Parker 2007 Catalog - Parker Guitars

1 ELECTRICS AND ACOUSTICS2007 MULTIPLE PERSONALITIESP arker s combination of DiMarzio or Seymour Duncan magnetic pickups and Fishman piezo pickups makes itpossible to produce powerful electric guitar tones and intricate,full-bodied acoustic guitar tones. Parker , Fishman, andDiMarzio worked hand-in-hand to develop both the uniquepickups and the unique mounting systems used to attach andadjust them. Our pickups are mounted firmly to the body withpole-piece screws instead of plastic rings, springs, and screwsthat float the pickups in oversized cavities. The results of thissolid connection are superior tone and less chance of pickupsqueal at high PITCH Our high-performance vibrato system can bequickly adjusted to behave like a fixed bridge,bend-down only, or floating bridge (bendingboth up and down).

2 The bridge pivots like liquidsilk on ball RESPONSEQ uite possibly the smoothest, fastest-playing neck in the business, ours is constructed from a solid piece of basswood or mahogany. With bridgecomponents of cast aluminum and stainless steel, it s a bulletproofpackage that s easy to adjust. The paper-thin triaxial carbon/glass-fiberreinforcement supports the vibrant wood structure, resulting in an amazinglyresponsive and stable, yet incredibly lightweight, guitar with even tonalresponse. It s a patented construction you won t find anywhere PIEZO VOLUME2 MAG TONE W/ PUSH-PULL COIL TAP3 MAG VOLUME4 MAG/PIEZO SELECTOR SWITCH5 MAG PICKUP SWITCHQUICK-CHANGE ARTISTRY Large hall? Micro stage? Enclosed studio? The smart jack on our active preamp sensesyour cable type (stereo or mono) and eithersplits the electric and acoustic sounds andsends them to separate amps, or combinesthem and plays both through a singleamplifier.

3 Our mixer circuit allows thevolumes and tones of the electric andacoustic sounds to be mixed on the TONES Set neck? Bolt-on neck? Our unique multi-finger neck joint combines the best of both intoa slender, lightweight neck that ensuresoptimum resonance from the body and necktone woods and resists the warping that throwslesser Guitars out of tune within a year or patented neck design also eliminates theclumsy heel for smoother, more comfortableupper-fretboard PLAYABILITYR anging from 3-1/2 to 6 pounds and impossiblyslender, Parker Guitars give many people theimpression that our instruments are made from somekind of space-age plastic. The truth is, we uselightweight tone woods of the highest quality andreinforce them with a layer of composite that s thinnerthan the paint job.

4 The result of this uniquecombination is a guitar that s responsive, lightweightand perfectly balanced while sitting or standing, withno dead spots or unevenness in 2 3 5 4 THE ANATOMY OF PERFECT SOUND2 Parker Guitars 2007 PRODUCT GUIDE LOCKED-DOWN TUNING Sperzel tuning pegs are, without a doubt, the highestquality pegs available, combining excellent quality anddesign with minimal weight. In fact, the lightweightaluminum construction of our tuning pegs is key to thefine balance of Parker Guitars . Bob Sperzel s patentedlocking device helps to keep Guitars in tune, even withthe most aggressive, merciless flogging, and makesstring changes fast and FRETTINGOur fretboard system consists of long-lastinghardened stainless steel frets (not the soft nickel ofordinary Guitars ), manufactured to precisetolerances in the correct half-round shape andbonded to our patented glass/carbon-fiberfingerboard.

5 The composite surface is quite unlikea conventional wooden fingerboard and getsslicker with sweat, not ADJUSTMENTSThe Parker truss rod only 1/6th the weight of conventional rods adjusts the neck easily toaccommodate string gauges from .008" to .013"as well as different tunings. The lighter-weight rod isanother reason why Parkers are so perfectlybalanced and comfortable to SHAPE BODY RANGING IN THICKNESS FROM 1/2" 1-1/2"WEIGHT: 5 POUNDS2 VOICES, OR 2000 Parker s dual pickup systems work together to deliver electric, acoustic, or a mix of the two sounds. Our custom DiMarzio or SeymourDuncan magnetic pickups produce powerful electric guitar tones while our Fishman piezo pickups, designed by Larry Fishman specificallyfor Parker , sense each string individually, providing the lush, complex tones of an acoustic guitar.

6 The two systems are blended by a stereopreamp that allows you to mix the volumes and tones on-board. A smart switching jack senses stereo or mono cable and routes the VIBEThe point at which a guitar neck meets the body is the Bermuda Triangle of sound. Not only is it where vibrations traditionallydisconnect as one material meets another, it s also the point where alignment goes haywire due to the sheer physical stress. KenParker solved all of that with our revolutionary, multi-fingered neck joint. A marvel of physics, it contributes to the evenness of thesound and resists the inevitable warping that sends other Guitars out of Guitars 2007 PRODUCT GUIDE3 AVAILABLE COLORS: Without flamed maple in Natural, Trans Cherry, and flame maple in Black Cherry Burst, Trans Blueburst and Trans : Black Cherry Burst, Trans Blueburst, Trans GreenburstPARKER FLY MOJO FLAME SINGLE CUTAWAY4 Parker Guitars 2007 PRODUCT GUIDEDann GlennGuitarist / Composer / WriterFly Mojo Single-cutThe Fly Mojo is the hottest selling guitar in Parker Guitar s innovativehistory.

7 Our new single cutaway design delivers the first new USAmade shape in the Parker line-up since the Parker Fly wasintroduced 13 years ago. Parker s engineers have developed asingle cut-away design with a mahogany body and mahogany neckjoined together by Parker s patented multi-finger joint thatcontributes to the evenness of the sound and resists the inevitablewarping that sends other Guitars out of tune. This patentedconstruction results in an amazingly responsive, lively, and incrediblystable guitar with even tonal response and feel. Featuring a SeymourDuncan Jazz Pickup in the neck and JB in the bridge, this guitardelivers monster tone. Paired with Parker s revolutionary neckdesign, the Fly Mojo Single-Cutaway has unparalleled playability;and the weight?

8 It s a Parker , so it won t leave you hunched over likesome other Cherry BurstTrans BlueburstTrans Greenburst FLY MOJO FLAME The Fly Mojo Flame not only delivers warm full tones, but will light your soul a flamewith Parker s unique AAA flame maple skin over a solid mahogany body allowingthe sound of the mahogany to fully resonate through. It also comes with amahogany neck and Seymour Duncan Jazz and JB I L A B L E C O L O R S : Trans Blue Burst, Trans Green, Black Cherry SunburstSHOWN: Black Cherry SunburstThe Mojo Series is the result of not only Ken s vision and the employeesof Parker , but input of the many players of Parker Guitars . The MojoSeries is a combination of many ideas, desires, and thoughts to createguitars and basses with special warmth and magical tone.

9 With a Mojo guitar or bass, you will find an instrument that isdesigned to cast spells and influence others through its spectrum of FLY MOJOFLY 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 superiorengineering and personal attention to COLORS: Natural Mahogany, Trans Cherry, Dusty BlackSHOWN: Natural MahoganyMichael Mozart OPPERAC ustom FlyHarvey The Snake MandelCustom Cobra FlyLisa JamesThe PlaygirlsFly MojoJohn Madieros - Santa MambaFly Mojo/DeluxePARKER Guitars 2007 PRODUCT GUIDE5 Examine the sensuous sweep of the body curve where it meets the neck.

10 Your hand finds unlimitedaccess to every note. Underneath those curves is Parker s multiple-finger joint. Wrapped in a thin veilof carbon and glass, it provides a unique connection between the neck and body that is rock solid andwill remain true for years to come. Dave MartoneDave Martone BandFly Deluxe/ClassicThis is the breakthrough, top-of-the-line guitar thathas been chosen by many of the world s finest andmost respected players since it was first introducedback in 1992. Sleek, balanced, and incredibly responsive, the Parker Fly is absolutely unmatched in itsrange of electric and acoustic sounds. Weighing in at about 5 pounds, each Fly model has a unique voiceall its own. Whether your music leans toward modern growl, low-down blues, or chunky-funky reggae,there s a Parker Fly that will shift your music and your playing experience into FLYFLY DELUXE The one-piece poplar bodydelivers the edgy,immediate tones charac-teristic of R&B, rock, as only Parkercan, our reinforcedbasswood neck gives youunmatched access to thefretboard and your COLORS: DustyBlack, Heather Gray, MajikBlue, Ice Blue Burst, Ruby Red,Emerald GreenSHOWN: Majik Blue6 Parker Guitars 2007 PRODUCT GUIDEFLY CLASSIC The one-piece mahoganybody with reinforcedbasswood neck deliversextra power for afabulous mid-range andincredible low-endresponse.