Firefly Mad Cat - Problems???

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In this video, I share my experience with the Firefly FFTL Mad Cat that I received from GuitarsGarden.com. This one had some issues! Thankfully, I was able to fix the problems myself, and in the process, I discovered that this model is really superb! Once I overcame the things that were off, it has turned out to be one of the most beautiful and nicest playing instruments in my collection. I hope my testimony encourages you regarding this $200 anomaly and perhaps you'll order one yourself. Thanks for watching!!!

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@KeyserTheRedBeard 26 дней назад

I hit that thumbs up symbol on your post. Looking forward see more creations from you. Splendid content, Guitar Adventures with Ray Landis. Maintain the noteworthy work.

@RaymondLandis 26 дней назад

Thanks, Red Beard! I definitely appreciate your support and your kind words... If there is anything you'd like to see in particular, let me know, and if I can, we will aim toward getting some of that content into the mix. Thanks for watching!!!

@zacharyyoung1083 15 дней назад

I’ve had one of these about 6 months. Mine also needed a truss rod adjustment and a bit of intonation, but I was able to do that myself. I put new strings on it and now it plays beautifully and holds tune very well.

@RaymondLandis 14 дней назад

Yes, it is actually a really nice instrument! The neck radius is 15" and I thought that was strange, but it still plays great! Thanks for watching!

@danthony8603 5 дней назад

Great video. I would have loved to hear how it sounds.

@RaymondLandis 5 дней назад

Thanks for watching... I'm on a road trip for the next week, but I could do a sound check with it sometime in the coming weeks... It sounds remarkable! Powerful sound out this one!

@danthony8603 5 дней назад

@@RaymondLandis Wow thank you sir!

@rogerreynolds1719 12 дней назад

Mine came in perfect last week!

@RaymondLandis 11 дней назад

Hey Roger, I really glad you like it... And I'm especially glad that you got one that was all-good right out of the box! It is truly a nice specimen... As far as I can tell, the neck radius is 15". That is kind of unusual, but it doesn't make for a bad playing experience, it actually fits the guitar overall... Thanks for watching!

@twointahoe Месяц назад

I have one of these, My 1st firefly. Had to make adjustments to the neck as well....1st guitar with SS frets. Little more buzzing on the Lower strings.

@RaymondLandis Месяц назад

Now that I've played around with it, I will need to adjust the neck relief and the action and carve the nut too. I think that I will replace the tuners too, because they don't seem very precise. However, I still really like that way this guitar plays and sounds! I hope yours is serving you well now that you've made the adjustments!

@TJCoolTV Месяц назад

If mine ends up looking as good as yours I'll be happy

@RaymondLandis Месяц назад

The Firefly guitars are generally very good for the price... I bought another one that wasn't as good as this one, but I used the parts to make 2 other guitars that turned out great. The Firefly necks that are on their S-Style guitars fit directly onto bodies with Fender Strat specs... I hope your instrument serves you well. If you have the ability to make adjustments, you're likely to end up with a tremendous instrument. Thanks for watching!

@timbrown110 Месяц назад

Picked up an LP for $170 about 6 months ago and the only problems I've had is it came with the pots a little loose and some minor finish blemishes. After tightening them up the guitar plays and feels beautifully. Insane value for the price. Makes me want to pick up their Bass too

@RaymondLandis Месяц назад

It seems like Firefly has really developed into a formidable producer of really nice guitars... I hope they keep the prices low... Thanks for watching!

@AkaSnugD Месяц назад

If I had the money, I’d get that double neck bass/electric, just because it’s so weird

@trinacria1956 Месяц назад

I agree with you on this guitar I replaced a... $1,300 (?) Eastwood version !!! This is better! My MAD cat PRINCE firefly came almost perfect, but have had 2 of 3 surprisingly almost perfect Firefly guitars and one needed me to fret level and also had cranked truss rod ,which is in my skill set but most folks would have needed to return. Having made and worked on guitars since 1974 I have also had issues with some of the iconic sacred cows of guitar legend. My advise is if you don't have the skill, go to a store to buy a guitar or make sure you can return. I understand Firefly will respond and refund within a few days. At these prices you can't afford for somebody like me to do a fret level, it would be ridiculous cost. Before retiring this year would charge $80-100 . And people, unless it's a cheap guitar don't take your guitar to the "luthier" at Guitar Center. Cheers . Thanks for this video.

@RaymondLandis Месяц назад

Hey that's great advice! I did a refret on a Squier Classic Vibe 50's Tele because I searched and searched for someone to attempt it at a good price... Couldn't find a soul to touch it for several reasons. The two main reasibs were (1) cost and (2) they said that the fretboard would chip out... I ended up braving it and it turned out awesome. As a final solution on that glossy board, I "satin-ized" it and it just looks and feels so good! You're right, it pays to learn this stuff! Thanks for watching!!!

@monmixer 15 дней назад

Most of these budget guitars do need a little work. Yu do not have to be a full blown luthier, but you do have to be able to do basic set up functions. File nut and saddles, adjust a truss rod, file fret ends, sand and polish and level frets. Adjust string height and you can buy a cheap micrometer for 5 or 6 bux. Intonate a guitar which not hard if the other stuff I just mentioned is proper, or be willing to pay your local shop to do these things for you. 50 to 100 bux. You can buy a cheap kit with the tools you need for 25 bux and plenty of you tube videos to show you how to do each of these things.

@RaymondLandis 14 дней назад

Your right! It definitely helps to have a few set-up skills, otherwise you'd be stuck at every turn... Guitars just need a little attention periodically... I have found that most of the necks that I've worked with don't need too much work. If there is only a little "fret rockin" at various places, it doesn't always need a leveling and crown. sometimes it plays just fine... It's those few cases that need more attention. I did one refret-job that turned out really great, but it was a little unnerving to tackle it. But once you've done one, you're not so challenged at the idea of another... Thanks for watching!

@MRROBBIEWATTS Месяц назад

Ok...I'm sold! - :)

@RaymondLandis Месяц назад

You and me both! Thanks for watching!!

@monmixer 15 дней назад

The belly cut is a trade off for the binding. If it had all the contours you have with a belly cut there is no way they could sell this guitar at that price because the binding would take a long time to do right. that is why there is no binding on a strat. To many curse and contours.

@RaymondLandis 14 дней назад

Yes, I think I prefer the belly cut if possible. But this one is worth the trade-off. Strats are still my fave!

@SearchingForTone Месяц назад

Is it full size? Looks like if it was an ashtray bridge there wouldn't be that much room from the end to the bottom of the guitar. Binding is 😎

@RaymondLandis Месяц назад

This guitar is definitely full sized. The bridge is like some modern Tele's with individual saddles for each string. These bridges are great for intonation, and they have a longer movement to zero things in... Thanks for watching!

@SearchingForTone Месяц назад

@@RaymondLandis absolutely , love the channel. I prefer the individual saddles for height and intonation. Currently don’t own any teles… have one on the way

@timesurfingalien Месяц назад

Just ordered the "Lucille" semi-hollow.

@RaymondLandis Месяц назад

Hey there, I hope you like it... I'm also thinking about ordering another Firefly that's in the LP style... They're really making some decent instruments... Thanks for watching!

@oldasrocks9121 Месяц назад

The Kingtone Duet or DeLisle Varitone switch are good replacements for that cheap Artec switch. Mine was a bit dead sounding, doubts about the center block being maple, if it is its soft maple. I suspect poplar.

@timesurfingalien 11 дней назад

The Lucille is a beautiful guitar. The only thing I had to do is a truss rod adjustment, fret level and crown, set the action and intonation. The electronics are completely satisfactory for my needs

@oldasrocks9121 Месяц назад

What's the fretboard radius?

@RaymondLandis Месяц назад

It's quite a bit flatter than you'd expect... It seems to be 14" at the nut and then it may even slightly compound a little flatter as you go up...to perhaps 16" ...it's unusual, but very smooth and comfortable... Definitely not your typical 9.5 that you'd expect for a T-style instrument...