White Light of Death
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If Parker made a 7 string, I would check that out for sure. However, things being as they are, I would probably vote for An 8 string Longfield edition [love that paint]
Nice man, what do those run usually? And do you know of any for sale/trade?
Woah, they didn't make many of those!
Nice man, what do those run usually? And do you know of any for sale/trade?
Woah, they didn't make many of those!
How's it play?
I do my own work on all my guitars. On my Fly I’ve replaced the electronics: pots, wiring and circuit boards, replaced the jack socket, fitted a 13 pin synth socket, replaced the trem spring with a wood block, and fitted strap locks. If I had to I’d re-glue the frets.I like to do my own work on my guitars and I'm not especially looking forward to not being able to "work" on a Parker
I had to do that on one fret. Not an issue. I'm no luthier and it took 5 minutes.If I had to I’d re-glue the frets.
You selling?
How did the company that made this manage to go out of business? This is is sexy AF.
I had a 1993 parker fly It was the greatest thing ever. One night on stage I kept hearing the same note on two frets... freaking out. The frets fell off (they had used bad glue), yes the frets are glued on. I sent it back and they opted to send me two parker fly (1994) which never were quite as good. I sold one of them during bad times for 800 bucks (ugggh). Kept one and used it ever since. Love it, and will keep it forever. FF to 2021 I wanted to finally replace my second parker as a backup on stage... well, not so easy i find out. So, I just bought a Strandberg (no trem) Bodin from sweetwater (nver have ordered a guitar on line). And I am taking that one to the grave as well. Love Love Love the neck and the angled frets. Its a toss up now. Its really about the neck and the "fast fingers" I love about the strandberg. so moral of the story, is buy both. I never respond to blog posts, and I am not a fan of fractalaudio (well, I am, but I can't spend the dough when my custom tube pre, an old tube screamer and a couple of eventide H9 have done me so right for so long), but I had to write in on this post. It just hit home and brought back memories of my whole band road years. Band was called Other People, 1986-1995. Now I play with Jamorah (can't list URL apparently)... Anyway, thanks for letting me write this ridiculous run on sentence about 2 strange guitars that no one that comes to hear us play ever know what they are... and now Im getting the dork comments about the headless guitar... but man, I love these things. And a year late on the reply, but there you have it. Over and out.Thanks for the responses so far, all.
I'm in no particular rush and I know it will be a while before I'll be able to actually go anywhere that has a strandberg for me to try. Another thing that has been on my mind is the fact that, most if not all, problems with a Parker requires sending out to a qualified tech. I like to do my own work on my guitars and I'm not especially looking forward to not being able to "work" on a Parker -- not a huge deal, but something I'm weighing in my process.
It seems, though, that everywhere I look, anyone who has ever been a "Parker Guy" remains a "Parker Guy" forever. That's not to say they only play Parkers for the rest of their life nor is it to say that a Parker is always their #1. However, it is saying that, if ever they stray from their Parker, when they do return, it then becomes their #1 again.
So now I have a decision to make, knowing that I've only ever tried a Parker and only for a few minutes:
Option 1 - The "Known" Unknown: Purchase a Parker and be as happy as can be and, one day in the distant future, try a Strandberg. At which point in time, if I realize I may like the Strandberg more, figure out how to obtain one.
Pros:
- I have actually played a Parker and know I like it, at least, at first blush.
Cons:
- Since there are very few vendors selling used Parkers, I'll likely be using Reverb. This means that the return policy is 7 days max to really put it through its paces. I will also be on the hook for return shipping.
- I'll always wonder, until I can try a Standberg, if I made the right decision.
Option 2 - The "Unknown" Unknown: Purchase a NEW Strandberg from a vendor with an amazing return policy (like Sweetwater). Then, either keep it outright, return it and search for a deal on the used market, or return it and continue waiting until I can try a Parker again.
Pros:
- I will have ample time to 'try out' the guitar and will be able to return it.
Cons:
- I'll always wonder, until I can play a Parker again, if I made the right decision.
Right now, I am leaning towards Option 1, the Parker option -- only because I know the Parker market is in a lull right now, and who knows how that market will shift over the next few years considering there is a fixed supply out there. Whereas, Strandbergs are in their prime and will continue to manufacture and innovate for years to come.
Would love to hear anyone's opinions/thoughts!