However, they usually become disenchanted with the dimarzio magnetic pickup system that comes with all parkers. Parker pdf 70 submitted april 14, 2015 by ada b in st. Pdf70, other shape guitar from parker guitars in the pdf radial neck joint series. With an ebony fingerboard, maple neck, and ultrasleek body design, this parker delivers fantastic playability.
Parker guitars pdf85 radial series electric guitar music123. The hightech parker fly electric guitars are a product of technology, namely the electromagnetic pickup, and technological developments have been a prime driver of guitar design and quality. Parker maxx fly pdf series pdf105qbb electric guitar. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. Parker guitars are definitely try before you buy kind of guitars, but to me no other guitar plays or sounds like this.
Parker guitars are like no other guitar, everything is different including the pickup mounting process. Save parker guitar to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. The parker pdf100 radial series electric guitar is equipped with most of the great features parker is known for in an elegantly carved shape, showcasing a more traditional and ergonomically shaped upper horn while retaining the look and feel that is unmistakably parker. From the now classic fly deluxe to the elegantly redesigned and sensibly priced pdf instruments featuring. We screwed up several of the first installations that we did and we are supposed to know what we are doing. Parker maxx fly pdf radial series pdf80 fblb electric guitar. Music purchased parker guitars, and moved the production facilities to the greater chicago area. Parker guitars for sale in uk 52 used parker guitars. Parker maxx fly pdf series pdf30 electric guitar dual. I still use that first parker i bought over 15 years ago. Parker also did serious repair work as a guitar tech in those early years. Multiple personalities parkers combination of custom seymour duncans r. While changing a battery on my older parker fly at a gig, the plastic ring around the battery compartment fell off, i placed the cover on without realizing it was gone. The flys are the set neck usa made guitars and the highest priced.
Parkers most famous guitar was the fly model, an electric guitar made of composite and a carbon fiber exoskeleton providing the rigidity, and. It is in excellent condition, only been played in my bedroom studio, no shows or highrisk environments. I hate to sell it but bills need to be paid and it doesnt get the playing attention it deserves. Fly artist, fly deluxe, fly deluxe single2, fly supreme, fly classic, fly classic standard, fly deluxe standard. Pdf70 belongs to the popular pdf radial neck joint series made by parker guitars. Since that time, all of the new models produced by parker guitars, including any acoustic or semi hollow instruments, have been designed solely by parker guitars design engineers. Home guitars, amps, and effects electric guitars electric guitars. Parker guitars was an american manufacturer of electric and acoustic guitars and basses, founded by luthier ken parker in 1993.
An ultratight neck joint, maple top, duncan humuckers and piezo bridge. In short, if you pick up a parker, the comfort of the body and neck and its light weight will make you break out in a grin, and you will hear a richer tone, even before you plug the guitar in. Mahogany, mahogany top, mahogany neck, walnut fretboard, pearl moon phase fretboard inlays, 18 frets, nut width. The mpc2000xl is based on the long lineage of popular mpc machines but adds a next sequence key, 4 bank keys, track mute key, hinged lcd, multiprogram playback, device naming, midi soft thru, multitrack recording, time stretch, resampling, simultaneous. Parker nitefly exists in at least 4 different versions. I was doing refrets on brandnew, madeinamerica guitars that were unplayable. Dec 09, 2010 parker guitars are definitely try before you buy kind of guitars, but to me no other guitar plays or sounds like this. Used 2008 parker p38 with piezo in clean condition and full working order. Parker guitars p42 electric guitar the parker p42 is designed to be the best possible electric guitar at the lowest possible price for serious guitarists. Unfollow parker guitars to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
The version 2 is the same except one of the pickups by the bridge is a humbucker instead of a single coil. Version 1 has three 3 single coil pickups along with the piezo pickup on the bridge. The parker guitars p38 is an extremely unique looking and sounding electric guitar that has two single coil pick up as well as a soapbox style pick up. The biggest problem with the parker guitars has always been the sound of the magnetic pickups. The pdf85 radial series electric guitar models are equipped with most of the great features parker is known for in an elegantly carved new shape, showcasing a new, more traditional and ergonomically shaped upper horn while retaining the look and feel that is unmistakably parker. Not to mention that at under 6 pounds, its very easy on my bad back. Parker guitars was an american manufacturer of electric and acoustic guitars and basses. In his early 20s, after studying various aspects of toolmaking and. Jul 19, 2011 parker also did serious repair work as a guitar tech in those early years. Parker ranks among the majors in guitar industry, mostly thanks to the innovative design and modern solutions to age old problems. It is a used used item, so expect few marks and scratches. Ergonomic, versatile, and with great tones, the beauty is in. Ergonomic, versatile, and with great tones, the beauty is in its simplicity. Many of these companies have given me guitars beautiful ones for free.
Up for sale is my parker pdf 100 in quilted black burst. The neck and body are very ergonomic and the high fret access is excellent cos of the crazy carve and the thru neck construction. It then has an overall volume knob as well as tone knobs and switches to choose between the pick ups. I have played many guitars over the past 30 years, including original parker fly. Parker guitars were distinguished for their characteristic lightweight and the use of composite materials. Parker guitars electric guitars for sale in stock ebay. Parker guitar for sale in uk 63 used parker guitars. But essentially, the main principle behind guitar building techniques remained static since the 1950s. Parker guitars pseriesnitef ly usa pearl hss pickguard.
I simply do not have the time to answer questions and i wish to remain tight. Parker guitars pdf70 radial series electric guitar musician. An ultratight neck joint, duncan humuckers and tremolo bridge. One of the first and most troubling things he learned on that job was the appalling state of fretwork on even guitars right off the shelf. They have a bold on neck and similar features to the higher end ones. Parker guitars fly supreme parker guitars electric guitar model fly supreme parker guitars fly select series. At we are proud to offer free return shipping and a 30day return policy in. The visual impact of the parker fly guitar is achieved with a solid mahogany body and maple bolton. Parker pdf85 flame top guitar with piezo pickup and roland pin interface.
Parker guitars were distinguished for their characteristically lightweight and the use of composite materials. Materials and hardware appointments used on these models. Parker s most famous guitar was the fly model, an electric guitar made of composite and a carbon fiber. Parker guitars p8e and p8e vintage guitar magazine. Parker has taken form and function as a cornerstone in its guitars. Parker was raised on long island, new york and made his first guitar out of wood and cardboard at the age of.
The nitefly versions are made in the usa and are excellent guitars and very parkeresque. Carved mahogany body exclusive radial neck joint maple neck ebony fingerboard duncan usm. Pdf 100 is a model from the pdf radial neck joint series and it comes with some very upscale specs. Parker guitars pdf100 radial series electric guitar. One look at any of these americanbuilt axes is enough to raise eyebrows, and the second look theres always a second look with a parker is even better. Parker guitars df422frb electric guitar in used condition, crease to edges of cover etc, see photos but all pages intact. Parker guitars pdf100 radial series electric guitar guitar. Akai has upped the ante again on the drum sampling workstation market. Home forums instruments guitars in general older parker guitar parts discussion in guitars in general started by rah3, aug 21, 2014. The visual impact of the parker fly guitar is achieved with a solid mahogany body and maple bolton neck. Parker guitars pdf85 radial series electric guitar. Rare parker nitefly vtg 1997 made in usa piezo stereo mint.
I would never compare the quality of a parker guitar to ernie ball. Ken parker is an american luthier known for his unique archtop guitars and the controversial parker fly electric guitar which came out in 1993. He is the founder of parker guitars life and career. It also has a whammy bar that is smaller than the average one. The pdf radial neck models are equipped with most of the great features parker is known for in an elegantly carved new shape, showcasing a new, more. Not my cup of tea but well made guitars for the price. Just checking with tgp family to see if anyone has a line on older parker parts. Parker guitars parker pickup modification ed roman guitars. Many people buy a parker for its rich deep piezo electric acoustic sound, and easy playability. A gorgeous top, radial neck joint and seymour duncan pickups. The pdf70 radial series electric guitar models are equipped with most of the great features parker is known for in an elegantly carved new shape, showcasing a new, more traditional and ergonomically shaped upper horn while retaining the look and feel that is unmistakably parker. When i first laid my hands on a parker fly guitar i was blown away. Parker guitars pdf70 radial series electric guitar.
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