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by Fly Rod
Wed Feb 15, 2023 5:17 am
Forum: Fly Parts
Topic: Step Stop (original Fly)
Replies: 1
Views: 11847

Re: Step Stop (original Fly)

These are also available from G-Man Music
https://reverb.com/item/41741720-new-pa ... for-bridge
by Fly Rod
Wed Feb 15, 2023 5:09 am
Forum: Fly Parts
Topic: Tension Wheel (refined)
Replies: 1
Views: 11774

Re: Tension Wheel (refined)

I was able to pick up one of these Tension Wheels from Wi-Guitar/G-Man Music... I showed a photo of what I was after & when I placed an order for the T-Bar & Got the Tension Wheel for FREE! They have really helped me out as all the adjustment parts where missing when I got my project guitar....
by Fly Rod
Wed Feb 15, 2023 4:16 am
Forum: Show Us Your Parker
Topic: Total Refurbish of Trashed Fly Deluxe
Replies: 186
Views: 215741

Re: Total Refurbish of Trashed Fly Deluxe

The last two photos showing where I took the Dremel to the body opening :o P2140021.JPG P2140022.JPG I also found the formula for the paint right here at The Fly Clone Project for the "Dusty Black Metalic" Here is the photo that tells it all = A FLEET Color from PPG Colors-PPG Fleet Paint ...
by Fly Rod
Wed Feb 15, 2023 4:14 am
Forum: Show Us Your Parker
Topic: Total Refurbish of Trashed Fly Deluxe
Replies: 186
Views: 215741

Re: Total Refurbish of Trashed Fly Deluxe

1st Off about the guitars shown above... The White Pre-Refined Parker Fly Deluxe SOLD on Reverb, hopefully to one of you... :mrgreen: The FB-4 was made in Illinois by Washburn = Serial # 092090, One of the 1st 90 made at the new plant, unsure IF the neck is laminated or NOT? I will know next time in...
by Fly Rod
Mon Feb 13, 2023 6:49 pm
Forum: Info and FAQs about Fly Guitars
Topic: Serial Number Info for Parker Fly, NiteFly, Fly Bass, and Other Parker Guitars
Replies: 57
Views: 85406

Re: Serial Number Info for Parker Fly, NiteFly, Fly Bass, and Other Parker Guitars

Thanks for the info on dating my Parker Fly, Thought I would share it to help others in the future... My Serial # is P0706055 - BP - USA Which designates Post 2006 = P Year 07 = 2007 Month 06 = June Day 05 = 5th Number of the day = 5 = Tuesday June 5th 2007 #5 BP = Basswood Neck, Poplar Body = Fly D...
by Fly Rod
Mon Feb 13, 2023 11:15 am
Forum: Fly
Topic: Concidering Graph Tech Ghost in Fly Deluxe
Replies: 55
Views: 21759

Re: Concidering Graph Tech Ghost in Fly Deluxe

Here is the Fishman Powerchip Manual in PDF that can be downloaded here on The Fly Clone
https://flyclone.com/_files/Manuals/Fis ... -Guide.pdf
by Fly Rod
Mon Feb 13, 2023 10:46 am
Forum: Fly
Topic: Concidering Graph Tech Ghost in Fly Deluxe
Replies: 55
Views: 21759

Re: Concidering Graph Tech Ghost in Fly Deluxe

Thank You for that INFO... Any & All Help appreciated... I had no idea I had all but forgotten the wiring of the 2007 Parker Fly Deluxe What I removed was already tinkered with before I got the Broken Guitar around 2019 IIRC After having the Meningitis my memory has been very poor as I was a bla...
by Fly Rod
Sun Feb 12, 2023 11:50 pm
Forum: Fly Bass
Topic: Current Market Value of a FB-4
Replies: 5
Views: 8652

Current Market Value of a FB-4

My Son has been looking at a USED Parker Fly Bass FB-4 at the Local Guitar Shop... We have even thought of doing a few trades & paying the difference. Bad Part They want $3800 for the slick little bass. I could find a nice Alembic for that kind of money. Found out some information about the seri...
by Fly Rod
Sun Feb 12, 2023 8:51 pm
Forum: Fly
Topic: Concidering Graph Tech Ghost in Fly Deluxe
Replies: 55
Views: 21759

Re: Concidering Graph Tech Ghost in Fly Deluxe

More Photos IV I cleaned up the electronics from all the dust they had on them with Q-Tips & compressed air. I also cleaned each pot with Deoxit Fader F5 & also used a small piece of 1000 grit sandpaper to clean each contact on both sides of each contact on the switches & then put some c...
by Fly Rod
Sun Feb 12, 2023 8:45 pm
Forum: Fly
Topic: Concidering Graph Tech Ghost in Fly Deluxe
Replies: 55
Views: 21759

Re: Concidering Graph Tech Ghost in Fly Deluxe

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by Fly Rod
Sun Feb 12, 2023 8:44 pm
Forum: Fly
Topic: Concidering Graph Tech Ghost in Fly Deluxe
Replies: 55
Views: 21759

Re: Concidering Graph Tech Ghost in Fly Deluxe

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by Fly Rod
Sun Feb 12, 2023 8:43 pm
Forum: Fly
Topic: Concidering Graph Tech Ghost in Fly Deluxe
Replies: 55
Views: 21759

Re: Concidering Graph Tech Ghost in Fly Deluxe

I have almost come to the realization that I may not be able to figure this guitars wiring out with a wiring diagram... I had Spinal Meningitis & lost my memory totally & most of it has returned. :o See where there are five wires per pickup & see that there are two that ground via the pu...
by Fly Rod
Sun Feb 12, 2023 6:19 pm
Forum: Fly
Topic: Concidering Graph Tech Ghost in Fly Deluxe
Replies: 55
Views: 21759

Re: Concidering Graph Tech Ghost in Fly Deluxe

THANKS @mmmguitar I believe the Pre-Amp is the culprit. I have all the parts removed from the guitar now & am going down in a while with my meter & a tiny practice amp & some alligator jumper wires to assemble the whole thing without the guitar & start tapping on the pickups & sa...
by Fly Rod
Sun Feb 12, 2023 1:23 am
Forum: Fly Clones
Topic: Fly Output Jack Tightening Tool
Replies: 9
Views: 10694

Re: Fly Output Jack Tightening Tool

I too am interested in this output jack tool TOO!
Let me know IF/WHEN they become available...
THANKS
Gary/FlyRod :D
by Fly Rod
Sun Feb 12, 2023 1:13 am
Forum: Fly
Topic: Concidering Graph Tech Ghost in Fly Deluxe
Replies: 55
Views: 21759

Concidering Graph Tech Ghost in Fly Deluxe

SO FAR, I have had zero luck getting the Fishman Pre-Amp in the 2007 Parker Fly Deluxe Working... I have been looking at the Graph Tech Ghost Pickup Saddles & Pre-Amp Kit Trying not to spend money on parts that will never be used I have come down to the PN-8011-00 Saddles & a PE-0440-00 Pre-...
by Fly Rod
Mon Jan 30, 2023 2:57 pm
Forum: Show Us Your Parker
Topic: Total Refurbish of Trashed Fly Deluxe
Replies: 186
Views: 215741

Re: Total Refurbish of Trashed Fly Deluxe

I ended up having a Lithotripsy Surgery on my left kidney over a month ago & have since had some type of lung infection (Covid-19)??? Starting to feel better but have pain in both kidneys & see a Urologist every month SO~~~ Been out several times lately & on one tip last Friday which was...
by Fly Rod
Wed Dec 21, 2022 12:37 pm
Forum: Show Us Your Parker
Topic: Total Refurbish of Trashed Fly Deluxe
Replies: 186
Views: 215741

Re: Total Refurbish of Trashed Fly Deluxe

Haven't done much toward the 2007 Parker Fly Deluxe lately = had kidney surgery two weeks ago & really hurt. I am planning going out to Guitar Emporium/Maxwell's House of Music in a while They have a 2003 Parker Fly Bass for $3800, really want to play it before it disappears Son has bought a few...
by Fly Rod
Sun Jul 31, 2022 2:29 pm
Forum: Show Us Your Parker
Topic: Total Refurbish of Trashed Fly Deluxe
Replies: 186
Views: 215741

Re: Total Refurbish of Trashed Fly Deluxe

MORE SANDING Getting tired of sanding that Super HARD Parker Paint The more I think I'm getting somewhere then I find another ding or scrape, scratch & then start to sand it out Need some 180 240 420 grit + 800 Have been using several items as sanding blocks = erasers, wood block with sponge, ro...
by Fly Rod
Sat Jul 30, 2022 11:01 am
Forum: Show Us Your Parker
Topic: Total Refurbish of Trashed Fly Deluxe
Replies: 186
Views: 215741

Re: Total Refurbish of Trashed Fly Deluxe

It has really been a lot of work & time repairing this Parker Fly Deluxe = Initial $30 investment Still haven't sat down & tried to figure out the electronics problem & have it 100% stripped out now in a zip lock bag Figure there will be several more hours of sanding + as far as body wor...
by Fly Rod
Fri Jul 29, 2022 10:22 pm
Forum: Show Us Your Parker
Topic: Total Refurbish of Trashed Fly Deluxe
Replies: 186
Views: 215741

Re: Total Refurbish of Trashed Fly Deluxe

Five more photos I had of the epoxy being applied to the dings, JB Weld Kwik Wood IIRC, In one of the pictures... It's Coming Together... P7290011.JPG P7290012.JPG P7290015.JPG P7290019.JPG P7290021.JPG Have been thinking about ordering a NEW SET of Sperzel Tuners from Ron Spercel They work but aren...