Firefly Doubleneck - Bass/6 String - Review, Demo, Take Apart

So... You've alway been fascinated by double neck guitars but never thought you could afford the $10,000 price tag? Well buck up my friend, a double neck guitar is within reach of us mere mortals. But, even at it's sub $500 price tag is it worth it? Let's find out.
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Time Stamps:
Intro - 0:00
The Basics - 2:30
"Spooky Track" Explained - 4:30
Stock Demo - 5:23
Overview/Take Apart - 7:01
Final Thoughts/The Good, Bad, and Ugly - 12:35
Keith Leedham is an independent recording artists/studio owner/tinkerer.
He owns "The Tape Farm" a recording studio that specializes in transferring "pro-sumer" analog tape formats from manufactures like Tascam and Fostex.
Website: www.thetapefarm.com
Facebook: / thetapefarm
As an independent recording artists Keith has released singles, EPs and full length albums. With styles ranging from Progressive Rock to Country to Singer/Songwriter to Hard Rock to what ever the song dictates.
Website: www.keithleedham.com
He also tinkers with various audio equipment such as tape machines, guitars and guitar amps. When he comes across something interesting he posts the progress/results on KZbin.
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[@patfinn2697]

Thanks for the review! You sold it for me. I am a total snob, but the price disparity on 4/6 double necks is insane. If this gets the job done then I’m in!

[@9233267]

I always wanted to play in a trio with two of these and a drummer.

[@kevinkaufer3279]

I just received mine today. Fit and finish are almost perfect. Both guitar and bass sound amazing. The intonation in both necks are spot on. Pickups sound great. Only thing it really needs is some new strings. Very pleased with this instrument 🎸

[@mykuntstynx9463]

I got one about a year ago. I couldn't comfortably play the bass on the lower frets because the tuning keys for the 6 string were completely in the way. I didn't even take the protective plastic off before I sold it.

[@neilpartyka4423]

Nice honest review - 12/6 has same roughness at horns and some pimples in the paint. For the price it can't be beat

[@paullatta]

Loved the demo song.

[@GuitarMAXMusic]

Great video!

[@TheTapeFarm]

Thanks brother!

[@shadowghst7704]

Hey dude! Thanks for the review! I have the 12/6 version. I noticed that volume issue too. I can sort of hear the 12, even when I select the 6 string side, and vice-versa. I do love this Firefly, as you mentioned, it’s a great modding platform.

[@davidraymer397]

Having separate jacks for each one might make a lot of sense, since most people would use two amps anyway.

[@jamesbridgman5223]

Great video and I appreciate how you took the time to time stamp different sections. Thank you. I'm sorry if I missed it, are you playing through an amp or DAW? I'm considering one of these, but I struggle with the amp side. Good ideas on the stereo jack and a/b pedal. That would get you the best sound from each neck out to separate amps. Thanks again.

[@russellmcgovern7783]

That was a great review, I have never seen anyone do the bass six_string review before. I can't get one right now as they have sold out but I would love to buy one in the future if they get more of them. Hopefully in more colors besides the 3 they offered

[@Luthiart]

Good review! That's something I might be tempted to buy just so I could make a cover video of Xanadu, playing Geddy's guitar parts as well as bass. I could POSSIBLY see it getting some stage use, but it would really depend on the situation, and there would really have to be a NEED for it. When I've been the bassist in a band (which I usually am), nobody ever asked me to double on guitar, and when I've played guitar in a band there was already a bass player, and you don't need two. So, unless you play in a power trio, this thing is beyond a "niche" instrument, but I still want one. 😀 One observation, though; it looks like the bass strings are misaligned. The E string looks like it's too far into the fretboard, while the G string seems to be hanging on for dear life.

[@davidraymer397]

I think it could be very useful at church, where you might be expected to switch from guitar to bass sometimes, without having to change guitars. I also think it would be great for recording, where I constantly have to switch back and forth between instruments, this would be much easier, just flip a switch (I'd replace that 3 way switch with a 2 way - problem solved).

[@TheTapeFarm]

There are weeks I thought about bringing it to church. Still have not.

[@finaljesus]

this is an awesome video review of this wonderful guitar/bass double neck i now want to buy the 6/12 and the 4/6 lol thank you for the video

[@theguitarprofessionals8584]

KILLER!!!!!

[@dustinmylesdiou2649]

that (recording) mix sounded nice; great job man!

[@TheTapeFarm]

Thanks!

[@vanshankguitars]

That bass neck pickup is called a sidewinder.

[@TheTapeFarm]

That makes complete sense with the coils being configured the way they are. Thanks for the info!

[@DaisyHollowBooks]

I’m seriously considering this guitar. I play in a band in which I sometimes play rhythm and some solo stuff.

[@dmeros]

I'm glad they used an actual sidewinder design for the EB-0 pickup instead of just making a really big regular humbucker. Very cool. The super low impedance of it is just like the Epiphone EB-0 sidewinder pickups, so you're reading is correct. I'm not sure, but I think they use thicker wire for the windings and fewer windings, and that's why the impedance is so low, and I think they do it so that they can get close to the EB-0 tone without being an excessively loud pickup that is 5x louder than the bridge pickup.

[@TheTapeFarm]

Awesome info. Thanks for that!

[@turinreza]

@@TheTapeFarm what's a good amp to use live with this double neck that can handle both bass and rock guitar (since it only has one output jack)?

[@TheTapeFarm]

@@turinreza that’s the thing… I’m actually doing a mod to give it stereo output to go to two different amps. I should have that video ready to go next week.

[@turinreza]

@@TheTapeFarm kewl. thanks.

[@turinreza]

@@TheTapeFarm are you going to use a TRS endpin jack of some sort?

[@nonec5246]

That's the exact one I would like because I have the same style bass.

[@Icantdrive55]

Hi Keith I Would love to see you do a wiring upgrade from say 920D Custom or some other company that specializes in wiring. You may have to contact customer service to see if they have double neck wiring available or do you just order a base kit and a SG kit and buy an extra switch. So many questions! Anyway I look forward to seeing what you end up doing to that double neck. Typical Firefly though being that the wood is good and the rest is meh ok but not great. I think that guitar deserves to be made great!

[@Scarecrow6459]

Thanks for the review! I'm curious to know, were these just a limited run because it doesn't seem that Firelfy has these available on their website anymore.

[@TheTapeFarm]

They come and go… just have to keep an eye out.

[@tommyblackwell3760]

@Scarecrow6459 I hope you see this comment, they have them in stock right now in red. I missed getting a cream one, not going to pass it up this time!

[@Scarecrow6459]

​@@tommyblackwell3760Thank you! Could I please get a link?

[@rhythm6090]

I just received the Firefly 12/6 double neck and would like to know how those of you that play this standing up deal with the neck dive issue?

[@rhythm6090]

@@sea-dawg You sound like a real mama’s boy troll!

[@TheMerc1950]

Amazing for the price.

[@TheTapeFarm]

Exactly. Good bones.

[@nextdistortion]

I'm considering (again) acquiring a 4/6 haha... This looks cool, sounds quite well, and in my band for some long songs it would fit perfectly (we have some Boris influences indeed haha). So, the first question is: will the bass neck admit 65-85-105-130 to tune it in BEAD? I need that low B. And the second... Anybody knows if this is available (or will be) in Europe? Thank you! PD: 4:30 I do that in my double guitar 12/6, I learned it from All Alone by Mad Season... So cool and fun

[@TheTapeFarm]

Not sure about the BEAD tuning. You’ll need to recut the nut for sure. Not sure if that would be more tension on the neck or not. As far Europe goes you’ll have to find one on eBay or reverb. To my knowledge GuitarsGarden.com does not ship outside the US.

[@nextdistortion]

​@@TheTapeFarm Yeah, I did the same with a 4 string Ibanez SR and had to modifiy the nut, but then with the B tuning it feels ok to me. The problem appears if you want to go back to E I guess, but still have the EAD strings haha I'll search this instrument in pages like those then, and hope could buy one at some point. Thank you for the answer! And great video!

[@davidraymer397]

The 6 string has a huge foundation thanks to that enormous body. Bass sounds good too. But having the bass on the bottom would make a bit more sense to me. Hate reaching way down for those tiny guitar strings. Whereas with the bass you can just be Nikki Sixx. Did you play this instrument on that middle jazzy section? I'd replace that 3 way switch with a 2 way switch since you'd never have a reason to use both.

[@dylanhoward718]

You can use both if your Kristian Dunn and use your imagination

[@woodreed52]

what is/ was- the weight of a' beastie' ? a case for a doube is 150-200 anywhere amazing deal

[@TheTapeFarm]

Absolutely. That’s why I said the case needs to be taken into the equation. Pretty amazing deal.

[@woodreed52]

@@TheTapeFarm what does it weigh ?? Or did I miss that ??

[@TheTapeFarm]

@@woodreed52 you missed it. 12.4lbs. Actually lighter then I thought it was.

[@woodreed52]

@@TheTapeFarm thx! Wow another plus very light ! Keep up the great honest reviews thx

[@kevinkaufer3279]

Has the jury reached the verdict on the pickups?

[@TheTapeFarm]

I think I’ll be wax potting them. Been out of commission the past couple of weeks. Hope to do a follow up video next week sometime.

[@evelinhernandez1715]

What amp you should recommend to use with this guitar?

[@TheTapeFarm]

The amp has less to do with the guitar and more with what style you’re playing. I’m rewiring this guitar to have two separate outputs to use to different amps. You could also use and A/B foot switch to switch between two different amps. But if you were looking for something that would work for both guitar and bass, a Fender Bassman would work great as well as a Marshall … I think they were called Super Bass. Both rigs would be using 15inch speakers. But I would choose the two amp solution for this particular guitar.

[@chaslabonte]

Just wondering if you got around to changing the wiring?

[@TheTapeFarm]

Sort of. Had some other ideas. So I’ve redone it like 3 times. I’ve also had some other more pressing things come up in real life, so dealing with those as well.

[@chaslabonte]

@@TheTapeFarm Great..I am scheduled to get mine soon...looking forward to your fixes!

[@nunoharris]

Hi Whats the brand of your pickups? Thanks.

[@TheTapeFarm]

These are the stock pickups. There is no “name brand” of the pickups.

[@shadowghst7704]

Hey dude! Are you sure about the scale length? The notches on my ruler, (24.75) , don’t line up. I measured it at 24.00. I read somewhere, that Mustangs and Jaguars also have that “shorter” scale length. Your thoughts?

[@TheTapeFarm]

They are both 24 if I recall. 24.75 is the standard Gibson scale. The 6 string on mine is definitely 24.75.

[@shadowghst7704]

@@TheTapeFarm Weird, my 6 side was 24”..as was the 12 side..

[@TheTapeFarm]

@@shadowghst7704 I’m curious… measure from the nut to the 12th and see what you have there? Let me know if you could. Thanks.

[@shadowghst7704]

@@TheTapeFarm I have read to measure from the nut, (side facing fingerboard), to middle of 12th fret. Then again, another person said to the actual 12th fret, (fret wire). I measured to middle of fret. Will double check when I get home.

[@shadowghst7704]

@@TheTapeFarm Nut to center of 12th= 12” Nut to fret wire (12th) = 12.75” on both 6 and 12.

[@MrStickman666]

New follower do more videos on cheaper guitars and amps peddles etc.

[@UrielOfLight]

Idk 🤷 I'm sold lol ill come back in a month and let you know how i like it

[@dylanhoward718]

How did you like it?

[@cbpeddie1]

Church, yes. Prog rock, yes. Firefly, yes! 😜

[@TheTapeFarm]

All the important things in life.