Hi Donnie!! A very happy Labor Day holiday to you and yours as well! Thanks so much…truly appreciate your stopping into the channel, and glad you enjoyed! 🎸👍
Thanks again Jimmy. This is an all around great video on my end. I have the 300, but love the looks and idea of the LS, and have been wanting more information. This particular arrangement was both soothing and exiting. It's going to be stuck in my head for a while.
It’s my pleasure Troy…so glad you enjoyed it. Appreciate your stopping in and sharing the kind comments! Much thanks my friend and hope your Labor Day weekend was a good one! 🙏🎸👍
💥🎶🎸 Jimmy!!! With the flanger, I think the IYV had a pleasing smooth tone. The nature of P90'S has a bit more grit, more umph. Very nice indeed if I say so myself. Love the comparison... 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
The world of cheap, well made guitars is such a gift. I've been doing my at home comparison of the FFLS, the IYV IPF 300, IYV IJZ 300 and the FF Crossroads . I also have others from both brands. The IYV's to me all seem to possess a softer, mellower even somewhat muted feel, and the Firefly's a brighter crisper sound. I think I tend to pick up the IYV's for noodling and wandering the fretboard, and the Firefly's when I want more clarity and focus. Or maybe I just be trippin' . Good comparisons and I appreciate the switching back and forth over the base track. Always enjoy these Jimmy, keep up the good work!
Hi Scott…it certainly is a different world for guitars….😎 I am not sure if I think those guitars you mention from both IYV and Firefly ( I have them as well with the exception of the Crossroads) are more “mellow” or more “crisp” per say…I think the pickups and body style have more to say about it, along with tail piece, bridge system, etc….always appreciate your stopping in and sharing your thoughts! So glad to hear you enjoyed it! Much thanks…🎸👍
The exception for me would be the FF338- acoustically it seems muffled and tight, while the Crossroads is very lively. Maybe it has to do with the amount of the top coat finish? Thanks again!@@JimmyStewart1
I have both the FFLS and the Crossroad. They are very different but interesting. I swapped out the p90 soap bars in the LS for Slick pups..Big improvement !! I have a pair of 1960:s Epiphone dogear p90's I plan to drop into the Crossroad. So far, my only criticism of FF is the microphonic pickups..they both play great and are very well built. For $189 plus shipping, adding pickup upgrades is no sweat :-)
@@mveitchmunich Yeah…their pickups can certainly be “hit or miss” but hopefully, with the upgrading planned for all models to include Alnico 5’s going forward, we should start to see some consistency with the pups. I have a few older models with P90’s and those were pretty “snarly” in a good way…🎸👍
I recently found your channel and wish i would've found it way earlier than i did. I like how you show the budget guitars that ls is sounding good keep the videos coming your talent is awesome
Hi Josh! So glad you finally found the channel!! Glad to hear you are enjoying it! Lot’s to see hear, so have a look around as you have the time, and I hope to see you here more! Appreciate your stopping in and thanks for watching and commenting. 🎸👍
Hi Amin…thanks so much for watching and commenting. When playing like this no…I am just in “jam” mode so just going with whatever comes into my head at the time. I can read however (been awhile since I have had to) but for studio and session work in the past it has certainly come in handy…🎸👍
Hi Cornerstreetband!! So glad to hear you are enjoying the channel!! Truly appreciate the kind words and congrats on those guitars too!! I use mainly D’Addario 9/42’s on the majority of my guitars, including the IJZ 300. Thanks again for stopping in!! 🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1 thanks for the quick reply! appreciate that... I mostly use 11's on my acoustics and put those on this guitar but they are a bit to heavy , making the guitar hard on the fingers.. I will try those lighter gauges! again thanks for replying :)
Hi Jimmy J…I did a little “mix” with the Gretsch at the opening. May do a face to face with the Gretsch and some others in the near future! Thanks for stopping in! 🎸👍
It’s a little hard to get a sense of the guitars’ natural sound through the flanging effect, but the FFLS definitely sounds much brighter and slightly edgier than the IJZ-300, especially on the upper registers-that FFLS has a truly UNIQUE sound on those high notes that really shimmers! In a pinch, I bet the FFLS would make a rather nice little miniature jazz guitar!
Hi PG…as always, appreciate your stopping in my friend. I wanted to give a little “flavor” to them both while doing this. I have full reviews and “clean” examples of these guitars already, but yeah….the LS really does shimmer in the upper registers….much thanks for watching! 🎸👍
You are correct in that I wasn’t playing “Jazz” in this video…the intent was to pick up were I left off in the comparison to other guitars. In this I stated the LS felt and plays more “jazzy” in similarities to the IYV 300. My other video in this series showed it in comparison to a couple other similar small bodied semi-hollows. I think I even stated towards the end of the sound samples “In this case today….” Appreciate your stopping in…much thanks! 👍
Hello! I'm curious(and I need to watch more videos). After you unbox a Firefly guitar 🤔 do they require tweaking/adjustments? Sometimes, stuff happens via shipping. So compared to an Epiphone or say a Sir ... is the out of box setup/settings the same? Requires more or less?
Hi Gerald…thanks for watching and commenting. Really depends on the guitar honesty as I EXPECT to have to tweak any guitar bought on line. The FF LS in this video is completely stock and I have not even changed the strings yet…just tuned it up out of the box. The last few have required nothing on my end…usually the factory strings are the 1st thing to go, then after acclimation, I do a basic setup/cleaning depending on what I find after string change. I prefer D’Addario 9’s on most of my guitars. Hope that helps…Yes, you have a lot of videos to watch…🤣👍 Full reviews and some setup videos are here should you be so inclined…appreciate your stopping in! 🎸👍
Hey Jimmy!!! Nice peice. Enjoyed immensely. Excellent as always.
Thanks so much Tim…so glad you enjoyed it! 🎸👍
Good stuff Jimmy...the FFLS sounded really good but I still love my 300...take care...Bobby
Hi Bobby…thanks so much man… I love em all…😎👍
Not going to watch this yet, but I just got my IYV IJZ-300 yesterday! Great timing 👻
Hey Scott…CONGRATULATIONS!! Hope you enjoy it man!! 🎸👍
What's up Jimmy another awesome video Happy Labor Day brother have a good weekend😊
Hi Donnie!! A very happy Labor Day holiday to you and yours as well! Thanks so much…truly appreciate your stopping into the channel, and glad you enjoyed! 🎸👍
Thanks again Jimmy. This is an all around great video on my end. I have the 300, but love the looks and idea of the LS, and have been wanting more information. This particular arrangement was both soothing and exiting. It's going to be stuck in my head for a while.
It’s my pleasure Troy…so glad you enjoyed it. Appreciate your stopping in and sharing the kind comments! Much thanks my friend and hope your Labor Day weekend was a good one! 🙏🎸👍
Nice comparison! Thanks Jimmy 😊
Hi papablue…thanks so much for watching and commenting, always nice to have you stop in! 🎸👍
💥🎶🎸 Jimmy!!! With the flanger, I think the IYV had a pleasing smooth tone. The nature of P90'S has a bit more grit, more umph.
Very nice indeed if I say so myself. Love the comparison...
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Hi Jorge…truly appreciate your stopping in and glad you enjoyed it!! I think they blend quite nicely…thanks again for watching and commenting! 🎸👍
The world of cheap, well made guitars is such a gift. I've been doing my at home comparison of the FFLS, the IYV IPF 300, IYV IJZ 300 and the FF Crossroads . I also have others from both brands. The IYV's to me all seem to possess a softer, mellower even somewhat muted feel, and the Firefly's a brighter crisper sound. I think I tend to pick up the IYV's for noodling and wandering the fretboard, and the Firefly's when I want more clarity and focus. Or maybe I just be trippin' . Good comparisons and I appreciate the switching back and forth over the base track. Always enjoy these Jimmy, keep up the good work!
Hi Scott…it certainly is a different world for guitars….😎
I am not sure if I think those guitars you mention from both IYV and Firefly ( I have them as well with the exception of the Crossroads) are more “mellow” or more “crisp” per say…I think the pickups and body style have more to say about it, along with tail piece, bridge system, etc….always appreciate your stopping in and sharing your thoughts! So glad to hear you enjoyed it! Much thanks…🎸👍
The exception for me would be the FF338- acoustically it seems muffled and tight, while the Crossroads is very lively. Maybe it has to do with the amount of the top coat finish? Thanks again!@@JimmyStewart1
@@scottmartin356
Heavier guitar I think…isn’t the Crossroads smaller body and trapeze style similar to the LS?
I have both the FFLS and the Crossroad. They are very different but interesting. I swapped out the p90 soap bars in the LS for Slick pups..Big improvement !! I have a pair of 1960:s Epiphone dogear p90's I plan to drop into the Crossroad. So far, my only criticism of FF is the microphonic pickups..they both play great and are very well built. For $189 plus shipping, adding pickup upgrades is no sweat :-)
@@mveitchmunich
Yeah…their pickups can certainly be “hit or miss” but hopefully, with the upgrading planned for all models to include Alnico 5’s going forward, we should start to see some consistency with the pups. I have a few older models with P90’s and those were pretty “snarly” in a good way…🎸👍
I recently found your channel and wish i would've found it way earlier than i did. I like how you show the budget guitars that ls is sounding good keep the videos coming your talent is awesome
Hi Josh! So glad you finally found the channel!! Glad to hear you are enjoying it! Lot’s to see hear, so have a look around as you have the time, and I hope to see you here more! Appreciate your stopping in and thanks for watching and commenting. 🎸👍
Enjoy your Labor Day Weekend, Jimmy. Always love it when you do shootouts! Great playing!
Thanks ever so much Cal B….so glad you enjoyed it! Much thanks…🇨🇦🎸👍
What a fantastic video Jimmy have a wonderful day also do you read music while playing guitar 😊
Hi Amin…thanks so much for watching and commenting. When playing like this no…I am just in “jam” mode so just going with whatever comes into my head at the time. I can read however (been awhile since I have had to) but for studio and session work in the past it has certainly come in handy…🎸👍
hi Jimmy, what strings do you use on the IYV IJZ 300? I got both of these guitars after watching your videos. Love your channel!
Hi Cornerstreetband!! So glad to hear you are enjoying the channel!! Truly appreciate the kind words and congrats on those guitars too!! I use mainly D’Addario 9/42’s on the majority of my guitars, including the IJZ 300. Thanks again for stopping in!! 🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1 thanks for the quick reply! appreciate that... I mostly use 11's on my acoustics and put those on this guitar but they are a bit to heavy , making the guitar hard on the fingers.. I will try those lighter gauges! again thanks for replying :)
@@cornerstreetband2581
My pleasure…yeah, 9’s feel great on this (for me anyway)…Keep pickin’….🎸👍
I was hoping you would try the Gretsch.
Hi Jimmy J…I did a little “mix” with the Gretsch at the opening. May do a face to face with the Gretsch and some others in the near future! Thanks for stopping in! 🎸👍
It’s a little hard to get a sense of the guitars’ natural sound through the flanging effect, but the FFLS definitely sounds much brighter and slightly edgier than the IJZ-300, especially on the upper registers-that FFLS has a truly UNIQUE sound on those high notes that really shimmers! In a pinch, I bet the FFLS would make a rather nice little miniature jazz guitar!
Hi PG…as always, appreciate your stopping in my friend. I wanted to give a little “flavor” to them both while doing this. I have full reviews and “clean” examples of these guitars already, but yeah….the LS really does shimmer in the upper registers….much thanks for watching! 🎸👍
great "trio of excellence!"
they all sounded sweeet!
plz dont 4get to find me on "the book" at mike wilshire...thanks man!
Thanks my friend…I will seek your new identity out…😎
@@JimmyStewart1 o ya the 66classic is back in stock n on sale!
and guess who bagged a "redburst" model........
@@birdman316
Yeah, I saw that…congrats brother!! Enjoy! 🎸👍
You have a strange concept of what jazz is.
I have over 7000 jazz CDs, by the way. And at no time did you play anything even remotely jazz-like.
You are correct in that I wasn’t playing “Jazz” in this video…the intent was to pick up were I left off in the comparison to other guitars. In this I stated the LS felt and plays more “jazzy” in similarities to the IYV 300. My other video in this series showed it in comparison to a couple other similar small bodied semi-hollows. I think I even stated towards the end of the sound samples “In this case today….”
Appreciate your stopping in…much thanks! 👍
Hello! I'm curious(and I need to watch more videos). After you unbox a Firefly guitar 🤔 do they require tweaking/adjustments?
Sometimes, stuff happens via shipping. So compared to an Epiphone or say a Sir ... is the out of box setup/settings the same? Requires more or less?
Hi Gerald…thanks for watching and commenting. Really depends on the guitar honesty as I EXPECT to have to tweak any guitar bought on line. The FF LS in this video is completely stock and I have not even changed the strings yet…just tuned it up out of the box. The last few have required nothing on my end…usually the factory strings are the 1st thing to go, then after acclimation, I do a basic setup/cleaning depending on what I find after string change. I prefer D’Addario 9’s on most of my guitars. Hope that helps…Yes, you have a lot of videos to watch…🤣👍
Full reviews and some setup videos are here should you be so inclined…appreciate your stopping in! 🎸👍