Parker Fly User manual

Fly Model, Hum/Hum w/ Piezo
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Parker Fly Control Layout
1. Magnetic P/U Volume
2. Magnetic tone & Push/Pull for Coil Tap
3. Piezo Volume
4. Magnetic P/U Selector (bridge, bridge and neck, neck)
5. Mag/Piezo Selector (Mag only, Mag & Piezo, Piezo only)
Output
¼” Output, Mag/Piezo smart jack. Mono cable will sum both signals to mono-
stereo Y cable will split Mag/piezo signals.
9v Battery required for operation
ADJUSTING PICK-UP HEIGHT
Each pickup is secured to the body by two slotted screws.
These mounting screws are located under the E strings on the outside coils. Turn the screws
clockwise to tighten and counterclockwise to loosen. To adjust pickup height, unscrew both
pickup mounting screws. Raise or lower your pickup to the desired position with your fingers.
Re-tighten both pickup mounting screws flush with top of pickup. Do not over tighten pickup
mounting screws flush with top of pickup.

SETUP TREMOLO
CLEANING
String height measured at 12th fret: 1.5mm on treble side, 2mm on bass side.
String Height is adjusted from the back panel, via bridge adjustment posts. LEFT
turns will raise the bridge, RIGHT turns will lower the bridge. Take care to lower the
bridge evenly with the same amount of turns per side.
D’addario .009-.042 Gauge strings, .009 Tremolo Plate installed at factory.
To set the intonation (string length), loosen the screws that hold the bridge saddles using the
smaller Allen wrench supplied with the guitar.
· If a string plays sharp: Insert the same 1.5 mm Allen wrench into the back of the saddle.
Turn the screw clockwise to move the saddle back to make the string length longer.
· If a string plays flat: Turn the screw counter-clockwise to move the saddle forward to make
the string length shorter.
Once the strings are intonated re-tighten the saddle screws. Do not over-tighten the saddle-
screws. The piezo-electric elements in the bridge are delicate, so be careful.
Our Fly Vibrato system offers all the options and flexibility a guitarist could ever want. The Fly Vibrato system is designed to
allow users to select between 3 different modes of tremolo activity. This tremolo system can be set to a fixed-bridge mode,
a bend-down only mode, and a floating bridge model. These 3 modes of operation are controlled by the Step-Stop and the
Balance wheel. Both are set with a single tool, a 1/8” diameter 5” long chrome bar. This two-position rotary switch is
located between the bridge height adjustment screws, through a slot in the back cover plate. It will select between
Balanced, (in the up position) and Fixed / Bend-down (in the down position)
The wheel is located inside the guitar and is accessed through a slot in the back plate near the butt end of the guitar. It
adjusts the amount of pressure the spring exerts on the bridge to fight the string tension.
I. TREMOLO RESTRAINED MODE- Place the Step-Stop in the DOWN position, Rotate the balance wheel counter-clockwise until
the bridge cannot bend up.
In this mode, the guitar can be thought of as a non-tremolo instrument. This is also the proper mode for tuning, setting
intonation, restringing, and action adjustment.
II. BEND-DOWN ONLY- Place the Step-Stop in the DOWN position
* Rotate the balance wheel clock-wise to decrease the spring force while listening for a change in pitch. When the
strings start to go flat, rotate the balance wheel counter-clockwise just enough to lightly seat the bridge against the stop-
stop. The bridge will now return to the home position, but cannot be bent up. The resistance of the tremolo arm can be set
from light to heavy with a simple adjustment of the balance wheel.
III. BALANCED - Place the Step-Stop in the UP position
In this mode, the tremolo system can be thought of as “floating”, and allows full range of the tremolo arm (bend-down,
and bend-up modes)
Fly models and select Maxx Fly feature hardened stainless steel frets bonded to a glass and
carbon fiber fretboard. It is important to keep this fretboard clean. Not doing so can result in
corrosion and fret instability. Use warm water on a soft cloth, and make sure to remove any
dirt and sweat that may have built up around the frets. DO NOT use oils, waxes, or solvents on
this type of fretboard, as it will result in the frets coming loose.
If you’re just trying to remove fingerprints or dust from the guitar, use a soft guitar polishing
cloth. To remove fine scratches or clean away heavy dirt, use a non-abrasive guitar polish and
follow their provided instructions. Only use products designed for guitars, as other polishes
may contain abrasives that will scratch or corrode the fretboard.