Played a Parker today... - Page 2

Adam Of Angels · 03-02-2010, 06:57 PM

The Nitefly M, though, is now known as the Classic. They go for about $900 used, usually, and seriously can NOT be beat for the money.

darren · 03-02-2010, 08:39 PM

Incorrect. The Nitefly M is bolt-on. The Classic is the traditional thin Parker body and "finger jointed" glued neck. Both are all mahogany, though.

zimbloth · 03-02-2010, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Adam Of Angels

The Nitefly M, though, is now known as the Classic. They go for about $900 used, usually, and seriously can NOT be beat for the money.

Both the Classic and NiteFly are discontinued now, but there are always a few floating around on eBay. I Just got a Galaxy Gray Mojo in thats pretty sweet now that we're sharing pics and all...

Ironbird · 03-02-2010, 09:17 PM

That 'Galaxy Gray' is the perfect guitar finish! Lovely guitar, man...I'm envious.

Adam Of Angels · 03-02-2010, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darren

Incorrect. The Nitefly M is bolt-on. The Classic is the traditional thin Parker body and "finger jointed" glued neck. Both are all mahogany, though.

Good point, I didn't think of that, and Nick - that guitar is phenomenal.

AChRush1349 · 03-02-2010, 11:24 PM

So what's up with the USA models and no pickup rings/visible mounting screws? What if I (After through some miracle obtaining one of those masterpieces) want to throw BKP's in it

mikernaut · 03-03-2010, 06:58 AM

Looking at my Fly Deluxe I believe there are 2 of the hex poles ( in the pickup center itself) that actually screw in direct mounted to the guitar's body. I have seen a few Parker's with BKP's in them not sure if there was re-routing involved to get them to fit or not though.

darren · 03-03-2010, 08:41 AM

If i'm not mistaken, BKP can make pickups to fit the Parker mounting method.

pink freud · 03-03-2010, 10:38 AM

As it was said before, the Flys are set-neck. The whole back of the guitar is joined to a molded sheet of carbon fiber.

Jango · 03-03-2010, 10:52 AM

I wish Parkers made 7 string models...I would stain my pants, then immediately sell all my gear to buy one.

yellowv · 03-03-2010, 11:53 AM

Actually unless they started recently bkp does not do pickups that fit parkers. Tim told me a few months back that their pole spacing doesn't match up. They can do rewinds though.

Adam Of Angels · 03-03-2010, 12:05 PM

I would almost bet money that I saw somebody from this site that had Tim make him a pickup that would fit in his Fly

synrgy · 03-03-2010, 12:08 PM

I haven't played one since shortly after they first came out. It was like 1996 or something. I was only 16, and I wasn't particularly good or knowledgeable with guitar yet, but to this day I remember that Fly Deluxe being one of the most excellent guitars I ever laid my hands on.

Joel · 03-03-2010, 12:20 PM

Lucevan Le Stelle (sp?) has a parker with bkps in it.

yellowv · 03-03-2010, 12:27 PM

A bunch of people have parkers with bkps in them but in all cases I have seen both the pickups and guitar required modification.

Joel · 03-03-2010, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by yellowv

A bunch of people have parkers with bkps in them but in all cases I have seen both the pickups and guitar required modification.

Ah... Sorry dude, I misunderstood you.

dclayton1388 · 04-25-2010, 06:57 PM

So is it wrong for me to trade a guy a Jackson RR3+Marshall AVT150(headonly) for a new parker p44 pro tribal green?

darren · 04-25-2010, 07:44 PM

A bit of an odd bump, but the P-Series Parkers are just generic Korean guitars that happen to be sort of in the shape of a Parker. The P-44 Pro has the Parker bridge and piezos, but it doesn't have the stainless frets or the carbon fibre. I'm not sure it's a good trade or not... you'd have to decide if it's worth it to you.

AliceAxe · 04-25-2010, 09:03 PM

I LOVE the feel of Parker Fly, it is so comfortable and smooth to play but SO expensive I can't afford one.

777timesgod · 04-26-2010, 02:00 AM

Parkers are good guitars, i've played a couple myself, but their price tags are ridiculous. i dont know if its the dealers otr the company itself but you could get a better guitar from a CS for less...

MaxOfMetal · 04-26-2010, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 777timesgod

Parkers are good guitars, i've played a couple myself, but their price tags are ridiculous. i dont know if its the dealers otr the company itself but you could get a better guitar from a CS for less...

Better maybe (and that's a big maybe, as the USA Parkers I've played have had impeccable fretwork), but good luck finding a Custom Shop that will make anything remotely similar to a USA Parker.

Metalus · 04-26-2010, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Adam Of Angels

^That's literally my ONLY qualm with those guitars. They really do play like a dream. My cousin/bassist says that he's never seen me have so much fun playing as when I had my Parker. I suppose that any guitarist that's serious about playing deserves to have a Parker in their collection.

Amen bro

Metalus · 04-26-2010, 03:37 AM

And since were showing off

AliceAxe · 04-26-2010, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Jango

I wish Parkers made 7 string models...I would stain my pants, then immediately sell all my gear to buy one.

yeah!!

(except for the pant staining thing. actualy I wouldnt sell my gear either. a kidney on the other hand...)

dclayton1388 · 04-26-2010, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darren

A bit of an odd bump, but the P-Series Parkers are just generic Korean guitars that happen to be sort of in the shape of a Parker. The P-44 Pro has the Parker bridge and piezos, but it doesn't have the stainless frets or the carbon fibre. I'm not sure it's a good trade or not... you'd have to decide if it's worth it to you.

True. More resale value than both my trade offers combined. I figure if i like the p44 pro that much then save up for a higher end fly?

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03-02-2010, 08:39 PM	#27
darren Decibel Guitars Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Greater Toronto Area, Canada Posts: 11,493 Thanked: 76 Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Incorrect. The Nitefly M is bolt-on. The Classic is the traditional thin Parker body and "finger jointed" glued neck. Both are all mahogany, though. web \| facebook \| twitter

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AChRush1349 SS.org Regular Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Taneytown, Maryland Posts: 326 Thanked: 4 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	So what's up with the USA models and no pickup rings/visible mounting screws? What if I (After through some miracle obtaining one of those masterpieces) want to throw BKP's in it "A man should not strive to eliminate his complexes but to get into accord with them: they are legitimately what directs his conduct in the world. "

03-03-2010, 08:41 AM	#33
darren Decibel Guitars Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Greater Toronto Area, Canada Posts: 11,493 Thanked: 76 Feedback Score: 9 reviews	If i'm not mistaken, BKP can make pickups to fit the Parker mounting method. web \| facebook \| twitter

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03-02-2010, 09:17 PM	#29
Ironbird B.C. Rich Maniac Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: KL, Malaysia Posts: 1,370 Thanked: 6 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	That 'Galaxy Gray' is the perfect guitar finish! Lovely guitar, man...I'm envious.

03-03-2010, 06:58 AM	#32
mikernaut pixel pusher Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Madison WI Posts: 2,387 Thanked: 80 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Looking at my Fly Deluxe I believe there are 2 of the hex poles ( in the pickup center itself) that actually screw in direct mounted to the guitar's body. I have seen a few Parker's with BKP's in them not sure if there was re-routing involved to get them to fit or not though.

03-03-2010, 10:38 AM	#34
pink freud SS.org Regular Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,469 Thanked: 53 $pink freud is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $pink freud is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $pink freud is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $pink freud is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $pink freud is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $pink freud is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $pink freud is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ Feedback Score: 0 reviews	As it was said before, the Flys are set-neck. The whole back of the guitar is joined to a molded sheet of carbon fiber.

03-03-2010, 11:53 AM	#36
yellowv Turd Ferguson Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: S. Florida Posts: 7,128 Thanked: 221 Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Actually unless they started recently bkp does not do pickups that fit parkers. Tim told me a few months back that their pole spacing doesn't match up. They can do rewinds though.

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Adam Of Angels The GAS Man Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mount Pleasant, PA Posts: 5,956 Thanked: 90 $Adam Of Angels is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Adam Of Angels is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Adam Of Angels is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Adam Of Angels is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Adam Of Angels is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Adam Of Angels is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Adam Of Angels is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ Feedback Score: 73 reviews	I would almost bet money that I saw somebody from this site that had Tim make him a pickup that would fit in his Fly

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synrgy Iraq Lobster. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 5,619 Thanked: 65 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I haven't played one since shortly after they first came out. It was like 1996 or something. I was only 16, and I wasn't particularly good or knowledgeable with guitar yet, but to this day I remember that Fly Deluxe being one of the most excellent guitars I ever laid my hands on.

03-03-2010, 12:20 PM	#39
Joel SS.org Regular Join Date: May 2008 Location: Manchester, England Posts: 528 Thanked: 7 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Lucevan Le Stelle (sp?) has a parker with bkps in it.

03-03-2010, 12:27 PM	#40
yellowv Turd Ferguson Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: S. Florida Posts: 7,128 Thanked: 221 Feedback Score: 19 reviews	A bunch of people have parkers with bkps in them but in all cases I have seen both the pickups and guitar required modification.

04-25-2010, 06:57 PM	#42
dclayton1388 SS.org Regular Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hubbard, Ohio Posts: 266 Thanked: 3 / 1 Feedback Score: 7 reviews	So is it wrong for me to trade a guy a Jackson RR3+Marshall AVT150(headonly) for a new parker p44 pro tribal green?

04-25-2010, 07:44 PM	#43
darren Decibel Guitars Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Greater Toronto Area, Canada Posts: 11,493 Thanked: 76 Feedback Score: 9 reviews	A bit of an odd bump, but the P-Series Parkers are just generic Korean guitars that happen to be sort of in the shape of a Parker. The P-44 Pro has the Parker bridge and piezos, but it doesn't have the stainless frets or the carbon fibre. I'm not sure it's a good trade or not... you'd have to decide if it's worth it to you. web \| facebook \| twitter

04-25-2010, 09:03 PM	#44
AliceAxe ss.org Regular Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 374 Thanked: 10 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I LOVE the feel of Parker Fly, it is so comfortable and smooth to play but SO expensive I can't afford one.

04-26-2010, 02:00 AM	#45
777timesgod SS.org Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Europe Posts: 497 Thanked: 2 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Parkers are good guitars, i've played a couple myself, but their price tags are ridiculous. i dont know if its the dealers otr the company itself but you could get a better guitar from a CS for less...

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