Every week ill be illustrating a new guitar beauty. Mundelein, il jan 20, 2012 parker guitars introduces the the parker maxx fly 7 string. It seems to be unavailable from european distributors, but some amazon associates do ship to europe. The pdf85 radial series electric guitar models are equipped with most of the great. Parker guitars were started by ken parker and larry fishman. 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 playback of a second sequence, and. The best thing about this guitar is how easy it is to play. 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. A full set of flexible voicing controls including a 5way magnetic pickup selector, a 3way magneticpiezo pickup selector, and a splitcoil tone knob lets you tune your maxxflys tone to taste. When i first laid my hands on a parker fly guitar i was blown away.
Im playing bass mostly and, as gas goes, found something id like to save up for, so ill let this one go. With the same lightweight, modern design and topoftheline electronics, it is the perfect example of versatility that progressive players look towards. The parker pdf85 is the continuing evolution of guitars. Pdf 80 hails from the modern and innovative maxxfly radial neck joint series made by the worldwide famous parker guitars. Parker nitefly exists in at least 4 different versions. They have a bold on neck and similar features to the higher end ones. No matter which of the guitars in the fly line appeals to you, there are a few great qualities that they all share. Flatguitars is an illustration tribute to all of those guitars id like to have in my personal collection and, of course, the guitar heroes behind them that inspire us.
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List of the products from manufacturer parker guitars. It also has a whammy bar that is smaller than the average one. Parker guitars are famous for their sound, playability, and light weight. It was also one of the first electric guitars to combine traditional magnetic pickups with.
Parker was raised on long island, new york and made his first guitar out of wood. Not my cup of tea but well made guitars for the price. Parker maxx fly pdf85 in a beautiful flame top red burst finish. Fishman had developed an improved piezo system with individual pickups for strings, which he realized would allow a new type of electric guitar. Im playing bass 99% of the time and, as gas goes, found something id like to save up for, so ill let this one go. It then has an overall volume knob as well as tone knobs and switches to choose between the pick ups. Parker maxx fly pdf85fwsbradial neck joint electric guitar features. Df422 is the basic model, the series opener for the highly acclaimed maxxfly radial neck joint series from parker guitars.
James from turner guitar does a short demo video of a parker pdf35b, which is a well priced, versatile, and easy to play electric guitar. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. The flys are the set neck usa made guitars and the highest priced. 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 traditional and ergonomically shaped upper horn while retaining the look and feel that is. The pseries is the latest and best selling addition to the parker family.
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The fly is unique among electric guitars in the way it uses composite materials. The parker fly was a type of electric guitar built by parker guitars. It has a maple neck and is capped with a 22fret rosewood fingerboard. In this opaque finish like the originals the complex shape appears to be moulded. Parker guitars 6 string electric guitars for sale in stock. Its brand new and kick ass a solid mahogany bodymahogany neck guitar that. It is so popular that parker has difficulty meeting demand. Unfollow parker guitars to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Parker guitars are characterized by being thin and lightweight guitars. Many of these companies have given me guitars beautiful ones for free. This is a fantastic metal guitar, with super jumbo frets, an ebony fingerboard, emg active 81 and 85 pickups, and much more. Loaded with an active emg p pickup in the neck and an emgmm in the bridge, the bass also features a graph tech ghost piezo saddle pickups housed in the parkerdesigned hipshot tailpieceand these have a dedicated volume control, too.
Parker guitars pdf85 radial series electric guitar musician. Loaded with an active emg p pickup in the neck and an emgmm in the bridge, the bass also features a graph tech ghost piezo saddle pickups housed in the parker designed hipshot tailpieceand these have a dedicated volume control, too. Parker guitars electric guitars for sale in stock ebay. 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. Parker maxxfly pdf70 electric guitar, pear black wparker. Version 1 has three 3 single coil pickups along with the piezo pickup on the bridge. Parker maxx fly pdf series pdf85fwsb electric guitar. Its made of mahogany and features a new rounded style top. Parker guitars 6 string electric guitars for sale in. Parker s most famous guitar was the fly model, an electric guitar made with a slim, lightweight core of real wood spruce, poplar, basswood, etc. Of course, the heart of the maxxfly is how it sounds and plays. Akai has upped the ante again on the drum sampling workstation market. Jan 20, 2012 mundelein, il jan 20, 2012 parker guitars introduces the the parker maxx fly 7 string. Sleek, balanced, and incredibly responsive, the newandimproved parker fly is absolutely unmatched in its range of acoustic and electric sounds.
Parker guitars was an american manufacturer of electric and acoustic guitars and basses, founded by luthier ken parker in 1993. While the base has a fairly conventional depth, as you move towards the neck the body thins out dramatically and theres no neck heel. Parker, atdf842 maxxfly custom shop antares selftuning. Parker guitars pdf85 radial series electric guitar. The maxxfly df5223sa comes equipped with a trio of seymour duncan ssl6a pickups, a first for a parker guitar. Parker maxx fly in 2 tone sunburst the music gallery.
The parker vibrato system is standard and adds even more versatility. Ergonomic, versatile, and with great tones, the beauty is in its simplicity. Parker pdf85fwsb maxx fly radial neck series electric guitar. Its made of mahogany and features a new rounded style. 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. Buy parker maxx fly pdf series pdf85ftsb electric guitar, flame tobacco sunburst. Ken parker made sure that his high standards and exact tolerances have been achieved.
Be warned, though, if you are moving from a les paul to one of these you probably arent going to like it at first maybe not ever. Parker was raised on long island, new york and made his first guitar out of wood and cardboard at the age of. This is a workingmans acoustic guitar, its not a larrivee, or a mcpherson but its a great deal for a working musician. Ken parker is an american luthier known for his unique archtop guitars and the controversial parker fly electric guitar which came out in 1993. 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. The nitefly versions are made in the usa and are excellent guitars and very parkeresque. The look, quality and elegance of the parker fly at unbelievably affordable prices. The neck and body are very ergonomic and the high fret access is excellent cos of the crazy carve and the thru neck construction. Ergonomic, versatile, and with great tones, the beauty is in. Flatguitars is an illustration tribute to all of those guitars id like to have in my personal collection and, of course, the guitar heroes behind them that inspire us with their music. This series deals with the modern dfstyled guitars with bolted necks, carved bodies and signature parker versatility. Rare parker nitefly vtg 1997 made in usa piezo stereo mint.
It is a used used item, so expect few marks and scratches. Parker maxxfly pdf70 electric guitar, pear black wparker gig. The parker pdf30 dual humbucker electric guitar is based on the standard maxxfly body style. Parker fly for sale in uk 59 secondhand parker flys. Jun 20, 20 parker has developed one of the most unique guitars on the planet. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup.
Parker has taken form and function as a cornerstone in its guitars. Parker guitar for sale in uk 63 used parker guitars. Page 5 any parker guitar found to be defective within the 1year warranty period set forth above will be repaired or replaced at the option of parker guitars provided the guitar is promptly delivered freight and insurance prepaid directly to parker guitars for service. Cookies help us improve performance, enhance user experience and deliver our services. Parker guitars fly supreme parker guitars electric guitar model fly supreme parker guitars fly select series. While the base has a fairly conventional depth, as you move towards the neck the body thins out dramatically and theres no neck. Parker has developed one of the most unique guitars on the planet. When i bend the high e,b,g strings, they catch on the nicks in the metal fret. This parker maxxfly df824 is extremely light weighing in at a meager 5 lb 7 oz. Feb, 2015 steve stine guitar lesson learn to solo in 5 minutes 6 note soloing technique duration. Parker guitars p8e and p8e vintage guitar magazine. Parker guitars pdf60 radial series electric guitar guitar. Parker guitars is an american manufacturer of electric guitars and basses, started by luthier ken parker in the early 90s. It was designed by ken parker and larry fishman, and first produced in 1993.
With the same lightweight, modern design and topoftheline electronics, it is the perfect example of versatility that progressive players. I still use that first parker i bought over 15 years ago. It also has some of the special electronics parker are known for ghost piezo saddles with a midi. The new parker acoustic guitars are excellent sounding, we believe they are worth every bit of what they are selling for. Im giving it a 3 star because thde guitar came with 2 nicks in the 11 fret, and a small piece of ebony chiped out of the 11th fret. Parker guitars pdf30 dual humbucker electric guitar. But essentially, the main principle behind guitar building techniques remained static since the 1950s. Parker pdf85 flame top guitar with piezo pickup and roland pin interface. Parker guitars introduces the new maxx fly 7 string and maxx.
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