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by billy
Fri Jul 21, 2023 10:02 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Anyone got a parker tremolo bushing for sale?
Replies: 15
Views: 8227

Re: Anyone got a parker tremolo bushing for sale?

Sorry for the delay. Pm me your details and get one out to you.
by billy
Mon Jul 17, 2023 9:12 pm
Forum: Fly
Topic: Something goes wrong during big bends (B and E strings)
Replies: 19
Views: 4370

Re: Something goes wrong during big bends (B and E strings)

I think I recall an issue with certain plugs/cables not seating correctly- especially the ones with a “kill” switch built in to avoid noise when connecting.

Epoxy is probably a good choice for glue.
by billy
Sun Jul 16, 2023 6:09 pm
Forum: Adaptated Parts, Mods & Projects
Topic: Guide: Making Fly Backplates
Replies: 3
Views: 7689

Re: Guide: Making Fly Backplates

This is great! I did mine a a little bit differently a few years back but I had some tools that most people likely don’t have. I started by taping a piece of copy paper over the cavity and then making a crayon rubbing to get the holes and cavity edges (kids were still little at the time- crayons eve...
by billy
Sun Jul 16, 2023 5:49 pm
Forum: Fly
Topic: Fly partially detached fret(s) issue
Replies: 30
Views: 5551

Re: Fly partially detached fret(s) issue

Agree with Patrick- remove and reinstall. But want to add you may have bent the fret when you lifted it.

You can remove the excess glue with acetone but just use a little at a time. Don’t flood it, and be sure to keep it away from the paint.
by billy
Mon Mar 20, 2023 11:08 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTB: Supreme, Artist, or some such instrument
Replies: 13
Views: 8927

Re: WTB: Supreme, Artist, or some such instrument

Hypothetical question, Pat: if you had a Fly Bronze, would you consider routing pickup cavities? 😬 I mean…that’s blasphemy, right?! 😊 But would you??? It would be identical to a hardtail Fly Artist once you added the magnetic pickups. 🤷 No one's asking me, but: Not only would I do it (in HSS config...
by billy
Mon Mar 20, 2023 10:52 pm
Forum: Ken's Corner
Topic: How To Fix a Stuck Vibrato Arm Set Screw
Replies: 23
Views: 17221

Re: How To Fix a Stuck Vibrato Arm Set Screw

One key to a flutter on a Floyd style is to make sure the bridge is not higher on one side or the other. This helps keep the knife edges aligned in the same plane. When they are a little off plane, it seems some of that bar vibration goes elsewhere. I can’t say for sure if this would be the same on ...
by billy
Tue Mar 14, 2023 8:09 pm
Forum: Fly Parts
Topic: Battery compartment "in body" cover
Replies: 36
Views: 51237

Re: Battery compartment "in body" cover

Awesome VJ! I think there are certain types of SS that are magnetic already. But a regular black oxide steel set screw should fit the existing holes in the body, and without the head you can adjust the depth as needed.
by billy
Tue Mar 14, 2023 8:05 pm
Forum: Fly
Topic: Leaning Post
Replies: 4
Views: 2834

Re: Leaning Post

Ah, didn’t notice the second video. I see a little bit of the bearing showing between the bass side of the bridge and the post but personally I wouldn’t worry about it. Some people had it slide back and forth enough that they added a 1mm thick square profile oring between the bearing and the post. U...
by billy
Tue Mar 14, 2023 12:24 am
Forum: Fly Parts
Topic: Battery compartment "in body" cover
Replies: 36
Views: 51237

Re: Battery compartment "in body" cover

I realized I never answered the snap tabs question. I think squeeze snaps could be a good idea. I’m not sure the cavity has an appropriate lip to provide a catch, but that could be added without too much trouble. However atm I’m thinking that neodymium magnets might be a good way to do this, with ma...
by billy
Tue Mar 14, 2023 12:15 am
Forum: Show Us Your Parker
Topic: Hace unos 16 años que la tengo y ahora quiero aprender
Replies: 11
Views: 4743

Re: Hace unos 16 años que la tengo y ahora quiero aprender

The good news is that there aren’t many parts on your fly that might break if they haven’t already. I’d buy a spare flat spring but yours is probably more ok than not. Maybe a replacement jack, pots, and switches. It might be worth driving your guitar to have it worked on- you’ll want schedule this ...
by billy
Mon Mar 13, 2023 11:53 pm
Forum: Fly
Topic: Leaning Post
Replies: 4
Views: 2834

Re: Leaning Post

Hard to say what’s happening without seeing the guitar, and your video only shows the post moving relative to the bridge. Some of the usm Parker’s had bushing holes drilled a little bit wide relative to the bridge. This would allow some side to side movement but typically wasn’t a huge problem. I’m ...
by billy
Mon Mar 06, 2023 1:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Parker Fly PPG Paint Codes
Replies: 13
Views: 9544

Re: Parker Fly PPG Paint Codes

You can try this place for touch ups, they should be able to match it in available bases with modern color matching systems.

https://www.crosslinkpaints.com/PPG-Mat ... html?amp=1

You’ll want to use a clear touch up of some kind on top.
by billy
Mon Mar 06, 2023 1:01 am
Forum: Show Us Your Parker
Topic: Fly Concert Mike Learn Artwork
Replies: 7
Views: 4800

Re: Fly Concert Mike Learn Artwork

Wow!
by billy
Mon Mar 06, 2023 1:00 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Anyone got a parker tremolo bushing for sale?
Replies: 15
Views: 8227

Re: Anyone got a parker tremolo bushing for sale?

I’ve got some delrin bushings I had custom made. Should never break like the molded ones that come stock.

I need to get my butt in gear and make a post but $24 ea shipped.
by billy
Mon Mar 06, 2023 12:51 am
Forum: Fly
Topic: LED Re-soldering
Replies: 6
Views: 3176

Re: LED Re-soldering

Yeah, I understand.

You might look for someone who builds stomp boxes nearby, maybe on Craigslist or post on one of the stompbox forums.

Should be an easy fix for them.
by billy
Sat Mar 04, 2023 1:22 pm
Forum: Fly
Topic: LED Re-soldering
Replies: 6
Views: 3176

Re: LED Re-soldering

Leds do have polarity.

Your tech should know or be able to figure it out, and if not, then maybe not the right person to do the repair. That said, 50/50 chance either way :D

Watch the iron temp, both for the health of the led and the aging pcb.
by billy
Thu Dec 08, 2022 4:23 pm
Forum: Fly Clones
Topic: Fly Output Jack Tightening Tool
Replies: 9
Views: 10694

Re: Fly Output Jack Tightening Tool

Awesome!
by billy
Thu Dec 08, 2022 4:21 pm
Forum: Fly
Topic: Graphtech replacement saddles 2005 FLY
Replies: 9
Views: 3754

Re: Graphtech replacement saddles 2005 FLY

Haven’t noticed more or less sustain but maybe a little less trebly. I like the black on black too.
by billy
Thu Dec 08, 2022 4:19 pm
Forum: Adaptated Parts, Mods & Projects
Topic: Update- new plastic trem bar bushings
Replies: 7
Views: 10533

Re: Update- new plastic trem bar bushings

Olav- it’s been a minute. Thrilled with VJs comments, and got some from another person too. I’m traveling atm but can make what I have available next week and I think there’s material left for another batch. My cost is just under $20 ea and I’ll check postage asap. Figure roughly about $23 us and $2...