Parker Fly? Anyone?

7stringninja · 04-04-2006, 05:21 AM

Anyone ever played one of these?

I've always loved the styling, just curious to how they play. I've never seen one in a store that I can remember.

The Dark Wolf · 04-04-2006, 05:24 AM

Play - like butter.

Sound - incredible. Very clear and articulate, but still warm. It sounds very modern and rich.

7stringninja · 04-04-2006, 05:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Dark Wolf

Play - like butter.

Sound - incredible. Very clear and articulate, but still warm. It sounds very modern and rich.

It's funny how this guitar's description by you, and my guess to its sound (based on its looks) is 100% dead on. I wonder if that was intentional.

I used to always see those ads for Parker in GW magazines with Reeves Gabrels and I used to just admire those body lines. I love how its ALMOST a super-strat body, just with 50% of the body carved out.

What are they made from? Weren't some/all of them non-wood bodied guitars?

The Dark Wolf · 04-04-2006, 05:33 AM

The backs and the necks were some form of composite material, very durable. (Resin and fiberglass, maybe other things.) The fretboard is also some sort of high-tech composite, and it has stainless steel (glued on) frets.

I'm pretty sure the main body is/was always some form of tone wood.

darren · 04-04-2006, 07:46 AM

Parkers are all wood, and they're very lightweight and "alive" feeling. They only have a thin outer coating of carbon/glass fibre on the back of the body, the back of the neck and the fretboard.

Fly Deluxes are mostly poplar bodies and basswood necks. Fly Classics (like the one i have for sale here) have mahogany bodies with basswood necks. The Fly Mojo has a mahogany body and mahogany neck, and NiteFlys are bolt-ons with various body/neck wood combinations.

Fly and NiteFly models are made in the USA. Their P-series are imports, and do not have the composite shell or stainless steel frets.

bostjan · 04-04-2006, 11:11 PM

Parker flys pwn...

Except, they make neither a seven nor a lefty.

I've been trying to get them to make each for some time, but they claim it's too expensive and that I'd be the only one who bought one.

The necks are extremely fast, the guitars are very durable and lightweight. They hold a tune better than anything I've tried, and the weather doesn't seem to affect their necks at all. I can play in standard with 0.010"s and drop down to Db without a setup. Quite remarkable guitars.

eaeolian · 04-04-2006, 11:21 PM

If they ever DO make a 7, Jackson may lose an endorser. Seriously.

7 Dying Trees · 04-04-2006, 11:31 PM

I've played a few, and they've all been amazing. Just stupidly nice to play. A seven would be awesome, but it doesn't look it is ever going to happen. I mean, they are a niche as it is.

But they are sooooo nice to play.

keithb · 04-05-2006, 12:24 AM

INCREDIBLE feel - every time I play one I have to stop myself from bringing it home.

bostjan · 04-05-2006, 12:44 AM

Yeah. They have gotten pricey!

I remember the first time I tried one, and I almost bought it, but opted for the RG7620, instead. That's how cheap the Fly used to be, and how expensive the RG7620 used to be.

04-04-2006, 05:21 AM	#1
7stringninja Southpaw Bastard Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 395 Main Seven: ESP M-207 Lefty Thanked: 0	Parker Fly? Anyone? Anyone ever played one of these? I've always loved the styling, just curious to how they play. I've never seen one in a store that I can remember. Signature Removed - Image exceeds 300 px by 100 px

04-04-2006, 11:11 PM	#6
bostjan Spastic Kitchen! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 6,076 Main Seven: Oni Custom 7 Main ERG: Oni Custom 8 Rig: Mesa Dual Recto Thanked: 6	Parker flys pwn... Except, they make neither a seven nor a lefty. I've been trying to get them to make each for some time, but they claim it's too expensive and that I'd be the only one who bought one. The necks are extremely fast, the guitars are very durable and lightweight. They hold a tune better than anything I've tried, and the weather doesn't seem to affect their necks at all. I can play in standard with 0.010"s and drop down to Db without a setup. Quite remarkable guitars. Khereb's myspace

04-04-2006, 11:21 PM	#7
eaeolian The Church of SEVEN • Super Moderator • Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Woodbridge, VA Posts: 8,086 Real Name: Mike Main Seven: Jackson CS Soloist 7 Rig: Mesa Triple Recto Thanked: 30	If they ever DO make a 7, Jackson may lose an endorser. Seriously. Division - American metal that doesn't suck. Much. Even on MySpace, and Soundclick, too.

04-04-2006, 11:31 PM	#8
7 Dying Trees Sarcy English Twat Join Date: May 2004 Location: 7th Ethereal Plane of interstellar hell, Innit Bruv, Safe, London, UK Posts: 6,867 Real Name: James Main Seven: UV7PWH / UV7BK / RG2027 Main ERG: 10 fingers of metal death Rig: VHT UL->Orange 4x12 Thanked: 89	I've played a few, and they've all been amazing. Just stupidly nice to play. A seven would be awesome, but it doesn't look it is ever going to happen. I mean, they are a niche as it is. But they are sooooo nice to play. The Chaos has come: www.chaosanct.com

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04-04-2006, 05:24 AM	#2
The Dark Wolf *Canis lupis obscurus* • Super Moderator • Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toledo, Ohio. USA Posts: 15,237 Real Name: Bob Main Seven: 2001 Ibanez RG2027XVV Main ERG: Ibanez SR505 Rig: GNX/Magicstomp Thanked: 92	Play - like butter. Sound - incredible. Very clear and articulate, but still warm. It sounds very modern and rich.

04-04-2006, 05:33 AM	#4
The Dark Wolf *Canis lupis obscurus* • Super Moderator • Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toledo, Ohio. USA Posts: 15,237 Real Name: Bob Main Seven: 2001 Ibanez RG2027XVV Main ERG: Ibanez SR505 Rig: GNX/Magicstomp Thanked: 92	The backs and the necks were some form of composite material, very durable. (Resin and fiberglass, maybe other things.) The fretboard is also some sort of high-tech composite, and it has stainless steel (glued on) frets. I'm pretty sure the main body is/was always some form of tone wood.

04-04-2006, 07:46 AM	#5
darren Mr. Negative Pants™ Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Greater Toronto Area, Canada Posts: 8,033 Main Seven: modded Dean EVO Special 7 Main ERG: Agile Intrepid Standard Rig: Mesa F-30 -> Thiele Thanked: 42	Parkers are all wood, and they're very lightweight and "alive" feeling. They only have a thin outer coating of carbon/glass fibre on the back of the body, the back of the neck and the fretboard. Fly Deluxes are mostly poplar bodies and basswood necks. Fly Classics (like the one i have for sale here) have mahogany bodies with basswood necks. The Fly Mojo has a mahogany body and mahogany neck, and NiteFlys are bolt-ons with various body/neck wood combinations. Fly and NiteFly models are made in the USA. Their P-series are imports, and do not have the composite shell or stainless steel frets.

04-05-2006, 12:24 AM	#9
keithb Carvin Zealot Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 1,129 Real Name: Keith Main Seven: Carvin DC747 Rig: Mesa Nomad/PODxt Thanked: 14	INCREDIBLE feel - every time I play one I have to stop myself from bringing it home.

04-05-2006, 12:44 AM	#10
bostjan Spastic Kitchen! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 6,076 Main Seven: Oni Custom 7 Main ERG: Oni Custom 8 Rig: Mesa Dual Recto Thanked: 6	Yeah. They have gotten pricey! I remember the first time I tried one, and I almost bought it, but opted for the RG7620, instead. That's how cheap the Fly used to be, and how expensive the RG7620 used to be.

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