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by vjmanzo
Thu Feb 21, 2019 2:14 pm
Forum: Fly Parts
Topic: Three-Ridge Spring Plate without Bumper
Replies: 0
Views: 7908

Three-Ridge Spring Plate without Bumper

Spring plate.png
Status: Modeled


See also: the Anatomy of a Fly
by vjmanzo
Thu Feb 21, 2019 2:13 pm
Forum: Fly Parts
Topic: Vibrato Arm Bushing (refined)
Replies: 25
Views: 36076

Vibrato Arm Bushing (refined)

Refined Fly Vibrato Arm Bushing.png
Status: Modeled


See also: the Anatomy of a Fly
by vjmanzo
Thu Feb 21, 2019 2:12 pm
Forum: Fly Parts
Topic: Nut
Replies: 0
Views: 7880

Nut

Fly Uncut Nut.png
Status: Modeled


See also: the Anatomy of a Fly
by vjmanzo
Thu Feb 21, 2019 2:12 pm
Forum: Fly Parts
Topic: Bridge Post Stabilization Rings
Replies: 2
Views: 9926

Bridge Post Stabilization Rings

Bridge Stud.png
Status: Modeled


See also: the Anatomy of a Fly
by vjmanzo
Thu Feb 21, 2019 2:11 pm
Forum: Fly Parts
Topic: Saddle (refined Fly)
Replies: 0
Views: 8256

Saddle (refined Fly)

Bridge String Saddle 2.png
Status: Modeled


See also: the Anatomy of a Fly
by vjmanzo
Thu Feb 21, 2019 2:10 pm
Forum: Fly Parts
Topic: Bridge Post Bushings
Replies: 2
Views: 9958

Bridge Post Bushings

Bridge Arm Post.png
Status: Modeled


See also: the Anatomy of a Fly
by vjmanzo
Thu Feb 21, 2019 2:04 pm
Forum: Fly Parts
Topic: Hardtail (Fixed) Bridge
Replies: 2
Views: 15717

Hardtail (Fixed) Bridge

Fly Fixed Bridge.png Status: Modeled Tapped with LH 10-32 thread holes See also: the Anatomy of a Fly As part of our prototyping, we 3D-printed a hardtail bridge and saddles just to make sure the sizes were correct (actual bridge and saddle clones are made from aluminum): Screen Shot 2019-02-28 at ...
by vjmanzo
Wed Feb 20, 2019 9:14 pm
Forum: Fly Parts
Topic: the Anatomy of a Fly
Replies: 57
Views: 290475

the Anatomy of a Fly

Status Key*: modeled — we have modeled this part and can fabricate it in development — we're working on it adapted — we have created a modified version based on the original design sourced — a link to a comparable replacement part or a third-party maker * This post will be updated regularly as the ...
by vjmanzo
Wed Feb 20, 2019 3:36 pm
Forum: Announcements and News
Topic: About the Fly Clone Project
Replies: 16
Views: 129165

About the Fly Clone Project

The Electric Guitar Innovation Lab (EGIL) began the Fly Clone project in 2018 as a means to maintain, recreate, and adapt knowledge regarding Parker guitars. Seeing the growing and eventual need for replacement parts and services related to these instruments and the likelihood that the owners of th...
by vjmanzo
Mon Feb 18, 2019 9:24 pm
Forum: Ken's Corner
Topic: Ken Parker lecture: Innovation in Guitar-Making
Replies: 0
Views: 7821

Ken Parker lecture: Innovation in Guitar-Making

Hi everyone,

I wanted to share the video from a lecture Ken gave recently for EGIL:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJkm_IhBi-M

I especially like the moment at 1:18:39 seconds in when Ken adjusts the action on his archtop without changing the tuning! ;)
by vjmanzo
Mon Feb 18, 2019 3:58 pm
Forum: Info and FAQs about Fly Guitars
Topic: A summary of the Fly changes/issues through the years, and a brief history of Parker Guitars
Replies: 27
Views: 45716

A summary of the Fly changes/issues through the years, and a brief history of Parker Guitars

If you're new to the world of Parker Guitars, the Fly Clone Project’s recommendation for learning the differences between Parker Guitars instruments through the years is to simply read through the official Parker Guitars catalogs and note the different models and features introduced over time. Below...
by vjmanzo
Sat Feb 02, 2019 11:37 pm
Forum: Info and FAQs about Fly Guitars
Topic: Official Manuals, Catalogs, Price Lists, and Advertisements
Replies: 17
Views: 34889

Official Manuals, Catalogs, Price Lists, and Advertisements

If you are new to owning a Fly, you can learn most of the information you will ever need to know by reading the manuals and catalogs below. See also the Electronics and Wiring Guides See also the Fly Vibrato Bridge Guide Fly Manuals: Fly Manual (1995) Fly Manual (2004) Adrian Belew Signature Fly Man...