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(0 replies, posted in Electric)

I recently purchased a Firefly Les Paul total cost with shipping was around $180.00 and I decided to do a comparison with my Gibson Les Paul  ($2800.00) surprisingly the play ability and tonal volume were very similar I did make one small error I had to volume on the amp up to loud and it distorted the video sound but that aside it is a fair comparison smile
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jnmSM_w-HY 

This is the follow up video I edited the audio and video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WN6P_5UP0es

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(14 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

On a follow up I contacted my bank and signed some papers disputing the charges to my account, I also revisited the page where I first seen the mandolin and there is nothing on the page that says this is a mini or miniature item, not to scale etc.. very misleading Ebay sent me a follow up refund page with a little hitch they want additional funds for shipping it back thats when I decided to let my bank handle it. I will never shop on ebay again.     

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(14 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

smile yep

neophytte wrote:

LOL, funny story smile

     

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(14 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

yep no reason to get mad at myself it could happen to anyone

TIGLJK wrote:

Russell you are taking it wsy better than I would have.

maybe the corona virus got to it or it experience a serious case f " Shrinkage"  smile

Good luck
Jim

     

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(14 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

If I have to keep it and not get reimbursed I will put it on top of my speakers to remind me next time I buy off the web to make sure it is what I want 

Zurf wrote:

Well. It'll make a right nice, though crazy expensive, Christmas tree ornament.

     

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(14 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

It came with a box don't have a cat  I called the number on the packing slip no answer yet I may have to eat this purchase sad

Doug_Smith wrote:

That is a nice looking instrument..... did it come with a hard case?  How long do you think it'll take to teach the Cat to play it ?

Take Care, and Stay Healthy!

     

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(14 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

This is what happened to me
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEQsnb0 … e=youtu.be 

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(6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

The best way to keep track when new shipments are coming is on Facebook  Firefly friends I will get a link to the page, also Amazon had some firefly guitars same price with free shipping   
link to Firefly fans on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/2234110 … =bookmarks
Amazon Firefly https://www.amazon.com/firefly-guitar/s … fly+guitar
still some left on Amazon

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(6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

They are made in China and from most of the comments on Facebook (Firefly friends) and youtube videos there is no difference in sound or playability or quality  between the Fireflys and Gibson Les Pauls only the price but as I mentioned the one I ordered will arrive by thursday and I will make a video comparing mine

Baldguitardude wrote:

Where are they made?

     

60

(6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

It will take a few days to get here but I will do a comparison video vs. my Les Paul when I get the chance smile     

61

(6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Hey just a shout out to let you know there are some really fine guitars at very low prices at this place I purchased one yesterday a Les Paul copy that is absolutely stunning
looks like there all sold out this is mine
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid … mp;theater

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(5 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

Thanks I appreciate your time listening to this and posting smile 

TIGLJK wrote:

Russell   excellent - lot of passion in your voice !   Nicely done!

     

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(5 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

Thank you! smile

bluejeep wrote:

Well done Russell, I always enjoy your music.

     

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(5 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

The first time I watched a video of this song by Gary Clark I was moved, just something about it kinda grabbed my soul and I knew I had to sing it hope ya enjoy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4xkgC2G1Ko 

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(1 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Great lyrics only I was playing in a major key if you change the minors to major it works     

66

(0 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)

I am not connected with this company in anyway  I came across this after watching a video
I will look for the video and post a link to it. I am sharing this info only because I believe it is a great alternative to high priced quality guitars and at the moment the one I like is sold out
https://guitarsgarden.com/products/new- … 3148400773 

This is a link to the video demonstration https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAxGCVoF2Hs

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(5 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

Great lyrics Jim something to come back to when I finalize the arrangement  right now I am working with the bass player to get his bass line in sync with my guitar line thanks for the contribution. smile     

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(5 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

hi Jim yep it was! I think you have to find a nice groove and work out an arrangement based on that before adding lyrics at least thats one way sometimes the lyrics come 1st. thanks for taking a look smile     

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(5 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

A sunday afternoon Jam session and this melodie was buzzing in my head ....so I started playing and the guys just jumped in.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rq96ZfOlI-U 

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(6 replies, posted in Acoustic)

For those who are not familar with Tonewood amps it is a device that magenetically attaches to the back of your accoustic guitar (I have one) the onboard effects include reverb, delay, tremolo and a few others it uses 3 batteries and I would suggest rechargable due to the cost of replacing them but on the bright side it has a wonderful sound dimension it adds to your accoustic guitar. the price is around $190.00 US dollars.     

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(11 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Congrats on your new Grandson Phill!  one of the blessings to getting older smile     

Merry Christmas Bill and Dondra from Wisconsin USA and to all my Chordie Family smile     

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(16 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

lol

Grah1 wrote:

Yeah but you sure could have picked a mighty fine tune with that toe nail Russell lol

     

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(16 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

I  got over 20,000 views for not cutting my big toe nail nobody cared about the song lol     

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(4 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

The difference in culture of one decade always amazes me I have a brother who is 11 years older he loves Sinatra and the big bands he is also a musician with his own big band it's like he is trapped in a time zone along with all the other people who are still in there  mid to late 80s the same as I am part of a younger generation (78) lol those who are 10 years younger then me have there own "druthers" and so on and so on it is quite normal smile my brother and I do not agree on just about anything with the exception of football. lol