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by syncopa
Wed Mar 06, 2024 7:04 pm
Forum: Lost & Stolen
Topic: LOST: 1999 Fly Artist Natural
Replies: 8
Views: 391

Re: LOST: 1999 Fly Artist Natural

This 1999 Fly Artist (natural finish) was recently stolen, presumably, by a FedEx employee in Broadview Heights, Ohio. Serial number is 224059BSS Artist1.jpgArtist2.jpgArist3.jpgScreen Shot 2024-03-05 at 8.52.55 AM.png A friend recently bought this Fly Artist from Reverb, and FedEx shipped it to Oh...
by syncopa
Fri Feb 09, 2024 9:58 pm
Forum: Acoustics
Topic: Parker P6EB opinions?
Replies: 6
Views: 12471

Re: Parker P6EB opinions?

I am getting into this lately... LOL, But, besides the cheaper construction of this guitar (plastic binding) it sounds amazing! I would love to play a P8 or P9 more emblazoned.
by syncopa
Wed Jan 03, 2024 5:39 pm
Forum: Fly
Topic: Bridge refinish
Replies: 4
Views: 750

Re: Bridge refinish

A dusting if etch primer, Thank you! What does the above mean? Here you go Pat What does an etch primer do? Etch Primers are single pack metal primers formulated with a combination of resins to maximise adhesion to the various metal surfaces on which they may be used. A low level of phosphoric acid...
by syncopa
Fri Sep 15, 2023 5:28 pm
Forum: Fly Bass
Topic: Question about the eq controls on the Fly Bass
Replies: 12
Views: 8022

Re: Question about the eq controls on the Fly Bass

Howdy Flybass5 ! My FB-4 was purchased from Eric Mckenna of Boogie Street Guitars in 2003. He purchased it unfinished from the Wilmington factory as things were changing hands. The controls are as follows: 1) Stacked Piezo volume and tone controls 2) Stacked Mag tone controls 3) Mag pickup pan 4) Ma...
by syncopa
Wed Aug 16, 2023 6:03 pm
Forum: Show Us Your Parker
Topic: New happy owner of Parker Fly Deluxe
Replies: 5
Views: 3649

Re: New happy owner of Parker Fly Deluxe

Greetings from Cape Town! First time I held a Parker Fly in my hands in 2014, at the Three of a Perfect Pair Music Camp. It was Adrian Belew's own Signature Fly which he kindly let me hold and play a bit. Immediately I knew that I will own a Parker Fly one day. After 9 years of hunting I finally go...
by syncopa
Mon Apr 24, 2023 5:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Recording
Replies: 4
Views: 3475

Re: Recording

Thanks for the reply VJ! Would it be too much to ask if the Author has a copy of said book he might sign and sell me? If not I can grab one off of Amazon and the follow the videos. Hopefully there won't be too long of a learning curve and I can share something here :D Again thank you!
by syncopa
Sun Apr 23, 2023 8:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Recording
Replies: 4
Views: 3475

Recording

Hello all! I am 55 now. In my 20's I was a prolific player. I ran a small studio, 8 track tape in the 90's, that made money. Now I play more for my own inkling, but I built this. Basically, a decent pre-amp, into a limiter, into a couple of interfaces and amp. I have NO experience with the PUSH II b...
by syncopa
Thu Mar 02, 2023 7:10 pm
Forum: Fly Bass
Topic: Current Market Value of a FB-4
Replies: 5
Views: 8671

Re: Current Market Value of a FB-4

^^^ ^^^ ^^^

"I blew this photo UP & see 092090 USA = Refined Fly Bass made by Washburn In Illinois"

Can anyone confirm that FB-4's were "BUILT" in Illinois? The way I heard it is they were "fire sales" from MA? Any confirmation?
by syncopa
Thu Feb 02, 2023 8:53 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Bronze
Replies: 4
Views: 1939

Re: Bronze

by syncopa
Wed Jan 04, 2023 8:30 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: 85531

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

do the Dragonflys carry the same 7 digit code as the rest of the flys? I don’t know that we have this information, but it’s possible—are you thinking that your DFR 522 was made in 2010? I don’t recall: was that model made in Indonesia—if so, did you see this post? Thanks for the info... So, what th...
by syncopa
Wed Jan 04, 2023 6:42 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: 85531

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

Question and sorry if I've missed something... But do the Dragonflys carry the same 7 digit code as the rest of the flys? I have a DFR 522 with 1012009 as the serial, any ideas?

Thanks in advance!
by syncopa
Thu Dec 01, 2022 5:46 pm
Forum: Show Us Your Parker
Topic: Hello from Seattle!
Replies: 4
Views: 1847

Re: Hello from Seattle!

Hi @valrus! Welcome!! Love the look of this and very exciting to learn about these mods—seems like a killer instrument! I’ll add that I do love my Fly Bass FB-4 😊 It makes me seem like a better bass player than I am 🤣 They’re not so common and they’re on the pricey side, but I’m a big fan! I'll sec...
by syncopa
Mon Nov 21, 2022 8:07 pm
Forum: P Series
Topic: PM20 Pro Truss Rod Cover
Replies: 2
Views: 2575

Re: PM20 Pro Truss Rod Cover

Talk to these guys... https://www.philadelphialuthiertools.co ... -covers-1/
I"ve bought a bunch of custom covers from them. I name my guitars :roll: and usually get them custom covers. I haven't done my Parkers but I would assume they can help out.
by syncopa
Tue Nov 01, 2022 5:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Artist or PRS Hollowbody?
Replies: 13
Views: 3566

Re: Artist or PRS Hollowbody?

Probably not a lot of help... But I have a PRS Tonare in parlor size, fully acoustic and it's an amazing guitar for its price point. It doesn't compete with my Taylor 712 CE, but again, at its price it definitely has the bang for the buck.
by syncopa
Mon Aug 29, 2022 5:27 pm
Forum: Fly
Topic: Mislabeled Spring?
Replies: 6
Views: 1568

Re: Mislabeled Spring?

Seeing the dimensions were narrower and thinner you must assume it was mislabeled and possibly a nine. But you never know, it's quite possible 16 years later it is just tired. The pros will chime in shortly.
by syncopa
Sun Jul 10, 2022 11:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Adrian Belew Elevator Tour
Replies: 6
Views: 1358

Re: Adrian Belew Elevator Tour

Adrian has unfortunately switched back to the stratocaster though. I was afraid of that. He did an interview, recently, in which he complained that he simply cannot get spare parts for any of his Flys; and needs the strat to take over as much from the “MIDI rig” as he can get it to. Strangely it's ...
by syncopa
Sat Jul 09, 2022 1:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Adrian Belew Elevator Tour
Replies: 6
Views: 1358

Re: Adrian Belew Elevator Tour

Adrian is playing the Bearsville Theater here in Woodstock come August. https://bearsvilletheater.com/events/?tribe_paged=1&tribe_event_display=list&tribe-bar-date=2022-07-09 Him, Tony Levin and Pat Mastelotto put on a Rock and Roll camp in Big Indian and after that week put on a show somewh...
by syncopa
Sat Apr 09, 2022 8:20 pm
Forum: Show Us Your Parker
Topic: New Old Guy
Replies: 5
Views: 1308

Re: New Old Guy

You have a nice collection of Parkers. What exactly are they?
by syncopa
Sat Apr 09, 2022 11:51 am
Forum: Show Us Your Parker
Topic: New Old Guy
Replies: 5
Views: 1308

Re: New Old Guy

Well hello! Glad to see I have my own entourage! :lol:
by syncopa
Mon Apr 04, 2022 10:01 pm
Forum: Show Us Your Parker
Topic: New Old Guy
Replies: 5
Views: 1308

Re: New Old Guy

She is amazing. I bought it from Eric McKenna at Boogie Street Guitars 2003. He bought it unfinished from the sale before US Music. As I remember someone named The Wookie painted it.