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by vjmanzo
Sun Aug 21, 2022 11:39 am
Forum: Fly Clones
Topic: Springs
Replies: 204
Views: 291107

Sloppy Paintwork

Dangerous for the guitar or dangerous for the human? Ken did develop an intolerance to cedar (which is why there are only three cedar Fly Artists from his era), but I believe what he’s referring to here is how the paint shop had the potential to mask their craftsmanship. On more than one occasion, ...
by vjmanzo
Sun May 22, 2022 2:02 pm
Forum: Adaptated Parts, Mods & Projects
Topic: Chrome vinyl wrap
Replies: 9
Views: 11599

Chrome vinyl wrap skin for a Fly

mmmguitar wrote: Sun May 22, 2022 1:52 pm I’ve applied vinyl to the tops of a few guitars (including a Fly), and invariably remove the wrap after about a year.
That is very helpful info, Marc—thanks. I’ve considered doing this a few times and wondered if it would ultimately be something I’d undo for some reason.

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by vjmanzo
Mon May 02, 2022 10:44 am
Forum: Announcements and News
Topic: Quick Search Hashtags by Topic
Replies: 0
Views: 9157

Quick Search Hashtags by Topic

Hey everyone—we've made some improvements to the way searches happen on the site by also improving the way posts are indexed. In addition to the Search function, we've implemented hashtag search functionality (below) that the moderators have been adding to some posts. This provides a curated type of...
by vjmanzo
Tue Nov 23, 2021 8:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First Parker, finish issues
Replies: 7
Views: 2657

Finish is hazy or cloudy

Unfortunately, I think @mmmguitar’s assessment is spot on.

I would take it to a professional if you’d prefer not to live with that milky color. Is it that bad? It looks almost “relic’d” in the photo 🤷

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by vjmanzo
Mon Aug 09, 2021 4:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Parker Fly PPG Paint Codes
Replies: 13
Views: 9554

Parker Fly PPG Paint Codes

Thanks, @marvin! This is great information! Always great to have you chime in and contribute info 🙏

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by vjmanzo
Fri Nov 13, 2020 12:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Painting a Parker Fly
Replies: 17
Views: 11341

Re: Painting a Parker Fly

I have some beater Flys I intend to refinish... I do love a good restoration thread! :o Here is a link to the Parker Fly Waterslide template as prepared by TheGrail . I'm not sure how relevant this info will be, but, for reference, here are some of the PPG paint colors used on some Flys: PPG Fleet ...
by vjmanzo
Mon Sep 21, 2020 3:42 pm
Forum: Info and FAQs about Fly Guitars
Topic: FAQs - New to Parkers or to this Forum?? READ THIS FIRST
Replies: 0
Views: 59815

FAQs - New to Parkers or to this Forum?? READ THIS FIRST

Welcome to the Fly Clone Project, a site dedicated to preserving information about the Parker Fly and other Parker Guitars. For more info on the Fly Clone Project, click here ; we are a research effort of the Electric Guitar Innovation Lab at WPI. Start Here Nearly everything you need to know about ...
by vjmanzo
Sun Apr 26, 2020 1:21 pm
Forum: Fly
Topic: Fly Deluxe Scratched
Replies: 17
Views: 8639

Fly finish is scratched

Hi mmmguitar ; I spoke with Sharon this past summer about some work; she’s busy, but was definitely willing to take on the work. I’ve never personally worked without Marty Bell, but my brother had a bass finished by him and it looks incredible. I seem to recall that he was willing to work on Flys. h...
by vjmanzo
Sun Feb 16, 2020 10:46 pm
Forum: Fly
Topic: Model name stamped on headstock
Replies: 9
Views: 5458

Some Fly model names are stamped on the headstock

FYI—I spoke with Ken Parker earlier today and, in passing, asked about the “label” differences on the Classic through the years, and he said “I have no idea”. :lol: To me, it sounds like an idea that was championed more so by the marketing team at Parker Guitars during those early years than by Ken ...