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by Voice Of Reason
Sat Mar 23, 2024 12:25 pm
Forum: Fly Clones
Topic: Springs
Replies: 204
Views: 291414

Re: Springs

Finally…I’ll be able to change string gauge (and still be able to use the trem).

Awesome work VJ et al.
by Voice Of Reason
Thu Sep 14, 2023 10:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question about Springs
Replies: 5
Views: 2774

Re: Question about Springs

Anecdotally, I've used a 9 spring for 8s, 10 for 9s, 11 for 10s, etc. without issue. The action of the 11 spring feeling "stiffer" than the 10 it temporarily replaced was the only quirk I noticed, and that may well have been my imagination or somehow specific to that guitar. The spring ra...
by Voice Of Reason
Fri May 19, 2023 10:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Strings - I tried NYXL and was disappointed
Replies: 15
Views: 6114

Re: Strings - I tried NYXL and was disappointed

For the record - one month in with my first set of Stringjoy! About the change them now. They lasted a very long time while retaining their essential tone. Very impressed. Thanks for the heads up. There used to be free shipping to Canada from several US string vendors. If Stringjoy were to do this,...
by Voice Of Reason
Fri May 19, 2023 10:11 am
Forum: Show Us Your Parker
Topic: Hello from Canada
Replies: 3
Views: 2965

Re: Hello from Canada

Greetings fellow countryman!
by Voice Of Reason
Fri May 05, 2023 3:24 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: “What’s This Worth?” Thread
Replies: 498
Views: 608565

Re: “What’s This Worth?” Thread

We sell a single Flex PCB set for $225 + shipping and the payout from Reverb to the lab when all is said and done is $201.29. I can see us moving away from Reverb at some point, but at that price point, their commission isn’t so painful—at the price point of an instrument, to me, it definitely hurt...
by Voice Of Reason
Thu Apr 27, 2023 9:52 am
Forum: Fly
Topic: Bullwinkle Guitar Hanger
Replies: 7
Views: 4386

Re: Bullwinkle Guitar Hanger

Although I currently don’t know where to acquire one, the tendency is that they seem to pop up once in a while. There was even someone making some here about two years ago, but he’s been MIA for a while.

If there’s a way to set alerts on Reverb (which I don’t use), then I suggest doing so.
by Voice Of Reason
Thu Apr 20, 2023 11:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Notice anything on Ola Englund's NAMM vlog?
Replies: 2
Views: 2734

Re: Notice anything on Ola Englund's NAMM vlog?

Nice find. However, it never went beyond “What’s this?”.

You see a Fly just doesn’t djent. :mrgreen:
by Voice Of Reason
Tue Apr 18, 2023 12:23 pm
Forum: Fly
Topic: Parker Fly Deluxe vs Mojo
Replies: 37
Views: 14271

Re: Parker Fly Deluxe vs Mojo

Isn’t the refined arm holder prone to cracking? An extra part = extra problems IMHO.
by Voice Of Reason
Mon Apr 17, 2023 5:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Strings - I tried NYXL and was disappointed
Replies: 15
Views: 6114

Re: Strings - I tried NYXL and was disappointed

Patzag wrote: Sun Apr 16, 2023 9:58 am I got a couple of packs of Stringjoy strings. .095-46.
Can't recommend enough!
I was considering a 6-pack of custom gauge for my seven string. They are not so cheap, especially internationally.

Are they as stiff as regular XLs or more bendy like NYXLs or Ernie Balls :lol: ?
by Voice Of Reason
Sat Apr 15, 2023 11:49 am
Forum: Fly
Topic: Pre-refined Fly Classic questions
Replies: 10
Views: 3725

Re: Pre-refined Fly Classic questions

The original owner had all the oem parts (flex cable, preamp board, and vol/tone stack pot) and sent them to me. I am planning on keeping the newer Powerchip in the guitar right now, as everything functions nicely and works fine. The piezo elements also work nicely with the Powerchip. However, some...
by Voice Of Reason
Thu Apr 13, 2023 1:59 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: 41285

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

Question for VJ/Fly Stealth owners.

A listing I found said this model could use heavier gauge string. How heavy are we talking about (max - i.e. a 0.056” or more?).
by Voice Of Reason
Thu Apr 13, 2023 11:06 am
Forum: Adaptated Parts, Mods & Projects
Topic: Increasing neck thickness in refinishing?
Replies: 4
Views: 9703

Re: Increasing neck thickness in refinishing?

That is quite the endeavour you have there Marc!

I’d be more concerned about the transition with the heel, but I’m sure you’ll figure something out (if it can be done).

In the meantime, here’s another way to add layers:
by Voice Of Reason
Tue Apr 11, 2023 12:21 pm
Forum: Show Us Your Parker
Topic: Total Refurbish of Trashed Fly Deluxe
Replies: 186
Views: 216190

Re: Total Refurbish of Trashed Fly Deluxe

I had been reading this thread with interest. I am sad to hear he passed away.

My condolences to his family.
by Voice Of Reason
Tue Apr 04, 2023 9:20 pm
Forum: Ken's Corner
Topic: How To Fix a Stuck Vibrato Arm Set Screw
Replies: 23
Views: 17274

Re: How To Fix a Stuck Vibrato Arm Set Screw

Hi! I have an issue related to this topic. I’m trying to adjust the tension of the hex trem arm on my pre-refined Fly. I’d like the arm to fall away when I let it go. However, even when I loosen the set screw significantly, the rotation is still quite stiff. I’d appreciate any advice. Thanks! The s...
by Voice Of Reason
Mon Apr 03, 2023 6:18 pm
Forum: Fly
Topic: Parker Fly Deluxe vs Mojo
Replies: 37
Views: 14271

Re: Parker Fly Deluxe vs Mojo

Patzag wrote: Mon Apr 03, 2023 5:20 pm Timmie's menu ...

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America runs on Dunkin…so it has to be so much better! :?
by Voice Of Reason
Mon Apr 03, 2023 3:55 pm
Forum: Fly
Topic: Parker Fly Deluxe vs Mojo
Replies: 37
Views: 14271

Re: Parker Fly Deluxe vs Mojo

Why don’t you bring a fret rocker while you’re at it? :mrgreen: I think the only reasonable path forward is for all of us to show up as a unified entourage standing behind @reverend-kansas. 💪😎 I can't buy you all plane tickets, but I will go to Tim Horton's and buy some Timbits and coffee for every...
by Voice Of Reason
Mon Apr 03, 2023 12:06 pm
Forum: Fly
Topic: Parker Fly Deluxe vs Mojo
Replies: 37
Views: 14271

Re: Parker Fly Deluxe vs Mojo

..and beware of numerous paint chips along the fingerboard…and of high action…if the thing’s been converted to a pseudo slide guitar= red flags.

Why don’t you bring a fret rocker while you’re at it? :mrgreen:

Good luck.
by Voice Of Reason
Fri Mar 31, 2023 8:11 pm
Forum: Fly
Topic: Parker Fly Deluxe vs Mojo
Replies: 37
Views: 14271

Re: Parker Fly Deluxe vs Mojo

The price is what has me wanting to try it out. It is a 90 minute drive to the guy's house, so I'm thinking hard before I go. Make sure you thoroughly inspect the fretboard for any signs of delamination. The year most avoid is 2008 (as it was plagued with various issues, most of which being a bad b...
by Voice Of Reason
Fri Mar 31, 2023 8:07 pm
Forum: Fly
Topic: Pre-refined Fly Classic questions
Replies: 10
Views: 3725

Re: Pre-refined Fly Classic questions

@fstrat76, this post and the videos linked within it may help with your pickup height adjustment. So far as I can tell, the reproduction Fly PCBs are still available on the Reverb store . I haven’t seen the PCB on sale since January. It seems the initial batch quickly sold out. Unless the listing i...
by Voice Of Reason
Fri Mar 31, 2023 7:59 pm
Forum: Fly
Topic: Pre-refined Fly Classic questions
Replies: 10
Views: 3725

Re: Pre-refined Fly Classic questions

I've read posts about adjusting the pickup heights and also read the manual. Seems like its straightforward, but loosening those two pole screws does nothing. The screws are almost all the way out and the pickups will not move up or down. Any ideas on this? The trick is to grasp the pickups on thei...