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by Fly Rod
Mon Sep 13, 2021 12:17 pm
Forum: Adaptated Parts, Mods & Projects
Topic: Vibrato Bridge Block
Replies: 7
Views: 14737

Re: Vibrato Bridge Block

Thanks vjmanzo I found a lug NUT this morning that should work on the fly as the tension wheel. Threads on the threaded adjustment shaft with the keyway I bought from Wi Guitar. It's 1/2" x 20 Dorman 611-154 at Auto Zone $2.49ea. The drive wrench size is 3/4" or 19mm.. Fit's a Ford F-150 7...
by Fly Rod
Sat Sep 11, 2021 9:41 pm
Forum: Adaptated Parts, Mods & Projects
Topic: Vibrato Bridge Block
Replies: 7
Views: 14737

Re: Vibrato Bridge Block

Thanks alot vjmanzo.. Please if you do I would be interested for sure in the LONG ROD Tremolo Block.. I looked at the photo & wondered how you where able to even get that LONG ROD into the Parker? Will assume in the picture there's very little to none of the ROD in the frame.. Tilted it in at a...
by Fly Rod
Sat Sep 11, 2021 1:09 pm
Forum: Adaptated Parts, Mods & Projects
Topic: Vibrato Bridge Block
Replies: 7
Views: 14737

Re: Springs

This is the "NUT" I need to find..
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by Fly Rod
Sat Sep 11, 2021 1:02 pm
Forum: Adaptated Parts, Mods & Projects
Topic: Vibrato Bridge Block
Replies: 7
Views: 14737

Re: Springs

First Off I didn't mean to Clutter Up Your Spring Thread with all my photos etc.. And YES I was talking about the threaded aluminum rod with the slot cut in it.. The one in your photo is extra long to block the tremolo I ordered one from WI Guitar & it arrived today along with a truss rod nut th...
by Fly Rod
Fri Sep 10, 2021 10:25 pm
Forum: Show Us Your Parker
Topic: Total Refurbish of Trashed Fly Deluxe
Replies: 186
Views: 219406

Re: New Member Parker Fly Found in the TRASH

Here's were I sit with the "Parker Fly Project" SO FAR.. The Tuners have been WET.. See the rust & that's after I soaked them in Kroil & wiped them down I went ahead and made a bolt for the 1st string tuner formerly the 6th, See Pic.. Used a #8x32 Hex Bolt & cut it down & t...
by Fly Rod
Fri Sep 10, 2021 9:26 pm
Forum: Show Us Your Parker
Topic: Serial number date please.
Replies: 2
Views: 3032

Re: Serial number date please.

Here's all that I could find on the NiteFly Numbering of Serial #s You may have already seen this BTW WELCOME TO THE FORUM neilwardrop58 The NiteFly The NiteFly uses a different system using either a five or six digit serial number. The first one or two digits show the month, the third is the last n...
by Fly Rod
Fri Sep 10, 2021 8:39 pm
Forum: Show Us Your Parker
Topic: Serial number date please.
Replies: 2
Views: 3032

Re: Serial number date please.

The Fly with Piezo did come with a Special Y Cable for use with two amps.. Has a Special OUTPUT Jack.. I haven't got that far yet with my Project BUT know I have a similar cable that came with Our Brian Moore iGuiatr 1.13 Never used it & it's in it's case in the attic, We used the 13 pin midi ou...
by Fly Rod
Fri Sep 10, 2021 8:22 pm
Forum: Fly Clones
Topic: Springs
Replies: 207
Views: 297703

Re: Springs

Well put me in for a .009" Spring.. I will offer $100 to the FlyClone Project to be a Beta tester.. Not going to pay that for the .012" Spring on Reverb--> https://reverb.com/item/35369568-parker-12-gauge-trem-spring-your-parker-guitar-is-at-risk-read-why $84.96 + $9.95 S&H , JFYI The ...
by Fly Rod
Thu Sep 09, 2021 10:14 am
Forum: Show Us Your Parker
Topic: Total Refurbish of Trashed Fly Deluxe
Replies: 186
Views: 219406

Re: New Member Parker Fly Found in the TRASH

Thanks ahmadimran It is marked BP USA & as I had read here @ FlyClone it has a Basswood Neck & Poplar Body.. I might be able to get it going 100% if I can score one of those $179 .009" springs = OUCH!! + The adjusting nut which I can fabricate IF I have the right size tap.. Or a Lug Nut...
by Fly Rod
Wed Sep 08, 2021 11:39 pm
Forum: Show Us Your Parker
Topic: Total Refurbish of Trashed Fly Deluxe
Replies: 186
Views: 219406

Re: New Member Parker Fly Found in the TRASH

I know this FlyClone forum is 100% Parker but had the thought other Forum Members must have other Guitars etc. And I'd bet their choices are very similar as We Tone Search looking for Valhalla.. I'll Just post a few name brands & types to see for myself. Steinberger, Brian Moore, Gibson, Fender,...
by Fly Rod
Wed Sep 08, 2021 9:29 pm
Forum: Show Us Your Parker
Topic: Total Refurbish of Trashed Fly Deluxe
Replies: 186
Views: 219406

Total Refurbish of Trashed Fly Deluxe

Hello my Name is Gary BTW aka Fly Rod & am 55 Years Old JFYI I live two miles from Louisville Kentucky in Southern Indiana Just across the River My Oldest Son used to work for the Street Department here in Clarksville The Garbage Men find Guitars every day BTW, What would be easily fixed goes to...
by Fly Rod
Wed Sep 08, 2021 3:16 pm
Forum: Fly Parts
Topic: "Bullwinkle" guitar hanger
Replies: 32
Views: 47646

Re: "Bullwinkle" guitar hanger

Here's one of the 3D Printed Versions of the Bullwinkle Guitar Hanger
$20 on eBay
https://www.ebay.com/itm/165038146365?h ... Sw~FZgBeTe
by Fly Rod
Tue Sep 07, 2021 5:23 pm
Forum: Fly
Topic: Blocking the Bridge of a Fly
Replies: 6
Views: 5803

Re: Blocking the Bridge of a Fly

I saw this one online, Not Mine But thought I'd share it.. That would be a lot of work cutting that notch in the large piece of thread all.. But with a cut off wheel in a grinder, Not So Much.. 149747901_726401648020170_3249971364207596791_n.jpg Here's the widget I fenagled up from scraps in the sho...
by Fly Rod
Tue Sep 07, 2021 4:10 pm
Forum: Fly Clones
Topic: Springs
Replies: 207
Views: 297703

Re: Springs

Just soldered a SwitchCraft output jack in my Son's Fender Swinger.. Here's where I am with The Parker Fly so far today.. Found the widget I fenagled up to block the tremolo.. I can see on the PC Board where the positive + wire for the 9 Volt will solder on & the ground - looks to have been hook...
by Fly Rod
Tue Sep 07, 2021 2:06 pm
Forum: Fly Clones
Topic: Springs
Replies: 207
Views: 297703

Re: Springs

Was planning on routing down & making a rectangular patch of poplar to fit the HUGE Hole.. SGlue it in place with Titebond & bodywork it smooth & possibly some fiberglass auto body filler, Then sand & paint.. Not sure about the adjustment wheels slot as I don't have those parts anyho...
by Fly Rod
Tue Sep 07, 2021 12:19 pm
Forum: Fly Clones
Topic: Springs
Replies: 207
Views: 297703

Re: Springs

Hello This is my 1st Post Came across a Parker Fly Marked BP USA Fly P0706055 It has had the Trem Spring Break & it caused the unthinkable Yes that's right it broke a huge hole in the top of the guitar I acquired the remains for a bargain minus the adjustment parts for the Tremolo Put a spring i...