container', on land was by rail, the string tensions on many fine guitars, broke the necks on those mishandled.. 'Damaged in Shipping' warehouses, where goods were sold, existed at every main terminal.. ;}
As a canadian it's a bit trickier for me to get these , but I'm on my way as of this week to owning 6 FFLPS models just ordered the black beauty they currently have, even after the conversion these guitars are a great value
Don’t quit your “day job”!! 🤣. Love the format- it’s a fresh take!
Cool vid. Not bad for the $.
I would like you to compare the epiphone at the same time , on the next vid. All the best.😎
Sounds great and looks beautiful. Really loving that binding on it and the artwork on the back. SSI disability doesn't give me much to play with so I guess I better start saving. I also like the concept of right out of the box sound. Stay safe ✌️💛🙏
Ive received a firefly lp
Elite goldtop
Last friday, sweet guitar, still getting used to it, thanks to mr max introducing firefly guitars 🎸for many reviews, cheers 🥂
That's awesome, congrats!
Nice looking guitar, sold! I also have the Harley Benton sc400. Same price similar style. Great show, Max
Whatever Max is using to get his tones for these videos, he has dialed in incredibly well…. It really does justice for these demo’s.
Keep it up Max we love it brother 👋💪🫵your the best 🤘Rock on 🎸!
Quality products at a more than fair price? It’s about damn time!!!🤘🏼
I have bought several fireflies based on his recommendation as well as several wolf (AIO) guitars and I love them all
Max. Great review. That"painting" on the back is awesome. If they carved/crafted it like my 2 Solar GC1.6 guitars with their comfort carves etc ? (btw i hvae 6 Solars atm a few more coming soon) then this would be a case of "take my money - any money". hehe
Are you ready ?
Get the counter going
1) He looks like
2) He looks like but with long hair (they've forgotten Pulp Fiction)
3) He looks like Guitar Max and is Guitar Max 🙂
Cheers from NZ 😎🎸🤘
Max, I always appreciate videos like this one! As a player I like to NOT spend a lot on a REALLY good
guitar. You don't have to spend a whole lot in order to get a really nice guitar these days? With a guitar
such as this one(Firefly) it's not about the name on the headstock, as much as it's playability! I own 2,
and am very pleased with them both! I must've gotten a special deal cause both of mine came with a
really nice case, for under 300.00 including shipping! A great deal is a great deal. Thanks for this awesome
video Max... ✌
Super cool review Max
Good stuff Guitar Max! I watch a lot of your Videos and a lot of other stuff related to Music and always liked your vids and knew you were Musically inclined, but I never knew how much so and how versatile you are till I saw you in a Music video that Im sure most of your fans including me would be surprised to see you in, but it was very cool to see you in it and I have a wide range of musical influences and I was watching a video of Tommy Wright the Third from Memphis doing a live show in LA in 2018 and you were what looked like doing some stage handling at that show, very kool!........Can you explain what you were doing there if you dont mind., Looked like a really good and positive mixture of Peeps there having a lot of fun including yourself., And I have Subscribed and play the guitar as well!
Got a firefly because of you love it.
Max, I recently grabbed one of the current production model FFSP's in a solid ash top, maple fretboard, "set-through" neck joint, belly cut, locking tuners, and of course stainless frets. You should really consider grabbing one. It's a very unique looking LP style guitar. With the addition of the set-through neck joint and belly cut It's the most comfortable playing LP I've ever owned.
How are you guys finding this information on the guitars? It looks like the website has the most basic information. Nothing as detailed as what you and Max describe.
@@kevinmatthews9469 They are definitely lacking information. I have 8 Firefly's and probably will keep all of them. The Elite and Pro pickups are pretty good overall.
When I had arms close to the size of yours, 1 pound wasn't a noticeable difference. But as I've aged, it's amazingly noticeable. I'm sure it's my back problems and tendonitis, but yeah. 1 pound is a difference. Thanks for all your videos, dude. Peace
Clever Max, nicely done reveal.
Nice review!
Sweet guitar. Love your one takes.
Whatever FireFly has done to step it up, they are slamming homeruns! I just bought my 2nd The MadCat Tele and it’s one of the best guitars in my “Guitars under $800 collection” I have 31 now thanks to Max and these budget guitar companies offering such outstanding product for less. I’ve said it in many comment sections and I’ll say it again, The last few years have completely changed the landscape of the guitar world. The factories that once couldn’t exist because computer design software and CNC machines expensive costs now have the tech and equipment to produce what only the Big Brands were able to make and sell for hefty prices. The gift to us is, no more hefty prices and every bit of quality and reliability in the guitars! We are SO LUCKY TO HAVE WHAT WE ARE OFFERED THESE DAYS!
I'd tell you to have some more Kool-Aid but I think you've had enough
@@popsfereallol
@popsfereal
I think the Kool aid drinkers are the ones who are still paying 2500 for headstock names.
Do your own research, watch factory tours.
Keep sipping your Kool aid 😜
I recently bought one of the semi hollow body firefly models that is patterned after dave grohls signature model. Metalic blue with diamond cut outs. I love it. Looks and sounds amazing. Now if i can just learn to play better.
Max, I was all prepared for a lukewarm performance (no, not by _you,_ by the _guitar😂)!_ Imagine my surprise when this almost ridiculously priced Firefly started spinning out great, chunky sheets of RuptureTone from hell! I mean _daaaayyyumm,_ this guitar sounds WICKED. The minor issues it does have are pretty easy to correct, like that tiny dose of fret buzz in the 7-12th area: that is right where you said your personal 'go to' setup would be for a slight cup, or relief, in that area. I do believe that would fix the fret buzz.
Man I'm impressed, both by the Firefly & by your ability to deliver a coherent, insightful analysis of a guitar with no overdubbing, no script, & no bullshit. Just for my few poker chips tossed in, I would love to see you do more like this. Awesome job bruh!🎸🤟
I love your raw unedited reviews, you have inadvertently created a drinking game. We have a shot every time you adjust the hair, needless to say, we get shitfaced while enjoying your masterful shredding and down to earth reviews. I like the Fireflys and as for pseudo knock-off themes, more power to them! The only people bitching are the ones that dropped two or three grand on a Gibson and now realize the Chinese builders are making well built guitars at really affordable price points.
I started out not editing, but learned that I have diarrhea of the mouth. I edit mostly to save time. Great stuff, Max.
I just bought a Firefly ( $179) just got to go pick it up at PO. Hope it's good; your videos and one or two others convinced me
Love your videos man
Sorry really a lot going on lately but I love the 1 take approach it just seems so transparent
Great review Max,I own a couple of acoustics,but it's been many years since I owned an electric. And an affordable one like that might be just what I need as I'm retired on a fixed income. Been a subscriber for awhile I like your content and I file it in my music 🎶 file. Glad to see you're a pilot also. Think I filed one of your videos awhile back to watch when I had time and forgot that I think you were flying a chief or Taylor craft. I will look for it tomorrow. Anyway I agree with your opinion on the shorter rounded frets,the smooth tuners,and appreciate your honesty on the buzzing 6-8 frets and that it could be fixed with the trus rod. Anyways looking forward to your future content, thanks and take care. P.S. I have an identical model of that p-38 lightning behind you in my office at home. 👍🏼 CFIAM JOE COVINO Lake Havasu, Arizona.
These guitars are great. I have two and I love them. I will say I did have to do wire a ground on my destroyer style guitar but honestly learning to work on your own guitars is a fine thing to learn with such a steep price drop.
I got the buckethead looking lp. I like it so much I upgraded every part available.
Seymour duncan pickups, tone pros bridge and tail piece, graphtech ratio tuners, wiring harness, I even changed the two red kill switches to white tesi switches just to change it up a little.
None of the parts was really necessary. I just like working on my guitars and it's cool knowing every part is the best and I just kinda suck at playing 😂. I can always put all my parts on a different lp if I want. It plays so great though. The bone nut and stainless steel frets were done well
I like Firefly Guitars. I have two. I think it is OK to copy the creativity/design, but not to counterfeit the guitar. I have a Gibson SG and Gibson LP Custom, there is a difference between those and a Firefly. Play and enjoy the Guitars. Thanks for the review.
Great information dude. Thanks!
I love the difference of all the companies that pay homage to the great guitars I can't afford. I can always upgrade and a professional setup all myself, keeping my costs down.
Ive purchased 2 firefly guitars and love them.! My last purchase was the Birds Eye Mable Veneer with locking tuners...! Its absolutely gorgeous but the locking tuners on this one was so loose and bad that i changed them out with Wilkerson style tuners and plus i had to set the action up on it and that was it.! It plays killer man...! Im ready for another one
Really like these "one-take reviews"! Hate the shape of the firefly single cuts, its the cut away... just looks wrong. Great playing as always Max!
I recently bought both the Buckethead FireFly model and the Zakk Wylde bullseye model from Guitars Garden - and I could not be more blown away by the quality. With the only adjustments I had to do was tune and adjust action at the truss rod, these things should cost 4 times the cost. They were both in stock at the same time, so I had no choice but not to make a choice :D and buy them both!
I got this exact model last week. Looked at these ff for years and decided to pull the trigger. In short, badass. Took out the pickups, they were pretty bla. Neck is really awesome. Weird 16" radius or so from what Ive measured but feels amazing. Never would buy it if I knew but glad I did. Added push pulls tones for coil split for the new dimarzio fortitude bridge and tonerider AC4 classic neck. Couple high frets spot leveled and on to amazing feel, sustain and tone. Love this thing 🤘
What model is it, he never mentions exact model?
I like the cut they make for the single cut, I don’t like others that use the sharp point cut in the cut away. Im diggin these one take videos. Take care… 🎸🤓👍🥓
Truth is there is an important market for these guitars and they will continue to produce them. I would not be mad if I were gifted that axe!
These guitars are better than 90% of the people that play them -
That's not a remark about your ability just about guitar snobs...
Nice guitar! Where else are you going to find a quality budget guitar with artwork on the back, at that price point? Nice find Max. I'm digging the Tiger Queen.
K like the fact that you gave the guitar a very fair and honest shake in your review. Seems kind of impressive for a $220.00 guitar
I've seen a few of these firefly guitars over last 5 years or so. A friend of mine bought a couple and still sold them for a fair amount too. Decent guitars. I've seen worse guitars by Washburn , lol so,
not bad "FIREFLY"
These one-take reviews are a great idea, Max! As Uncle Roger would say, FUIYOH!
Artwork is hugely a matter of taste, personally I like the artwork on the back quite a bit. Others may not. The quality continues to get better and better and better. I love those ball end frets.
I also prefer a satin back on the neck, but I have standard several gloss next and I find it a pretty easy procedure.
All in all, I think this is a real winner for the price.
My favourite neck finish is based on my vintage guitars: looks glossy, but feels satiny.
I use an old scotchbite to cut down the gloss on my new/newer guitars so they look glossy but feels satiny.
Looks like another awesome Firefly !!
I really need to get a Firefly. I would love that guitar but a different color. The artwork on the back is amazing.
I have always liked your videos. Good format and the way you play. Seriously I think that you could make a brromstick sound great. How about a little video of ou on stage ?
I own the gorgon (Medusa) version of this guitar. It punches well above its price point and I bought it because I liked the artwork better than anything in the Adam jones epi line.
It plays and feels closer to my Gibson standard 60s than any of my Epiphone guitars do the neck carve is just closer. As far as craftsmanship it is on par with Epiphone just is lacking a bit in paint and finish work.
Just ordered a Tiger Queen for myself before you made them sell out lol. Thanks Maxx love your channel and down to earth vibe.
Awesome! Thank you!
I just bought the Sunburst Tele with chambered body, and p90s.
Can't wait til it arrives!!!!!!!
Max, these kinds of live without a net videos for guitar unboxing and first looks are the best idea. They completely shut down those cynical trolls who only exists to talk trash - such pathetic lives. Yes, for sure, one cut vids are both easier and harder to produce, with the stress of all "live" recording probably being the most difficult. Then again, you have basically zero editing to do. XD
If you want to shut down any trolls for these kinds of videos even further, set up a real time digital clock running in the background for all to see....
haha, looking forward to this video, no edits.
Cool.
Wow that is an amazing guitar for unbelievable price point 😎
Max the Burger King 👑 Digging your crown in the background King Max😜All joking aside though.. kool format.. killer review Max 🤘
I just got the Firefly Les Paul with a maple neck and I freaking love it love it! But only after I slapped some Grover tuners on it. Bridge is not horrible but I’m replacing it with a Gotoh!
I have a few FF guitars and they cool for their price great values. I thought about this guitar but i dont "need" another guitar just to look at on the wall but this one sure would look cool. Great review!
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😄I was thinking the same thing.
But I was wondering how they actually got
the guitar onto the strings.
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I love the nod to specific artists without it being an official signature model.
We are in such a cool place where current manufacturing can give us pretty fun little toys at a decent price. I bought a Slick SL55 with the GF black top inspired humbuckers. It sounds amazing, and no joke, I pick it up every single day while my nicer guitars sit on the rack. That guitar cost me like 200 dollars used and I absolutely love the thing. I play it through a Katana mk2 100 and marshal mx1x12. That set up sounds as good as most and was put together for under a grand. My AC30, DSL doest even get touched latley. I started playing in the 90s and that era you had to spend a lot to find your sound.
I bought all THREE in this FF Series. I put TP-6 Fine Tuning Tailpieces on all of them. As of today, I own 50 Firefly guitars. BEST buy on the planet and GREAT Mod Platforms if you want to go that route :)
Two things remember when gibson had black screws around the pickups. It always sticks out the pickups have bear metal screws for the pickups holder. 2nd I have the firefly relic strat it's great but I think there logo is the same as the early 2002 sci-fi fox show of the same name firefly. Great video.
Clean is for jazz players. We are here to rock!
I have all 3 versions of that guitar just because the artwork is so cool, and I really enjoy playing that guitar.
If they put out a 4th version I'll buy that one as well.
I like thee guitar. It is nice to see affordable guitars that play well. Great for a student who wants the feel and look of their favorite guitarists. I would think it would make them want to play more.
I like all the upgrades. Locking tuners, roller ball bridge, stainless steel frets, and all that. Just wish they would do that on one of their standard looking versions. (Not an obvious signature type thing)
The burst finish is all over the guitar. that is so bang. love it.
Yeah, even on the back of the neck! It looks even better in person.
@@GuitarMAXMusic tell them to make an EVH mockup
We could definitely here the fret buzz simultaneously as you discovered it
I think it looks like an awesome guitar!
I just ordered one
I just got this guitar last week (The Gorgon one though. The one with Medusa on the back.). Gotta say, I dig it!! Plays great!! Not super crazy about the tuners so they're getting replaced with a set of Gotoh locking tuners, along with a Mojotone prewired harness, and a set of Seymour Duncan Slugs! Gonna be my doom/sludge/stoner machine!! 🤘🤘
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