Parker has taken form and function as a cornerstone in its guitars. 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. The parker vibrato system is standard and adds even more versatility. Its brand new and kick ass a solid mahogany bodymahogany neck guitar that.
The parker pdf30 dual humbucker electric guitar is based on the standard maxxfly body style. While the base has a fairly conventional depth, as you move towards the neck the body thins out dramatically and theres no neck heel. The way electricity travels allow you to power instruments for. It is so popular that parker has difficulty meeting demand. Parker pdf85fwsb maxx fly radial neck series electric guitar. Great deals on parker guitars 6 string electric guitars.
It seems to be unavailable from european distributors, but some amazon associates do ship to europe. Ergonomic, versatile, and with great tones, the beauty is in its simplicity. Parker guitars was an american manufacturer of electric and acoustic guitars and basses, founded by luthier ken parker in 1993. Version 1 has three 3 single coil pickups along with the piezo pickup on the bridge. It is a used used item, so expect few marks and scratches. Parker guitars fly supreme parker guitars electric guitar model fly supreme parker guitars fly select series.
With the same lightweight, modern design and topoftheline electronics, it is the perfect example of versatility that progressive players look towards. Parker was raised on long island, new york and made his first guitar out of wood and cardboard at the age of. The flys are the set neck usa made guitars and the highest priced. Parker maxx fly pdf series pdf85fwsb electric guitar. This is a workingmans acoustic guitar, its not a larrivee, or a mcpherson but its a great deal for a working musician. List of the products from manufacturer 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. Seymour duncan pups custom custom and 59 with coil tap. Parker nitefly exists in at least 4 different versions. Parker maxx fly in 2 tone sunburst the music gallery. With the same lightweight, modern design and topoftheline electronics, it is the perfect example of versatility that progressive players. The neck and body are very ergonomic and the high fret access is excellent cos of the crazy carve and the thru neck construction. Parker guitars were started by ken parker and larry fishman. Many of these companies have given me guitars beautiful ones for free. The fly is unique among electric guitars in the way it uses composite materials. Sleek, balanced, and incredibly responsive, the newandimproved parker fly is absolutely unmatched in its range of acoustic and electric sounds. The way electricity travels allow you to power instruments for tone and make a change in how its natural acoustics work.
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Pdf 80 hails from the modern and innovative maxxfly radial neck joint series made by the worldwide famous parker guitars. Parker guitars are characterized by being thin and lightweight guitars. Parker maxx fly pdf85 in a beautiful flame top red burst finish. The nitefly versions are made in the usa and are excellent guitars and very parkeresque. The pdf85 radial series electric guitar models are equipped with most of the great. Its made of mahogany and features a new rounded style top. It has a maple neck and is capped with a 22fret rosewood fingerboard.
Based on the fly, the maxxfly features a modified headstock allowing the instrument to be hung a standard guitar. Parker guitars 6 string electric guitars for sale in. When i bend the high e,b,g strings, they catch on the nicks in the metal fret. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. This is a fantastic metal guitar, with super jumbo frets, an ebony fingerboard, emg active 81 and 85 pickups, and much more. Parker maxxfly pdf70 electric guitar, pear black wparker.
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Parker guitars p8e and p8e vintage guitar magazine. 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. 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. An ultratight neck joint, maple top, duncan humuckers and piezo bridge. Shop parker maxxfly pdf 6string fullsize electric guitar flame tobacco sunburst at best buy. Parker maxx fly pdf series pdf85fwsb electric guitar, flame. Parker guitars electric guitars for sale in stock ebay. A full set of flexible voicing controls including a 5way magnetic pickup selector, a 3way magneticpiezo pickup selector, and a splitcoil. 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. In this opaque finish like the originals the complex shape appears to be moulded. The neck position pickup is a seymourduncan distortion sh6n, and it has a seymourduncan distortion tb6 in the bridge position. Im playing bass mostly and, as gas goes, found something id like to save up for, so ill let this one go.
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In his early 20s, after studying various aspects of toolmaking and. This parker maxxfly df824 is extremely light weighing in at a meager 5 lb 7 oz. 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. Every week ill be illustrating a new guitar beauty. 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. Parker pdf85 flame top guitar with piezo pickup and roland pin interface. They have a bold on neck and similar features to the higher end ones.
Feb, 2015 steve stine guitar lesson learn to solo in 5 minutes 6 note soloing technique duration. Jan 20, 2012 mundelein, il jan 20, 2012 parker guitars introduces the the parker maxx fly 7 string. Parker maxx fly in 2 tone sunburst the music gallery youtube. The best thing about this guitar is how easy it is to play. Rare parker nitefly vtg 1997 made in usa piezo stereo mint. This series is equipped with a range of modernized fly guitars with streamlined looks and bolton neck joints, instead of the classic set in variant found on regular fly sixstringers. Mundelein, il jan 20, 2012 parker guitars introduces the the parker maxx fly 7 string. The case is made to fit parker guitars perfectly and offers accessory storage for all your extras.
The look, quality and elegance of the parker fly at unbelievably affordable prices. Parker maxxfly pdf 70 electric guitar wparker gig bag. Parker guitars 6 string electric guitars for sale in stock. No matter which of the guitars in the fly line appeals to you, there are a few great qualities that they all share.
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Parker guitars were distinguished for their characteristic lightweight and the use of composite materials. Parker guitars introduces the new maxx fly 7 string and maxx. The pseries is the latest and best selling addition to the parker family. But essentially, the main principle behind guitar building techniques remained static since the 1950s. The hightech parker fly electric guitars are a product of technology, namely the electromagnetic pickup, and. 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 maxx fly pdf85fwsbradial neck joint electric guitar features. Parker guitars pdf30 dual humbucker electric guitar.
Parker has developed one of the most unique guitars on the planet. Parker fly for sale in uk 59 secondhand parker flys. The maxxfly df5223sa comes equipped with a trio of seymour duncan ssl6a pickups, a first for a parker guitar. It was designed by ken parker and larry fishman, and first produced in 1993.
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