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@bobhannula4805
Жыл бұрын
I just might have to get one
@SteveSterlacci
Жыл бұрын
@@bobhannula4805 do it
@markbrown7103
Жыл бұрын
I like to check one out and play it before I buy it not only that but things get damaged in shipping really bad these damn people throw this stuff around like it’s nothing and they destroy it I’ve had several things destroyed but never a guitar and I will and will never ever let a guitar be shipped to me because I’m afraid it’s gonna be all tore up by the time I get it so I don’t do that😖😖😟😠 would be OK if they went and throw everything in a round and sometimes when people on at home they steal stuff off of your porch I don’t like that either that’s one another reason why I don’t have guitars sniped Maybe if they ever got sued for that stuff their employees would quit doing it and people would stop stealing stuff I don’t know what kind of bomb would wanna steal your guitar that you worked your ass off paying for but I don’t work anymore and I’m on a fixed income so I got to protect myself somehow😖😠😫😫🎸
@kennethbobu3989
Жыл бұрын
I know you were trying to help us with this review, but can't you just post what the specific item number is so I can find exactly what you reviewed rather than some other one you didn't?
@SteveSterlacci
Жыл бұрын
@Kenneth Bobu if its not on guitars gardens website, its either sold out or discontinued. They dont leave items on their site like a typical store does. Their stock and shop hours are reflected in their store. I just looked and this color isn't on the site right now. You have to keep going back to check. Idky they do it this way
@aladolfsenjustanoldguy2045
3 жыл бұрын
I bought the same guitar back in December. I'm very happy with it. The frets were very dirty, fingers were black after playing. The nut was not glued down, but that was a simple fix. Fret spout also, but that could be the result of winter shipping. Cleaned and polished the frets, had a set up to remove a little buzzing on low E and filed frets. Plays beautiful. Compared it to epiphone 335, and an Ibanez semi-hollow, and it was as rich in sound as those.
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
I think it punches well above its price range! Mine was not very dirty, will see if the nut falls off when I change strings
@WhiteDove73-888
3 жыл бұрын
Mine was definitely turning my fingers black but just a little buff & polish & it was good.
@stringsalive20
3 жыл бұрын
Luthier here: I build high end steel string and classical guitars. A scarf joint on the neck is a superior construction technique to a “single piece” (generally, a scarf joint neck is still coming from the single board - you cut your angle, flip, and glue). It is also a more responsible use of materials. The neck will be more stable, and the grain does not run out at the most critical point - this is a big reason for headstock breaks. A more aesthetically appealing place for the scarf joint begins at the headstock. This uses a slightly longer neck blank, but is virtually invisible if you use a back strap.
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Robert! I appreciate the expert input 👌
@timwhite5562
3 жыл бұрын
Exactly my point. If Gibson used them more on Les Pauls, you wouldn't need to be as vigilant whenever you're thinking of buying a used one to see if it had a repair. Well that, or they could just finally address that design flaw that they've had for 65+ years: reduce the back angle of the headstocks a little, reposition the tuner posts so the string runs straighter from the nut to the post, and make the nut a bit thinner. Instead of doing everything BUT that. They'd rather try zero frets ( i personally use Zero glide nuts that are a bone nut combined with a zero fret, and prefer them over graphite nuts, but that's not really the same), or putting ugly, heavy and stupid robot tuners. Though i do appreciate the robot tuners every time someone with any 2015 LP that got them whether they wanted them or not. It's qn easy hour bench time. *(Ironically in 25-30 years, whomever replace hipsters will be paying top dollar for them because of how rare they are, either because they were removed or just not purchased at all.)
@jacobbrown1690
3 жыл бұрын
i usually make five piece necks. i just like how they are stable dont warp.
@timwhite5562
3 жыл бұрын
@@jacobbrown1690 It's good that companies are using roasted maple more and more. When Ernie Ball (i think) started doing them a decade ago, there was a lot of the "it's just gimmick," criticism about them. I ordered one for a partscaster i was building for someone because they wanted the maple neck to stay raw without any finish. As all the other luthiers here can attest; with maple you have to use SOMETHING because they're susceptible to bowing everytime the temperature swings at all or humidity levels change. They run the risk of twisting too, which when it happens you pretty much have to replace the neck. That reason and the fact that they just look much better than raw maple does (I've always thought it a sin that i can only find the Candy apple green on the Eric Clapton Strat because i just do not like how white the neck is). I really didn't expect anything else, but i immediately could see, hear and feel the difference. Normally i always used quartersawn maple for necks because of the increased stability, but the roasted don't really need them as much as flatv sawn.
@willrichtor
3 жыл бұрын
When it's done right its stronger. It's not usually done right and leaves you with the same weakness that an angled headstock on a mahogany neck does. Just instead of running into end grain at the point of highest tension, you've got a bad glue joint. The big difference is it breaks under like the third fret instead of at the nut-under the 1st. One of my favourite solid body designs is the old Hamer Stellar, which was like a PRS with 24 frets and a scooped out heel instead of that clunky block like on a PRS. The achilles heel of that guitar is the scarf joint. You find one used and they've often been repaired. I mean, do it right the first time, yeah it's great, but it's not George Lowden putting together the ones in question.
@jcatkins5536
6 ай бұрын
I saw this two or three years ago. This vid, Darrell Braun's and Guitar Max's enticed me to try an FF-338 -- my first Firefly. I fell in love with it. Now, two of the six Fireflies in my small stable of 11 guitars are 338s. There will be more FFs in my future.
@SteveSterlacci
6 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thank you for letting me and everyone know your experience with them 🤘🤘
@davidbarba4976
3 жыл бұрын
Just a note on the scarf joint on the neck, as a guitarist and woodworker I can tell you that a scarf joint is absolutely fine. It creates a lot of surface area for the glue joint and your neck would most likely break in another area before that joint!
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
Doesn't bother me at all! Thanks for the addition 🤘
@ambntman4212
3 жыл бұрын
You are correct, the reason for the scarf joint is the break angle of the headstock. If they made it one piece it would be very prone to splitting the neck of the guitar under string tension.
@jvin248
3 жыл бұрын
Adding: Lack of a scarf joint is why Gibson guitars are so prone to broken headstocks.
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
Mic drop!
@TheJeffcurran
3 жыл бұрын
Yup. Scarf joints are the best solution to the headstock angle on any Gibson style guitar.
@d.j.9961
2 ай бұрын
I was trying futility to save up for a used vehicle which I desperately need so, I passed on a salted maple firefly FFLX & when I finally decided that I could not live without it, they all sold out. It had a tremellow with knobs on it as if it had fine tuners along with matching hardware. They had 4 models on amazon ro pick from. I messed up by not securing one!
@SteveSterlacci
2 ай бұрын
Sometimes they pop back up in stock on guitars gardens website. keep checking during business hours!
@twoputt5
3 жыл бұрын
I bought the $150 model mine did have crappy wire bridge I replaced that, all electronics, tuners & pickups & for a few hundred I have a great guitar that is comparable to a 2-3K Gibson. I honestly think they are plecking these because the set up is almost perfect. A little fret sprout which is normal especially being shipped overseas.
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
I think mines been leveled, but definitely not crowned properly
@mica_micasa
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. With that video you got me back to music after at least 20 years. When i saw the thumbnail of the video, i thought: wow, i would like to have this guitar - even it was just a piece of furniture. Unfortunately i could not buy it in germany, where i live. At guitars garden it was sold out of cause. I ordered a headphone amp. I didn't know, that they were invented in the meantime. Wow, great. I took my 40 year old noname strat and it was such a blast to get back into music. I ordered the yellow Harley Benton HB 35plus, because of the split single coil pickups. I really like it. And i really like to say: thank you! 👍🏻🤗
@supersmurf64
3 жыл бұрын
My spalted maple 338 arrived about 6 weeks ago. It's beautiful, plays great and seems to be very well built. Neck is completely straight. One of these days I'm probably going to put a little relief in the truss rod, but it really doesn't effect the playability of the guitar at all. Tuning machines are tight and smooth. The folks at JSN are putting a lot of love into these guitars at the factory, and it shows. 👍
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
Definitely! Any word on who JSN even is?! I cant find anything...
@supersmurf64
3 жыл бұрын
@@SteveSterlacci there's some speculation that it could be Weifang Jeson musical instruments in china. There is more speculation that firefly and grote are made side by side in the same factory. They even go so far as to say grote is responsible for some epiphone guitars as well. Again this is just hearsay.
@scarletpimpernel6813
Жыл бұрын
Excellent-- that's the first thing you test with an electric guitar, or any guitar for that matter: testing the natural wood sustain without ANY amplification @ 4:22. That should be the first in ANY guitar review. Kudos!👍
@CollinZaffke
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful guitar and tremendous sound for 200 bucks! Wow!
@SteveSterlacci
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking it out! It sure is. Hope to have earned your sub
@greg6509
Жыл бұрын
Bought one after this and other reviews. It's excellent playable right out of the box. Now coming with stainless steel ball-end frets and some models like mine locking tuners. $219 minus $8 coupon code delivered for about $238 with shipping. Amazing this is less than 1/3rd of the Blueburst Epiphone 335 this appears to be modeling. And the finish is just as gorgeous with matching beautiful inlays on the fret board.
@tonyennis1787
Жыл бұрын
I suspect the top isn't spalted maple, but is simply artwork, sort of like floor tiles that look like granite aren't granite. There's nothing wrong with that.
@Nicky-T
3 жыл бұрын
I'd have bought one if I could find one! You must have made them sell out fast!
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
You check guitars garden?? They had some last i checked
@leocatz
3 жыл бұрын
Got mine from Guitar Garden in February. They are the direct seller in the US and often have inventory when AMZ is out. But oddly, what they have pops on and off the site, so checking regularly (even different times of day) is the ticket.
@Nicky-T
3 жыл бұрын
@@leocatz I did get one there. I looked on Amazon 'cuz I originally skipped over the little part where he says he actually got it - impatient to get to the description. I would have felt better getting from Amazon as their return policy is so good plus I have Prime. I caved and got it from Guitars Garden anyway. Keeping my fingers crossed! If I like it I'll probably install a set of locking tuners with my first string change, I do that on all my guitars, I just hate the string changes giving me pricks in my fingers!
@Ron_Masterjohn
10 ай бұрын
Gorgeous guitar. ❤️🙏🐕🙏❤️ Sounds very good and no one would ever think they’re looking at and hearing a guitar that cost just $185. Thanks for another great video 🎸🎸🎸
@goodwilj
3 жыл бұрын
There is a damn good reason why this guitar is so popular. It's because it's that good, that gorgeous, so much so I have both the brown and the green spalted maple versions. I had paid with shipping $209.99 a piece. Worth every penny. They go out of stock fast but any guitarist I don't care what level you are you MUST get one of these!!! It's a "professional" feel and sounding guitar which sounds better and feels better than my much more expensive Epiphone ES335 pro. It's my #1 guitar now!!
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you love yours!
@godzpowr
Жыл бұрын
Can’t find one to buy, LOL
@kenadams5366
3 жыл бұрын
That spalted top is INSANE 😍😍😍
@kellyc2425
3 жыл бұрын
I got the blue burst 338 when they first hit Amazon a few years ago. I paid $139 and free shipping!!
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
Thats a steal if its as good as the one i got !
@kellyc2425
3 жыл бұрын
@@SteveSterlacci yes. I was floored! The action was too high, and the bridge had a rattle.. both easy fixes. But the build and QA was pretty much on point. Just an unbelievable deal. I bought a second one, a green burst... But the frets were mis-spaced from 15 up! I had to return it even though I'm rarely up there. LOL It would have been impossible to re-sell like that if I wanted to.
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
@@kellyc2425 very annoying getting a bad one!! Glad you got one great one out of it
@skynard94
3 жыл бұрын
Great review!! I own this same guitar and would love to see a video of the polishing!!
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
Also, ***these are $189, not $198*** as I keep saying 🤣😅
@rickwilliams967
Жыл бұрын
So famous I've never heard of it! Maybe I'm out of the loop, but I know a lot of serious guitar players, and no one's mentioned it.
@RedroomStudios
2 жыл бұрын
if I bought one of these I'd be tempted to replace all the super shiny chrome hardware with some aged / distressed hardware or even a different metal like bronze or aged brass. to me shiny chrome just feels cheap. good honest review. thought it sounded fine clean. not sure if the pickups or your sound for the heavier stuff I didnt really like - sounded too fizzy... but I am listening through laptop speakers so very hard to judge.
@SteveSterlacci
2 жыл бұрын
Check out the updated vid with new pickups and wiring!
@srwaite7
3 жыл бұрын
Please video fret sanding. Thanks, Steve-o!
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
Learning how to do it properly now!
@VenancioPortalatin
3 жыл бұрын
Funny thing is all those who complain about a scarf joint do so with little knowledge about it. It's actually a stronger neck then a one piece neck. That's one of the reason some higher end brands use it because it's both more stable and cheaper to produce. The main reason to us a one piece neck is more to do with esthetics than anything else.
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
I am with you. Not to mention, a headstock is often 3 pieces at least anyway! Its all stupid forum bs unfortunately lol
@VenancioPortalatin
3 жыл бұрын
@@SteveSterlacci lol everyone's a expert on forums didn't you know that?..LOL I work as a tech for extra money have repaired more broked high end one piece headstocks/necks than I can count but that random dude on some random forum seems to know better than me...lol
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
@@VenancioPortalatin i used to buy into the nonsense. At this point, I go with what sound and feels good to me. Imagine that!
@VenancioPortalatin
3 жыл бұрын
@@SteveSterlacci exactly, I play what I like and could care less what the name on the headstock says. Quality control on more budget friendly guitars has gotten so good these days that the higher end stuff no longer is the only great option. I have expensive guitars and budget ones but lately more often then not I reach for my budget ones because they feel/sound great so why not rock it ya know.
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
I feel ya! I do like my vintage gibsons tho 😅🤣
@matthewearl9824
3 жыл бұрын
I just bought one of these. After owning many 1k+ guitars I was actually quite pleased. Will be fun to modify it.
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
Nice! I was really impressed with it
@StringShredder05
2 жыл бұрын
My wife just bought me one of these for Father's Day and I am looking forward to tuning it up and let it rip🎸
@SteveSterlacci
2 жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy it!!
@TheZenguitarguy
3 жыл бұрын
Bought that exact same one,m swapped Pups with a pair of Suhr Thornbuckers. Replaced tuners with D'addario locking tuners, don't agree the guitar stays that well in tune with their tuners. Needs some fret levelling but I will get around to that down the road or if it bugs me. Am happy to have a 335 style guitar at a price point under $500 all in. (Case cost almost as much as guitar, lol _
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
First week has held tune really well. I think they upgrade the components every few batches to improve more and more. A commenter who knows the company said they are japanese Jin Ho tuners. Thornbuckers may be a good solution for mine too!
@TropicalLatitude
2 жыл бұрын
The pickups sound good. Most of the cheap guitars people are raving about the pu's sound shrill and cheap. This is pretty full.
@SteveSterlacci
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kevin! Really minimal complaints about it!
@danbgt
Жыл бұрын
I bought a black one of these a couple of years ago when they were $139.00 on Amazon. Shipping was free. It’s a great guitar. I’m not a pro but I think this guitar would do just fine. I think the major issue would be that it has Firefly on the headstock instead of Gibson.
@SteveSterlacci
Жыл бұрын
That is the only issue people will have with it. It sounds and plays great
@justaname109
Жыл бұрын
The only thing the Gibson on the headstock would do is lighten your wallet. As someone who has a couple Gibsons and some much less expensive “similar”guitars like ESP LTD’s, I promise the Gibson branding won’t do anything to better your playing.
@buzzcrushtrendkill
3 жыл бұрын
Scarf joints are superior in strength. Having that is a plus.
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
yep!
@KC-vp7wn
3 жыл бұрын
That's a beautiful guitar! I have one of my own and absolutely love it! The only thing I had to do is clean up a couple frets also. Well worth the money.....
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! Glad you got a good one too
@icebrakernh
3 жыл бұрын
I'd strip those strings and go with Ernie Ball Cobalt strings. Shocking those pick ups are not that bad.
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
I'm a D'Adarrio guy myself! Definitely due for a change
@gtr1952
3 жыл бұрын
I bought my first ES325 (yes 25) in 1970 when I was 18 years old, for $1100. It had mini-HB'ers, no binding on the body or neck and required extensive setup work to play right. It's just amazing what you can get for
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
aw man im sorry you got a dud! The good thing about the cheap guitars is that they are all the same CNC and as long as there are good parts put in, itll be fine
@DocArthurTX
3 жыл бұрын
Tuners should be Jin-Ho. The same Korean manufacturer who makes Wilkinson parts. Pickups have ceramic magnets.
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
Both sound legit for these guitars . No logos on either that i can see
@DocArthurTX
3 жыл бұрын
@@SteveSterlacci That info is straight from Firefly.
@DocArthurTX
3 жыл бұрын
@@SteveSterlacci You can only identify Jin-Ho tuners when you take them off. With covid parts supply has been variable, but the LPs should have the best quality parts/hardware. They are constantly upgrading parts as that becomes possible.
@superorangeish
Жыл бұрын
You got a special top there.Just gorgeous!
@SteveSterlacci
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Check out the follow up vid where i upgrade it
@superorangeish
Жыл бұрын
@@SteveSterlacci Were you able to pick out that particular guitar or just get lucky w/ the one they sent you?
@SteveSterlacci
Жыл бұрын
@@superorangeish i bought this as a regular customer so i did not choose
@superorangeish
Жыл бұрын
@@SteveSterlacci Wow!!SCORE! 🎼
@ricknelson8886
Жыл бұрын
I've been wanting a 335esk guitar, think I'm going to get this one, sounded awesome!
@steviegaga
Жыл бұрын
I went to grab 1 solely based on this and poof! Sold out! It IS a nice ES 335 ko
@pmvoice88
3 жыл бұрын
I love this guitar. I bought a red one early on in the frenzy but the price had already jumped to $149 and it was out of stock but I was diligent for 2 weeks until I could buy it. Now I've seen $300+ for used ones on Reverb, etc.
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
crazy that people are trying to flip them like that
@jerrym3261
3 жыл бұрын
@@SteveSterlacci They go pretty quick at double the price paid.
@mboyer68
3 жыл бұрын
Cool guitar!! I can't believe how far away from the headstock the scarf joint is...I've seen some scarf joints that are actually in the headstock! Phase don't mind my ignorance..but what's wrong with scarf joints? I'm watching this because there's one for sale near me. One last thing..with super affordable guitars like that one, typically what you'll see is a wide range of quality, some people luck out and get great ones while others get lemons! But I've searched and can't find pissed off people...everyone loves their Firefly guitars!
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
Scarf joints are hated by the out of touch forum snobs for literally no reason. I don't mind them at all and no one will ever be able to tell. Most people here if you scroll comments believe them to be even stronger than necks without one. As for FF QC. Some batches are GREAT. This latest batch had really bad QC. My LP i did a video on really sucked and took a lot of modding. The good thing about buying one used and local (or a scalper) is that you can see the top and feel if the guitar is good before buying. If you get a good one like mine in this video, its really AMAZING. Even compared to my vintage 345 and heritage 535
@cletusrobinson
3 жыл бұрын
Great review. Now, what about a cheap and great cheap amp?
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
I have 2 reviews of great ones on the channel! Check them out
@raymondvaughan6262
3 жыл бұрын
Sounds great for the money beautiful looking guitar nice playing 👍
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Raymond!
@publiussulla6598
3 жыл бұрын
I'm just going to leave this here. We can Coexist you know. It is possible. To each his own. Love you "guys and girls" . Keep on buying and playing "Guitars" that make you want to play.
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
Many people don't understand their opinion isnt the only one! Keep preaching it 🙌
@publiussulla6598
3 жыл бұрын
@@SteveSterlacci Been many things in this life. Preacher's not on the list. 🤖
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
@@publiussulla6598 Lol! Just keep being a good person then😅
@martinlouden9005
3 жыл бұрын
Very surprising looks and sounds for the money!
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
Totally!
@Tarsan97
3 жыл бұрын
Great guitar. I can not hear anything particular wrong with the pickups. Can anyone tell me why more expensive pickups will be better ? I mean, drop the nonsense, explain frequencies,balance and tonal voice quality
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
These are just higher output and a little more stiff sounding upper mid range than I prefer. I have been into the low output and clear PAF thing. Looking for the tele on steroids thing. This ones a great canvas to mod on.
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
@@Tarsan97 look at my other social media to check out my 6 teles 🤣😅 its more just the style of PAF i prefer
@mrzorg
3 жыл бұрын
I recently ordered one for 58.00 :-) Because of this review I had to find a place to buy it. Just waiting on the tracking number.
@mrzorg
3 жыл бұрын
Yes tracking number from China, it's on it's way.
@sKraat528
2 жыл бұрын
The SUSTAIN holy shit. Any guess what Guage of strings are on this thing out of the box? Thinking of getting one for my brother, but would need atleast 10s, since he usually plays acoustic and when he tries to play my electrics, his ninja grip bends notes out of tune just fretting chords lol
@SteveSterlacci
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Patrick! They are 10s out of the box and my preference as well
@DennisAlvarezMusic
3 жыл бұрын
Not bad at all. I especially liked the clean middle position and neck tones. You could throw a pair of premium p/u's on it and still be ahead of the game pricewise.
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
I definitely want to do just that! The electronics seem very fine already too
@gw2031
3 жыл бұрын
Why can't we get these in the UK ,the neck tone was sweet !just needs the frets polished to remove the slight friction noise when you're bending !
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
IDK ! Hope you can soon. Definitely need to get the frets shining
@tortolita633
Жыл бұрын
I kind of suspect that you are so accomplished that you can make Barbie guitar sound like a Strat.😀
@timoconnor9950
3 жыл бұрын
I hate to sound like a negative Nancy here but some quality sounding instruments have prices that are getting so low that I feel like its becoming concerning. I just spent a bit of time online looking up info on this company and its really difficult to find anything. I think part of being an educated consumer is also being an ethical consumer and knowing a little about the conditions that a product is made in should be important when buying or promoting any product.
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
I agree. But why judge without knowing? Being that it is made to a pretty high standard, I would doubt its made by slaves in China. If evidence presents itself, I will gladly oppose it
@timoconnor9950
3 жыл бұрын
@@SteveSterlacci I agree, I'm not hating on you. I was just and continue to be concerned that so little information about the company can be found online. It seems to be a trend lately with instruments. I personally own an amp that I love but couldn't tell you anything about where it comes from. Part of the higher price I guess just includes being aware of accountability and responsibility that a company is taking. GuitarsGarden could be the most ethical business in the game but there doesn't seem to be a way for the consumer to do any due diligence if they wanted to.
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
It would be nice to have the transparency. They have a contact page if you wanted to ask about it. From what I have heard, they do respond
@arlizan6473
3 жыл бұрын
All Epiphones within the last 17 years (Gibson subsidiary), Qingdao China. Fender Modern Player, Zhangzhou China. All Squires (Fender sub), China. All Eastman guitars, also China. Guild Westerly's, Ibanez GIO's, Jackson JS series, Electromatic (Gretsch)...China. Just a start in defining the state of current affairs, with this much list being to neither support nor counter your concern and opinion....but additional factors. I also find it difficult to find info on wage to labor structure/working conditions for the individual human crafter AT these factories....or even for those in Mexico. Rory Gallagher, Hound Dog Taylor, Bob Dylan at times played Teisco's, made in Japan. Eddie Van Halen's first guitar was a then-and-now relatively affordable Teisco ET-440. Those have aged well, not for quality of construction or materials, but for a desirable sound. Interesting though that even Gibson, Fender, Gretsch etc, with the marketing of "American"-ism, are also for much actual intent and purpose, craft and commerce...Chinese, Indonesian, Korean, Japanese etc companies. MY incompletely educated simple conclusion at this point is that these companies have interest in, and action towards, making and saving money, and several became able to do so after and with profit and promotion AS a purely America-based company. Do we buy? Do WE promote any at all? ...for each to decide.
@StephenSpelman
3 жыл бұрын
Just ordered one, brother!
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
I'm costing you a lot of money lately! 🤣😂
@mastermachetier5594
3 жыл бұрын
Where did you find them ?
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
Guitars garden
@mastermachetier5594
3 жыл бұрын
@@SteveSterlacci thanks I was about to pull the trigger but think I’m gonna wait on saving for an epiphone haha
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
@@mastermachetier5594 i honestly think it's just as good as any epiphone. And that's not easy for me to admit! Lol
@bnastali
3 жыл бұрын
Compare this to the Cozart Trini Lopez model. ALSO pretty awesome.
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
You had me at trini Lopez model
@modelcitizen1977
Жыл бұрын
It’s all veneer, but it’s still decently made.
@larrybrown4117
2 жыл бұрын
Serious eye candy plus Guts!!!
@SteveSterlacci
2 жыл бұрын
For sure!
@chrislangdell117
3 жыл бұрын
Jesus. Good sound good sustain. Pick ups are not terrible. The Harmonics are there but the tones run together and fall apart on the bridge pickup especially after a little drive.
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
Definitely needs a new set of pups and a fret polish!
@plink7474
3 жыл бұрын
Just bought one.....LOVE IT....
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
Its become one of my favorites!
@lloydfranks1357
3 жыл бұрын
Dam that's sounds so good. I want a hollow body so bad.
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
Its a great option for a first semihollow!
@relentlesssounds8404
3 жыл бұрын
I think it’s really hard to beat a this price! I want one! 😬
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
Guitars garden seems to be the way to go!
@relentlesssounds8404
3 жыл бұрын
@@SteveSterlacci if only it was that simple! Please give me gretsch and telecaster seeds if you have some! 🤪
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
Right?! Lol
@RootBoyJim
Жыл бұрын
Kick Ass Demo!
@SteveSterlacci
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Jim! Hope to have earned your sub
@spaceghost5026
3 жыл бұрын
I have a black firefly. It is pretty sweet!
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
For the price, can't be beat!
@danteyoutu
3 жыл бұрын
11:30 that sustain is insane!
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
And no active speaker in the room. Just headphones
@danteyoutu
3 жыл бұрын
@@gammakeraulophon like I said, the sustain is insane
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
@@gammakeraulophon i invite you to check out any of my high end gear demos before judging my character lol
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
@@gammakeraulophon i invite you to check out any of my high end gear demos before judging my character lol
@bigred1941
3 жыл бұрын
Would have ordered one tonight but sold out, Sold Out, SOLD OUT! I hope when I get one (if I ever do) the spalted maple top is a beautiful as yours. Thanks for the review.
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks red! According to the rumor mill on the FB group, should be any day now
@RaydioF
Жыл бұрын
Should I assume the scale length is the typical Gibson 24 5/8”?
@SteveSterlacci
Жыл бұрын
I believe so. Honestly never checked
@WhiteDove73-888
3 жыл бұрын
I had no scratchy frets my action was perfect.
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
Nice! I'm even being nit picky with that. I wanted to see if it'd buzz if its was low. And only 3 notes on the whole board needed some love
@markgobuffalo6490
3 жыл бұрын
The real question is this my friend...... Is that a human bone nut? Knowing China.... I wouldn’t doubt it. 😂
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
THAT Would make a great viral video if we could figure it out!
@dwalker399
3 жыл бұрын
Cool!
@galelongputt
3 жыл бұрын
I might have to get one to replace my current(Ibanez hollowbody buzz city rattle trap)couch guitar. Thanks Steve. 😎
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
I think you'd dig it if you get a good one!
@galelongputt
3 жыл бұрын
@@SteveSterlacci I ordered one immediately. a lot of people said they were out of stock. As long as it is a good platform I'll fix it up if need be. Much appreciated Steve.
@galelongputt
3 жыл бұрын
1st thing I will do is hit the back of the neck with some super fine 1500 grit sand paper to give it a satin feel. It will go from sticky to silky smooth and doesn't harm the finish.
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
Let me know how it is!!
@galelongputt
3 жыл бұрын
@@SteveSterlacci Will do.😎
@JaniceLalla
3 жыл бұрын
Sounds great
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Janice!
@NANA-mr2vp
3 жыл бұрын
Is Firefly a sporadic vendor on Amazon? Not finding 338 or Firefly guitars anywhere on Amazon.
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
They come in batches. Currently sold out everywhere and people try to price gouge second hand. More should in a week or so according to the FB group info
@manofman5911
3 жыл бұрын
I wish he would just play it clean through a tube amp with now FX. Just a dry signal
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
The clean portion of the demo is pretty dry and I stay on that tone for awhile. There is timestamps and chapters if you want to skip to it...
@tonybrantley
3 жыл бұрын
Amazon says unavailable
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
They are hard to catch in stock unfortunately. Have to check back and get lucky
@karlkascha1261
3 жыл бұрын
Sounds amazing.
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
Plays so good!
@4BLKROSES
2 жыл бұрын
Can not find the same color I love yours. lol
@SteveSterlacci
2 жыл бұрын
Patience! and keep checking their site
@maduroholdings
3 жыл бұрын
Not trying to be a hero with your tuning but I had to stop for a moment when I heard your intonation Yeah that was impressive
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah it went out a bit after i was messing with the tuners too. Prob should have re stretched the strings after doing that. You can see my hands go to tune right after
@tonyvanover2253
Жыл бұрын
Not bad .. I hear a little bit of microphonics on the lead tone but not terrible.
@SteveSterlacci
Жыл бұрын
yeah for sure! Replacing them has been a great move
@goodwilj
3 жыл бұрын
Steve, you are not exaggerating about this guitar. I know you speak the truth because I own two.
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
I just wish the LP I got was as good. I have a Cobra burst on the way. Hopefully better than the Blueberry i got
@hadleymanmusic
3 жыл бұрын
No high register room thats hateable but f9r bangin chords
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
Just as much access as a gibson would 🤷♂️. I dont venture that high usually 😅
@tankdarla637
3 жыл бұрын
Wow!
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
Not bad right?!
@Kevwood66
3 жыл бұрын
How is the neck? I like smaller necks is chunky or more of a slim taper?
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
More slim taper. Not chunky at all
@LTD-7
3 жыл бұрын
*Im saving up my money to get a Mattel Strawberry Shortcake guitar...*
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
Your troll game is weak
@dwanestarkey8820
3 жыл бұрын
Man , now I’ve got to sneak another guitar into the house 😀
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
At least its inexpensive this time!
@msgn8i11s2
3 жыл бұрын
@@SteveSterlacci 🤣
@dwanestarkey8820
3 жыл бұрын
@@SteveSterlacci I've used that line already :-)
@DJBuglip
3 жыл бұрын
Lol, right?
@dalefuller5507
3 жыл бұрын
wife's talking to me the other day is that a new guitar and I'm like no no I just haven't taken it out of the case in a while but I've had it for a while I'm pretty sure she's counting all my guitars now I don't think I can pull that one off again
@davefoster6156
3 жыл бұрын
Looks great
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave! Very happy with it
@SH-th4wy
3 жыл бұрын
To quote Sheryl Crow: "If it makes you happy, it can't be that bad" I have a great Les Paul and a really nice Strat, but I also have a Peavey Raptor (Strat knock-off). The first two are like best friends. The Peavey is like a brother. It is family. It makes me happy.
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
I agree with ya!
@doofinator4285
3 жыл бұрын
I have an old Raptor as well. It’s now my mod guitar I’ve been tinkering with. I wore ruts into the frets I played that thing so much.
@tomwhittaker9461
Жыл бұрын
It's crazy how good these cheap guitars are getting these days! You can pretty much get a great guitar for around 200 bucks.
@SteveSterlacci
Жыл бұрын
This is def a classic example of that!
@NotThatBob
Жыл бұрын
Not all of us can afford the $1K guitars. So yes, I agree Tom and it's wonderful news for us penny pinchers.
@BrutishYetDelightful
3 ай бұрын
Inyen Vina does a mean-ass little red flame-top tele with p-90s in it - the ITF400. Mine was 170 bucks new in the box. For the quality of guitar I got, 170 bucks is almost like I stole it.
@ClarkW60
3 жыл бұрын
“No slipping in the bone” Sounds like my first marriage. :-/
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
I thought the objective was to BE slippery in that case?! 🤔😅
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
Oh, wait... i get the joke now 🤣😅🤣😅🤣
@walterpetronella1595
3 жыл бұрын
damn me to 😔
@dadevi
3 жыл бұрын
Same here. Glad it's over.
@thetruthisoutthere8598
3 жыл бұрын
😆😆😆👍been married twice- that one busted me up ! Glad I wasn't drinking anything
@hog7203
Жыл бұрын
A guy that plays in my band got the 338 around a year ago. He brought it to practice, I played it, and I love it. I don't even play my guitars anymore when we get together. I've been playing for nearly 50 years, and it's the first guitar I've never had to retune. Crazy! It was in tune the day he handed it to me and it's been that way ever since. And I'm hell on some guitar strings, bending, playing hard etc. Everything is stock on it except for the new strings he put on it the day he received it. It sounds great on any style of music. I usually play it plugged straight into an amp, a Vox AC10, or a Crate V32.
@SteveSterlacci
Жыл бұрын
Thats awesome! They are such great value
@popsfereal
Жыл бұрын
"been in tune ever since..."
@13StJimmy
3 жыл бұрын
I got this guitar during the last run and I can’t put it down. I’ll probably change the pickups soon but really they’re not terrible for how cheap everything is
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
I feel exactly the same!
@smflyboy
3 жыл бұрын
I have this exact model and I’ve had it for a while...maybe a year roughly. At first I was annoyed at how microphonic the pickups are, so I hung it back up on my wall because it looks so beautiful as decor in my music room and just left it there, but I pulled it back out recently and started playing it again and have realized that I was being unreasonable. I think I expected to hate it (like you did) and it tainted my first impression of it. Actually though, it came set up beautifully right out of the box and it sounds great. All I did was put new strings on it...that’s it. I am super happy with it, especially for the money. I’m not going to bother modifying it. It’s fine just like it is. Great video by the way!
@Drpiwi
3 жыл бұрын
Most people will bitch about a scarf joint neck, but it is actually better than a one piece neck with an angled headstock as it adresses the famous weak spot that gives Gibson their signature problem with broken headstocks.
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
You right!
@willrichtor
3 жыл бұрын
Mass produced guitars have a bad tendency to have been over-clamped and on the scarf joint when you squeeze out too much glue you're left with a weak point. They tend to delam right across the joint. It's an easier fix than a broken headstock on a 1 piece neck but it's also just as common, and is even on the (now) higher quality Korean guitars, so it's probably even more common on Chinese and Indonesian manufactured. It's not a deal killer, just something to be aware of.
@hiiambarney4489
3 жыл бұрын
@@willrichtor How do people break their guitars tho? Never have I had a broken neck in my 15 years of playing and touring. And I pretty much had one expensive guitar and the rest is second hand or korean stuff. Generally curious.
@willrichtor
3 жыл бұрын
@@hiiambarney4489 Hallo Barney, wie geht es innen? I'm in a similar boat as you, I have one expensive custom piece and the rest are used, imports or projects I've cobbled together myself. I have never broken an instrument but I have witnessed accidents and even lost my first guitar to someone knocking it down and breaking the headstock at the nut. That's the usual culprit. On guitars with angled back headstocks, when they fall, the first point to hit the ground is often the very tip of the headstock, and mahogany necks in particular run into end grain right at the bend behind the nut. That design puts the point of the greatest tension right on the weakest point of the wood. So when a Les Paul or similarly built guitar falls backwards, it's very likely to snap right there because they don't do the simple things that luthiers have figured out to prevent it. For example, a stinger on the back of the headstock, which is just a veneer or layer of phenolic to reinforce it, works wonders and looks quite smart; routing slots across the angle to inlay splines of maple also works, usually only done as a repair though; and the scarf joint in question, which, when executed properly makes a very strong neck. The popular volute on a solid neck, as seen on Martins and other guitars is popularly believed to help with the problem by beefing up the area, but in reality it is only aesthetic. The volute is ACTUALLY intended to be used to hide the presence of a scarf joint, and it's ridiculous that the world's foremost maker of fine acoustic guitars seems to have forgotten this very important detail. Shameful. On SG type guitars, the neck to body joint is a weak spot. Les Pauls use a long mortise and tenon with the ancient violin style heel, which is very strong, but the SG's neck joint, and those on PRS, Hamer Customs and dozens of other guitars that have set necks with good upper fret access... well, they're not much different than if you used glue instead of bolts on a Strat or Tele. There's a LITTLE more surface area in the joint but only a little. So you see those type guitars breaking at that point or loosening over time and needing to be reset. Bolt neck and neck through body designs using quartersawn maple necks tend to be very difficult to break. Everyone has seen rock stars breaking Fender guitars on stage, and it takes considerable effort. When they DO break, the neck and joinery are so strong that the body almost always gives up first. That's not to say those style necks WON'T break, but it takes an awful lot. Falling over or off the stand or being dropped will ding these type guitars and chip the finish or even the body wood but serious breaks are usually the result of temper tantrums, auto accidents and force majeur. Once you switch out the neck wood from maple to mahogany or other woods, it can have a big effect on that toughness though, your mileage may vary. Some are tougher than maple but most are weaker by quite a bit. On stratocasters and telecaster the typical area to break over time is the spot where the heel meets the lower horn. Fender designed the Stratocasters neck heel and pocket to alleviate this from the telecaster design. Where the telecaster is squared in the pocket, the corner creates a weak point in a similar manner to where a knife blade meets the tang. When left squared with corners, it becomes a point of failure, and the corner is simply the starting point of a crack that will eventually develop if the instrument is around long enough. So the stratocasters, like the tang to blade transition on quality knives and swords, is shouldered. It is especially necessary on that guitar since the neck pocket is much more exposed than on a tele. Guitars like Jacksons and BC Rich who have very pointy headstocks where the point is actually a joined piece of wood separate from the rest of the neck, to allow the use of a smaller blank, that spot tends to break off, often taking the high e and sometimes b machine heads with it. Very easy fix usually. Sometimes though the joint is very strong and it tears at the wood on one side or the other of the glue joint. Turning around and hitting something while the instrument is shouldered is the usual culprit in this case. Then there's the poorly implemented scarf joint. As mentioned above, on some guitars, especially 80s Era stuff, they will just sorta implode over time from the tension. But the usual cause is the same as broken les Paul headstocks, it was an angled headstock and it hit the floor falling backwards. If you're lucky nothing at all happens. That means it was a good glue joint and the grain orientation was done right. Often, on our 80s and 90s Korean guitars and now modern Chinese and Indonesian ones, the joint just gives out and breaks right along the glue line because they overclamp and squeeze too much glue out. Those are some of the ways guitars get broken. Sometimes things line up right and it's an easy fix. Sometimes they need professional repair. And sometimes they are just kaputt. Das tut mir leid. I have fixed a lot of instrument damage, from cracks in violin tops to broken headstocks to delamination of bank and sides on acoustics. None of them are fun and it doesn't help that, when approaching a repair, you tend to feel that if it doesn't work out, it was your fault the instrument is out of commission, not the person responsible for the break, lol. But maybe that's just me.
@dakota51tpa2001
3 жыл бұрын
I bought one 4 to 5 months ago, and made two modifications to it. The stock pickups were awful. They were microphonic and shrieked horribly with feed back. I changed them to Dragonfire Gatebuckers (about $75) and it now sounds awesome. The only other complaint was the tuning machines. It would not stay tuned. I swapped them with a set of Grovers.(about $50). Problem solved. I now have a guitar that I have less than $300 in, that sounds like a much more expensive instrument.
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
Nice! I think they upgraded tuners. Mine really feel great and it holds well. They started using Jin Ho japanese tuners from what I have heard
@willrichtor
3 жыл бұрын
Now I can't refute that the tuners were cheapos and probably worth replacing on a classy guitar, but it's almost impossible for tuners to cause a guitar to go out of tune. That's always caused by binding at the nut and/or bridge. The mechanical design of machine head tuners is such that, the way they're geared, it's not possible for tension from the string to turn the post without enough pressure to destroy the gears. It is absolutely possible for certain tuning heads to operate smoother than others, have a higher ratio for finer tuning and generally be much easier and more pleasant to tune up or down with, but once a string has been tuned, issues with staying in tune are either at the nut slot, bridge, string tree(if present) or the string itself.
@redhorse702
3 жыл бұрын
Steve I bought one 1 year ago exactly for the reasons you did. I've been playing my original Gretsh Country Gentleman since 1977 when my church orchestra gifted me with it. It's been needing a fret job for a few years but it's my only guitar and we have service 4x per week. I saw the Firefly and thought it would be a relatively decent cover until I could get the CG done. So I bought one and took it to my Lutier first. It did not come with a bone nut. It has one now. The tuning pegs were terrible so they are canged. Also I had him do a fret job & lower the action. When I got it back I nearly freaked! I love it.. btw,, I got mine from Amazon for $139. I have a $455 Firefly that is a FABULOUS sit in for my CG! NOW I HAVE 2 VERY AMAZING GUITARS . FIREFLY is no total replacement but it won't make anyone ask. WHERE'S YOUR COUNTRY GENTLEMAN? THANK YOU FOR SHARING!
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark! With a little love itll definitely be greaT!
@Ndlanding
3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad! But, to be honest, I cannot imagine anyone in any country ever asking "Where's youre Country Gentleman?" In fact, that question could lead to violence. :¬ )
@ThatGuyThanus
Жыл бұрын
Looks great. If it plays anything like it looks, and that’s a personal thing, then it’s a great buy. I much preferred the cleaner sound, which I tend to, anyway.. If I had that, I’d change the pickups, and leave it at that, and I reckon I’d have a really good guitar for not a LOT of money.. I see you upgraded, so I’ll go and watch that. Great demo, though - thanks!
@SteveSterlacci
Жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy the upgrade vid! And hope to have earned your sub
@markcatron8996
3 жыл бұрын
I've purchased two of the 338's along with one each of their lp double cutaway with p90's and the tele style with maple neck, the tele is my favorite to play of them all, they are not as great as my PRS or Fender USA Strat, but they are very playable. I have had to tighten truss rod on all of them, and do other minor adjustments..I wish there were guitars of this quality when I was young and first started playing.
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
Totally agree! Glad you love yours
@JohnSmith-wd9rc
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, started messing with guitars in the 70's, and it was either cheap junk guitars or big buck guitar. I went from a Cheap Asian D body, got fed up and bought a good electric, 1978 Gibson Les Paul Custom in tobacco sunburst. I have one of these 338's, very nice. I may upgrade to Seymore Duncun Psyclone pickups. If you can get a solid built and beautiful finish guitar like the 338, why not tweak it a little and give it a fantastic sound?
@thelowmein9143
3 жыл бұрын
Nothing against the instrument unseen, meaning I am not trying to prove a point or anything, but I’d like to see a review say a year or two years from now to know if the quality is still up. Has the wood warped or the electronics degraded etc.
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! I have heard from others having theirs 2 or 3 years. So far I haven't heard of any breakdowns
@heathpass3708
3 жыл бұрын
I got this same guitar a week ago. I have to say that it's become my favorite guitar. It plays extremely well to the point where I don't think I will have to do any adjustments to it. I will upgrade the tuners and pickups and maybe the bridge. Overall for what you get for the price it feels like your ripping the company off honestly. Definitely worth buying because how can you not afford one??
@scooterfoust4361
Жыл бұрын
Replace the tuners, pickups and the bridge? So half of what makes it a guitar, basically.
@jamesnorton7601
3 жыл бұрын
Hollow bodies are always loud. That sounds excellent. The player helps for sure. That lead tone was lovely. 189 bucks is worth the trouble I suppose providing you are prepared to deal with some flaws. That holds true for any guitar though. Nice review Steve.
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks James! Minimal trouble at that! Should be 10 minutes of work between string changes
@jamesnorton7601
3 жыл бұрын
@@SteveSterlacci it is what it is. You never know from guitar to guitar. You have to learn how to do this stuff if you want to be a player. Know your instrument. I have to sell a Hellraiser before I'm in the market again. That was a great review. Sounded like a hollow body guitar. The player always helps. You have a good channel buddy. Keep doing what you're doing.
@apokswitch6378
3 жыл бұрын
I bought one, and while it looked GREAT!, it was a total piece of trash. Completely unplayable out of the box, and even after a full setup and rehab, it was junk. The nut actually fell off of mine, and that was the last straw. I learned my lesson and in my case it was DEFINITELY a “get what you pay for” situation. My tuners were loose, it never stayed in tune, endless issues. I was so disappointed, as I had done a lot of research and I guess I was just unlucky...my strings were maybe the worst part (that an VERY bad frets), but mine was not even gig playable after a lot of work. I was ready for a guitar needing some fixing, but the one I got, no exaggeration or hyperbole, was just awful, a I totally regret the purchase. It was not even good enough to pass on to my nephew. I still see reviews like this and they make me sad and curious. And please believe I mean no disrespect, my Firefly was just a giant disappointment.
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
I fully respect your experience brother! Im sad you got a crap one. I do feel like I am in the lucky camp that got a winner. I FULLY expected to have your experience and roast the hell out of a dumpster fire. But mine did shock me. I would have exchanged for a new one if i got a crappy one (after the video)
@malthuswasright
3 жыл бұрын
I think this is the main issue with the budget instruments (I've seen the same on the Better Sax channel). It's pot luck whether you get something really well put together, or completely unsaveable (from the same brand and model). Quality control seems to be hit and miss. Great if you get a good one!
@ononoma
3 жыл бұрын
This is so sad. The reason they can make a good guitar so cheap is because they're squeezing everybody's nuts. From the people that make the pickups to the people that make the body to the people that make the strings they screwed over all their vendors which means people get paid less sacatar should be five six hundred bucks and we should all be making 20% more than we do. So Amazon that pays no taxes puts out a killer guitar Hertz other guitar manufacturers because they can't compete and make a profit.
@skittlybeepbop13
3 жыл бұрын
Capitalism
@drj.r.cooper2493
3 жыл бұрын
Exactly! I AM NOT a "guitar expert". I play for my own enjoyment/relaxation & OCCASIONALLY entertain family/friends. And yes, I own a couple of cheap guitars. I AM an expert on the economic practices of China and how they work via their "partners" (lackeys) like Nike & Amazon. China thrives on, -tax favors given by the politicians they buy, -by using the ppl who among the lowest paid factory workers on the planet & -by predatory pricing practices perfected by the Japanese in the 1960s. I OCCASIONALLY purchase from Amazon, when I can't find a product anywhere else, and when I can verify where a a product is made. BTW, there is no such thing as a Famous Amazon Guitar. And I SERIOUSLY doubt any knowledgeable picker would choose an Amazon over a Gibson, Martin or Fender....even their cheapo Chinese economy models!
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
Its a youtube video bro..im not running for office here. I heard tons of great things about these, so I wanted to see for myself if it was worth the hype. And its a very good guitar for the price. Nothing beyond that is behind the video lol
@drj.r.cooper2493
3 жыл бұрын
@@SteveSterlacci I don't recall mentioning your name. True, it's your video & your channel, and I can see how you might feel as if you were the target. But the criticism was directed at Amazon & the Chinese...specifically at their predatory economic practices.
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
All good man! Just dealing with a few over the top psychos in the comments. Sorry if I took it out on an honest comment..just had enough of people ya know?! Lol
@74dartman13
3 жыл бұрын
I've already told myself...no more guitars...but this one's got me thinking...maybe one more won't hurt!😂👍😎🎸🎶
@ctvaughn707
3 жыл бұрын
I bought it from Guitar Garden 6 months ago. Love the spalted maple. Worth every bit of$189 I paid. Easy set up too.
@SteveSterlacci
3 жыл бұрын
absolutely!
@qua7771
3 жыл бұрын
Is it real or photo finish?
@ctvaughn707
3 жыл бұрын
@@qua7771 Yes it's real. Very thin but real.
@GeneWalkGroup
3 жыл бұрын
I have one. It's the transparent purple flame ! Sweet !
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