useless, but fun, poll

bostjan · 12-09-2005, 06:04 AM

i've been harping at parker for a very long time, but they tell me no one else would be interested in a seven string fly.

i just want to know what you all think.

thanks

Makelele · 12-09-2005, 06:15 AM

I don't know, because I've never played a Parker.

bostjan · 12-09-2005, 06:17 AM

sorry, let me elaborate on the options: parker makes different series now.

their usa models are the ones everyone knows best for having a carbon composite exoskeleton and fiberglass fretboard. the imports are basically washburns with slightly flatter necks and funnier shapes. for a six string, the usa models run well over two grand, and the imports run around seven hundred or so (in $usd). i'm a huge fan of the six string american made flys. in my opinion, the playability is unmatched.

thanks and please be honest if you do vote.

Jesse · 12-09-2005, 09:37 AM

erg hellz no

jim777 · 12-09-2005, 10:55 AM

I'm up for any high quality 7 with a high quality piezo.

God Hand Apostle · 12-09-2005, 12:03 PM

A Fly Mojo 7 String in Trans Green Burst....I would get that rather than the 6 string.

However, if they made the markup like...another grand.

If the total = $3749

I would start contacting Conklin about a custom.

Jim Soloway · 12-09-2005, 12:33 PM

Given the complex manufacturing that goes into a Parker, I can't imagine how it would be worth their while. The market for 7-strings is tiny and I believe it's getting even smaller. The new wave of inexpensive baritones has slaughtered the demand for low end 7-strings and even a lot of the high end jazz players have dropped their expensive 7-strings and gone back to 6.

eaeolian · 12-09-2005, 12:54 PM

I'd probably seriously look at a USA, but I'd bet if they do it, it'll be an import. I'm with Jim, I can't imagine enough of a market for the manufacturing costs...

Shawn · 12-09-2005, 02:47 PM

That would be cool although Im not too crazy about Parkers. I do like the way they sound though. When I went to New Orleans back in the summer of '98, I saw a band and the guitarist had one. Sounded real good.

Vegetta · 12-11-2005, 10:07 PM

My old guitar teacher has had a couple of parkers. Nice guitars but hella pricey- Kind of ugly imo. I would look at a 7 if the price was reasonable (for them meaning import)

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View Poll Results: would you buy a parker seven string?
definately!	52	27.37%
only if it was a usa model (fly deluxe, classic, etc.)	26	13.68%
only if it was an import (no carbon reinforcement, low price)	8	4.21%
not sure	43	22.63%
no way! (flexing at parker)	61	32.11%
Voters: 190. You may not vote on this poll

12-09-2005, 06:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
bostjan Spastic Kitchen! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 6,173 Main Seven: Oni Custom 7 Main ERG: Oni Custom 8 Rig: Mesa Dual Recto Thanked: 6	useless, but fun, poll i've been harping at parker for a very long time, but they tell me no one else would be interested in a seven string fly. i just want to know what you all think. thanks

12-09-2005, 09:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
Jesse I am the liquor Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Red Deer Posts: 819 Real Name: Jesse Main Seven: Ibanez RG7321 Rig: Ashdown FallenAngel Thanked: 0	erg hellz no http://i4.tinypic.com/1075rfp.jpg

12-09-2005, 10:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
jim777 Seen all good people Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,182 Real Name: Jim? lol Main Seven: 727 Rig: '87 X-100B Thanked: 2	I'm up for any high quality 7 with a high quality piezo. ...diagonally parked in a parallel universe... Please visit freerice.com if you get bored online

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12-09-2005, 06:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
Makelele ss.org Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 2,002 Real Name: Markus Main Seven: Ibanez RG2077XL, Jackson Rig: Flextone 2 Thanked: 23	I don't know, because I've never played a Parker.

12-09-2005, 06:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
bostjan Spastic Kitchen! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 6,173 Main Seven: Oni Custom 7 Main ERG: Oni Custom 8 Rig: Mesa Dual Recto Thanked: 6	sorry, let me elaborate on the options: parker makes different series now. their usa models are the ones everyone knows best for having a carbon composite exoskeleton and fiberglass fretboard. the imports are basically washburns with slightly flatter necks and funnier shapes. for a six string, the usa models run well over two grand, and the imports run around seven hundred or so (in $usd). i'm a huge fan of the six string american made flys. in my opinion, the playability is unmatched. thanks and please be honest if you do vote.

12-09-2005, 12:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
God Hand Apostle VEGANSTRAIGHTEDGE Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chicago IL. Posts: 703 Main Seven: LTD MH307/KxK order 11/06 Main ERG: 1st Oni 8/VF Mito 7 bass Rig: V-Amp > Crate TD-50C Thanked: 8	A Fly Mojo 7 String in Trans Green Burst....I would get that rather than the 6 string. However, if they made the markup like...another grand. If the total = $3749 I would start contacting Conklin about a custom.

12-09-2005, 12:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jim Soloway Soloway Guitars Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Portland OR Posts: 153 Thanked: 2 / 1	Given the complex manufacturing that goes into a Parker, I can't imagine how it would be worth their while. The market for 7-strings is tiny and I believe it's getting even smaller. The new wave of inexpensive baritones has slaughtered the demand for low end 7-strings and even a lot of the high end jazz players have dropped their expensive 7-strings and gone back to 6. http://www.solowayguitars.com

12-09-2005, 12:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
eaeolian The Church of SEVEN • Super Moderator • Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Woodbridge, VA Posts: 10,478 Real Name: Mike Main Seven: Jackson CS Soloist 7 Rig: Mesa Triple Recto Thanked: 51	I'd probably seriously look at a USA, but I'd bet if they do it, it'll be an import. I'm with Jim, I can't imagine enough of a market for the manufacturing costs...

12-09-2005, 02:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
Shawn Ibanez 7s Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 18,462 Main Seven: '91 UV7PWH, '91 UV7BK Rig: Fender Stage Thanked: 135	That would be cool although Im not too crazy about Parkers. I do like the way they sound though. When I went to New Orleans back in the summer of '98, I saw a band and the guitarist had one. Sounded real good. www.myspace.com/flothru www.myspace.com/shawncastonguay

12-11-2005, 10:07 PM	#10 (permalink)
Vegetta ss.org Regular Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Near Morgantown WV Posts: 2,222 Real Name: Rick Main Seven: cb rg1527 Rig: ADA mp1/ SpiderII Thanked: 14	My old guitar teacher has had a couple of parkers. Nice guitars but hella pricey- Kind of ugly imo. I would look at a 7 if the price was reasonable (for them meaning import) this space for rent

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