Firefly FFLS | IYV IPF-300 | IYV ITF-400 Similar?

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  • @johnwillard6198
    @johnwillard6198 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    400 hands down best tone❤

    • @JimmyStewart1
      @JimmyStewart1  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, it does sound good….😎

  • @craigjacob3704
    @craigjacob3704 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Jimmy go back and listen to Fanny and that girl playing the Gibson SG with the P-90s and that's what the tone of the 400 has.another great video Jimmy thank you . Been listening to Oliver Anthony music all morning getting geared up for my birthday weekend😂. Getting old Jimmy 63 on Sunday brother. God bless you your family and have a wonderful weekend🙏❤️👍 !!!

    • @JimmyStewart1
      @JimmyStewart1  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      A very Happy Birthday Craig!! 63?? Your a baby bro….😎👍

  • @barbmelle3136
    @barbmelle3136 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    From Leo: As always, your demo style and the feel you put into the playing is wonderful. Any comparison that is hard to find in an A-B test in a studio, does not exist at all once you walk on for a gig. For the small stacks of money those guitars cost, they are all amazing.

    • @JimmyStewart1
      @JimmyStewart1  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Barb and “the boys”….truly appreciate your stopping in and commenting. Hope this is finding the boys from Texas doing well! Totally agree with the assessment, as all 3 are fun to play and sound very good in their own right. Really…thanks so much for stopping into the channel and sharing your thoughts. Much thanks…🙏🎸👍

  • @douglaslenz9990
    @douglaslenz9990 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Jimmy. I recently bought the FFLS and really enjoy it. I also have the other two IYV guitars so I really got a kick out of your comparisons. Keep on with you being you!

    • @JimmyStewart1
      @JimmyStewart1  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Douglas! Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Congrats on your new LS and your IYV’s as well!
      Very cool…you have some nice guitars there if I do say so myself…😎
      Appreciate your stopping into the channel and glad you enjoyed! Much thanks and keep pickin’…🎸👍

  • @Greg-kj5rr
    @Greg-kj5rr ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I just 'LOVE' and 'RESPECT' your ability to skilfully play melodically in any style 'lead' licks you come up with!!! That is so amazing how you make it look so easy (I know how difficult it really 'is' ...) and the lead licks are so tastefully done and sound so good being played in the style of the respective backing tracks too!!! Thanks for giving me a whole new respect for the P-90 Style pickups I was not so aware of before Jimmy!!! Keep on doing what you do
    ... it's enlightening me everytime I watch your videos!!! Still Picking - Greg Leonard 👍👍

    • @JimmyStewart1
      @JimmyStewart1  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi Greg…truly appreciate it man. As you are probably aware if you have been watching the channel, I just do what I am “feeling” at the time when I record the video. No pre/post sound production as I prefer the viewer to hear as close as possible, what I am hearing in the studio. Thanks so much for watching and the kind comments! P90’s are my “go to” pickup as I like the clarity and “grunt” that they provide in most situations. Once again, thanks so much…🎸👍

  • @RobVespa
    @RobVespa 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks for the comparison. All of these guitars sound nice.

    • @JimmyStewart1
      @JimmyStewart1  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks so much Rob….glad you enjoyed another….😎👍

  • @calbrockocat8728
    @calbrockocat8728 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love these comparison videos, Jimmy! That new Firefly is very cool.

    • @JimmyStewart1
      @JimmyStewart1  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much Cal…really appreciate it! 🇨🇦🎸👍

  • @scottmartin356
    @scottmartin356 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    By the way, I've also been looking at the Redid RZT-22 Thinline Electric Guitar Archtop Semi-hollow body with Single-Coil Pickup that looks quite similar to the FFLS- I can almost feel a G.A.S. attack coming

    • @JimmyStewart1
      @JimmyStewart1  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Redid is made by Grote (as you probably know) and the few Grote’s that I own have been very good….not familiar with the model you are referring to here, but I will take a look at it…🎸👍

    • @scottmartin356
      @scottmartin356 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@JimmyStewart1 didn’t know that about Grotesque, have just lately seen the redid name pop up, I have a couple of Grotes too and like them. Always glad to hear new info!

    • @scottmartin356
      @scottmartin356 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Damn spellcheck! I don’t think my Grote is grotesque at all

    • @JimmyStewart1
      @JimmyStewart1  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@scottmartin356
      From what I understand, the Redid is a more “budget” oriented version of the Grote line…

    • @JimmyStewart1
      @JimmyStewart1  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@scottmartin356
      🤣🤣

  • @jrry101
    @jrry101 ปีที่แล้ว

    Greetings from the Philippines Jimmy. There are so many brands of inexpensive well made guitars to chose from now. The differences really boil down to personal taste. I have two IYV 400's and they are both excellent sounding and playing. Thanks for the sounds you give us this sunny/rainy morning (here).

    • @JimmyStewart1
      @JimmyStewart1  ปีที่แล้ว

      So glad you dropped in fleetfoot…thanks so much and glad you enjoyed! Raining here as well…stay well! 🎸👍

  • @mjvicc1952
    @mjvicc1952 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice comparison Chief! Keep ‘em comin”!😊

    • @JimmyStewart1
      @JimmyStewart1  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much mjvicc1952… Appreciate your stopping into the channel! 🎸👍

  • @MichaelLHill-fd3kw
    @MichaelLHill-fd3kw ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi jimmy I enjoyed the video and I am going to say that the IYV 400 difference was in the output but that being said they sounded very close and it maybe the IYV 400 had a bit of the tele sound but I think the IYV IJZ 300 TSB might be a little closer to the FireFly than the others. I also have just picked up the IYV IJZ 300 TSB and I think it is a heck of a Jazz guitar and very well built and the setup was really good I am excited about owning this one.

    • @JimmyStewart1
      @JimmyStewart1  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Michael…the 300 TSB is a fine guitar! Glad you enjoyed the video. The idea here was to show three “similar” guitars using the exact same settings to show how they react both clean and with a bit of grit. Hearing them side by side like this is somewhat revealing without adjusting pickups/tone/EQ…etc…etc…truly appreciate your stopping in and sharing your thoughts! Much thanks…🙏🎸👍

  • @aminahmed2220
    @aminahmed2220 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a fantastic video have a wonderful day also a fantastic weekend on the last week of July i i cut my thumb when I was washing the dishes

    • @JimmyStewart1
      @JimmyStewart1  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much Amin…you as well! Please be careful with those dishes…sorry to hear about your thumb. Hopefully heals soon….🙏🤞

  • @scottmartin356
    @scottmartin356 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great episode Jimmy, there's a lot that goes into favoring one guitar over another, hopefully I'll never have to figure it out lol! One of the first guitars I got after I came down with G.A.S. (and before it was diagnosed) was a Firefly LPS purple burst, flower inlay neck with dual F holes- an absolutely beautiful guitar, I love it, but way heavier than I expected. The IYV IPF-350 was very much what I had wanted, great playing and light weight (the floral neck was a bonus, I have since added a Zuwei floral neck thin line tele that is also a great little guitar). I thought I was disappointed at first when I got the FFLS, but like it now that I have gotten used to it; it is just a different guitar than the 350, but a good comparison for this video. I, too, like the sound of the ITF-400 over the LS, it sounds fuller? More range? But again, may just depend on the style or sound I want that day. Looked around online and can't find any at the moment, hope they make another run of them, first dual F-hole Tele I've seen. Will be interesting to see what you are planning as the next comparison to the FFLS! Keep up the great work, I appreciate it!

    • @JimmyStewart1
      @JimmyStewart1  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Scott…thanks so much for watching and commenting. Glad you enjoyed it! All 3 of these guitars are “similar” in that they are small bodied semi-hollow guitars with dual pickups and single vol/tone controls. The LS is a bit of a “hybrid” with its unique design, while the 400 is a Tele based Thinline and the 300 is based on the PRS platform. Both the LS and the 400 have Alnico 5 P90’s however I think the string through design and scale of the Tele gives it a brighter sound overall. I think once I change the LS strings and fine tune the setup, it’s going to be a great little guitar in its own right…
      Appreciate your stopping in and sharing your thoughts…much thanks! 🎸👍

  • @scottmartin356
    @scottmartin356 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Curious if you know, things are looking pretty sparse out in the guitarsgarden, any news from George about a new crop?

    • @JimmyStewart1
      @JimmyStewart1  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Tele’s, Strats, LP’s are coming (few weeks) and another batch of MadCat Tele’s coming in next couple months…end of Sept/beginning of October time frame.

    • @scottmartin356
      @scottmartin356 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JimmyStewart1 Awesome! especially about the MadCat's. The major symptoms of GAS have been settling down and I now have to deal with GROSS

    • @scottmartin356
      @scottmartin356 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And speaking of the LPS series, are you going the feature the Gray&Yellow Thong livery?

    • @JimmyStewart1
      @JimmyStewart1  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@scottmartin356
      Nope, don’t think so….😎

    • @scottmartin356
      @scottmartin356 ปีที่แล้ว

      aw darn 😅@@JimmyStewart1

  • @anunexpectedfire4062
    @anunexpectedfire4062 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great demo. I was liking the Firefly until the final song shoot out. The IYV tele was just perfect for that particular song. But i bet the FF will be perfect on other songs/types of music. Perhaps some Jazz? Also, just wondering if the Tele and FF pickups are at the same distance from the strings. The FF seemed quieter.

    • @JimmyStewart1
      @JimmyStewart1  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much for watching and commenting. I didn’t measure distance to strings. Glad you enjoyed and I appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing your thoughts…🎸👍

    • @BoltRM
      @BoltRM ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree, thinking the Firefly sounded better except the last song.
      The FF sounds closer to an acoustic guitar than the other 2 & the pickups seemed better in general on it.

    • @JimmyStewart1
      @JimmyStewart1  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BoltRM
      Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Appreciate your stopping in and sharing your thoughts! Much thanks…🎸👍

  • @michaelp8856
    @michaelp8856 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Jimmy - if i want a guitar for more warmer / cleaner jazz tones which one of these stands out? or another one you'd have in mind for

    • @JimmyStewart1
      @JimmyStewart1  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Michael….hmmm…I would say the FF LS would be the more “jazzy” of these. Don’t think it’s available right now however. Another great option would be the IYV IJZ-300 however, usually found on Amazon.
      Here is the review of that guitar…very nice and what I think you may be after as well…
      th-cam.com/video/rPGkFf_rElc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=AwfeieI-UJxKgBfq

  • @trinacria1956
    @trinacria1956 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just got a Firefly Prince has a serial number. Do you know if it can be used to date Firefly guitars in case I get others second hand?

    • @JimmyStewart1
      @JimmyStewart1  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi trinacria1956….thanks for watching and commenting. I am assuming you are referring to the FFTL “MadCat” model? Yes, the serial number on Firefly guitars is as follows:
      First 2 numbers designates manufacting plant (they use several)
      Next 2 numbers is year
      Next 2 numbers is month
      Last 3 numbers are the guitar number by model and batch
      The Firefly 338 model does not have a serial number
      Hope that helps, and appreciate your stopping into the channel. 🎸👍

    • @trinacria1956
      @trinacria1956 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much for the serial # info. Great channel

    • @JimmyStewart1
      @JimmyStewart1  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@trinacria1956
      My pleasure…glad to hear you are enjoying the channel and hope to see you around more! Lots of different videos and reviews/demo’s including the FF “MadCat” here should you be interested…🎸👍

    • @trinacria1956
      @trinacria1956 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @JimmyStewart1 yes, have watched several of your videos.

    • @trinacria1956
      @trinacria1956 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @JimmyStewart1 By the serial# my FFTL "Mad Cat" is a 2022! Surprised as has Alnico pickups, thought those were only on latest batch that was out this year?

  • @kellythomas696
    @kellythomas696 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Jimmy, hope your doing well. Do you have a firefly Jazzmaster and if so how do you like it. I want to get a Squier cv Jazzmaster but if the firefly is just as good I’d rather go that route. (Cheaper)

    • @JimmyStewart1
      @JimmyStewart1  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Kelly…thanks so much for watching and commenting. To answer your question, I actually have both the Squier Classic Vibe Jazzmaster and the Firefly JM. I have done full reviews of both here on the channel. Both are very cool guitars (offsets are my “fav”) but they are of course a bit different. Biggest difference is in the pickups and the tone circuits. Firebird Music has not had the JM available recently. Take a look at my reviews of both for a comparison along with info on both. I also did setup video’s on both these guitars as well. Appreciate your stopping into the channel! 🎸👍

    • @kellythomas696
      @kellythomas696 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@JimmyStewart1 Thank you!! I value your opinion, so with being said which of the 2 do you prefer.

    • @JimmyStewart1
      @JimmyStewart1  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kellythomas696
      The FF is a great buy and a very good guitar. The Squire Classic Vibe is more expensive, but a step up with the Jazzmaster pickups and the Jazzmaster correct wiring. If you are not overly concerned with having that “Jazzmaster” sound, then the FF is a good alternative and sounds/plays nice. The CV will get you more of a true Jazzmaster experience, but of course will cost you more.

    • @kellythomas696
      @kellythomas696 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you, have a good night!

    • @JimmyStewart1
      @JimmyStewart1  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kellythomas696
      My pleasure…you as well! 🎸👍

  • @zuperdee
    @zuperdee ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The FFLS is definitely unique! The ITF-400 does sound a bit brighter than the FFLS-at least on this end. It could be a difference in the winding/construction of the P90-style pickups on these two models, but I suppose it could also be the 24.75” vs 25.5” scale lengths. Both the ITF-400 and the FFLS sound fuller somehow than the IPF-300, which is a little surprising. I do get the sense that you personally bond with the FFLS slightly more than the other two. The FFLS also does sound like the best of the 3 for jazz, though I’m not sure how it compares to a proper big jazz box like your Grote or IJZ-300.

    • @JimmyStewart1
      @JimmyStewart1  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great observations…I think scale, string mounts, bridge, pickups etc…all have a little something to do with it…😎
      I do want to do a little setup and string change on the LS then compare it to the IJZ-300 and perhaps Billy Bob as well…🎸👍

    • @zuperdee
      @zuperdee ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@JimmyStewart1 Billy Bob? I forget, which guitar is he?

    • @JimmyStewart1
      @JimmyStewart1  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@zuperdee
      One of the “Bob’s” …🤣
      I think it was actually “Bob” that was the 1st Grote (single P90 Jazz box) then Billy Bob (green mat finish 335) then Billy Joe Bob, the SG…so I meant Bob…the Jazz box…

  • @joebloggs8636
    @joebloggs8636 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Jimmy, nice and informative as always, i have to go with the 400 based on this sample ,not a big difference at all tho ..cheers buddy...

    • @JimmyStewart1
      @JimmyStewart1  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Joe!! Appreciate your stopping in my friend. I thought the FFLS matches up more with the 400 then the suggested 300 here so that’s why I included them all in this video. I actually think, as I stated, that there is another guitar I have where they should have a bit more in common…also be aware that I have yet to setup the FFLS and it’s still just as it came out of the box. It should be pretty killer with a new set of 9’s on it…😎
      Much thanks for watching and commenting Joe…always appreciate having you here on the channel! 🎸👍

  • @craigjacob3704
    @craigjacob3704 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Jimmy I can definitely hear a difference in the two P-90s. The 400 sounds maybe just a little bit hotter or fuller I guess it's so minute it's hard to tell. I can hear a difference but it's very small. Of course I'm a little bias in all honesty full disclaimer I have the 400 ,and not the other ones. Wish I had that prs copy and maybe even with P-90s but as of yet I don't have a guitar with humbling pickups😁👍

    • @JimmyStewart1
      @JimmyStewart1  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Craig…as always, thanks so much for watching and commenting. Of course, you can “dial in” different pickups to your own taste, but I always find it interesting to leave EVERYTHING the same and just listen to different guitars clean, and then see how with everything else being equal, the different reactions a guitar or pickup will have to different effects. Appreciate your stopping in and sharing your thoughts…much thanks! 🎸👍

  • @craigjacob3704
    @craigjacob3704 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You almost think that the sounds are backwards Jimmy. The ones in the tele copy should sound like a old LP with P-90s

    • @JimmyStewart1
      @JimmyStewart1  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hmmm…the Tele is brighter…which is consistent with the bridge, string though, scale….in my opinion anyway…the 400 is a great guitar! 🎸👍

  • @2dazetake
    @2dazetake 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The red tele with the P90 soap bars, sounded the best out of the three,all are nice guitar's,but those IYV P90s rip with a sound of their own.

    • @JimmyStewart1
      @JimmyStewart1  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@2dazetake
      Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts…the IYV P90 stock pups are some of the nicest stock pups on any budget guitars…truly appreciate your stopping in! 🎸👍

  • @meekkeene2218
    @meekkeene2218 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Not digging the FF choice of tail piece looks more at home on a resonator guitar
    Needs a more elegant type of tail piece IMP
    Nice comparison video keep em coming ❤

    • @JimmyStewart1
      @JimmyStewart1  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Meek…thanks so much for watching and commenting. Truly appreciate your stopping in and sharing your thoughts. Glad you enjoyed it…🎸👍

  • @johnwillard6198
    @johnwillard6198 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Time to get an abc switch for amps 😊

    • @JimmyStewart1
      @JimmyStewart1  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi John…thanks for stopping in. I have a couple of A/B switches…just forget to use them for these types of situations…😎
      Appreciate your watching…🎸👍

  • @birdman316
    @birdman316 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    all 3 sounded great!
    of the 2 p90 models the "tele" sounded brighter than the "LP" one.....
    the "LP" and the middle one had a tone that the "tele" couldnt match....a "woody" tone if ya will....
    bet the middle one cant surf like the others can! maybe a "surfin comparison" film in the future?
    p90 guitars VS regular single coil models....hekk include the jazzmaster style one as well...even tho it dont have p90s...but still single coil tho!

    • @JimmyStewart1
      @JimmyStewart1  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah…tone variations are a bit easier to hear when done side by side with everything else equal (basically). Scale length, bridge, construction, strings, and of course the pickups all have their role…along with the players hands and “feel”….Surf huh…hmmm…not much of a “surf style” fan or player, but perhaps something along those lines…thanks so much for stopping in and sharing your thoughts Mike. 🎸👍

  • @drewrutberg5393
    @drewrutberg5393 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In order of best to worst the 400, 300 and LS

    • @JimmyStewart1
      @JimmyStewart1  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Drew! Thanks so much for watching and commenting! Appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing your thoughts…much thanks! 🙏🎸👍

  • @craigjacob3704
    @craigjacob3704 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Jimmy go back and listen to Fanny and that girl playing the Gibson SG with the P-90s and that's what the tone of the 400 has.

    • @JimmyStewart1
      @JimmyStewart1  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Fanny…?? Ok I will check it out….😎👍

  • @SysknShall
    @SysknShall 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thompson Donald Thomas Jennifer Thompson Ronald

    • @JimmyStewart1
      @JimmyStewart1  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@SysknShall
      Confused…