Parker Fly User manual

PARKER GUITARS | AREVOLUTION IN PRECISION AND SOUND

The first thing you notice is how they look. A little weird.
Strangely geometric. With parallel horns that reach up like
arms that want to play you right back. And they do. Because
themomentyoupickupaParkerguitar,you’llfeelitssculpted
recessesembraceyourtorsowhileitsfeatherweightbodygives
you effortless access to every note. And when we say “every
note,” we mean every note—from visceral, in-your-face
electrictonestothewarm,juicyharmoniesofacoustic.They’re
all here, in one guitar. The entire spectrum of jaw-dropping,
impassioned sounds, just waiting to be transformed into
music. Your music. One moment you’re playing blistering
electric grind. The next—thick, meaty, strum-heavy acoustic.
And the next, the two voices are wailing simultaneously,
crunching notes that were in your head before you even knew
how to spell the word riff. What is this beast? It doesn’t look
like any other guitar ever made. It doesn’t feel like any other
guitarever made. Andthere’snootherguitar—period—
that can turn sound into seduction like a Parker guitar.
Ken Parker’s understanding of hardwoods and the physical forces involved in guitar playing has been combined with exhaustive research on
modern composites, fibers, and acoustic technology to create a new kind of instrument altogether. A guitar with the magic soulfulness of wood,
optimized to respond unlike any other guitar in the world to the vibrations of steel, bronze, or nylon strings.
SOUND IN ITS FULLEST DIMENSION
2VOICES, OR 2000
Parker’s dual pickup systems work together to
deliver electric, acoustic, or a mix of the two sounds.
Our custom DiMarzio®or Seymour Duncan®magnetic
pickups produce powerful electric guitar tones while
our Fishman®piezo pickups, designed by Larry
Fishman specifically for Parker, sense each string
individually, providing the lush, complex tones of an
acoustic guitar. The two systems are blended by a
stereo preamp that allows you to mix the volumes and
toneson-board.A“smart”switchingjacksensesstereo
or mono cable and routes the signals accordingly.
UNCOMPROMISED VIBE
The point at which a guitar neck meets the body is
the Bermuda Triangle of sound. Not only is it where
vibrations traditionally disconnect as one material meets
another, it’s also the point where alignment goes
haywire due to the sheer physical stress. Ken Parker
solved all of that with our revolutionary, multi-fingered
neck joint. A marvel of physics, it contributes to
the evenness of the sound and resists the inevitable
warpingthat sends otherguitars out oftune.
Basswood
Basswood is lightweight, stiff, and stable, which is why we use it for the necks of many
Parker guitars, as well as for the body of our Custom Shop Hardtail model, in which it really
demonstrates its terrifying low-end response. Combined with our patented epoxy carbon/
glass-fiber coating, the wood becomes supercharged, adding even more power to the music.
Mahogany
Revered for a smoldering tone and an acoustical range that extends all the way from deep
octaves to a singing upper register, mahogany is also valued for its color, grain, stability, and
high-strength/low-weight ratio. We use mahogany for the bodies of the Fly Classic, the new
Fly Mojo, NiteFly-M, as well as the necks of our NiteFly-SA and Fly Bass models.
Maple
West Coast big leaf maple is the softest and lightest of the maple family, with a wood grain that
resembles waves. Visually, the curly pattern is breathtaking. Acoustically, the wavy fibers reduce
the long grain stiffness and vibrate more freely—the secret to the bright, clear, powerful sound.
The Fly Supreme is the only solid body guitar with a body made entirely of curly maple.
Poplar
This strong, dense, yet lightweight hardwood is unusually resonant, creating a tone that
starts easily and sings out. We select only those grades of poplar with excellent silk to ensure
an exceptionally crisp sound, often described as “spirited” and “bouncy”—even “funky.”
Our poplar guitars are ideal choices for players who favor single-coil snap and clean work.
Sitka Spruce
Our spruce-bodied models are the only electric guitars made from vertical-grain Sitka spruce,
afact we think is remarkable, since spruce produces such a rippin’, ferocious sound. Springy
and stiff, it has the very best strength-to-weight ratio. If your style demands a wide, dynamic
response and robust, meaty sound, this is your tone wood.
Swamp Ash
Swamp ash is famous for its mid-range snarl and biting response. Only a few microclimates
on the American Gulf coast provide the right conditions for this tree, which grows partly under
water—and it’s the soggy parts we value. Season after season under water leaches out the
minerals,lightening the woodand increasing itsstiffness for asound that’s swampy and spicy.
THE RICHEST TONES You can’t make an exceptional instrument from indifferent-sounding materials,
which is why wood—the original miracle fiber—is at the heart of every Parker guitar.
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Adrian Belew

LOCKED-DOWN TUNING
Sperzel®tuning pegs are, without a doubt, the highest
quality pegs available, combining excellent quality
and design with minimal weight. In fact, the lightweight
aluminum construction of our tuning pegs is key to
the fine balance of Parker guitars. Bob Sperzel’s patented
locking device helps to keep guitars in tune, even with the
most aggressive, merciless flogging, and makes string
changes fast and painless.
MULTIPLE PERSONALITIES
Parker’scombinationofDiMarzio®or Seymour Duncan®magnetic
pickups and Fishman®piezo pickups makes it possible to produce
powerful electric guitar tones and intricate, full-bodied acoustic
guitar tones. Parker, Fishman,®and DiMarzio®worked hand-in-
handtodevelop both the unique pickupsandtheuniquemounting
systems used to attach and adjust them. Our pickups are mounted
firmly to the body with pole-piece screws instead
of plastic rings, springs, and screws that float the pickups in
oversized cavities. The results of this solid connection are superior
tone and less chance of pickup squeal at high volume.
PERFECT PITCH
Our high-performance vibrato system can be
quickly adjusted to behave like a fixed bridge,
bend-down only, or floating bridge (bending both
up and down). The bridge pivots like liquid silk on
ball bearings.
EVEN RESPONSE
Quite possibly the smoothest, fastest-playing neck in the business, ours
is constructed from a solid piece of basswood or mahogany. With bridge
components of cast aluminum and stainless steel, it’s a bulletproof package
that’s easy to adjust. The paper-thin triaxial carbon/glass-fiber reinforcement
supports the vibrant wood structure, resulting in an amazingly responsive and
stable, yet incredibly lightweight, guitar with even tonal response. It’s a
patentedconstruction you won’tfindanywhere else.
SILKY-SMOOTH FRETTING
Our fretboard system consists of long-lasting
hardened stainless steel frets (not the soft nickel
of ordinary guitars), manufactured to precise
tolerances in the correct “half-round” shape and
bonded to our patented glass/carbon-fiber
fingerboard. The composite surface is quite unlike
aconventional wooden fingerboard and gets
slicker with sweat, not tackier.
1PIEZO VOLUME
2MAG TONE W/ PUSH-PULL COIL TAP
3MAG VOLUME
4MAG/PIEZO SELECTOR SWITCH
5MAG PICKUP SWITCH
THE ANATOMY OF PERFECT SOUND
Behold the love child of artistic passion and fanatical engineering. Parker Guitars are the first new idea in guitars in more than 40 years—a
revolutionary design that minimizes the weight and opens the door to a whole new universe of sounds. Knowing how they’re built will change
the way you think about guitars. Playing a Parker will spoil you forever. And owning one? Well, it just might change your life.
QUICK-CHANGE ARTISTRY
Large hall? Micro stage? Enclosed studio?
The smart jack on our active preamp senses
your cable type (stereo or mono) and
eithersplitstheelectricandacousticsoundsand
sends them to separate amps, or combines
them and plays both through a single
amplifier. Our mixer circuit allows
the volumes and tones of the electric and
acoustic sounds to be mixed on the fly.
PRECISE TONES
Set neck? Bolt-on neck? Our unique multi-finger
neck joint combines the best of both into a
slender, lightweight neck that ensures optimum
resonance from the body and neck tone woods
and resists the warping that throws lesser
guitars out of tune within a year or two. Our
patentedneckdesignalsoeliminatestheclumsy
heel for smoother, more comfortable upper-
fretboard access.
NO-FUSS ADJUSTMENTS
The Parker truss rod—only 1/6th the weight of
conventional rods—adjusts the neck easily to
accommodate string gauges from .008" to .013" as
well as different tunings. The lighter-weight rod
is another reason why Parkers are so perfectly
balanced and comfortable to play.
SCULPTED SHAPE BODY RANGING IN THICKNESS FROM 1/2"–1-1/2"
WEIGHT: 5 POUNDS
EFFORTLESS PLAYABILITY
Ranging from 3-1/2 to 6 pounds and impossibly
slender, Parker guitars give many people the
impression that our instruments are made from some
kind of space-age plastic. The truth is, we use
lightweight tone woods of the highest quality and
reinforce them with a layer of composite that’s thinner
than the paint job. The result of this unique combination
is a guitar that’s responsive, lightweight and perfectly
balancedwhile sitting orstanding, with nodead spots or
unevenness in tone.
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Examine the sensuous sweep of the body curve where it meets
the neck. Your hand finds unlimited access to every note.
Underneath those curves is Parker’s multiple-finger joint.
Wrappedina thin veil of carbon and glass, it providesaunique
connectionbetweentheneckand body thatisrocksolidandwill
remain true for years to come.
The Mojo Series is the result of not only Ken’s vision and the employees of Parker, but input of the
many players of Parker guitars. The Mojo Series is a combination of many ideas, desires, and thoughts to create guitars and basses with
specialwarmth and magical tone.With a Mojo guitaror bass, you willfind an instrument thatis designed to castspells and influence others
throughitsspectrum of sound.
PARKER FLY MOJO
MODEL COLORS
Fly Mojo Flame Black Cherry Sunburst
Trans Blue Burst
Trans Green
Fly Mojo Natural Mahogany
Trans Cherry
Dusty Black
FLY MOJO FLAME®
The Fly Mojo Flame not only delivers warm full tones, but will light your soul a flame
with Parker’s unique AAA flame maple skin over a solid mahogany body allowing the
sound of the mahogany to fully resonate through. It also comes with a mahogany neck
and Seymour Duncan Jazz and JB pickups.
Available in Black Cherry Burst, Trans Blueburst, Trans
Greenburst and without flamed maple in Natural, Trans
Cherry, and Black.
FLY MOJO®
The first of the Mojo Series, the Fly Mojo delivers warm full tones and a heavy full-bodied
sound. It’s unique sound comes from a solid mahogany body, a mahogany neck, and
Seymour Duncan Jazz and JB pickups combined with Parker’s superior engineering and
personal attention to quality.
TheFly Mojo is thehottest selling guitar inParkerGuitar’s innovative history. Our new single cutaway design
delivers the first new USA made shape in the Parker line-up since the Parker Fly was introduced 13 years
ago. Parker’sengineershavedevelopedasinglecut-awaydesignwithamahoganybodyandmahogany
neck joined together by Parker’s patented multi-finger joint that contributes to the evenness of the
sound and resists the inevitable warping that sends other guitars out of tune. This patented
construction results in an amazingly responsive, lively, and incredibly stable guitar with even
tonal response and feel. Featuring a Seymour Duncan™ Jazz Pickup in the neck and JB
inthe bridge,thisguitardeliversmonster tone.PairedwithParker’s revolutionaryneck
design,theFlyMojo Single-Cutaway hasunparalleledplayability;andtheweight?
It’s a Parker, so it won’t leave you hunched over like some other guitars.
PARKER FLY MOJO FLAME SINGLE CUTAWAY
“I chose Parker Guitars due to the fact that at some point,
the electric guitar would evolve into a more streamlined,
efficient tool to make music with, and Parker Guitars are
the culmination of that effort.”
Michael Mozart -OPPERA
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MODEL COLORS
NiteFly Mojo Cherry Sunburst
Flame Trans Blue Burst
NiteFly Mojo Natural Mahogany
Trans Cherry
Dusty Black
This is the breakthrough, top-of-the-line guitar that has been chosen by many of the world’s
finest and most respected players since it was first introduced back in 1992. Sleek, balanced, and incrediblyresponsive, the Parker Flyis absolutely
unmatched in its range of electric and acoustic sounds. Weighing in at about 5 pounds, each Fly model has a unique voice all its own. Whether your
music leans toward mammoth, modern rock tones, growly low-down blues, or chunky-funky reggae, there’s a Parker Fly that will shift your
music—and your playing experience—into overdrive.
PARKER FLY
FLYDELUXE®
The one-piece poplar body delivers the edgy, immediate tones characteristic of R&B, rock,
and country-western. Engineered as only Parker can, our reinforced basswood neck gives
you unmatched access to the fretboard and your music.
FLY CLASSIC®
The one-piece mahogany body with reinforced basswood neck delivers extra power for
afabulousmid-rangeandincredible low-end response. Combined with Parkerengineeringand
ourcustom electronics, it’safavorite for creamycrunch and warmer tones.
MODEL COLORS
Fly Classic Trans Cherry
Natural Mahogany
Dusty Black
Fly Deluxe Dusty Black Heather Gray
Majik Blue Ice Blue Burst
Ruby Red Emerald Green
“I play Parker guitars because they INSPIRE! They have
helped me create almost any style of music and even styles
I have not even thought of. Parker is way above the
‘cutting edge’ of anyinstruments in the world so when you
get yours, hold on for the most intense ride of your life!!”
Dave Martone
Oneoftheboldestguitarsevermade,thefeatherweightParkerNiteFlyfeaturesadifferent
solid tone wood body in every model, allowing you to achieve the exact nuance your music demands. The spookily perfect neck proportions, glassy-
smooth fretboard, and low action make even the most complex chordring smooth and effortless. Its sure responsiveness begs you to take your music
where it’s never gone before. With its Fishman®/DiMarzio®or Fishman®/Seymour Duncan®custom piezo/magnetic pickup system, you can switch
instantly from a thrashing metal sound to soaring acoustic tones or mix them on-board as you play. Bottom line, it is a dream machine that
packs more sounds than any bolt-on electric guitar known to man.
PARKER NITEFLY SERIES
NITEFLY MOJO FLAME®
The NiteFly Mojo Flame not only delivers warm full tones with a gutsy edge from its
mahogany bolt-on neck, it will light your soul a flame with a traditional AAA flame
mapletopover the solid mahoganybody.The carved maple topaddshigh-endcrispness
and sparkle to the sound. It also comes with Seymour Duncan Jazz and JB pickups with
classic chrome covers.
Mostbolt-onneckjoints aresquare.Why?Becausethat’sthe
way it’s been done. But that neck shape creates a natural
hinge which often leads to the fret alignment problems
common to bolt-on guitars. Not anymore. All Parker NiteFly
guitars have a round neck shape that’s round all the way to
the end; no natural hinge, no alignment problems.
NITEFLY MOJO®
Withitsmahogany bolt-on neck, the NiteFlyMojonotonly delivers warm fulltones,buthas
agutsy edge. It’s unique sound comes from its solid mahogany body and Seymour Duncan
Jazz and JB pickups combined with Parker’s superior engineering and personal attention to
quality.
“I play Parker Guitars because it makes my music Fly. Parker
Guitars will take your inspiration and playing to a new level.”
German Schauss
“The Parker Fly is the most focused guitar that I have ever played.
It cuts through without losing the fullness of the sound.
The guitar is awesomely versatile and it’s also nice to look at.
To sum it all up the Parker is like a drum without a skin.
You can’t beat it.”
Wil Crosby - Mavis Staples
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Jason Davis

MODEL COLORS
NiteFly-SA Transparent Red Sunburst
Transparent Blue Black
NiteFly-M Natural Satin
Dusty Black
Scott Dixon - Neal McCoy
MODEL COLORS
Southern NiteFly Transparent Red Blond
Natural
NiteFly Alder Creme White Indigo Blue
Cherry Red
PARKER NITEFLY SERIES
NITEFLY-M
Solid mahogany from tuners to bridge, the NiteFly-M embodies all the qualities that have
mademahoganythekingof tonewoodssincethebeginningoftime. Thisguitarmakesmusic
soar with a sweet, full mid-range and singing upper register that’s both beefy enough for
jazzandrawenoughfor crushingchordsorrockandbluessolos. Thechunkyneckandjumbo
frets will make your hands feel right at home. Finished with nothing more than a satiny oil
and wax finish, it just begs to be played.
NITEFLY-SA
The ultra-light swamp ash body of the NiteFly-SA has a lively, fast response that’s
idealforcleanpickin’and cut-it-with-a-knife rhythms. Swamp ash is lighter inweightand
more porous, producing a resonance that is fuller and less severe than what can
be achieved with regular ash or other heavier woods. Its sound is guttural and clean, yet
swampyandspicy,thankstothatswampashmagic. Combined with itssolidmapleneck,the
NiteFly-SA produces a ballsy low end and wonderful, glimmering highs.
Ladell McLin
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NITEFLY ALDER NEW FOR 2006
Witha solid alder body andmaple neck, the NiteFly-A featuresanHSS pickup
configuration with coil-tapping and a five-way selector switch that allows you
to dial in the tones you want. With a more traditional control layout, this
NiteFlyhasamastervolumecontrolandtwotoneknobs. AswithallofParker’s
guitars, the neck offers unparalleled playability due to the conical radiused
neck and carbon/glass fingerboard with hardened stainless steel frets.
Sam Hubbell - Michael Heaton Band
SOUTHERN NITEFLY
The Southern NiteFly featuresabeautifulswampashbodyandsolidmapleneck
matched perfectly to a vintage look. Featuring Seymour Duncan™ pickups, the
Southern NiteFly delivers all the vintage tones you’d expect when you first lay your
eyes on this new classic. With custom Fishman™ piezos built into a Fishman
Powerbridge™, vintage tone can be paired with acoustic sound for unlimited tonal
possibilities, and because it is an American Made Parker, the Southern NiteFly has
our revolutionary playability at a weight that won’t break your back.
PARKER NITEFLY SERIES

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MODEL COLORS
PM-42 Metallic Grey
Metallic Black
MODEL COLORS
PM-20 Quilted Bubinga Gold Top
TangerineBelew
FlameMaple Traditional Sunburst
PM-10 Natural
Black
PARKER P AND PM SERIES GUITARS
Designed by Parker®engineers, the P and PM-Series™
deliver everything you’d expect from a Parker. Each
guitarsoldin the U.S. issetupbyParkertechnicians. PM-20
ALL NEW SHAPE! BEST OF BOTH WORLD’S - TRADITION MEETS PARKER
The PM-20 delivers the first new shape in the Parker line-up since the Parker Fly was first
introduced 13 years ago. Born out of innovative Parker engineering, the PM-20 is a single
cutaway design with a mahogany body and mahogany set neck. With over the top crunch tones,
thePM-20alsodeliversaglisteningcleansound.Coil-tappingisastandardfeatureonthisguitar
for single-coil tones.
PM-10
ALL NEW SHAPE!
JustasthePM-20,thelowerpricedPM-10deliversthefirstnewshapeintheParkerline-upsincetheParker
Fly was first introduced 13 years ago. It features a mahogany body and mahogany set neck and is
equippedwithcustomwoundParkerStingerHumbuckers.ThePM-10deliversglisteningcleantonesalong
withmassivecrunch.Coil-tappingisastandardfeature on thisguitar for single-coil tones. ThePM-10 has
atraditional stop-tail bridge design.
PARKER P AND PM SERIES GUITARS
P-42
With a solid mahogany body and maple bolt-on neck, the P-42 screams with lightening
fast response and a sweet, full mid-range and singing upper register. Custom wound
Parker Stinger Pickups deliver plenty of sustain and grind while the coil tap gives you
single-coil tones.
P-36
PARKER TECHNOLOGY MEETS VINTAGE LOOK AND SOUND
The P-36 has all the signature capabilities of the high-end Parker Fly in a beautiful ash
body with maple bolt-on neck. The playability mirrors that of its vintage predecessor.
Count on the piezos for a very realistic acoustic sound, and then mix them with the
magnetics for a hybrid that introduces a whole new dimension to music.
Dave Isaacs
Photo© 2005 Sheri O’Neal
PM-36 Natural Trans Red
Blond

PARKER P AND PM SERIES GUITARS
P-30 NEW FOR 2006
With a solid Poplarbody and maplebolt-on neck, theP30 has three singlecoil pickups,
maple fingerboard, Grover 18:1 tuners, and a fulcrum style vibrato system. This guitar
oozes vintage tone from the moment you plug it in. And with Parker’s famed
playability, the P30 is an instant classic.
PM-20PRONEW FOR 2006
Aprofessional version of the PM20, the Profeatures significant upgrades to the best-
selling PM20. Featuring a Seymour Duncan JB humbucker in the bridge position and
aSeymourDuncanJazz humbucker in the neckpositionwithdual coil-tapping, the Pro
provides a versatility of tones sure to make you rock. Sperzel locking tuners and a
Tone Pros bridge are also stock features giving this guitar high-end qualities that are
unmatched at this price point.
PARKER P AND PM SERIES GUITARS
P-44
TheP-44hasallthesignaturecapabilitiesofthehigh-end Parker Fly in abeautifulsolid-
mahogany body. When it comes to sound, its tonal range is mind-blowing. The
humbuckers deliver twang and shimmer with plenty of attitude. The split coil lets you
get a pseudo-single-coil sound with zero hum. Count on the piezos for a realistic
acousticsound,then mix them withthemagnetics for a hybridthatintroducesa whole
new dimension to music.
“The Nitefly is hands down the best guitar ever made.”
Deron Miller - CKY
PB41
NEW FOR 2006
Featuring a Urethan body,Maple neck, Carbonite fingerboard, and Active EMG-35CS
pickups,thePB41haswelldefinedbasstonesthatcanbeadaptedtoanymusicalstyle.
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MODEL COLORS
P-44 Trans Cherry Dusty Black
NaturalMahogany
PM-20 PRO Flame Honey Burst
Pearl White
MODEL COLORS
P-30 Cherry Red Indigo Blue
CreamWhite
PB41 Silver Burst Black Matte
Gold Matte

PARKER P8E AND P6E GUITARS
NEW FOR 2006
P8E ACOUSTIC GUITAR
Parker’s first acoustic guitar features a solid cedar top with rosewood
binding and a solid flame maple back. It has flame maple sides,
mahogany neck, an ebony fingerboard and bridge, and microdot inlays.
For electronics, it has a Fishman hum canceling neck position pickup
complimented by the Fishman Acoustic Matrix undersaddle pickup with
XLR and 1/4” outputs. For tuners, Parker opted for Grover Sta-Tite (97
series) gold machine heads. The butter bean button provides classic
stylingwhilethe14:1gear ratioprovidesprecisetuning. Inaddition,both
the nut and saddle are bone.
MOJO
BASS
PARKER MOJO BASS
FLY MOJO 4 STRING
The Fly Mojo Bass with its four strings delivers rich and clear tones with a
ferociouslowendandabigfatsexysound.It’sgotauniquelyresonantand
lightweight Sitka Spruce body, a mahogany neck, and active EMG-35CS
pickups with a traditional passive tone control.
Dusty Black
3 Tone Sunburst
COLORS
A carbon cloth veil reinforces and stabilizes the neck, and is combined with a unique,
deep-pocketneckjoint.Twelvelayers of mahogany travel uninterrupted from beneath
the bridge pickup all the way to the headstock giving Parker basses their even tone,
up and down the neck.
“The Parker Fly Mojo Bass is a bad boy! Its light-weight! The neck is very comfortable
and you can have the action any way you want it without buzzing. The sound tends
to lend itself torock-n-roll! I love to play it! Switching from guitar to this bass, is a
matter of just picking it up and flyin’ on it! Get it! Parker Fly! For me.....Its the ticket!
Go get ‘em Parker!”
Mike Gallaher - Adrian Belew Trio
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P6E ACOUSTIC GUITAR
Similar to the P8E, the P6E features more
narrowbodywithasolidSitkaspruce top with
rosewood binding. It has mahogany sides
and back, mahogany neck, an ebony
fingerboard and bridge, and microdot inlays.
For electronics, it has a Fishman hum
canceling neck position pickup complimented
by the Fishman Acoustic Matrix undersaddle
pickup with XLR and 1/4” outputs. For
tuners, Parker opted for Grover Sta-Tite (97
series) gold machine heads. The butter bean
button provides classic styling while the 14:1
gearratioprovidesprecisetuning. Inaddition,
both the nut and saddle are bone.
MODEL COLORS
P8E Trans Black Natural
P6E White Black
Red

The FlyBass has landed.Even the mostexperienced axe handlersare in highgush mode, calling it
“phenomenal,” “astounding,” “one of the best sounding basses ever heard,” and the bass “that pushes our instrument’s
evolution one big step forward.” At just under 7 pounds, it’s the most balanced sound you’ll experience in a bass and positively
weightless on the strap or the lap. Naturally, it features all of Parker’s signature attributes, including an unmatched
tonal spectrum, sonorous personality, and sensual playing experience. From grunge and rock to R&B and jazz, it’s
making seasoned guitar owners mothball the rest of their collections. (Bass Player Magazine, July 2003)
PARKER BASSES
FLY BASS
5 STRING
How low can you go?
As low as you like with
the Fly Bass 5 String.
This is the corpulent low
end that puts the boss back
into bass. Solo the
humbuckers for a round,
burpy mid-range. For a
beefy, full-bodied slap
sound, blend both pickups
and boost the bass control.
Or, solo the neck pickup for
full-throttle,up-tempofunk.
Natural
Trans Red
3 Tone Sunburst
COLORS
FLY BASS
4 STRING
If you were to design the
perfect bass guitar, you’d
be too late. Ken Parker has
already done it. Made of
Sitka spruce with a quilted
maple top and back, it
combines the ferocious
sound that spruce is known
for with mesmerizing sex
appeal. Its extreme resonance
makes for a loud, buttery
acoustic tone that’s deep,
rich and clear. Our 2-band
equalizer knob is all
you’llneedtogofrombig-
bottomed bass to tap-
friendlytreble.
“The Parker Fly Bass is an
awesome instrument. Most
bassguitarstendtobe very
heavy in order to sustain a
good low-end tone. Parker
made sure players get a
deep, rich tone at half the
weight. These basses really
crank.”
Tom Hamilton - Aerosmith
Jesse Richardson - Jabon
Available only from Parker dealers, Parker Select models are built by master builders trained
personally by Ken. Each has a unique feature set, making these some of the most exclusive
guitars available anywhere. With their fully loaded pickup/preamp/vibrato system, the Supreme and Artist deliver Parker’s complete sound
spectrum, but in unique voices resonating from different tone wood bodies. The Nylon Fly and Bronze Fly are one-of-a-kind solid body acoustic
guitars. The Nylon is unique among amplified, nylon-string classical guitars for its stunning balance across all six strings. The Bronze Fly delivers a
clearacoustic voice at any volume. The FlyArtist, Nylon Fly, and Bronze Flyare the only electric guitars inthe world with bodies of solid Sitkaspruce.
PARKER SELECT
FLY SUPREME
Brilliantinitssound,theFlySupremebody
is crafted from a single piece of
“bigleaf”figuredmaple—oneof the most
beloved of fancy tone woods—with a
24-fret reinforced basswood neck. The
maple sings out straight to the sky with
powerful tones, a strong fundamental, and
fast response. Crisp and balanced,
it’s the perfect choice for players wanting
creamy, powerful distortion and clear high-
end. Available in Transparent Honey.
FLY ARTIST
The Fly Artist is made from a single
piece of solid, vertical-grain, old-growth
Sitka spruce, which showcases and enriches
the piezos more than any other body
material. The 24-fret reinforced basswood
neck completes the sonic equation, creating
thicker, warmer, more complex tones and a
gigantic bottom end that will send your
music to new levels of luscious crush. The
piezo tones are the most natural and
transparent you’ll find anywhere. Truly in a
class by itself, the Fly Artist will draw out
and display your musicianship. Available in
Transparent Butterscotch.
“Played a Parker Guitar in
Tokyo, Japan for the first
time in ‘95 when I was on
tour with Ringo Starr. By
1997theParker Fly became
my main on-stage axe and
isnow my favorite guitar on
the planet! Check out my
custom Mark Farner ‘Coral’;
it is the whip!”
Mark Farner
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FL NITELFY MODELS
Fly Mojo Flame Fly Mojo Fly Classic Fly Deluxe Fly Mojo Flame Single Cut Fly Mojo Single Cut NiteFly Mojo Flame NiteFly Mojo Southern NiteFly
TONES/SOUNDS
Thick, Warm,
and Heavy Sounds.
Mahogany brings out lower
mid-range for
smooth distortion.
Edgy, immediate tones;
bright,
spirited and funky.
Warm dual humbucker
tones with a fat bottom end
and silky highs
Warm dual humbucker
tones with a fat bottom end
and silky highs
Warm full vintage tone
with crisp high-end sparkle Warm full vintage tone with a gutsy edge.
Aggresssive single coil twang
with percussive attack
and traditional tones
BODY
WOOD Mahogany AAA flame maple top Mahogany Poplar Mahogany AAA flame maple top Mahogany MahoganyAAA flamemapletop Mahogany Swamp Ash
CONSTRUCTION Solid two piece Solid one piece Solid two piece Solid one piece Solid two piece Solid one piece
FINISH Polyurethane
BRIDGE Parker cast aluminum vibrato bridge TonePros Parker cast aluminum
vibrato bridge Fishman Powerbridge VT string through
VIBRATO SYSTEM Custom flat spring with balance adjuster 3-spring, 3-mode stop screw NA 3 spring; 3 mode stop screw; fixed,
bend down only, or floating NA
NECK
WOOD Mahogany Basswood Mahogany Maple
NECK DESIGN Solid one piece with carbon-glass-epoxy reinforcement
NECK-TO-BODY JOINT Composite-reinforced, carved multiple finger joint True bolt-on with half-round precision joint
SCALE 25.5"
NO. OF FRETS 24
FRET MATERIAL Hardened stainless steel
FRET SIZE .045" high, .095" wide .050" high, .105"wide .050" high, .105"wide .052" high, .103" wide .050" high, .105"wide
FRETBOARD Carbon-glass-epoxy .20" composite
FRETBOARD SHAPE 10"-13" conical form 10"- 15" conical form
NECK SHAPE Width: Wide Thickness: Regular Width: Regular Thichness: Fat
FINISH Polyurethane
NUT GraphTech
NUT WIDTH 1.68"
STRING SPACING AT BRIDGE 2.14"
STRING SPACING AT NUT 1.43" 1.38"
TRUSS ROD Custom design, high strength music wire Custom design, light-weight steel
TUNERS Sperzel® locking
ELECTRONICS
MAGNETIC PICKUPS Seymour Duncan® Jazz (neck) & JB (bridge) DiMarzio® Custom wound Seymour Duncan® Jazz (neck) & JB (bridge) Seymour Duncan®
NO. AND CONFIG 2/HH 2/SS
MAGNETIC PU SELECTOR 3 way pickup selector
PIEZO SYSTEM 6 element Fishman piezo NA 6 element Fishman piezo
PREAMP/MIXER Active custom Fishman®
stereo preamp NA Active custom Fishman® stereo preamp
OTHER CONTROLS Mag volume, Mag tone w/push-pull coil tap, Piezo volume, Mag/Piezo 3-way selector 2 Mag Volume, Mag tone w/ push-pull coil tap Mag volume, Mag tone w/push-pull coil tap, Piezo volume, Mag/Piezo 3-way selector
OUTPUT Split stereo or summed mono; "Smart Switching" jack Mono Split stereo or summed mono; "Smart Switching" jack
MISCELLANEOUS
WEIGHT (VARIES SLIGHTLY) 5 pounds 6 pounds 6.5 pounds 7.75 pounds
STRINGS Mojo® .009"-.042"
OTHER FEATURES
SHIPS WITH Parker Custom Hardcase
PARKER CUSTOM SHOP GUITARS Also available are custom-made Parker Flys, engineered to your exact specifications. You select the
tone wood: maple, mahogany, spruce, walnut, ash, poplar, butternut, cedar, basswood, or any other you desire. Because individual pieces can
vary greatlyeven withinthesame species,weselectthewoodforyourguitar individually,evaluatingit intermsof proportion,density,grain, andtonal
response. You choose the color: If we can find it or create it, we’ll do it. You choose the electronics and hardware, including the pickups, tuning
gears, frets, bridge, and more. Parker’s master artisans will do the rest, using our world-class technologies, artistic passion, and unparalleled
experience to bring your one-of-a-kind instrument to life.
NYLON FLY
UnliketheothermodelsintheSelectline,
this extraordinary Fly is designed to
support nylon strings—and anyone
familiar with other electric nylon guitars
will be blown away by its powerful
response and luminous tones. To
complement the knockout finish, we’ve
housed the specially designed Fishman®
pickup in a handmade ebony bridge with
an abalone inlaid tie block. Gold-plated
Sperzel®pegs and ebony knobs make
this guitar a real dazzler. Available in
Transparent Butterscotch.
BRONZE FLY
Weighing in at only 3-1/2 pounds, this
is the perfect choice for the performing
acoustic guitar player. Night after night
in different rooms with different sound
systems, the Bronze delivers sparkling
natural acoustic tone without feedback
problems. The Bronze Fly body is made
from a single piece of old-growth Sitka
spruce with a 24-fret reinforced basswood
neck. Designed to be the ideal platform for
Larry Fishman’s breakthrough piezo pickup
and active filtering preamp, count on
sparkling, warm tones, clarity, and
exceptional note separation without
feedback at any volume. Available in
Transparent Butterscotch.
Kova
“My Parker feels like I’m
holding a woman... light
weight with great curves.”
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IT’S TIME TO STEP UP TO A PARKER. Which comes first? The inspiration or the instrument? Hard to say. With a Parker, your music can find it’s perfect voice and discover new
expression that you never imagined before. So why are you still reading? Get your hands on a Parker and experience the sound, the feel, the range, and the precision
that rocked the world. Then be prepared to never look back.
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P-SERIES
P6E* P8E* PM10 PM20 PM20PRO* P30* P36 P42 P44
TONES/SOUNDS
Bright, clear balanced tones
that yield an expressive
dynamic range.
Bold sounds of cedar and
flame maple yielding bright
compressed balanced tones,
capable of cutting through an
ensemble mix.
Delievers glistening
clean tones along with
massive crunch. Over the top crunch tones with glistening clean sound. Warm authentic
single coil tone.
Aggressive single coil twang
with percussive attack and
traditional tones
The P42 screams with
lightning fast response
and a sweet full midrange
Brilliant, crisp and balanced;
creamy, powerful distortion
BODY
Wood Solid Sitka Spruce Top with
Rosewood binding Solid Cedar Top with Rosewood binding Mahogany Mahogany (Flame top optional) Poplar Ash Mahogany
Construction Laminated Mahogany
Back and Sides
Solid Maple Back and
Laminated Maple Sides,
Rosewood Binding Solid two piece Solid Solid one piece
Finish Polyurethane
Bridge Bass Balanced Ebony bridge
with compensated bone saddle Traditional Stop Tail Bridge String-thru bridge TonePros String through String-thru bridge Fishman Powerbridge VT String Through Traditional Stop Tail Bridge Parker Bridge with Fishman® piezo saddles
Vibrato System NA Fulcrum-Style Tremolo NA
NECK
Wood Mahogany with Rosewood Headstock Mahogany Maple
Neck Design 3Piece Construction Two Piece
Neck-To-Body Joint Dove-Tail Style Set Neck True bolt-on with half-round precision joint
Scale 25.5"
No. Of Frets 1922
Fret Material Nickel Silver
Fret Size .039" high, .106" wide
Fretboard Ebony Fingerboard with microdot inlays Ebony Maple Ebony
Fretboard Shape 12" 10"-13" conical form
Neck Shape Width: Regular Thichness: Fat
Finish Polyurethane
Nut Bone Graphite
Nut Width 1.69" 1.653"
String Spacing At Bridge .409" .425"
String Spacing At Nut .275"
Truss Rod Lightweight Steel Double 17.322"
Tuners Grover Sta-Tite (97 series)
Gold Machine Heads - 14:1 Grover 18:1 tuners Sperzel® Locking Grover 18:1 tuners
ELECTRONICS
Magnetic Pickups NAParker Stingers Seymour Duncan®
Jazz (neck) & JB (bridge) Parker Stingers T-Style Parker Stingers
No. and Config NA 2/HH 3/SSS 2/SS 2/HH
Magnetic PU Selector NA 3 way pickup selector
Piezo System NA Fishman® piezo bridge NA Fishman® piezo bridge
Preamp/Mixer Hum-cancelling neck position Fishman® Humbucker, complimented with a Fishman® Acoustic Matrix
Undersaddle pickup® NA 6-element Fishman® piezo NA 6-element Fishman® piezo
Other Controls Top mounted master volume, magnetic/piezo blend,
independent boost/cut-style bass and treble controls --Mag volume with push-pull coil tap/Mag tone with push-pull coil tap Mag Volume, Mag Tone, Mag Tone
Mag volume, Mag tone,
Piezo volume,
Mag/Piezo 3-way selector
Mag volume, Mag tone w/push-pull coil tap,
Mag/Piezo 3-way selector
Output 1/4" and XLR mono/stereo Mono Split stereo or summed mono;
"Smart Switching" jack Mono Split stereo or summed mono; "Smart Switching" jack
MISCELLANEOUS
Weight (Varies Slightly) 4.5 pounds 7.72 pounds 7.9 pounds
Strings Mojo® PHL .012" - .053" Mojo® .009"-.042"
Other Features
Ships With Parker Hardshell Case Custom Gig Bag
FLY BASS MODELS FLY SELECT MODELS
NiteFly-SA** NiteFly-M NiteFly-A* Fly Bass 5 String Fly Bass 4 String Fly Mojo Bass Fly Supreme Fly Artist Nylon Fly Bronze Fly
TONES/SOUNDS
Lively, fast response.
Clean pickin', rhythm cuts
through easily.
Sweet, full midrange;
singing upper register
w/ immediate response.
Excellent fat warm tones,
with very good sustain.
Ahuge range of classic and
modern tones from the
magnetic and piezo
systems. Ergonomic controls
allow easy blending and
mixing of the two systems.
Ahuge range of classic and
modern tones from the
magnetic and piezo
systems. Ergonomic controls
allow easy blending and
mixing of the two systems.
Rich and clear tones
with a ferocious
low-end
Brilliant, crisp
and balanced; creamy
powerful distortion.
Gigantic Lush
bottom end; new levels
of velvet crunch
Powerful response;
luminous tones
Sparkling, warm tones;
exceptional clarity
and note separation
BODY
WOOD Swamp Ash Mahogany Alder Sitka Spruce with Quilted Maple face and back Big Leaf Maple Sitka Spruce
CONSTRUCTION Solid one piece 12 layers of acoustic-guitar-top Sitka Spruce Solid one piece
FINISH Polyurethane Satin Oiled Polyurethane Polyurethane
BRIDGE Parker cast vibrato bridge with stainless steel saddles Custom Ibanez® Mono-Rail II Bridge Parker cast
aluminum vibrato bridge Parker custom ebony bridge with abalone inlaid tie-block
Parker custom cast
aluminum bridge with
stainless steel saddles
VIBRATO SYSTEM 3 spring; 3 mode stop screw; fixed, bend down only, or floating NA
NECK
WOOD Maple Mahogany Maple Mahogany with Figured Maple Headstock Basswood
NECK DESIGN Solid one piece with carbon-glass-epoxy reinforcement 12 horizontal layers of continuos wood fiber w/ woven carbon reinforcement Solid one piece with carbon-glass-epoxy reinforcement
NECK-TO-BODY JOINT True bolt-on with half-round precision joint Custom PAF deep pocket, long-tongue design Composite-reinforced, carved multiple finger joint
SCALE 25.5" 34" 25.5"
NO. OF FRETS 22 24
FRET MATERIAL Hardened stainless steel
FRET SIZE .050" high, .105"wide .045" high, .095" wide
FRETBOARD Carbon-glass-epoxy .20" composite
FRETBOARD SHAPE 10"- 15" conical form 10"-13" conical form Infinite (flat 10"-13" conical form
NECK SHAPE Width Regular Thickness: Flat Width: Wide Thickness: Regular
FINISH Polyurethane
NUT GraphTech Corian GraphTech
NUT WIDTH 1.68" 1.8" 1.6" 1.68" 1.9" 1.68"
STRING SPACING AT BRIDGE 2.14" .670" string to string .750" string to string 2.14" 2.25" 2.14"
STRING SPACING ATNUT 1.38" .364" string tostring .422" string to string 1.43" 1.6" 1.43"
TRUSS ROD Custom design, light-weight steel Custom design, high strength music wire
TUNERS Sperzel® locking Satin black Sperzel® locking Gold custom
Sperzel® open-gear Sperzel® locking
ELECTRONICS
MAGNETIC PICKUPS DiMarzio® Custom wound DiMarzio® Custom Wound Ultra Jazz DiMarzio® Custom wound NA
NO. AND CONFIG 3/HSS 2/HH 3/HSS 2/SS 2/HH NA
MAGNETIC PU SELECTOR 5 way pickup selector 3 way pickup selector 5 way pickup selector Pan pot Individual Volume controls 3 way pickup selector NA
PIEZO SYSTEM 6 element Fishman piezo NA 5-element Fishman® piezo 4 element Fishman® piezo None 6 element Fishman piezo
PREAMP/MIXER Active custom Fishman® -stereo preamp NA Active custom Fishman® stereo preamp w/ voltage doubled Active custom Fishman® stereo preamp
OTHER CONTROLS Mag volume, Mag tone, Piezo volume, Mag/Piezo
3-way selector
Master Volume, Mag Tone,
Mag Tone w/push-pull
coil tap
Master Volume, Mag
Volume, Mag PU pan, Mag
PU 2 band EQ (stacked),
Piezo vol & active tone
(stacked)
Master Volume, Mag Volume, Mag PU pan,
Mag PU 2 band EQ (stacked) Mag volume, Mag tone w/push-pull coil tap, Piezo volume, Mag/Piezo 3-way selector Piezo Volume, Mag/Piezo 3-way selector
OUTPUT Split stereo or summed mono; "Smart Switching" jack Mono Split stereo or summed mono; "Smart Switching" jack
MISCELLANEOUS
WEIGHT (VARIES SLIGHTLY) 7.75 pounds 7.5 pounds 7.75 pounds 5 pounds 4.5 pounds 4 pounds
STRINGS Mojo® .009"-.042" Fodera® Nickel Strings Mojo® .009"-.042"
OTHER FEATURES
SHIPS WITH Parker Custom Hardcase Parker Custom Gig bag Parker Custom Hardcase
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