Chill Cat vs. Firefly | Budget LP Shootout

Ever since I purchased my Chill Cat, some have been asking how it compares to a Firefly. So in this video, we're finally putting the Chill Cat Vintage Standard up against the Firefly Elite Tiger Edition. https://www.chillcatguitars.com *Currently 35% on all Chill Cat guitars - discount applied at checkout https://guitarsgarden.com (Firefly) We'll look at the differences and similarities between these two budget LP-style guitars, including price, construction, hardware, playability, feel, looks, and sound. You'll also hear tone samples from both guitars before I give you my final thoughts. Both guitars received fret work, setup work, and new strings, so this isn't simply a comparison of two guitars straight out of their boxes. I'll also point out some of the issues I found with the Firefly and explain why, despite the $100 price difference, I would personally choose the Chill Cat. As always, this is based on what I feel, what I hear, and what I experienced with these particular guitars. Your experience may be different. Which one would you choose: the Chill Cat or the Firefly? Let me know in the comments, and tell me why. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 01:18 Price comparison 03:47 Availability and finishes 04:21 Body and hardware differences 05:41 Bridge orientation and construction 06:23 Maple top and finishes 07:09 Frets, binding and necks 08:48 Headstocks, nuts and tuners 10:02 Differences before the tone samples 10:17 Tone samples 20:47 Playability and feel 21:50 Neck finish and feel 22:43 Firefly finish and fret marker issues 23:14 Weight and balance 23:30 Fret work and setup 24:07 Bridge pickup and hardware 24:28 Firefly nut and headstock issues 25:36 Chillcat vs. Firefly construction 26:21 Chillcat switch and pickup comparison 27:13 Overall feel 27:55 Looks 29:08 Sound and tone comparison 29:47 Tuning stability and setup 30:38 Final thoughts on sound 32:09 Which guitar would I buy? 33:36 Why I'd pay $100 more for the Chillcat 34:07 The cost of upgrades 35:10 Every guitar is different 36:24 Is the Firefly a bad guitar? 37:03 My bottom line 37:44 Which one would you choose? 38:15 Final thoughts ____ Checkout our playlist page for more series and journeys    / @tedtalksguitars   Special Thanks to "The Jacks" our channel members Want to support the channel? Buy Me a Coffee (or a diet coke and a soft pretzel - smile) https://buymeacoffee.com/tedtalksguitars Merch Store: https://tedtalksguitars-shop.fourthwa... Channel membership options:    / @tedtalksguitars   Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3W3PZox *If you click on this link to shop at Amazon the channel will receive a modest financial commission from your purchases. Disclaimer: This video is not sponsored. Some links are affiliate links. If you buy something I may make a small commission. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. #Chillcat #Firefly #BudgetGuitar #GuitarShootout #GuitarComparison #LesPaul #ElectricGuitar #BudgetGuitars