Cool ! Neat little guitar, Chief. I dig it. I like what Firefly is doing these days, and this guitar looks like a big ole' barrel of fun! It looks nice. And it sounds good too. Nice little acoustic jamms too, Jimmy! Keep the good stuff coming, Brother.
Thanks so much Jimmy Z…these new acoustics are pretty amazing for less that $2 bills…hard to beat that! Truly appreciate your stopping in my friend…glad you enjoyed! 🎸👍
Yay 🎉, Odin and David Leatherman to start your show! WOW! Totally blown away with this beauty ❤. The sound, features, sculpted edge, perfling and electronics 😲! Even more blown away with your singing! Gerry's got nothing on "Jimmy and the pacemaker" 😂😂😂...
Hi Jorge…thanks so much man…so glad you enjoyed it! “Jimmy and the pacemaker”…now that’s funny stuff right there…🤣🤣 As you can see/hear…pretty impressive right out of the box…🎸👍
Thanks for the review. I'm actually minutes away from purchasing one of these. The real reason I'm commenting is to make sure that if someone else hadn't commented yet...you, sir, have a great voice! I mean it. I don't mean "great for an old man,"...I mean it. Across the board.
Hi mbushnell62….thanks so much for watching and commenting. Congrats on yours!! I am sure you will enjoy it. A lot of guitar for the $$.. I truly appreciate your stopping into the channel, and thanks again for the kind comments….🙏👍
Thank you for including the precise physical thickness of the guitar, I think it is essential information in the review of a thinline guitar but it is rarely included!
@@lmabr Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Yes, when looking at “Thinline” acoustics, I also believe that guitar body thickness is essential to know. Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing your thoughts…much thanks! 🎸👍
As always, a great review, Jimmy. Your videos are always very comprehensive. I just took the plunge on the big brother to this guitar the GA01-E full sized Acoustic Guitar, and I'm excited. Of course, I had a great experience with my FFTL, and so naturally, I'd check out their acoustics. There are not many UA-cam videos on that one, but according to the guys and dolls on FB Firefly fans group, it's pretty much the same as the thinline but with a bigger body. So, thanks for covering this one so thoroughly.
@@dennyps1 Hi Denny…thanks so much for watching and commenting. Glad you enjoyed the video and congrats on your new GAO1-E. I also have their full size dreadnought, but the non electric version. You will be very happy with yours I am sure!! Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing and congrats once again! 🎸👍
The finish is beautiful, as we've come to expect from Firefly. The sound is so rich for such a small body. Heading for your new look at the Classical next.
Hi brucoder…yes, the finishes and builds on these models from FF continue to get even better and quite impressive. Thanks so much for stopping in and yes…please check out the channel and the new IYV Classical I just posted as well! Hope you enjoy…🎸👍
Hey there Jimmy, Great review I love what Firefly has been doing lately. I bought one of these when they first dropped and I love it. Excellent guitar for the money. mine came with very high action(seems like they did not compensate for the piezo element under the saddle) but a pencil lines worth of material sanded off the bottom of the saddle a couple of times got her set up great.
Hi Chuck…thanks so much for watching and the kind comments. So glad to hear you enjoyed! Yes, FF did a great job on these acoustics. A lot of guitar for the price point for sure. I have their 3 piece back DA-01 acoustic from the 1st drop as well. Good to hear you were able to take your action down to your preference with a bit of saddle sanding. I am going to drop the string gauge 1st and see where I am at…may need a bit of sanding on mine as well, but pretty darn good right out of the box. Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing…congrats on yours as well! Much thanks, and don’t be a stranger to the channel!! 🎸👍
Hey Jimmy I just got this same guitar the other day ive never owned a firefly until now and what a nice guitar it is you get a quality piece at a good price...awesome review and keep them coming
Hi Josh…thanks so much for watching and commenting! Congrats man!! So glad to hear you picked one up…ENJOY!! 😎👍 Truly appreciate your stopping in and sharing your thoughts…glad you enjoyed the video and welcome to the FF family…🙏🎸
Hi Louis…thanks so much for watching and commenting. These are NOT available on Amazon. Only available (right now) on Firefly’s web site @ www.guitarsgarden.com and unfortunately, at least for the time being, only being shipped in the lower 48 of the US. We have lots of viewers/subscribers from overseas, along with Canada who would LOVE to order a Firefly guitar. Hopefully, that may be a possibility sometime in the future as they continue to grow and expand. Truly appreciate you stopping into the channel…nice to see ya!! Much thanks…🎸👍
@@trinacria1956 Yes, it is! Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Really appreciate your taking the time and stopping into the channel. Much thanks…🙏👍
Hi Jimmy. I’m looking for a 1st decent acoustic. I love the look of the Firefly options right now. But I’m wondering if it’s better to double the money and try to find a used Martin or Taylor. I’m no name snob, so if the Firefly is as good as they look… I’d be happy with it. Would you recommend trying one or do high end options feel drastically more comfortable to play? Thanks bud.
@@robraaiii Hi Rob!! Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting. I have a number of different acoustics in the arsenal ranging from Martins, Ovations, Epiphones, Godins and others including this Thinline Firefly. The build on these is very good…it will sit right up there with guitars twice the price. I think for your 1st acoustic you would be surprised! Yes, Martin & Taylor make a good guitar, but honestly the FF is more acoustic than the price point would lead you to believe. I would grab one while you have the chance. They don’t come around too often…🎸👍
Hi Dan…thanks so much for watching and commenting. Yeah, I did look it up a bit after doing the review and I was pretty close by using my ears in that it seemed to brighten up and reduce bass…I can see it helping with feedback in a loud stage environment as well. Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing. Much thanks…🎸👍
Thanks…it’s a very nice acoustic/electric with good tone both plugged and unplugged. Well balanced tone wise, surprisingly so for a thin line acoustic. Appreciate your stopping into the channel! 🎸👍
I have the other acoustic guitar. Made it in perfect condition in one box, got lucky. It is a beauty of a guitar in all aspects. You really should sing something with each review...outstanding voice.
Hi Gregory…thanks so much for watching and commenting. When you say the “other acoustic guitar” are you saying from the 1st batch? I assume that’s what you are referring to, as those did ship in single boxes (I have one as well) and the vast majority of them did arrive with no issues. It was really nice to see Firefly increase the shipping protection on these new models. Really appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing your thoughts, along with the kind comments! Much thanks…🙏👍
@@gregorystojkov2632 Gotcha!! Yeah, mine arrived perfectly fine from the 1st batch as well, but nice to see FF taking more precautions and listening to the customers as always….appreciate it my friend…🙏👍
Thanks so much for stopping into the channel! Glad you enjoyed the video. I have both this Thinline, and the full bodied acoustic except my full body is “non electric” model. As far as playability, I do prefer the thin line mostly as the contours and body size make it more comfortable. The full body acoustic has a bigger sound for straight acoustic use, again due to body size. Having the built-in piezoelectric options make them much more versatile. Hope that helps, and they are now back in stock as well! 🎸👍
Hey Jimmy, good to see you back with an NGD . I have the 12 string and love the resonance of the body, very nicely built guitars! Tempted by this, but I also have the Crossroads hollow body and the resonator, so... (GAS anyone?). That sound sure seem to inspire you, and it was great to hear!
Hi Scott…nice man. Didn’t know you had the 12 string version. Gotta love it!! It really is a nice build on these new acoustics…so glad you stopped in and shared your thoughts. My thanks…🎸👍
So many guitars, so little time . I was looking at the resonator page on Gardens, and wonder if you can ask your friend at Firebird what the deal with the 3 knobs on the FFRE trans red is? Oh, and it's only the last couple of episodes that I got why you call your knife David . Keep on Keeping' on!@@JimmyStewart1
@@scottmartin356 Hi Scott..sorry, didn’t see your question on the reso until now. From what I understand on this model, you have vol, tone, blend as this has the piezo along with the mini humbucker in the neck position. Hope that helps…🎸👍
Yes, thank you! I was wondering if it might have the piezo as I couldn't come up with any other explanation, and couldn't see the sides well enough to tell if there were controls or a battery box. Appreciate the help. Now, any ideas when they will introduce new product? I have been in this such a short time that I narrowly missed both the FF and IYV thinline tele's and other things. One of the first things I did grab from the FFLPS page I have just found out is an aerosonic (?) with the decorated neck. I think the only reason I got it was that it had been returned, and the neck needed a truss rod adjustment and some fret leveling, But I like it a lot anyway. Thanks again, hope Odin gets a new box to play with soon!@@JimmyStewart1
@@JimmyStewart1 Thank goodness! He must have an awful lot of box castles to sleep in now! 😂 I’m not sure how this compares to a good old Martin or Gibson acoustic, but this is clearly a great sounding guitar for the money!
@@zuperdee He only gets to “rest” in them until after I am done with them and store them. Yes, I keep all the original boxes…I know…you sound like my wife right now…😎 I wish I could have bought my Martin’s for under $2 Benjamin’s…honestly even with factory strings right out of the box, it is playing right there with my Epiphone John Lennon EJ-160E…
I got mine four weeks ago. MAGNIFICENT!!! IMO It beats my Martin SC13e, hands down. And I could have eight of the FIREFLYs for the cost of the Martin, which also had lots of problems. Shalom/gw
Hi G.A….congrats on yours man, and glad to hear you are enjoying it! Yes, they (Firebird Music) did a wonderful job on these for sure. A whole LOT of guitar for the $$!! Appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing your thoughts! Much thanks…🎸👍
Thanks so much Mike…quite impressed with this new addition to the Firefly Acoustic lineup. Thanks so much for stopping in my friend…truly appreciate it! 🙏👍
Also would like to know what kind of pedal. Sound affects your using if any I do like the sound that it plays it almost sounds like my epaphon 12 string,wow.....
Hi Jimmy, I bought this guitar last Thanksgiving. Now, I have a Martin SC13-E. IMHO the Firefly plays, looks, and sounds better. The Martin was $1,600 and the Firefly, $149!!! But hey, it's not a "MARTIN". 😢 I've bought several $200 guitars in the last year, some based on your reviews. Thanks pal! 😊 If I've learned anything in my 75 years, it is this: God' children are talented everywhere, not just at the Martin, Fender, Gibson and Gretsch factories. Stay well, my friend. Oh, I almost forgot. The Firefly's tuner works and the fretwork is excellent! The Martin? Not so much. Shalom/gw. PS Some girls and boys buy expensive toys, shelling out all that legal tender. They think it's good luck, if they spend the big buck, for a Gibson, a Gretsch, or a Fender. And some guitar players try to put her down, they laugh and they defamer her, But in all my years I have known too few joys, like my sweet sixty nine dollar Kramer! PPS I love your playing and singing! 😊
Hi googleboy7….Glad to hear you are enjoying your FF Thinline! It’s an excellent guitar, especially when you factor in the overall price point. Truly hard to beat in my opinion. Nicely written “words of guitar wisdom” there…😎 Always happy to hear when someone is enjoying the channel…I truly appreciate the kind comments and my sincere thanks for sharing!! 🙏👍
I hear ya…it’s a great guitar especially at the price point. I would check out Thomann (Harley Benton) for something similar in the acoustic line. I have their Mahogany Travel acoustic with a piezo and it’s a great little guitar. I am sure they have a Thinline or something compatible to this perhaps in their lineup. They are located in Germany and ship to the UK.
Hi Eric…thanks for watching and commenting. I am pretty sure I did measurements in the video, no? I would have to go back and check, but for an acoustic, the neck is very comfortable. It’s not a big, thick wide neck. Issue right now is that they are currently “sold out” so I would keep an eye out at www.guitarsgarden.com to see when/if they come back in stock. Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel! Much thanks…🎸👍
Hi Floyd…Yes, I have played the Fender, along with the two IYV Acoustasonic’s that I own, and also my Godin A-6 which is also similar to the slimmer, acoustic/electric like the Acoustasonic. This is different…not as a slim body (though thinner than a standard bodied acoustic) it has a full style acoustic sound unlike an Acoustasonic would give you. It’s more like my Epiphone EJ-160 E John Lennon or my Martin 000C. I will be doing some comparisons with it here in the near future. Thanks so much for stopping into the channel…much thanks! 🙏👍
Hi Kelly…all the measurements are in the video during the “Up Close & Personal” section. I believe mine measured at 42.95 (so 43mm essentially) at the nut. Weight, body depth, radius, and width at 12th fret also there. Hope that helps, and thanks for stopping in and commenting. 🎸👍
Hi Bob…thanks so much for watching and commenting! I guess there is still a few of us left…😎 Appreciate your stopping in, and glad you enjoyed it…much thanks! 🎸👍
Hi jgeraci1…thanks for watching and commenting. Originally from MA, but living in the PA mountains these days. Thanks for stopping into the channel! 🎸👍
@@homebrew7543 Thanks so much for watching and commenting. I don’t have a case for mine at this point, so really haven’t spent any time researching cases for it. Guess it depends on which style case you are looking for…hard shell form fitting case, or a type of more flexible style gigbag. I would take measurements down then do some research online to see what’s available. The Gator style gig bags are quite nice and fit a variety of different style guitars, and are adjustable and protect well! They go on sale as “Stupid Deals” at Musicians Friend quite often. Hope that helps a bit, and thanks again for stopping into the channel! 🎸👍
Hey Jimmy, I just got one of the thinline firefly acoustics. So when I plug this thing the low E string is very very loud and the rest of the strings are very quiet. I have emailed guitars garden twice with no response. Do they have a phone number that you know of because I can’t find one.
Hi Kelly…thanks for dropping in. No phone number. All employees are located in China. Give them a little more time to respond. Remember, they are small company with just over a handful of employees. Language and time differences make it a bit more challenging as well. In the interim, try changing out the 9v battery to be sure it’s fully charged. You could also check the settings on the Presys II to be sure, along with the bridge. There could have been some shifting of the piezo under the bridge or slight lift/bend in its placement. Loosen the strings and remove the bridge saddle to check/adjust if needed. Of course, you could do this with a string change as well.
Hi Mr. Mike B….thanks for watching and commenting. Firefly had these available for months, and just recently sold them out! Keep an eye out @ www.guitarsgarden.com for models that are currently available. That is Firefly Guitars official website. They make guitars in small batches, so they tend to sell out quickly. Appreciate your stopping into the channel…🎸👍
Hi Mike…thanks for watching and commenting. I am currently not in the studio, but when I get back I will take some measurements for you. Pretty sure the scale is 24.75 but will double check. Neck thickness is a bit tougher without removing the strings but I will throw my calipers on it and get you close…appreciate your stopping into the channel. 🎸👍
Hi Jimmy, Thanks for responding. Yep, that Firefly is something else! You have a gift, as do I. My dad recognized that and in 1963 he bought me a new Fender Jaguar. That was about a month's pay at the time. I did nothing but play that guitar and hang around with guys who played, every chance I got. My mother, who had originally complained to my dad about spending that much money "on and instrument he will never play", was begging me to stop after about a week. Bottom line is that I learned to play well enough to start a band and pay my way through school in one year. I paid my dad back and never took a penny afterwards. Enough with the background. My reason for writing is this: I started playing right after the Beatles became a thing. Trouble was the only " affordable guitars (from best to worst) were Sears, Montgomery Ward, Harmony, Tasco and Kent. The latter was like a 2x4 with frets. Yuch! A lot of my friends got guitars for Christmas that year. Their mothers would call me to "come for dinner" and try to show their sons how to play. I had to be honest. I told them that no one could learn to play on those guitars and that if their son had a gift to play, his guitar would put and end to the attempt. As you can imagine that truth was not well received. But today, budding guitarists are not held hostage to the high cost of a quality "name brand" guitars. Companies like Firefly, Eart and others have made truly fine instruments available at ridiculously low cost. In many ways life is indeed good! Shalom/gw PS I got a Black Friday last night, a Firefly, telle-style for $149. It had been a little over $200. Yep, I stole it! LOL
Thanks so much ! Appreciate the kind comment..I like so many got the “bug” with the 1st 45’s from the boys…. Of course things got a bit more serious later with Jimi and Jeff Beck…I slept with a guitar. My 1st was a pretty bad Harmony Acoustic….then I bought myself a used 66 Rickenbacker 360 after saving my paper route money for two years. I was in heaven, and my 1st band was born….😎 Appreciate your telling of your story..many of us from the same era have a familiar one…🙏👍
@@JimmyStewart1 Yep, we lived through a magical time. I tell my kids we had the best cars and the best music. We also had great guitars, like your Rickenbacker, but they were expensive. Hey, do you remember Semie Mosley and his magnificent Mosrites? ;-)) TAKE CARE! Shalom/gw
do you think you might review the full bodied version? im unsure which one to get. i like the idea of the thin body but it will be my only acoustic so thinking i should just go with the full body.
@@ultimatesteve Thanks so much for watching and commenting. I do have a review of their 1st batch full bodied dreadnaught style (no electronics). It’s a bigger body with 3 piece back, no cutaway. I would think that both of the GAO1-E and this GTO1-E would be very similar with the same neck, electronic’s, ect….the biggest difference of course would be in the body depth. Having the larger, thicker body one would assume the volume of air being pushed would increase the overall volume of the guitar when playing acoustically. If your main use would be acoustic, it could be a benefit in that environment. Plugged in, I would think them to be very close in overall sound resonance. The Thinline having the advantage as being a more “comfortable” instrument for most. Hope that helps…either way these are hard to beat for the price point. Good luck on your decision! Appreciate your stopping into the channel! 🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1 thanks Jimmy, you haven't steered me wrong yet. I might just go with the thin line then if it's only volume. Would probably sound really good through my Yamaha thr and monitors.
@@ultimatesteve Ha!! That’s good to hear! I only try to give a honest opinion of what I find. If you look at the specs, you will see that the build is the same…same tops, back and side materials and electronics. If you were sitting around with a few acoustic players, and they were all banging on full body dreads, then you perhaps would be at a disadvantage in keeping yourself heard in the mix with the Thinline. You would certainly get a bigger, fuller sound resonance with the larger body. However, if you are simply playing around for friends, or doing a single acoustic type performance, the Thinline will certainly hold its own. Plugged in, you would find it hard to distinguish between the two of them. Plug and go…EQ to taste if you want more bottom/top/whatever…
Hi Sam…thanks for watching and commenting. I think it’s a “feeling secure” type of thing…not positive as I have not really studied the whole relationship between boxes and cats, but Mr. Odin certainly loves them. Even small boxes he try’s to fit into..😻 The guitar is pretty cool too, but Mr. Odin thanks you for the support!! 🙏👍
Hi Dave…I will assume you are talking about acoustic strings? A lot of things can affect the “playability” of a guitar, both acoustic and electric with strings being near the top of the list. However, it’s also important to remember that hand/finger strength, muscle memory and calluses are a “right of passage” and really something that you need to develop over time. Not really any “shortcuts” you can take there, but a good setup on your guitar, along with quality strings can go a long way in helping you develop with the least amount of frustration along with playability, tuning, etc… I encourage beginners to start/learn on an acoustic guitar because the string gauges tend to be thicker, which helps build hand/finger strength along with calluses quicker. You can also enjoy the “sound” of the guitar, hear the notes you are playing without the need for any other equipment, amplifiers, pedals and such. Once you have the basics down, can play some basic chords cleanly and change between them cleanly, then if desired, when you go to a well setup electric guitar, you will see and feel the difference. I would start with a decent set of 12’s on an acoustic to retain the full sound while still allowing the balance between playability and fullness. Phosphor/Bronze D’ADDARIO strings are a good, decent priced string. Hope this helps….keep pickin!! 🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1 Thank you so much for your very thorough and kind response. I truly appreciate it. After having watched endless UA-cam videos and dreaming of buying more expensive guitars, I came across your video. I came away, believing that this guitar would be a good starter for me, so this morning I bought it. Not sure how long it’ll take to get here., but I am excited! I am looking forward to watching more of your videos. Consider me a subscriber.
@@davebennett4087 Hey, congrats Dave!! Enjoy it my friend! GG usually takes about 10 days if you are on the East Coast from CA where they ship. I think you will really enjoy it! 🎸👍
I got one of these... loved the construction and look and the sound... but the fret work was pretty lame... I have it at the shop right now to get the frets leveled out and it's costing me the same amount as the guitar to do the fix... I don't know if my situation is constant, but it smacks of poor QC that it got out the door in the first place... Still even with the additional cost I feel it's worth it...
@@PeterKaitlyn Hi Peter…thanks for watching and commenting. Did you buy from the earlier batch, or from the new batch? Just curious as my fret work was fine. Did you have high frets? Did you try tapping them down? Sorry to hear of the issue…hope the shop you brought it to gets it sorted out to your satisfaction. Thanks so much for stopping into the channel! 🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1 I got it a couple of weeks ago, from Guitars Garden, so it's straight from the factory... Yeah, my local repair guy is great and isn't really that expensive... I've heard other stories about the fret work on the acoustics... and don't get me wrong it was mostly playable as it was... but the G string on the 10th & eleventh fret were the same note, so I had to get that fixed no matter what... When he put the fret rocker on the frets there were a lot of places that rocked some... He thought that the frets weren't glued in... also the fret ends were kind of sharp... it's almost as if it got rushed through QC... I think that the acoustics are made by a different company than the electrics... So that may be why the QC is different... I have 2 of those, the LP & 338, and the QC is great on both... Sound and play-ability on both are tops...
@@PeterKaitlyn Gotcha….ok..yeah I am sure they probably used a different manufacturer to get these out. They travel a long way so a bit of “sprout” is not unusual. Seating the frets however is another issue. Improper seating with raise some frets, and usually this can be corrected with a bit of tapping down, but probably good you brought it to a local tech you trust to have a look. Appreciate the follow-up!! 🎸👍
The last time that I ordered a guitar from them, I was charged a surprise international transaction fee after the fact from PayPal. Is it possible to pay using a credit card without going through PayPal on their site? I just tried to order this acoustic and did not see any other payment option besides PayPal.
Hi Jimmy…I remember you telling me this from before. As I said, from what I understand, it is your bank that is charging the fee. I have my bank card set up via PayPal and no issues. PayPal protects both the customer and the vender, which is why this is their method of payment. I would call and speak to your bank or PayPal if you believe it is coming from their end. The purchase shouldn’t include a international transaction fee unless your bank is requesting it.
Hi Ed…thanks so much for watching and commenting. I honestly didn’t notice any spacing issues when playing this. I will certainly check it out when I go to re-string! Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel…much thanks! 🎸👍
Hi Steven…ha…😻 Luckily, Mr. Odin only uses hit proper “litter box” and all NGD boxes have been perfectly fine after his explorations….thanks for watching and commenting! 🎸👍
Can u compare this to the LUNA STALLION TRAVEL 3/4 SIZE GUITAR!!?? TELL ME WHICH SOUNDS BEST PLAYS BEST ETC... AND HOW MUCH DIFF IN SIZE?? IS THIS ONE BIG FOR ITS SIZE?? OR SMALLER LIKE A TRAVEL?? THIS ONE IS ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!!!!! BUT THEN SOOO IS LUNAS STALLION...WOLF... EGLE...AND DEARS!!! ALONG WITH JUST ABOUT EVERY SINGLR GUITAR THE DESIGN MAKE PUT OUT!!!! LUNA AND IBANEZ AND NOWWW FF R MY TOP FAV ONES!!!! I HADNT HEARD OF FF UNTIL LIKE PAST FEW DAYS!? BUT WOWWWWW!!!! I THINK IM BET THIS AND LUNA TRAVEL STALLION.... WHICH ONE WOULD U PICK BET THE 2!?😊😊😊
@@PortDixieandTheJourneyDogs Thanks so much for watching and commenting. I don’t have a Luna Acoustic to compare it to, and there seems to be a ton of them. This is NOT a travel size 3/4 guitar. It’s a full size body acoustic/electric, however “thinner” in depth. You can watch my comparison video between this and its bigger brother, the GA01 here on the channel for differences, but both are auditorium size acoustic/electrics not 3/4. I have 3 Firefly acoustic guitars and can tell you they punch way above what you would think for the price point. I hope that helps a bit…thanks so much for stopping into the channel and good luck in your acoustic search. If you are specifically looking for only a 3/4 size acoustic there are plenty out there to choose from, but right now Firefly does not make one. Both their GT01-E and GA01-E are worth every cent! 🎸👍
Hi Howard…thanks so much for watching and commenting. In the case of Mr. Odin, he just loves N.G.D.! 😻 Seriously, I can bring in other boxes and he pays little attention to them. He’s my “right hand man/cat” when it comes to unboxing a guitar! Appreciate your stopping into the channel! Much thanks…🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1 do you have a way of contacting anyone there my bullseye lp hasn't shipped yet and it is due here tomorrow not getting any response from guitars garden
@@playauthentic1082 They are a very small company and they are all located in China…communication with them can be difficult due to time changes and of course language differences. If you contacted them about shipping, you are usually looking at 48 hours (depending on time/ day of week) before receiving a response. Give them some time…they will get back to you…Annie @ customer service should respond.
Hi Brian…thanks for watching and commenting. Your guess is as good as mine…😎 Lots of guitar builds have some pretty encrypted model numbers that they use. I would think something like Guitar-Thinline-1st Version?? Congrats on that 70 GTO…appreciate your stopping into the channel! 🎸👍
If you are located in the lower 48 states and the guitar is in stock, you shouldn’t have an issue with shipping. You also need to order via a PayPal account. Hope that helps.
Hi Philip….thanks for stopping in. As I stated in the video, this video was indeed “sponsored” by Firebird Music. I clearly make a point of this in the video a number of times. I have purchased well over a dozen Firefly guitars in the past and have reviewed and demoed each one of them. Not sure what your point is, but my reviews are always honest and up front, sponsored or not….appreciate your dropping into the channel. 🙏👍
Thanks for stopping in Denise…as stated in the video, www.guitarsgarden.com is the official Firebird Music web site for Firefly guitars. Hope this helps…🎸👍
Mind ,has a bad neck! 😢 And fret work needed at b/e side! For $200 and some elbow work adjustment, better than those entry, Taylor, Martin guitar which are laminated top Firefly,cranks out budget guitar,but quality control limited!
Unfortunately, that can occur with any guitar bought online. Most will at least require a setup…sorry to hear about the issues. Hopefully you got it worked out. Thanks for stopping into the channel! 🎸👍
I hope this is a joke…you have NO IDEA how many kids actually have guitars because of me….I will simply leave it at that. Go tell that to Joe Bonamassa, or Rick Nielsen 😎
I play the guitar acoustically for the whole 1st part of the video! Nothing plugged in…just acoustic with a camera mic…not sure I understand honestly…appreciate your stopping in.
Cool ! Neat little guitar, Chief. I dig it. I like what Firefly is doing these days, and this guitar looks like a big ole' barrel of fun! It looks nice. And it sounds good too. Nice little acoustic jamms too, Jimmy! Keep the good stuff coming, Brother.
Thanks so much Jimmy Z…these new acoustics are pretty amazing for less that $2 bills…hard to beat that! Truly appreciate your stopping in my friend…glad you enjoyed! 🎸👍
Yay 🎉, Odin and David Leatherman to start your show!
WOW! Totally blown away with this beauty ❤. The sound, features, sculpted edge, perfling and electronics 😲!
Even more blown away with your singing! Gerry's got nothing on "Jimmy and the pacemaker" 😂😂😂...
Hi Jorge…thanks so much man…so glad you enjoyed it! “Jimmy and the pacemaker”…now that’s funny stuff right there…🤣🤣
As you can see/hear…pretty impressive right out of the box…🎸👍
Thanks for the review. I'm actually minutes away from purchasing one of these.
The real reason I'm commenting is to make sure that if someone else hadn't commented yet...you, sir, have a great voice! I mean it. I don't mean "great for an old man,"...I mean it. Across the board.
Hi mbushnell62….thanks so much for watching and commenting. Congrats on yours!! I am sure you will enjoy it. A lot of guitar for the $$..
I truly appreciate your stopping into the channel, and thanks again for the kind comments….🙏👍
Thank you for including the precise physical thickness of the guitar, I think it is essential information in the review of a thinline guitar but it is rarely included!
@@lmabr
Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Yes, when looking at “Thinline” acoustics, I also believe that guitar body thickness is essential to know. Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing your thoughts…much thanks! 🎸👍
As always, a great review, Jimmy. Your videos are always very comprehensive. I just took the plunge on the big brother to this guitar the GA01-E full sized Acoustic Guitar, and I'm excited. Of course, I had a great experience with my FFTL, and so naturally, I'd check out their acoustics. There are not many UA-cam videos on that one, but according to the guys and dolls on FB Firefly fans group, it's pretty much the same as the thinline but with a bigger body. So, thanks for covering this one so thoroughly.
@@dennyps1
Hi Denny…thanks so much for watching and commenting. Glad you enjoyed the video and congrats on your new GAO1-E. I also have their full size dreadnought, but the non electric version. You will be very happy with yours I am sure!! Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing and congrats once again! 🎸👍
The finish is beautiful, as we've come to expect from Firefly. The sound is so rich for such a small body. Heading for your new look at the Classical next.
Hi brucoder…yes, the finishes and builds on these models from FF continue to get even better and quite impressive. Thanks so much for stopping in and yes…please check out the channel and the new IYV Classical I just posted as well! Hope you enjoy…🎸👍
Hey there Jimmy, Great review I love what Firefly has been doing lately. I bought one of these when they first dropped and I love it. Excellent guitar for the money. mine came with very high action(seems like they did not compensate for the piezo element under the saddle) but a pencil lines worth of material sanded off the bottom of the saddle a couple of times got her set up great.
Hi Chuck…thanks so much for watching and the kind comments. So glad to hear you enjoyed! Yes, FF did a great job on these acoustics. A lot of guitar for the price point for sure. I have their 3 piece back DA-01 acoustic from the 1st drop as well. Good to hear you were able to take your action down to your preference with a bit of saddle sanding. I am going to drop the string gauge 1st and see where I am at…may need a bit of sanding on mine as well, but pretty darn good right out of the box.
Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing…congrats on yours as well! Much thanks, and don’t be a stranger to the channel!! 🎸👍
Hey Jimmy I just got this same guitar the other day ive never owned a firefly until now and what a nice guitar it is you get a quality piece at a good price...awesome review and keep them coming
Hi Josh…thanks so much for watching and commenting! Congrats man!! So glad to hear you picked one up…ENJOY!! 😎👍
Truly appreciate your stopping in and sharing your thoughts…glad you enjoyed the video and welcome to the FF family…🙏🎸
Does it come with pre amp fitted
@@deniseshaw3871 yes its the Fishman presys
I will have To order these wonderful fireflys from you, cannot find the things here in Quebec on Canadian Amazon 😢 I am the first viewer tonite😅
Hi Louis…thanks so much for watching and commenting. These are NOT available on Amazon. Only available (right now) on Firefly’s web site @ www.guitarsgarden.com and unfortunately, at least for the time being, only being shipped in the lower 48 of the US. We have lots of viewers/subscribers from overseas, along with Canada who would LOVE to order a Firefly guitar. Hopefully, that may be a possibility sometime in the future as they continue to grow and expand. Truly appreciate you stopping into the channel…nice to see ya!! Much thanks…🎸👍
Nice sounding guitar
@@trinacria1956
Yes, it is! Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Really appreciate your taking the time and stopping into the channel. Much thanks…🙏👍
Hey, Jimmy! Odin knows a good guitat and a really good guitar box when he sees one! Fun review, and a very good sounding guitar!
Yes, he does Cal B…😎
So glad you stopped in and enjoyed it! Thanks so much my 🇨🇦friend…🙏👍
Hi Jimmy. I’m looking for a 1st decent acoustic. I love the look of the Firefly options right now. But I’m wondering if it’s better to double the money and try to find a used Martin or Taylor. I’m no name snob, so if the Firefly is as good as they look… I’d be happy with it. Would you recommend trying one or do high end options feel drastically more comfortable to play?
Thanks bud.
@@robraaiii
Hi Rob!! Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting. I have a number of different acoustics in the arsenal ranging from Martins, Ovations, Epiphones, Godins and others including this Thinline Firefly. The build on these is very good…it will sit right up there with guitars twice the price. I think for your 1st acoustic you would be surprised! Yes, Martin & Taylor make a good guitar, but honestly the FF is more acoustic than the price point would lead you to believe. I would grab one while you have the chance. They don’t come around too often…🎸👍
Jimmy, Fishman says of the phase switch:
"The phase switch enhances bass response and reduces feedback. "
Hi Dan…thanks so much for watching and commenting. Yeah, I did look it up a bit after doing the review and I was pretty close by using my ears in that it seemed to brighten up and reduce bass…I can see it helping with feedback in a loud stage environment as well. Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing. Much thanks…🎸👍
Sounds nice i like the hi pitch sound and low tones
Thanks…it’s a very nice acoustic/electric with good tone both plugged and unplugged. Well balanced tone wise, surprisingly so for a thin line acoustic. Appreciate your stopping into the channel! 🎸👍
I have the other acoustic guitar. Made it in perfect condition in one box, got lucky. It is a beauty of a guitar in all aspects. You really should sing something with each review...outstanding voice.
Hi Gregory…thanks so much for watching and commenting. When you say the “other acoustic guitar” are you saying from the 1st batch? I assume that’s what you are referring to, as those did ship in single boxes (I have one as well) and the vast majority of them did arrive with no issues. It was really nice to see Firefly increase the shipping protection on these new models. Really appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing your thoughts, along with the kind comments! Much thanks…🙏👍
Yes, first batch.@@JimmyStewart1
@@gregorystojkov2632
Gotcha!! Yeah, mine arrived perfectly fine from the 1st batch as well, but nice to see FF taking more precautions and listening to the customers as always….appreciate it my friend…🙏👍
Awesome video. Do you like the thinline better than the full size version?
Thanks so much for stopping into the channel! Glad you enjoyed the video. I have both this Thinline, and the full bodied acoustic except my full body is “non electric” model. As far as playability, I do prefer the thin line mostly as the contours and body size make it more comfortable. The full body acoustic has a bigger sound for straight acoustic use, again due to body size. Having the built-in piezoelectric options make them much more versatile. Hope that helps, and they are now back in stock as well! 🎸👍
Hey Jimmy, good to see you back with an NGD . I have the 12 string and love the resonance of the body, very nicely built guitars! Tempted by this, but I also have the Crossroads hollow body and the resonator, so... (GAS anyone?). That sound sure seem to inspire you, and it was great to hear!
Hi Scott…nice man. Didn’t know you had the 12 string version. Gotta love it!! It really is a nice build on these new acoustics…so glad you stopped in and shared your thoughts. My thanks…🎸👍
So many guitars, so little time . I was looking at the resonator page on Gardens, and wonder if you can ask your friend at Firebird what the deal with the 3 knobs on the FFRE trans red is? Oh, and it's only the last couple of episodes that I got why you call your knife David . Keep on Keeping' on!@@JimmyStewart1
Hi Jimmy, just following up on my question about the Resonator. Hope you are doing well!
@@scottmartin356
Hi Scott..sorry, didn’t see your question on the reso until now. From what I understand on this model, you have vol, tone, blend as this has the piezo along with the mini humbucker in the neck position. Hope that helps…🎸👍
Yes, thank you! I was wondering if it might have the piezo as I couldn't come up with any other explanation, and couldn't see the sides well enough to tell if there were controls or a battery box. Appreciate the help. Now, any ideas when they will introduce new product? I have been in this such a short time that I narrowly missed both the FF and IYV thinline tele's and other things. One of the first things I did grab from the FFLPS page I have just found out is an aerosonic (?) with the decorated neck. I think the only reason I got it was that it had been returned, and the neck needed a truss rod adjustment and some fret leveling, But I like it a lot anyway. Thanks again, hope Odin gets a new box to play with soon!@@JimmyStewart1
Phew! I was worried for a moment there that Odin was going to fall asleep on top of that guitar and destroy the wood! 😂
No worries P.G….😎
He likes the empty box better…thankfully!
@@JimmyStewart1 Thank goodness! He must have an awful lot of box castles to sleep in now! 😂 I’m not sure how this compares to a good old Martin or Gibson acoustic, but this is clearly a great sounding guitar for the money!
@@zuperdee
He only gets to “rest” in them until after I am done with them and store them. Yes, I keep all the original boxes…I know…you sound like my wife right now…😎
I wish I could have bought my Martin’s for under $2 Benjamin’s…honestly even with factory strings right out of the box, it is playing right there with my Epiphone John Lennon EJ-160E…
I got mine four weeks ago. MAGNIFICENT!!! IMO It beats my Martin SC13e, hands down. And I could have eight of the FIREFLYs for the cost of the Martin, which also had lots of problems. Shalom/gw
Hi G.A….congrats on yours man, and glad to hear you are enjoying it! Yes, they (Firebird Music) did a wonderful job on these for sure. A whole LOT of guitar for the $$!! Appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing your thoughts! Much thanks…🎸👍
really sweet sounding guitar brother!
Thanks so much Mike…quite impressed with this new addition to the Firefly Acoustic lineup. Thanks so much for stopping in my friend…truly appreciate it! 🙏👍
Beautiful guitars. Firefly blows me away with there beauty. I can deal with a few quality control issues. The gutsrs themselves are gorgeous
They certainly did a great job on these….thanks so much for stopping in. Truly appreciate it! 🎸👍
Also would like to know what kind of pedal. Sound affects your using if any I do like the sound that it plays it almost sounds like my epaphon 12 string,wow.....
To demo the piezo system, I used my Ampero One as a “pre” with EQ and reverb. in some parts, I used some chorus/delay as well as I recall.
nice singing and playing! Awesome!!!!!
Hi John…thanks so much for watching and commenting. So glad to hear you enjoyed the video….truly appreciate your stopping into the channel! 🎸👍
Hi Jimmy, I bought this guitar last Thanksgiving. Now, I have a Martin SC13-E. IMHO the Firefly plays, looks, and sounds better. The Martin was $1,600 and the Firefly, $149!!! But hey, it's not a "MARTIN". 😢 I've bought several $200 guitars in the last year, some based on your reviews. Thanks pal! 😊 If I've learned anything in my 75 years, it is this: God' children are talented everywhere, not just at the Martin, Fender, Gibson and Gretsch factories. Stay well, my friend. Oh, I almost forgot. The Firefly's tuner works and the fretwork is excellent! The Martin? Not so much. Shalom/gw. PS Some girls and boys buy expensive toys, shelling out all that legal tender. They think it's good luck, if they spend the big buck, for a Gibson, a Gretsch, or a Fender. And some guitar players try to put her down, they laugh and they defamer her, But in all my years I have known too few joys, like my sweet sixty nine dollar Kramer! PPS I love your playing and singing! 😊
Hi googleboy7….Glad to hear you are enjoying your FF Thinline! It’s an excellent guitar, especially when you factor in the overall price point. Truly hard to beat in my opinion. Nicely written “words of guitar wisdom” there…😎
Always happy to hear when someone is enjoying the channel…I truly appreciate the kind comments and my sincere thanks for sharing!! 🙏👍
I need one in my life !!! 😢
I hear ya…it’s a great guitar especially at the price point. I would check out Thomann (Harley Benton) for something similar in the acoustic line. I have their Mahogany Travel acoustic with a piezo and it’s a great little guitar. I am sure they have a Thinline or something compatible to this perhaps in their lineup. They are located in Germany and ship to the UK.
@@JimmyStewart1 Ah yes I will have a look I have just purchased the Harley Benton HB-35 plus from Thomman
Hi, is the neck also thin? How does it compare to orher guitars in the same price range / category?
Hi Eric…thanks for watching and commenting. I am pretty sure I did measurements in the video, no? I would have to go back and check, but for an acoustic, the neck is very comfortable. It’s not a big, thick wide neck. Issue right now is that they are currently “sold out” so I would keep an eye out at www.guitarsgarden.com to see when/if they come back in stock. Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel! Much thanks…🎸👍
Jimmy ... Have you played a Fender Acoustasonic or similar knock-off brand? And how would compare that to this?
Hi Floyd…Yes, I have played the Fender, along with the two IYV Acoustasonic’s that I own, and also my Godin A-6 which is also similar to the slimmer, acoustic/electric like the Acoustasonic. This is different…not as a slim body (though thinner than a standard bodied acoustic) it has a full style acoustic sound unlike an Acoustasonic would give you. It’s more like my Epiphone EJ-160 E John Lennon or my Martin 000C. I will be doing some comparisons with it here in the near future. Thanks so much for stopping into the channel…much thanks! 🙏👍
Hey Jimmy, what is the nut width. I bought the other acoustic they have and I love it.
Hi Kelly…all the measurements are in the video during the “Up Close & Personal” section. I believe mine measured at 42.95 (so 43mm essentially) at the nut. Weight, body depth, radius, and width at 12th fret also there. Hope that helps, and thanks for stopping in and commenting. 🎸👍
New Tele's are up on the Garden!
Yep!! Thanks for sharing Scott!! 🎸👍
Cool😊
Thanks so much papa…🙏🎸
I'm getting old LOL I knew it was gerry and the pacemakers in 2 or 3 notes---good stuff as always Jimmy
Hi Bob…thanks so much for watching and commenting! I guess there is still a few of us left…😎
Appreciate your stopping in, and glad you enjoyed it…much thanks! 🎸👍
You in CT ? Sounds like my weather report too !!
Hi jgeraci1…thanks for watching and commenting. Originally from MA, but living in the PA mountains these days. Thanks for stopping into the channel! 🎸👍
Any idea on a case that fits this guitar? Thanks!
@@homebrew7543
Thanks so much for watching and commenting. I don’t have a case for mine at this point, so really haven’t spent any time researching cases for it. Guess it depends on which style case you are looking for…hard shell form fitting case, or a type of more flexible style gigbag. I would take measurements down then do some research online to see what’s available. The Gator style gig bags are quite nice and fit a variety of different style guitars, and are adjustable and protect well! They go on sale as “Stupid Deals” at Musicians Friend quite often. Hope that helps a bit, and thanks again for stopping into the channel! 🎸👍
Hey Jimmy, I just got one of the thinline firefly acoustics. So when I plug this thing the low E string is very very loud and the rest of the strings are very quiet. I have emailed guitars garden twice with no response. Do they have a phone number that you know of because I can’t find one.
Hi Kelly…thanks for dropping in. No phone number. All employees are located in China. Give them a little more time to respond. Remember, they are small company with just over a handful of employees. Language and time differences make it a bit more challenging as well. In the interim, try changing out the 9v battery to be sure it’s fully charged. You could also check the settings on the Presys II to be sure, along with the bridge. There could have been some shifting of the piezo under the bridge or slight lift/bend in its placement. Loosen the strings and remove the bridge saddle to check/adjust if needed. Of course, you could do this with a string change as well.
@@JimmyStewart1 yes sir I have replaced the battery. I’ll ck the saddle. Thank you !!
@@kellythomas696
My pleasure…👍
they send these guitars to people that review them and yet i cant find any online venue that sells them.
Hi Mr. Mike B….thanks for watching and commenting. Firefly had these available for months, and just recently sold them out! Keep an eye out @ www.guitarsgarden.com for models that are currently available. That is Firefly Guitars official website. They make guitars in small batches, so they tend to sell out quickly. Appreciate your stopping into the channel…🎸👍
Please tell the thickness of the neck at the 9th fret or there about and the scale length. I am really needing to know. Thanks in advance.
Hi Mike…thanks for watching and commenting. I am currently not in the studio, but when I get back I will take some measurements for you. Pretty sure the scale is 24.75 but will double check. Neck thickness is a bit tougher without removing the strings but I will throw my calipers on it and get you close…appreciate your stopping into the channel. 🎸👍
Thank You!@@JimmyStewart1
Hi Jimmy, Thanks for responding. Yep, that Firefly is something else! You have a gift, as do I. My dad recognized that and in 1963 he bought me a new Fender Jaguar. That was about a month's pay at the time. I did nothing but play that guitar and hang around with guys who played, every chance I got. My mother, who had originally complained to my dad about spending that much money "on and instrument he will never play", was begging me to stop after about a week. Bottom line is that I learned to play well enough to start a band and pay my way through school in one year. I paid my dad back and never took a penny afterwards. Enough with the background. My reason for writing is this: I started playing right after the Beatles became a thing. Trouble was the only " affordable guitars (from best to worst) were Sears, Montgomery Ward, Harmony, Tasco and Kent. The latter was like a 2x4 with frets. Yuch! A lot of my friends got guitars for Christmas that year. Their mothers would call me to "come for dinner" and try to show their sons how to play. I had to be honest. I told them that no one could learn to play on those guitars and that if their son had a gift to play, his guitar would put and end to the attempt. As you can imagine that truth was not well received. But today, budding guitarists are not held hostage to the high cost of a quality "name brand" guitars. Companies like Firefly, Eart and others have made truly fine instruments available at ridiculously low cost. In many ways life is indeed good! Shalom/gw PS I got a Black Friday last night, a Firefly, telle-style for $149. It had been a little over $200. Yep, I stole it! LOL
Thanks so much ! Appreciate the kind comment..I like so many got the “bug” with the 1st 45’s from the boys…. Of course things got a bit more serious later with Jimi and Jeff Beck…I slept with a guitar. My 1st was a pretty bad Harmony Acoustic….then I bought myself a used 66 Rickenbacker 360 after saving my paper route money for two years. I was in heaven, and my 1st band was born….😎
Appreciate your telling of your story..many of us from the same era have a familiar one…🙏👍
@@JimmyStewart1 Yep, we lived through a magical time. I tell my kids we had the best cars and the best music. We also had great guitars, like your Rickenbacker, but they were expensive. Hey, do you remember Semie Mosley and his magnificent Mosrites? ;-)) TAKE CARE! Shalom/gw
@@googleboy7
We did…and yes I do!! 🎸👍
do you think you might review the full bodied version? im unsure which one to get. i like the idea of the thin body but it will be my only acoustic so thinking i should just go with the full body.
@@ultimatesteve
Thanks so much for watching and commenting. I do have a review of their 1st batch full bodied dreadnaught style (no electronics). It’s a bigger body with 3 piece back, no cutaway. I would think that both of the GAO1-E and this GTO1-E would be very similar with the same neck, electronic’s, ect….the biggest difference of course would be in the body depth. Having the larger, thicker body one would assume the volume of air being pushed would increase the overall volume of the guitar when playing acoustically. If your main use would be acoustic, it could be a benefit in that environment. Plugged in, I would think them to be very close in overall sound resonance. The Thinline having the advantage as being a more “comfortable” instrument for most. Hope that helps…either way these are hard to beat for the price point. Good luck on your decision! Appreciate your stopping into the channel! 🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1 thanks Jimmy, you haven't steered me wrong yet. I might just go with the thin line then if it's only volume. Would probably sound really good through my Yamaha thr and monitors.
@@ultimatesteve
Ha!! That’s good to hear! I only try to give a honest opinion of what I find. If you look at the specs, you will see that the build is the same…same tops, back and side materials and electronics. If you were sitting around with a few acoustic players, and they were all banging on full body dreads, then you perhaps would be at a disadvantage in keeping yourself heard in the mix with the Thinline. You would certainly get a bigger, fuller sound resonance with the larger body. However, if you are simply playing around for friends, or doing a single acoustic type performance, the Thinline will certainly hold its own. Plugged in, you would find it hard to distinguish between the two of them. Plug and go…EQ to taste if you want more bottom/top/whatever…
The Cat stole the show. what is it with Cat's and box"s?????????????.......................
P.S. great video and that Thinline really sounds great...
Hi Sam…thanks for watching and commenting. I think it’s a “feeling secure” type of thing…not positive as I have not really studied the whole relationship between boxes and cats, but Mr. Odin certainly loves them. Even small boxes he try’s to fit into..😻
The guitar is pretty cool too, but Mr. Odin thanks you for the support!! 🙏👍
Oden says, new box day
Ha, ha! Yes, he does!! Thanks so much for stopping in Mike…good to see you as always. Thanks so much…🎸👍🇨🇦
Any opinion on what the best strings are for a beginner with no experience or calluses?
Hi Dave…I will assume you are talking about acoustic strings? A lot of things can affect the “playability” of a guitar, both acoustic and electric with strings being near the top of the list. However, it’s also important to remember that hand/finger strength, muscle memory and calluses are a “right of passage” and really something that you need to develop over time. Not really any “shortcuts” you can take there, but a good setup on your guitar, along with quality strings can go a long way in helping you develop with the least amount of frustration along with playability, tuning, etc…
I encourage beginners to start/learn on an acoustic guitar because the string gauges tend to be thicker, which helps build hand/finger strength along with calluses quicker. You can also enjoy the “sound” of the guitar, hear the notes you are playing without the need for any other equipment, amplifiers, pedals and such. Once you have the basics down, can play some basic chords cleanly and change between them cleanly, then if desired, when you go to a well setup electric guitar, you will see and feel the difference. I would start with a decent set of 12’s on an acoustic to retain the full sound while still allowing the balance between playability and fullness. Phosphor/Bronze D’ADDARIO strings are a good, decent priced string. Hope this helps….keep pickin!! 🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1 Thank you so much for your very thorough and kind response. I truly appreciate it. After having watched endless UA-cam videos and dreaming of buying more expensive guitars, I came across your video. I came away, believing that this guitar would be a good starter for me, so this morning I bought it. Not sure how long it’ll take to get here., but I am excited! I am looking forward to watching more of your videos. Consider me a subscriber.
@@davebennett4087
Hey, congrats Dave!! Enjoy it my friend! GG usually takes about 10 days if you are on the East Coast from CA where they ship. I think you will really enjoy it! 🎸👍
@@davebennett4087
P.S. Truly appreciate your support to the channel…welcome to “The Good Side”!! 🙏
Too cool
Thanks so much Jim…appreciate your stopping in!! 🎸👍
I got one of these... loved the construction and look and the sound... but the fret work was pretty lame... I have it at the shop right now to get the frets leveled out and it's costing me the same amount as the guitar to do the fix... I don't know if my situation is constant, but it smacks of poor QC that it got out the door in the first place... Still even with the additional cost I feel it's worth it...
@@PeterKaitlyn
Hi Peter…thanks for watching and commenting. Did you buy from the earlier batch, or from the new batch? Just curious as my fret work was fine. Did you have high frets? Did you try tapping them down? Sorry to hear of the issue…hope the shop you brought it to gets it sorted out to your satisfaction. Thanks so much for stopping into the channel! 🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1
I got it a couple of weeks ago, from Guitars Garden, so it's straight from the factory... Yeah, my local repair guy is great and isn't really that expensive... I've heard other stories about the fret work on the acoustics... and don't get me wrong it was mostly playable as it was... but the G string on the 10th & eleventh fret were the same note, so I had to get that fixed no matter what... When he put the fret rocker on the frets there were a lot of places that rocked some... He thought that the frets weren't glued in... also the fret ends were kind of sharp... it's almost as if it got rushed through QC...
I think that the acoustics are made by a different company than the electrics... So that may be why the QC is different... I have 2 of those, the LP & 338, and the QC is great on both... Sound and play-ability on both are tops...
@@PeterKaitlyn
Gotcha….ok..yeah I am sure they probably used a different manufacturer to get these out. They travel a long way so a bit of “sprout” is not unusual. Seating the frets however is another issue. Improper seating with raise some frets, and usually this can be corrected with a bit of tapping down, but probably good you brought it to a local tech you trust to have a look. Appreciate the follow-up!! 🎸👍
The last time that I ordered a guitar from them, I was charged a surprise international transaction fee after the fact from PayPal. Is it possible to pay using a credit card without going through PayPal on their site? I just tried to order this acoustic and did not see any other payment option besides PayPal.
Hi Jimmy…I remember you telling me this from before. As I said, from what I understand, it is your bank that is charging the fee. I have my bank card set up via PayPal and no issues. PayPal protects both the customer and the vender, which is why this is their method of payment. I would call and speak to your bank or PayPal if you believe it is coming from their end. The purchase shouldn’t include a international transaction fee unless your bank is requesting it.
Thanks! I just ordered the thinline. Jimmy, what made you choose the thinline over the other similar model?@@JimmyStewart1
Spacing between D and G string is wide, strings don't look like they are properly seated in the bridge, probably just need to loosen and adjust.
Hi Ed…thanks so much for watching and commenting. I honestly didn’t notice any spacing issues when playing this. I will certainly check it out when I go to re-string! Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel…much thanks! 🎸👍
Odin says "why is there no cat litter in this box? What am I supposed to do with that?"
Hi Steven…ha…😻
Luckily, Mr. Odin only uses hit proper “litter box” and all NGD boxes have been perfectly fine after his explorations….thanks for watching and commenting! 🎸👍
Can u compare this to the LUNA STALLION TRAVEL 3/4 SIZE GUITAR!!?? TELL ME WHICH SOUNDS BEST PLAYS BEST ETC... AND HOW MUCH DIFF IN SIZE?? IS THIS ONE BIG FOR ITS SIZE?? OR SMALLER LIKE A TRAVEL??
THIS ONE IS ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!!!!! BUT THEN SOOO IS LUNAS STALLION...WOLF... EGLE...AND DEARS!!!
ALONG WITH JUST ABOUT EVERY SINGLR GUITAR THE DESIGN MAKE PUT OUT!!!!
LUNA AND IBANEZ AND NOWWW FF R MY TOP FAV ONES!!!!
I HADNT HEARD OF FF UNTIL LIKE PAST FEW DAYS!? BUT WOWWWWW!!!!
I THINK IM BET THIS AND LUNA TRAVEL STALLION.... WHICH ONE WOULD U PICK BET THE 2!?😊😊😊
@@PortDixieandTheJourneyDogs
Thanks so much for watching and commenting. I don’t have a Luna Acoustic to compare it to, and there seems to be a ton of them. This is NOT a travel size 3/4 guitar. It’s a full size body acoustic/electric, however “thinner” in depth. You can watch my comparison video between this and its bigger brother, the GA01 here on the channel for differences, but both are auditorium size acoustic/electrics not 3/4. I have 3 Firefly acoustic guitars and can tell you they punch way above what you would think for the price point. I hope that helps a bit…thanks so much for stopping into the channel and good luck in your acoustic search. If you are specifically looking for only a 3/4 size acoustic there are plenty out there to choose from, but right now Firefly does not make one. Both their GT01-E and GA01-E are worth every cent! 🎸👍
What is it with cats and boxes
Hi Howard…thanks so much for watching and commenting. In the case of Mr. Odin, he just loves N.G.D.! 😻
Seriously, I can bring in other boxes and he pays little attention to them.
He’s my “right hand man/cat” when it comes to unboxing a guitar!
Appreciate your stopping into the channel! Much thanks…🎸👍
I look at acoustic guitars like books lol jk it sounds great my pinch harmonics sound funny!
Thanks for stopping in man….not sure about acoustics and books….😎
Appreciate your watching and commenting! 🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1 I just got mine it's my first firefly and I'm floored it's amazing no wonder you like em...
@@playauthentic1082
Congrats!! It’s a lot of guitar for the price point and then some….glad to hear you received it and enjoy!! 🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1 do you have a way of contacting anyone there my bullseye lp hasn't shipped yet and it is due here tomorrow not getting any response from guitars garden
@@playauthentic1082
They are a very small company and they are all located in China…communication with them can be difficult due to time changes and of course language differences. If you contacted them about shipping, you are usually looking at 48 hours (depending on time/ day of week) before receiving a response. Give them some time…they will get back to you…Annie @ customer service should respond.
Is it a C neck profile ?
I believe so…yes!
@@JimmyStewart1 Do you know the nut width ?
Why is it called GTO1? I actually drive a 1970 Pontiac GTO !
Hi Brian…thanks for watching and commenting. Your guess is as good as mine…😎
Lots of guitar builds have some pretty encrypted model numbers that they use. I would think something like Guitar-Thinline-1st Version??
Congrats on that 70 GTO…appreciate your stopping into the channel! 🎸👍
Garden wont ship to my address ? Odd
If you are located in the lower 48 states and the guitar is in stock, you shouldn’t have an issue with shipping. You also need to order via a PayPal account. Hope that helps.
@@JimmyStewart1 I’m in UK !!!
What was the cost😊
Hi David…yeah was going to say it’s in the video..😎
Regularly $239 on promotional sale for $199…thanks so much for stopping in!! 🎸👍
If you're on a first name basis for a guitar company that probably means one heck of a deal or free guitar. Probably the latter.
Hi Philip….thanks for stopping in. As I stated in the video, this video was indeed “sponsored” by Firebird Music. I clearly make a point of this in the video a number of times. I have purchased well over a dozen Firefly guitars in the past and have reviewed and demoed each one of them. Not sure what your point is, but my reviews are always honest and up front, sponsored or not….appreciate your dropping into the channel. 🙏👍
Where can I purchase ?
Thanks for stopping in Denise…as stated in the video, www.guitarsgarden.com is the official Firebird Music web site for Firefly guitars. Hope this helps…🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1 it said can’t post to my address
@@JimmyStewart1 Does it come with pre amp fitted ???
@@deniseshaw3871
Are you overseas? They will only ship to the lower 48 states. Are you trying to ship to a APO or FPO?
@@JimmyStewart1 I’m in the UK !
Oops! 😮😊😂
It’s all good David…appreciate your watching and commenting! 🙏👍
Mind ,has a bad neck! 😢 And fret work needed at b/e side! For $200 and some elbow work adjustment, better than those entry, Taylor, Martin guitar which are laminated top Firefly,cranks out budget guitar,but quality control limited!
Unfortunately, that can occur with any guitar bought online. Most will at least require a setup…sorry to hear about the issues. Hopefully you got it worked out. Thanks for stopping into the channel! 🎸👍
We want to hear the guitar without anything attached just the guitar please
Again…the entire 1st half of the video is unplugged…it is a “acoustic/electric” so important to also demo the Presys ll piezoelectric system as well!
Just think of all the kids out there who don't have even one guitar. Hoarder...greedy hoarder! Yikes!
I hope this is a joke…you have NO IDEA how many kids actually have guitars because of me….I will simply leave it at that. Go tell that to Joe Bonamassa, or Rick Nielsen 😎
Dude play it with out the pedal sound effects understand
I play the guitar acoustically for the whole 1st part of the video! Nothing plugged in…just acoustic with a camera mic…not sure I understand honestly…appreciate your stopping in.