[bluffalo]

As some might have seen, there is a new Parker Fly model coming. A different upper body shape, a revised headstock (for hanging on wall hangers I believe) and the option of Floyd Roses. Even EMG's have been fitted to at least one guitar.

In the past, people have always said that if there were to ever be a 7 String Parker, they would be all over it. But the Makers have always said there isn't enough demand. At least one name I know of left a Parker endorsement, with one of the reasons being they wouldn't make a 7.


Now, with all the talk on this new model, there has been discussion from the makers about a 7 becoming a reality. They have been coming up with a lot of new ideas.


If there was any time to show Parker that you want a 7 string, now is probably the best time ever.

Unfortunately for those who have played a Parker, their current Bridge/Trem system would cost too much to re-make into a 7 String model, as they would have to tool up and build them, rather then get an off the shelf item like an OFR.

So

Would you prefer a Parker Fly 7 String with a OFR7 (Original Floyd Rose 7)?
Would you prefer a Parker Fly 7 String with a Fender Style Fixed Bridge?
Would you not care at all, as long as they built one?
What would you consider a dealbreaker on a 7?


What are your thoughts? Comments? Wishes?
We need to show as much interest as we possibly can, while they are actually considering the 7, so that they can see there is a demand from guitar players while we still have a chance.

[caughtinamosh]

I greatly prefer fixed bridges to Floyd Rose-esque systems, so if Parker was to release a fixed bridge 7, I would be all over it (assuming I could afford one ).

While I love the resonant factor of big-ass, mahogany baritones that weigh an absolute tonne, I also like light, comfortable guitars. Since I'm a 7 player, a Parker in this fashion would fit the bill perfectly.

[IDLE]

An OFR7 would would be what I would want. They should do both though .

[Harry]

If they are gonna have a trem, why a Floyd? I just don't think a Floyd would suit the guitar
It would add a lot more character to the guitar if it came with the Parker non locking trem.
Easier to set up, to restring and suits the look of Parker guitars more, so win win win with a Parker trem.
If not a trem, Hipshot/Fenderish fixed bridge.

[Speedy Fingers]

YES!

The guitar HAS to come with the Parker bridge. An OFR would take the guitar down in quality IMO. If they really couldn't afford to make a new bridge then some kind of hardtail would have to do.

[BlindingLight7]

Parker
OFR-7
7 String

do it.

[mikernaut]

String thru or fixed bridge would be fine for me. If it didn't come with a Piezo that would be a deal breaker. I also like their headstock as is.

[Scar Symmetry]

considering your username is BLUFFalo, I'm going to consider this as a joke.

[bluffalo]

check the Parker forum.

Codename "Dragonfly".

There is talk.


They (as far as i know) havent made a 7 string prototype yet, but there have been a few of the new bodyshapes built.

I'm fairly certain i have seen these pictures floating around elsewhere on the internet, so im not the first to post them outside of the parker board.

Im just trying to get parker to see that there really is an interest in the 7.

pics:














edit: also, these were taken from a public board, so its not like some uber secret.

[ralphy1976]

looking at the pics there you posted, these are 6 strings guitars, aren't they? (6 holes in the head and 6 strings can be easily counted) or am i totally wrong?

[74n4LL0]

Originally Posted by bluffalo

this in 7 NAO

[bluffalo]

Originally Posted by ralphy1976

looking at the pics there you posted, these are 6 strings guitars, aren't they? (6 holes in the head and 6 strings can be easily counted) or am i totally wrong?

I wrote in that post, they havent, as far as i know, made a 7 body yet.

BUT THE MAIN THING IS, there is actually talk. there is actually mention of parker and 7. even if it is a floyd, there is talk.

read and join up to their forums. give them some feedback on what you want to see.

[ARC7789]

-OFR or string thru
-dealbreaker- fricken EMG's and non-pointyness
(i'd like me some blackouts)

[ralphy1976]

Originally Posted by bluffalo

I wrote in that post, they havent, as far as i know, made a 7 body yet.

BUT THE MAIN THING IS, there is actually talk. there is actually mention of parker and 7. even if it is a floyd, there is talk.

read and join up to their forums. give them some feedback on what you want to see.

well i am up for it, i don't know if i will be able to afford one, but parker guitars have always had some kind of "magic" mojo to them..well to me any way!!!

so yeah i am all for it..let's hope parker will rock the 7 world of course with acoustic piezo and all the full shenanigans!!!

[TimSE]

they should use the trems PRS use - hipshot i think make a good 7string trem. wilkinson dont tho
floyd rose would make it look funky i think altho i would still get one with a floyd without question.

[Dr. Von Goosewing]

I would love to see it happen, though I have to admit I'm not fussed about 7's any more. The silver Parker with the OFR looks cool, but like others have said it won't be a 'proper' Parker without the bridge. These aren't too far removed from Washburn's HM series. And given Parkers current pricing (+£600 for a Parker with EMG's? ) I fear a seven will cost an arm and a leg simply because it's percieved they're doing us a favour. I'm not expecting it to be cheap by any means, after all a company has to make money but I'm guessing it'll be $4k+ just because...

[CrushingAnvil]

That 6 string looks good.

Parker could definitely benefit from offering 7 strings AND floyd rose equipped guitars.

A 7 with a parker trem would be cool aswell.

I'd buy one.

Originally Posted by TimSE

they should use the trems PRS use - hipshot i think make a good 7string trem. wilkinson dont tho
floyd rose would make it look funky i think altho i would still get one with a floyd without question.

Funky Isn't so bad is it?

[envenomedcky]

If there was actually talk, which I'm highly skeptical about (I'm still bitter about Darren's horrible April Fool's prank), then it needs to at the very least retain the Fly shape, or it's a deal breaker for me. I don't think a floyd would be very fitting on a fly. I would use it because I play metal.... But a Parker Fly has the reputation of being a versatile instrument, and I don't think an OFR would be the best option.

[gatesofcarnage]

Parker 7 with Kahler would be the TITS!

[Mazzakazza]

I would love a 7 string parker.

[poopyalligator]

for me the original fly shape would be nice, If they could forge their bridge for 7 string that would be great. Keep the same headstock. I would say just keep it original and add a string and that would do it for them. If it is really that hard for them to re design the bridge a hipshot 7 would be ok.

[HumanFuseBen]

i loooooove that body style!!!

24 frets is a must. the majority of 7 string players are playing 24 fret ibanez, carvin, or schecter guitars. i personally won't buy anything with less than 24 frets, honestly, and i know many other players who are the same way!

bridge-wise, i'm all about string thru or tune-o-matic bridges. never cared for an OFR.

[technomancer]

This in a seven string version with Hipshot trem and piezos would RULE, with an OFR7 would be acceptable as well.

Deal breakers:
- no freaking EMGs, I'm not paying what a Parker costs only to have to rewire it and buy custom pickup rings for it

[envenomedcky]

I just don't know how I feel about that upper horn. Just give us the damn original fly shape!

[Triple-J]

I'd like it with the Hipshot bridge/trem and passive pickups.

My only real fear with a Parker 7 is that they'll release it at a ridiculously high price which will stopping it from reaching it's audience like they did with the Adam D. sig, then after a year of production the stop making it cause it didn't sell well enough.