darren wilson Posted March 30, 2006 Report Share Posted March 30, 2006 I love this guitar, but since i've transitioned to seven strings, i rarely play it any more. It's just too nice to leave in its case all the time, so i'm parting with it. This guitar deserves to be played. Ever since seeing the prototype Parker Fly and SuperFly guitars shown in a Guitar Player magazine around 1993, i dreamed about owning a Parker. In 2000, i finally bought myself one as a birthday present. It was the guitar you see here: a new old stock 1998 Parker Fly Classic. According to the serial number, this guitar was the sixth guitar built on April 28th, 1998. Its neck is made of basswood and the body is solid mahogany. The back of the body and neck are covered with Parker's composite glass/carbon fibre blend, and it has a carbon fibre fretboard with stainless steel frets. The frets are absolutely spectacular... it's like playing on glass, they're so smooth and fast. The guitar is finished in transparent blue showing the lovely mahogany wood grain on the front of the guitar. The back is a gorgeous pearl metallic blue. The pickups are crisp and versatile sounding, and the piezo gives startlingly good acoustic tones when played through an acoustic amp or a PA system. The bridge is Parker's proprietary aluminum design with Fishman piezo saddles. The tuners are locking Sperzels. The guitar is in excellent condition. All electronics are in perfect working order. The guitar has never been gigged, and has probably been out of its case fewer than 25 times since i've had it. There may be a couple of minor scuffs in the clearcoat on the back of the guitar, but no major damage at all. The guitar was professionally set up and the action is amazing. It includes the custom form-fitted hardshell case pictured here, the Parker stereo cable, the included tools, an extra tremolo spring for setting the guitar up with .010 gauge strings, and the manual. I've checked the used value of this model and year and they seem to sell in the $1300-$1500 range. I am asking USD$1400, and the buyer pays actual shipping costs. I will consider very specific trades only: I'm looking for a piezo-equipped Ernie Ball Music Man John Petrucci 7-string and/or a high-end tube combo. Feel free to ask any questions or for more pics. I'll try to get more images up on the weekend that show the finish a bit better. Thanks, darren. More shots: Front Back Headstock Serial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren wilson Posted April 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 Just this morning i found the original manual, hang tag (D'Addario) and blank warranty registration card, so i now have everything the guitar came with. If there's no action on it in the next week or so, it'll be off to eBay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToneMonkey Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 Would you consider a trade with my Patrick Eggle Vintage Classic? I know it's not on your specific list, but thought I'd ask (no piezo, which I guess is what you're after). I've ALWAYS wanted a Parker, even if the headstock does look like a droopy willy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren wilson Posted April 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 Would you consider a trade with my Patrick Eggle Vintage Classic? I know it's not on your specific list, but thought I'd ask (no piezo, which I guess is what you're after). Sorry, i'm looking to replace the Parker with something equivalent in a seven-string. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pr3Va1L Posted April 6, 2006 Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 god if only I had the money... that guitar looks VERY killer man! Exactly my dream guitar, actually. Good luck selling it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren wilson Posted April 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 Believe me, i wish you had the money, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren wilson Posted May 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 The Fly is now sold. Thanks for all your interest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.