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What is the reason that Parker switched from conical to flat fingerboard after USM acquisition? The colloquial understanding is that most of the changes to the “refined“ Fly were about cost savings. That being said, getting a smooth 10 to 13” arc is not easy. One positive aspect of the fly design i...

Yes, I saw that, mmmguitar . We had the change to a fixed 14” radius around 2010/2011 listed on the Summary of Fly Changes post, but it was interesting to read Terry Atkins ’ comment. I know that these are subtle things, and a completely gradual 10-13” conical form is rare, but I believe that the ea...

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. Where to Start Nearly everything you need to know ab...