I have 2 of these amazing Vs and I’m here to tell everyone here that they look play and sound amazing right out of the box. The only upgrade I do and recommend is putting locking tuners on them but that’s it!
I just received this EXACT same guitar yesterday!!! Pretty much FLAWLESS finish. Action way to high, etc. needs a setup but for the price it's great. I also picked up an Explorer and Pegasus which just arrived 15 minutes ago and BOTH are in Blueberry. :)
I have 14 and 7 of them are Fireflys from throughout 2021. I keep saying “one more” then they replicate another beauty. B@$$Turds keep gettin’ me in hot water with the wife. I have the Nashville Tele as the latest, It’s been at the office for weeks cuz I’m too chickenshyt to walk thru the door with it. 🫣
WOW! I didn’t think it would be PLAYABLE, let alone comfortable when sitting down, but as you’ve found, it’s actually PERFECT for sitting down with! In fact, that’s almost the perfect classical position! It almost makes me want to try one now!
I was going to get one of these in the flame Maple top and I saw they were running a special on a walnut one for 197. It had the traditional stop piece rather than through the body. It arrived and it is awesome! All I had to do for setup was adjust the intonation and I was ready to rock.
@@TheTapeFarm I'm getting back into it after thirty years plus my doctor's say it's good exercise for my hands because of chronic nerve condition that I have. I really rue the day I cut my hair and sold all my equipment lol🤣🤣
@@erniebest9045 I hear ya. My hands get worse everyday. Arthritis, carpal tunnel, trigger finger operations on literally every finger on on both hands. Getting old sucks… but it beats the alternative.
@@TheTapeFarm you told that right brother, I have CIDP I been totally paralyzed twice hospitalized 9 times since last July. But I refuse to let it get me down though.
I'm not a huge V guy, and I definitely prefer the explorer one you reviewed better. So I'm similar to you I guess, because I'm actually kind of into this V, it looks cool. I still like the other shape better, but I like it, although I'm not a V guy. Dave Mustaine would be mad at me for saying that lol
I got this same exact guitar. I love it. But mine DID have the saddle buzz. I can make it stop, but it always starts again, mid solo. What one do you use for a swap out?
These are fantastic guitars! I also have a few of the FireFly Explorers. Absolutely phenomenal! Great looks, incredible fretwork and fantastic playability and sound. Just wow!~
Very much enjoy your Channel. I also own a FF-the 338. Like it. Here’s my question for you: Since they reached out to you and gave you the guitar gratis-are you at all thinking that they picked out a guitar went over it really well so as to not get a bad review from you? Just curious to know what you think about it? After all, a good review from you to all of your subscribers would be a very good thing for GuitarsGarden & Firefly Guitars. Thanks for the review-keep ‘em coming. Stay well, Brother👍🎸
I’m 95% sure this was not gone over before it was sent out. Mainly because of how I needed to give my information for shipping. Let’s just say it was very “transaction like” without going into to much detail. Thanks for checking it out.
Yeah… I’ve heard that DiMarzio owns the patent on double cream bobbins…the only other double cream pickups I’ve seen are some Wilkinsons I picked up on eBay for an LP project I was working on. Canada deserves better!! You guy are like my 2nd favorite country!!
I recently purchased the sunburst v from Firefly. I basically was feeling reminiscent of the old Hamer and Dean ones, and was pleasantly surprised with the quality of this damn thing I can't believe they can make these guitars so good for such a cheap price
For my first Firefly, I couldn't resist the green burst V with bat inlays. Mine weighs in at 6.4# with the stop tailpiece. I had to adjust the truss rod. I forget which way it was bowed. (I caved on the JA baritone a few days later and it came bowed the other direction! Both bows were significant. The rest I've gotten since were okay, just adjusted for preference.) The pickups on my V are presumably different ones, since they have covers. I wish FF would mark their pickups so we knew what was what!
I have the Blueberry Burst Explorer with the black and white pickups. Guitar is beautiful and plays great. I like how they give you a pick guard, so they give you the choice. Well worth the money.
Actually that has not been my experience. I’ve had other guitars they sent me that needed some work. Most folks who got these were very happy with them.
Holy cow man! That is a great sound coming out of the Firefly. Did you mod the guitar in any way? I understand the pickups are Ceramic on these guitars correct? What Amp or Amp simulation software are you using? So I guess you can recommend this guitar? Sorry for the many questions.
Thanks. I have a question for you can you recommend a guitar or a budget guitar with a Whammy Bar? I prefer it to a humbucker guitar and no Floyd rose. I don't like Floyd Rose guitars.
@@TheTapeFarm Really light trémolo. I play a lot of classic rock, AC/CD, Zeppelin, 38 Special. On some song a whammy is used like Barracuda, Surf music and just a little bit, not alot of Halen .
I tend not to put to much into reviews by UA-camrs that are sent guitars for a review . First is it honest second did firefly send you a hand picked and so called special guitar .
@@TheTapeFarm It's not your integrity in question it's theirs. Did they send you a guitar off the rack or did they have a luthier put a few hundred dollars worth of work into it first?
@@JD-vj4go I’ve been sent a few guitars by Firefly. I can say based on a preponderance of the evidence, they did not go over the guitars before sending them out. I gotten some good ones and some bad ones. Check out a review I did on the FFLG with P90s. It came in with a badly front bowed neck amongst other issues.
I have 2 of these amazing Vs and I’m here to tell everyone here that they look play and sound amazing right out of the box. The only upgrade I do and recommend is putting locking tuners on them but that’s it!
I like the V better than the explorer style.
I just received this EXACT same guitar yesterday!!! Pretty much FLAWLESS finish. Action way to high, etc. needs a setup but for the price it's great. I also picked up an Explorer and Pegasus which just arrived 15 minutes ago and BOTH are in Blueberry. :)
I was honestly surprised at how good was. A good setup is invaluable.
@@TheTapeFarm Couldn't resist. Just sprang for an SG in Transparent Blue. $220 shipped. I'm a sucker for Blue Guitars...the SG will be #12. :)
@@LightWingStudios I have one of those. You’ll love it.
I have 14 and 7 of them are Fireflys from throughout 2021. I keep saying “one more” then they replicate another beauty.
B@$$Turds keep gettin’ me in hot water with the wife. I have the Nashville Tele as the latest, It’s been at the office for weeks cuz I’m too chickenshyt to walk thru the door with it. 🫣
@@robraaiii Well it's over 2 months....has she beaten your miserable ass silly or what? :)
Colors absolutely beautiful love the soothing sound of the neck pick up!
WOW! I didn’t think it would be PLAYABLE, let alone comfortable when sitting down, but as you’ve found, it’s actually PERFECT for sitting down with! In fact, that’s almost the perfect classical position! It almost makes me want to try one now!
Just here getting my second video in for the giveaway,nice looking guitar,still a bigger fan of the explorer type guitar,thanks tape farm.
I don't think I've ever touched a flying V before. I like the color.
🙄 amazing sir ❤️you playing this guitar matches you perfectly 🤟❤️
Is that sorta chunky thick neck❓
Not really but keep in mind this was 2 years ago… newer versions might be different.
I was going to get one of these in the flame Maple top and I saw they were running a special on a walnut one for 197. It had the traditional stop piece rather than through the body. It arrived and it is awesome! All I had to do for setup was adjust the intonation and I was ready to rock.
I’m interested to know… were the frets on yours similar to the one I got? Rounded ends, polished, etc? Thanks.
@@TheTapeFarm Yes. Absolutely flawless. No imperfections in the construction either. Sounds great, plays great.
@@paullatta thanks Paul. That helps me out a lot.
I hope I have a wall of guitars one day. Great vid.
I've had my eye on the FFLX, Sunburst Explorer style guitar.
Get it....I have the grey burst. It's worth it!!
FFLX please :)
You cant even buy the wood to build that for $200
That really sold me on this product, I like the looks the explorer style also.
Me too. I’m partial to the metallic blue with the black pickguard. Sharp looking.
@@TheTapeFarm I'm getting back into it after thirty years plus my doctor's say it's good exercise for my hands because of chronic nerve condition that I have. I really rue the day I cut my hair and sold all my equipment lol🤣🤣
@@erniebest9045 I hear ya. My hands get worse everyday. Arthritis, carpal tunnel, trigger finger operations on literally every finger on on both hands. Getting old sucks… but it beats the alternative.
@@TheTapeFarm LOL!
@@TheTapeFarm you told that right brother, I have CIDP I been totally paralyzed twice hospitalized 9 times since last July. But I refuse to let it get me down though.
Looks and sounds killer 🤘
Cool intro jam too!
I recently subscribed and would like to be added to the drawing for flying guitar or the FFV.
Thanks
Alan Erickson
These Fireflys look pretty nice but I like the Z shape a little more. Thanks for the demo!
Great review! The blue looks great...also like the purple. And I would skip the pickguard!
I'm not a huge V guy, and I definitely prefer the explorer one you reviewed better. So I'm similar to you I guess, because I'm actually kind of into this V, it looks cool. I still like the other shape better, but I like it, although I'm not a V guy. Dave Mustaine would be mad at me for saying that lol
The binding flame on on the FFLX is just beautiful.
I don't Normally like V's, but that one looks great!
I got this same exact guitar. I love it. But mine DID have the saddle buzz. I can make it stop, but it always starts again, mid solo.
What one do you use for a swap out?
Yeah, I've had a Cort V since the mid 80s. They're real comfortable for sitting. Great review man, thanks.
Beautiful looking guitar, honestly doesn't sound too bad either
I just can't get over that color! And to have it play that well for the money. I love my fflps and my fflg, now I mist have one of these.
That V is beautiful, but i still like the explorer more .
These are fantastic guitars! I also have a few of the FireFly Explorers. Absolutely phenomenal! Great looks, incredible fretwork and fantastic playability and sound. Just wow!~
Watched the video , Thanks for the chance
Very much enjoy your Channel. I also own a FF-the 338. Like it. Here’s my question for you: Since they reached out to you and gave you the guitar gratis-are you at all thinking that they picked out a guitar went over it really well so as to not get a bad review from you? Just curious to know what you think about it? After all, a good review from you to all of your subscribers would be a very good thing for GuitarsGarden & Firefly Guitars.
Thanks for the review-keep ‘em coming. Stay well, Brother👍🎸
I’m 95% sure this was not gone over before it was sent out. Mainly because of how I needed to give my information for shipping. Let’s just say it was very “transaction like” without going into to much detail. Thanks for checking it out.
@@TheTapeFarm gotcha. See ya soon on the next one. Be well.
Dude, i want this. It sounds so clean
Beautiful guitar. Great review !
Love this review! Hoping to win this in the giveaway! 🙏
Wow that's value for money. And very cool looking ..beautiful cool piece
Looks like a good quality guitar! Awesome review!
I wonder if they'll get knocked from DiMarzio because of the double cream pickups... Otherwise it's beautiful. They still aren't shipping to Canada...
Yeah… I’ve heard that DiMarzio owns the patent on double cream bobbins…the only other double cream pickups I’ve seen are some Wilkinsons I picked up on eBay for an LP project I was working on.
Canada deserves better!! You guy are like my 2nd favorite country!!
I really like the FFLX
Thank you so much for taking exact measurements of the neck. I was considering this model but the neck is a bit too thick for my tastes.
I recently purchased the sunburst v from Firefly. I basically was feeling reminiscent of the old Hamer and Dean ones, and was pleasantly surprised with the quality of this damn thing I can't believe they can make these guitars so good for such a cheap price
For my first Firefly, I couldn't resist the green burst V with bat inlays. Mine weighs in at 6.4# with the stop tailpiece. I had to adjust the truss rod. I forget which way it was bowed. (I caved on the JA baritone a few days later and it came bowed the other direction! Both bows were significant. The rest I've gotten since were okay, just adjusted for preference.) The pickups on my V are presumably different ones, since they have covers. I wish FF would mark their pickups so we knew what was what!
why aren't they making these anymore and the explorer too ?
I want to have this guitar. Sounds amazing and very unique body style. Very nice guitar indeed.
Would you feel comfortable playing the guitar at the corner bar or club . Or is it best for just messing around & lurning .
Sure. I’d play it where ever I happen to be playing. It’s a solid instrument.
FFLX. Thanks!
What did you use for the high gain sounds?
TH-U Overloud. Great plug-in that comes with the Slate everything package.
@@TheTapeFarm thank you!
I have the Blueberry Burst Explorer with the black and white pickups. Guitar is beautiful and plays great. I like how they give you a pick guard, so they give you the choice. Well worth the money.
I just checked the website. I only see that guitar in Sunburst color. I don't see in blue. Darn it!
They come and go.
The more Fireflys i see the more i want one
Cool and Beautiful guitar
I wish we could get those guitars in the U.K. ?
Nice
So dope! Need this
The energetic color and sound would fit this guitar
Better than an epiphone v ?
Not at all
Which oil do you use on fingerboards?
Good build from the looks yo
What bridge do you use to replace the stock Firefly bridge?
This is my go to: www.guitarfetish.com/Large-Bushing-Tuneomatic-Style-Chrome-Bridge_p_444.html
In the video you are playing two different guitars?
One guitar, one bass.
How hard would it be to move toggle switch to one of the knobs and output jack to where toggle switch is?
You’d have to make the holes bigger, but not difficult.
Neck shape and thickness? Thanks much!
4:45
Heh I got a free beat up, a stickered up Cort guitar. Set it up and now it’s phenomenal 🤟😎🍻
Sad that the Headstock is not typical Flying V. Otherwise i would by one.
Totally get that. Headstock design is huge. I have passed on a guitar for the same reason.
They can;t do a gibson headstock. It's not too bad really. And you aren;t supposed to be looking at your headstock anyway.
I'm sure they sent you one the meticulously inspected
Actually that has not been my experience. I’ve had other guitars they sent me that needed some work. Most folks who got these were very happy with them.
@@TheTapeFarm thank you sir
How to buy one and send It to itaty?
Guitargardens.com
How to send it to Italy? I have no idea. You might have to have somebody purchase it in the US and then ship it to you in Italy.
i know it's no trem but I'd still throw a roller bridge on it.
Holy cow man! That is a great sound coming out of the Firefly. Did you mod the guitar in any way? I understand the pickups are Ceramic on these guitars correct? What Amp or Amp simulation software are you using? So I guess you can recommend this guitar? Sorry for the many questions.
No mods. I think I was using the TH-U Overloud plug in. Yeah, it a blast to play.
Thanks. I have a question for you can you recommend a guitar or a budget guitar with a Whammy Bar? I prefer it to a humbucker guitar and no Floyd rose. I don't like Floyd Rose guitars.
@@AngelMartinez-qs3cf not much of a whammy bar guy. It also depends on if you’re looking for. Light tremolo or dive bombing.
@@TheTapeFarm Really light trémolo. I play a lot of classic rock, AC/CD, Zeppelin, 38 Special. On some song a whammy is used like Barracuda, Surf music and just a little bit, not alot of Halen .
I here Music Man or PRS would work..
I tend not to put to much into reviews by UA-camrs that are sent guitars for a review . First is it honest second did firefly send you a hand picked and so called special guitar .
I have nothing but my integrity.
@@TheTapeFarm It's not your integrity in question it's theirs. Did they send you a guitar off the rack or did they have a luthier put a few hundred dollars worth of work into it first?
@@JD-vj4go I’ve been sent a few guitars by Firefly. I can say based on a preponderance of the evidence, they did not go over the guitars before sending them out. I gotten some good ones and some bad ones. Check out a review I did on the FFLG with P90s. It came in with a badly front bowed neck amongst other issues.