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by Mr303
Fri Sep 18, 2020 9:03 am
Forum: Video & Audio Performances, Compositions, and Discussions
Topic: A little Fly Fun - Solar Flare (The ONLY Fly Classic SF)
Replies: 3
Views: 6027

Re: A little Fly Fun - Solar Flare (The ONLY Fly Classic SF)

Great vid.
Sounds good in solar flare!
Where can I get a Parker illuminated sign?
It’s Friday, we made it through another week.
Cheers!
by Mr303
Sun Sep 13, 2020 8:59 am
Forum: Show Us Your Parker
Topic: NGD! Fly Deluxe
Replies: 3
Views: 2481

Re: NGD! Fly Deluxe

Nice axe
It will bring hours of excellent fun.
by Mr303
Tue Sep 08, 2020 3:52 pm
Forum: Show Us Your Parker
Topic: 2001 Classic (Pawnshop Special)
Replies: 4
Views: 3094

Re: 2001 Classic (Pawnshop Special)

I need to go to better pawn shops.
I’d refurb a fly if one like this appeared.
by Mr303
Sat Sep 05, 2020 10:12 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Somebody buy this Hardtail so I don’t have to.
Replies: 30
Views: 14569

Re: Somebody buy this Hardtail so I don’t have to.

Did not know Parker ever offered a dipped paint job. The ebay listed one is “busy” paint wise and looks poorly done because of that. I lust after a solar flare though any blue, root beer, or tangerine would be ok but only a little bit more than my gold deluxe. Or a custom Shazrock paint job would be...
by Mr303
Fri Sep 04, 2020 7:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: how do you date pdf 70
Replies: 3
Views: 2545

Re: how do you date pdf 70

Carefully! I’ve never dated a PDF70, because her big brother Mojo always scared me.
I usually just played around with her but not since I met her sister, she’s like vintage gold and quite deluxe



Apologies but the subject line made me laugh over early morning coffee.
Cheers to all!
by Mr303
Fri Aug 28, 2020 11:46 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Somebody buy this Hardtail so I don’t have to.
Replies: 30
Views: 14569

Re: Somebody buy this Hardtail so I don’t have t

Haha Me: “oooh a Fly Deluxe just came up on Reverb!” Rational Me: “you already have a Fly Deluxe.” Me: “but not in Italian Plum!!” Here too, but only if it’s a solar flare or root beer or tangerine.. And then I just noticed this.. https://reverb.com/item/34807268-parker-custom-fly-2007-tangarine-ro...
by Mr303
Tue Aug 18, 2020 9:30 am
Forum: Ken's Corner
Topic: How to Fix a Truss Rod That Won’t Move
Replies: 8
Views: 11658

Re: How to Fix a Truss Rod That Won’t Move

Thanks Ken
I really enjoy reading technical stuff and that’s a lot of good info.
During “isolation” from foot surgery in March I got caught up on back issues of scientific American so things like this are right up my alley.
Cheers!
by Mr303
Wed Aug 05, 2020 10:29 am
Forum: Info and FAQs about Fly Guitars
Topic: Fly Fret Repair Procedures (Parker Guitars video and document)
Replies: 14
Views: 17200

Re: Fly Fret Repair Procedures (Parker Guitars video and document)

After reading this thread I looked up jewelers adhesives. I’ve used them with great results to set stones and secure wire knots. For setting stones and other durable repairs jewelry cyanoacrylates work well for filling small gaps especially slow setting types and some have precision needle applicato...
by Mr303
Wed Aug 05, 2020 7:52 am
Forum: NiteFly
Topic: Hard case recommendation
Replies: 13
Views: 7972

Re: Hard case recommendation

Nobody expects a Parker to be inside. 8-) “Is that a gun?” V.J. is asked regularly as he boards the Path train to Washington Square Park with his trusty Fly in case. 😑 That is such a cliche’ to think anyone would carry a gun in a guitar or violin case. How dumb do people have to be to think that so...
by Mr303
Tue Aug 04, 2020 1:24 pm
Forum: NiteFly
Topic: Hard case recommendation
Replies: 13
Views: 7972

Re: Hard case recommendation

What ever fits that’s what I say.
I use an old Ibanez Roadstar case I found in mint condition at the thrift store.
Nobody expects a Parker to be inside. 8-)
by Mr303
Tue May 26, 2020 7:51 am
Forum: Show Us Your Parker
Topic: So happy to find this community!
Replies: 5
Views: 3860

Re: So happy to find this community!

Welcome
This is the place to be.
Sounds like quite the experience so far.
Have fun with the best guitars ever made.
Cheers!
by Mr303
Tue May 12, 2020 6:08 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Pre refined classic in Ireland
Replies: 7
Views: 5190

Re: Pre refined classic in Ireland

Wheresthedug...thanks for the reply. To clarify my last post, I think you got a good deal on your Parker the OP is pricey. Ok here’s my truly Parker guitar nerd moment for today... It would be interesting to see a spread sheet of the various finishes used throughout any particular year. Of course wi...
by Mr303
Mon Apr 27, 2020 4:02 pm
Forum: Fly
Topic: Fly Deluxe Scratched
Replies: 17
Views: 8641

Re: Fly Deluxe Scratched

To put the logo and serial numbers back on a couple thoughts occurred to me. Originally silk screens were used. Have graphics applied on a heat transfer tape that could then be applied with a warm iron or heat gun. (Probably not cost effective for one or two applications.) Laser printing could be do...
by Mr303
Sat Apr 25, 2020 10:30 am
Forum: Fly Parts
Topic: Backplate for vibrato-equipped Fly (original)
Replies: 16
Views: 22088

Re: Backplate for vibrato-equipped Fly (original)

Is there a preferred method to cut pick guard material?
All I ever had at my disposal was a fine tooth coping saw blade.
by Mr303
Sun Mar 22, 2020 9:30 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Pre refined classic in Ireland
Replies: 7
Views: 5190

Re: Pre refined classic in Ireland

OOOFT That is a STUNNING Colour!!!!! I'm surprised at the price though. I bought my Gold 97 Deluxe last year in the UK for £1,350 and there were several available around that price at the time. Wheresthedug That price sounds good for the UK. I too own a ‘97 gold deluxe. Its serial number is 217087b...
by Mr303
Thu Mar 05, 2020 9:25 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Interesting Craigslist post for ‘95 Fly
Replies: 6
Views: 4461

Re: Interesting Craigslist post for ‘95 Fly

True it is an interesting guitar but “star played” does nothing for the value. Now star owned is entirely different thing, I’ve played Adam Dutkiewicz‘s personal Mojo and it definitely had a specific feel, sound and playability that was well beyond the production models. It’s amazing how much a good...
by Mr303
Wed Mar 04, 2020 6:54 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Interesting Craigslist post for ‘95 Fly
Replies: 6
Views: 4461

Interesting Craigslist post for ‘95 Fly

Here’s a ‘95 Fly available in Denver.
Interesting backstory if it’s true.
I have no interest in this other than the fact it’s here in town.
Cheers!

Notice the “low” price! :D

https://denver.craigslist.org/msg/d/par ... 21442.html
by Mr303
Thu Feb 20, 2020 8:16 am
Forum: Fly
Topic: Model name stamped on headstock
Replies: 9
Views: 5460

Re: Model name stamped on headstock

Wanted the silk screen “ Fly” headstock stamp as a small wall hanger keepsake of guitar esoterica but I was too cheap to buy it!
I suppose it would have been cool to use it for a few business cards but knowing silk screens are delicate it probably would have been sketchy using it much.
by Mr303
Thu Feb 20, 2020 8:11 am
Forum: Fly
Topic: scratchy piezo ..
Replies: 18
Views: 9534

Re: scratchy piezo ..

For what it’s worth: I’ve been using the D’Addario XL110 strings on all of my Flys for many years and I’ve never encountered an issue; those strings do have the colored ball ends. I like NYXl 9 gauge and don’t seem to have this problem. It seems odd the tailpieces won’t or somehow fail to make cont...
by Mr303
Tue Feb 18, 2020 11:21 pm
Forum: Fly
Topic: scratchy piezo ..
Replies: 18
Views: 9534

Re: scratchy piezo ..

I wonder if painted string ends would cause an insufficient electrical path?
Are D’Addario’s painted or brass? Inquiring minds might have a set on hand... :)
Could dirt or dust under the piezo saddles cause scratchiness?