*NEW UPDATED” Firefly FFBCTY | MadCat Tele | 2024 Version | Comparison To 2022 1st Batch Version 

Thanks so much…most appreciated! 🎸👍

Hi Cal…Odin was certainly determined to enjoy NGD…truly appreciate your stopping in my 🇨🇦 friend….much thanks! 🙏👍

Hi madaca…thanks so much for watching and commenting. So glad to hear you enjoyed the video enough to grab one for yourself!! Congrats and enjoy it!! Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing!! 🎸👍

Hi Edwin…thanks so much for watching and commenting. Yeah, the difference is pretty negligible, but believe these to be 14’s…they feel great! Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing your thoughts! Much thanks…🎸👍

Post pics of them love to see them

@@jcathell100 I'm away on vacation right now, but maybe after I come back ... Or perhaps I can tell you what they are and you can find photos online. One looks like a solid body version of a Gibson ES-335; it's a Hamer Sunburst Archtop XT. The other is very different and much better looking. This one is a 2003 Schecter C-1 Elite with a quilted, transparent amber top. It's my most beautiful guitar! Let me know, though, if you really do want the photos of my actual axes!👍

Hi fleetfoot…congrats and enjoy it!! Appreciate your stopping in and sharing! Much thanks! 🎸👍

Thanks ever so much for watching and commenting! Glad to hear you enjoyed…don’t hesitate too long if you are interested in one. They WILL sell out! Truly appreciate your stopping in and the kind comments…🎸👍

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Hi J. Rains…thanks so much for watching and commenting. Congrats on your new MadCat and hope you enjoy it! Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing! Much thanks and congrats once again! 🎸👍

Hi Pavel…so glad to see you stop in as always my friend, and glad you enjoyed! Truly appreciate it, and a wonderful weekend to you as well! 🙏👍

Hi Steve…thanks so much for watching and commenting! Glad to hear you enjoyed and thanks for the “sub” as well. Welcome to “The Good Side” and thanks again…🎸👍

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Thanks so much for stopping in…the “middle” is sweet! 😎

Hi falloutcks…thanks so much man…truly appreciate your stopping in! 🎸👍

Hi G-man…thanks so much for watching and commenting. Congrats on your MadCat!! If it’s the “darker” color with the Stainless frets, and you got it in Jan/Feb 2024 time frame, then it’s probably from the 2nd batch. Look at the Serial Number on the back of the headstock. The 1st two numbers are the Manufacturing Plant code the next two digits are the Year, next two Month of manufacture. Hope that helps…truly appreciate your stopping into the channel! Much thanks…🎸👍

Hi Jim…thanks so much for stopping in my friend. Congrats on the Leo Jaymz and enjoy! Don’t hesitate too long if you are interested in picking up a MadCat…😎 Appreciate your stopping in…🎸👍

Hi Rob…I run a separate cab as it gives the speaker more air to move and the cab has a Celestion Vintage 30 12” speaker in it vs the 12” 70/80 Celestion that is in the amp. A bit more coverage and sound for the studio…thanks so much for watching and stopping into the channel! 🎸👍

Hi PG…thanks as always for stopping in my friend. Odin was just determined to enjoy NGD regardless of the type of box…😎 I was just glad to see FF actually do some upgrades to even this model, which was pretty darn good in its initial release. For those that don’t already have one, this is still a great bargain! They have kept the price the same, along with adding the Alnico 5 pups and the stainless/ball end frets. Pretty cool…hopefully those who were waiting to grab one will now get the chance!! We will see about the “Chicken” model for the future…🎸👍

Hi Michael…thanks so much for watching and commenting. Congrats on yours! I will be doing the exact same things as yours…slight truss adjustment and a slight buffing of the frets when I restring. Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing your thoughts. Much appreciated and keep pickin’…🎸👍

Hi trinacria1956…thanks so much for watching and commenting. Congrats on yours and enjoy! Sorry to hear of some issues with the “Chicken” Tele but glad to hear you got it sorted. Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing your thoughts! 🎸👍

Hi Jorge..always appreciate your watching and commenting. Nice to see the “updates” on this model with no $$ increase! Kudos to Firefly!! Glad you enjoyed the “Outro”… Both Mr. Odin and I thank you…🙏😻

Hi mcanderson…thanks so much for watching and commenting. In this video I am using the Monoprice 15W StageRight valve combo (yes the larger white amp) along with a 1x12” Celestion V30 cabinet. The amp is in the 1W setting…truly appreciate your stopping into the channel!! 🎸👍

Hi Christylasure7072…thanks for stopping into the channel. I did not do a measurement of the saddle string spacing. I would think a 12” standard radius bridge would be just fine however as that is what is normally used for 12” radius fretboards along with 350mm Asian fretboards at well. Congrats on your new MadCat and enjoy! 🎸👍

Hi google boy…I have heard lots of good things on their PJ Bass…kind of a cross between a P bass and Jazz…I actually have two Fender Precision’s. A 76 and a 77 so I am pretty much covered in the bass department. Congrats on yours and enjoy!! 🎸👍

@JimmyStewart1 Thanks Jimmy. Take care! Shalom/gw

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Hi Kenji…thanks so much for watching and commenting. String spacing seems perfectly fine. I have a number of Tele’s (including American Fenders) and this feels just as good. Perhaps I am just getting use to the Asian radius, but these play great and the spacing with a a 12” radius bridge is no issue. Thanks for stopping into the channel! 🎸👍

Hi Albert…thanks so much for watching and commenting. Didn’t Firefly already do one? I seem to recall a gloss black Custom with gold..hmm… I will check in and see what they say… Appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing your thoughts. Much thanks…🎸👍

@@JimmyStewart1 Yea I've seen one a long time ago - just none recently Thanks for checking

@albert30300 I thought so…I will check in with them and help suggest…😎

Hi Raymond!! Thanks so much man…🎸👍

Hi John…thanks for watching and commenting. Firefly has done some “southpaw” guitars in the past. They did some 338’s in lefties and also some LP styles in lefties fairly recently. Obviously, they don’t sell as quickly so they limit their numbers and frequency of release. I have no idea as to when and what models they may release in the future for lefties, but as I said, they have done them in the past. Just have to keep your eye out, and I will as well. Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel…🎸👍

I just looked and they are still showing @ $199. 91 plus shipping so $226.91 all in! 🎸👍

Hi Mark….thanks for watching and commenting. I think it’s just the camera angle which makes it appear that way. They are indeed the same size with just the differences as I mentioned in the video. Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel…much thanks! 🎸👍

Hi Mark…no it is the same size. Probably camera angle in the video gave it the appearance of being larger. Thanks so much for stopping into the channel! 🎸👍

Hi Ralley….congrats on yours and enjoy it! The stain is definitely “darker” on the newer versions. Didn’t really notice a “reddish” stain…but I am sure there are slight differences between them for sure. Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing….🎸👍

Thanks so much for watching and commenting @brucoder! I have yet to try a set of Stringjoy’s…perhaps in the future. Got to use up my supply of D’Addario first…oh, and my Reverend Willie’s…😎 Agree with the “middle”…sounds killer!! Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing your thoughts…much thanks! 🎸👍

Ah…common Douglas…20 seconds of “one handed” work and a large Maine Coon Cat box surfing!! 😻 Give it a try….you will like the guitar!! Or…maybe not…appreciate your stopping in regardless..🎸👍

Hi Jim…thanks so much for watching and commenting. They sound pretty similar, but yeah the Alnico pickups do have a bit more clarity, definition and “bite”!! Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel…🎸👍

Hi Gary…thanks so much for watching and commenting. It’s subtle, but there. You can certainly see it in the “up close and personal” section…thanks so much for stopping in! 🎸👍

Hi j.jester…that’s the beauty…you can mod to your hearts content without breaking the bank…😎 Thanks so much for stopping into the channel! 🎸👍

Hi Vicos…thanks for watching and commenting. No “ringers” here my friend…Firefly doesn’t get to check them out prior as they are directly shipped from the manufacturers plant directly to a warehouse in CA and from there to the customer when a order is placed. Sorry to hear yours had issues…a good setup along with strings is to be expected on any guitar bought online, though in my reviews I always try to do the review directly “out of the box” whenever possible. Appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing your thoughts. 🎸👍

@@JimmyStewart1 Hi Jimmy, Firefly uses a logistics firm called S&B Industries in calif to do their order fulfillment. That doesn't preclude them sending a batch of guitars intended for influencers that have received a proper setup. The only way to do a review on a guitar that has not received special intention is to have a friend order it thru normal channels and have it delivered to their address. Not faulting you, and you did disclose right up front that they sent it to you. Sean at scar my guitar just went over one that a friend of his got and it was also unplayable out of the box. Yes, still a nice looking and playing guitar after a proper setup and fret leveling. My only wish is that their quality control was more consistent and you could count on anything you buy being at least playable, even if it needs a minor tweak. Case in point, I recently got a chinese made Jackson js22 (200 list, i got 160). Other than having to lower the bridge a smidge, it was pretty much perfect out of the box. Plays and sounds like a dream too. I recently sold a japanese jackson soloist pro, so I am familiar with their top of the line guitar quality. Anyway, who cares. Like your videos. Keep on rockin'

@@Vicos Glad you enjoy the videos….as far as FF shipping QC’d and setup guitars to certain folks and not to others, well…I just agree to disagree with you here. I usually do a setup on each guitar I receive (regardless of manufacturer) and some are better than others out of the box. If this was in fact true, then my last two guitars from FF would have had a functional locking nut on the FFST and a working Neck/Middle Pup on the latest SP…😎 Issues I can certainly deal with, but frustrating nonetheless. I get it…the QC is still evolving and continues to need to improve. I have only had a couple guitars that I could not do a review/demo of right out of the box. Neither of them were Firefly’s. Anyway…truly appreciate your stopping in and sharing your thoughts…much thanks! 🎸👍

Hi David! Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Odin says thanks for stopping by the channel too! 😻👍

Hi Louis…thanks for watching and commenting. I bought the 2022 model MadCat Louis, and yes…I am glad I did! This new version, Firefly Guitars provided to me for review. I prefer the overall “color” of the 1st batch, but this newer version plays/sounds great along with the stainless frets and Alnico pickups…thanks so much for stopping into the channel! 🎸👍

@@jackreston8188 Thanks so much for stopping in. Both guitars are the exact same size. Camera angle/perspective is deceiving. Same reason people think Tom Cruise is tall…😎

@@HernanieLegaste As in the original review and demo, the FFBCTY is priced at $199.91 plus $27 shipping to the lower 48 states….thanks for stopping in! 🎸👍

Ha!! Thanks so much…Mr. Odin says thanks too!! 😻

Hi Max…thanks for watching and commenting. I agree…it’s a shame really. They are still to small a company to be able to keep up the model inventory to supply overseas demand, but perhaps someday! 🤞 Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel! 🎸👍

Hi Phillip…thanks for stopping in. Actually, they are identical size bodies…it’s just the camera perspective I think you are referring to. They are your typical size Tele body. 🎸👍

Some do prefer the older version and I certainly get it…lighter color on the fretboard and headstock gives it more contrast I think…truly appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing your thoughts! Much thanks..🎸👍

Hi John…thanks so much for watching and commenting. Did I not say Canadian Rock maple neck? My apologies if I did not…😎 Appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing…much thanks! 🎸👍

Said it both ways. I went back to double check. I have 4 firefly guitars the latest is the full maple capped ice tea Matt finish FFSPS with the alnico pups. SS frets. Love it.

Hi Ben…thanks for watching and commenting. Yes, the newer version is a darker “orange” version, where as the original version was more of the intended “Transparent Yellow” in my opinion.

Hi 1364a…sorry to hear that. As we all know, this can certainly happen with any manufacturer. Glad to hear you got it sorted out to be playable. I tend to expect some finish imperfections at this price point, but this was virtually flawless. This model really is nice, and with the upgrades being another big bonus! Thanks so much for stopping into the channel and sharing! 🎸👍

Hi Dan…thanks for stopping in! To each his own on the pickguard I guess…😎 In keeping with the H.S. Anderson, FF did a great job on it in my opinion…🎸👍

@@JimmyStewart1 To me, three of the current stratocasters are pretty, Chameleon Green (I just got it - it sparkles in the sunlight), Chameleon Blue, Sunburst. Maybe the transparent green one, too. I think the blue semi-hollow telecaster is also pretty. There was a red one, but it seemed like it was gone within an hour. And, maybe the transparent green one is also pretty. For the Prince telecaster, I would just change the pickguard. 🙂

@@danbaron2561 The Chameleon finishes are pretty cool indeed…🎸👍

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@@JimmyStewart1 i love Prince’s guitar playing and his Madcat is well mad🖤

@@kevinnsevinn799 Hi Kevin…thanks so much for watching and commenting. I believe that Prince was very underrated as a guitar player…he certainly had some chops and “feel” to his playing. Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing your thoughts! Much thanks man…🎸👍

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@@kevinnsevinn799 👍👍 Thanks so much Kevin and “Welcome To The Good Side”!! Nice to have you onboard! 🙏

Not sure what you mean here, but I appreciate your stopping in!

@@JimmyStewart1 Nothing nefarious, I was just sending a shout out to Fender. Like the show.

@@banced1 Oh…gotcha!! I like my Fenders as well…😎 Appreciate it man…🎸👍

Hi Ricky….hmmm…another cat video? Odin takes offense as he only had about a minute and 15 seconds of screen time on a 32 minute video. 😻 He loves box openings and I was a bit surprised that he actually fit himself into that 3 inch size box. Yes, I could edit all that out, but I don’t. He has fun… I didn’t mention anything about a difference in body size simply because they are identical in body size. Camera angle/perspective and all that… I appreciate your stopping in regardless though…hope you had a wonderful day!

Thanks so much for watching and commenting. “Telecaster”….😎 Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel…much thanks! 🎸👍