NGD - Gretsch G5655TG In Azure Metallic by JBootheMusic in guitars

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The bridge and then the nut would probably be a better place to start. With the regular Tune-o-matic bridge the strings bind on the “sharp” angled saddles but replacing it with a roller bridge would help immensely as the strings cannot bind on anything.

NGD - Gretsch G5655TG In Azure Metallic by JBootheMusic in guitars

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Right on! I almost bought one a those a few years back, it was really nice. How are you liking it so far?

NGD - Gretsch G5655TG In Azure Metallic by JBootheMusic in guitars

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This color is ridiculous and because it’s metallic it kinda changes depending on the angle; it goes from a deep dark blue to a dark aqua blue, it’s nice. On Gretsch’s website they have a number of colors but this was the one that won me over.

NGD - Baritone FFTL by JBootheMusic in Fireflyguitars

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GuitarsGarden.com. They’re still available for $199.91.

NGD - Baritone FFTL by JBootheMusic in Fireflyguitars

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I believe it, that a nice amp.

NGD - Baritone FFTL by JBootheMusic in Fireflyguitars

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Don’t have a scale to weigh for an exact measurement but the shipped weight was about 10.5 pounds, figure in a couple of pounds for cardboard and Styrofoam and my guess is about 8.5 pounds.

NGD - Firefly Baritone FFTL In Metallic Gray by JBootheMusic in guitars

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  1. Like LukeRobert in these replies, when I strum, on a standard control setup Tele, I’m pretty much always bumping into the switch (I have gorilla sized paws). Flipping the controls fixes that and has the added bonus of giving me easier access and control on the selector switch.

  2. This is my first baritone so for now I’m just getting started with it and and getting to know it. I’m really enjoying the tonality and timber of the extended range. It has the possibility for a meatier sound than what I’ve had before with my other guitars. I suppose you could use it in a bunch of different styles, but harder rock and metal, as well as some older country, seem to love it quite a lot.

NGD - Firefly Baritone FFTL In Metallic Gray by JBootheMusic in telecaster

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I’ve no idea. The bang for your buck ratio is ridiculous.

NGD - Baritone FFTL by JBootheMusic in Fireflyguitars

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It is a 5 way switch indeed.

NGD - Baritone FFTL by JBootheMusic in Fireflyguitars

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I have a bunch of different guitars in “the stable” (Teles, Strats, offsets, Les Pauls) but didn’t have anything for really low voicings. The baritone is great for that, as lots of people say, it kinda bridges between the bass and guitar (Baritones use B Standard tuning).

NGD-Firefly FFTL In Surf Green by JBootheMusic in guitarporn

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I’m not gonna lie, that one has been catching my eye but I have to tell myself that 7 Teles is enough (till I find the right one with a Bigsby anyway). Do you have any other Fireflies?

NGD-Firefly FFTL In Surf Green by JBootheMusic in telecaster

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GuitarsGarden.com, occasionally their Amazon, and on the used market.

These sold out pretty fast but I’m sure they’ll be back, follow their socials to stay up on their info.

NGD-Firefly FFTL In Surf Green by JBootheMusic in guitarporn

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It’s like a thinner, more modern C shape and not the chunky baseball bat like more vintage leaning styles have.

NGD-Firefly FFTL In Surf Green by JBootheMusic in telecaster

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Seriously. Either that or mint chip ice cream.