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by Bowen748
Fri Jan 17, 2025 4:28 pm
Forum: Fly
Topic: 98 mahogany classic very faint piezo
Replies: 28
Views: 75666

Re: 98 mahogany classic very faint piezo

That did it!

Electronics fully restored.
by Bowen748
Thu Jan 02, 2025 2:36 pm
Forum: Fly
Topic: 98 mahogany classic very faint piezo
Replies: 28
Views: 75666

Re: 98 mahogany classic very faint piezo

@billy,
Do you know what upper right hand corner numbers mean?

I’m still waiting on the mail.
by Bowen748
Mon Dec 23, 2024 12:41 pm
Forum: Fly
Topic: 98 mahogany classic very faint piezo
Replies: 28
Views: 75666

98 Fly Classic very faint piezo and high-pitched sound

I was able to find what looks like an LTC1044 from a 9volt clock radio at the thrift store.

It didn’t say lct1044 but I tested pins 1 and 4 for 9v and it checked out.

Soldered it in and the squealing sound is gone and I have clean piezo (when I turn down the mags) but the piezo controls are not ...
by Bowen748
Sun Dec 22, 2024 3:57 pm
Forum: Fly
Topic: 98 mahogany classic very faint piezo
Replies: 28
Views: 75666

Re: 98 mahogany classic very faint piezo

Micro hack-saw!

Instead of trying to desolder 8 pins simultaneously, I serrated a razor blade and was able to saw through the pins cleanly. Now I can desolder each remaining lead one at a time.

Before I came up with that removal technique I tried using just a nail clipper but was only able to get ...
by Bowen748
Sat Dec 21, 2024 11:25 pm
Forum: Fly
Topic: 98 mahogany classic very faint piezo
Replies: 28
Views: 75666

Re: 98 mahogany classic very faint piezo

I just ordered a 10 pack!

I will let you all know how it goes.

Thank you guys so much for getting me on your level! Its been a HUGE downer not having this amazing thing for several years.
by Bowen748
Sat Dec 21, 2024 9:41 pm
Forum: Fly
Topic: 98 mahogany classic very faint piezo
Replies: 28
Views: 75666

Re: 98 mahogany classic very faint piezo


There is a voltage regulator chip on the original preamp boards that sometimes (rarely) goes bad. It will either not work at all or create a high pitch whine.

I think I have one of those ic’s in my stash of parts and I could swap it for you- just cover postage to and from for the pcb. The ic was ...
by Bowen748
Sat Dec 21, 2024 6:43 pm
Forum: Fly
Topic: 98 mahogany classic very faint piezo
Replies: 28
Views: 75666

Re: 98 mahogany classic very faint piezo

Yeah, I think I’ll have to get my hands on an acoustic-phonic and give it try. Maybe the hexpander too.

I found a lot of rich information on here already when I searched “Acousti-Phonic”, especially by mmmguitar .
In an old post he mentions residing in the same state as I.

My imagination when ...
by Bowen748
Thu Dec 19, 2024 8:18 pm
Forum: Fly
Topic: 98 mahogany classic very faint piezo
Replies: 28
Views: 75666

Re: 98 mahogany classic very faint piezo

I should have post this pic in my previous post when I mentioned having 2 “ribbon output jack assemblies.”

I definitely wasn’t naming it properly.

I have 2 of what i have pictured. Ribbon, jack, button, and piezo volume/tone.

I think what I’ve learned is that if both of them are acting the same ...
by Bowen748
Wed Dec 18, 2024 12:11 am
Forum: Fly
Topic: 98 mahogany classic very faint piezo
Replies: 28
Views: 75666

Re: 98 mahogany classic very faint piezo

Cables are working on other guitars just fine.

There is a cable insecurity that comes with owning these.

I do remember taking it to a couple shops for clues with the same problems on their benches.

When I was putting in the replacement jack/ribbon assembly and plugged in with the guts hanging ...
by Bowen748
Tue Dec 17, 2024 8:28 pm
Forum: Fly
Topic: 98 mahogany classic very faint piezo
Replies: 28
Views: 75666

Re: 98 mahogany classic very faint piezo

Yes, it does.
by Bowen748
Tue Dec 17, 2024 2:53 pm
Forum: Fly
Topic: 98 mahogany classic very faint piezo
Replies: 28
Views: 75666

Re: 98 mahogany classic very faint piezo

Wishful thinking. It sounds like the low batter sound. But my battery is good.

I had a 96’ for a good long time and this 98 for about 10, both mahogany.

I am familiar with the batter requirement’s .

My battery light flashes strong and goes out as it should.
by Bowen748
Tue Dec 17, 2024 11:06 am
Forum: Adaptated Parts, Mods & Projects
Topic: Replacement pickup wiring
Replies: 31
Views: 111335

Re: Replacement pickup wiring

That guitar really sounds great, great job!
by Bowen748
Tue Dec 17, 2024 10:49 am
Forum: Fly
Topic: 98 mahogany classic very faint piezo
Replies: 28
Views: 75666

Re: 98 mahogany classic very faint piezo

I REALLY hope that’s the case.

I only tested the one that’s in it by mouth.

I’ll put a fresh Duracell in and let you know.
by Bowen748
Tue Dec 17, 2024 9:18 am
Forum: Fly
Topic: 98 mahogany classic very faint piezo
Replies: 28
Views: 75666

Re: 98 mahogany classic very faint piezo

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by Bowen748
Tue Dec 17, 2024 8:54 am
Forum: Fly
Topic: 98 mahogany classic very faint piezo
Replies: 28
Views: 75666

98 mahogany classic very faint piezo

Hello everyone.

I’m set up in stereo with 2 amps, button out.
This guitar has mags, but the piezo is really faint. Both are accompanied by a high pitch feed back type sound. Almost same frequency as the beep on my continuity tester.

I have 2 ribbon output jack assemblies and both sound the same ...
by Bowen748
Sun Dec 15, 2024 6:40 pm
Forum: Info and FAQs about Fly Guitars
Topic: A summary of the Fly changes/issues through the years, and a brief history of Parker Guitars
Replies: 28
Views: 112885

Re: A summary of the Fly changes/issues through the years, and a brief history of Parker Guitars

I read some of the summary as a bedtime story. The Quick Run Down, Origins and The First Decade.

I couldn’t keep it together.

It’s like, “why are you crying daddy?”

Me: “It’s a really really beautiful story, sweetie.”

thanks to vjmanzo

Hats off!

Warm greetings!
by Bowen748
Tue Dec 10, 2024 2:15 pm
Forum: Fly
Topic: Fly Mojo - lost piezo sound
Replies: 9
Views: 6279

Re: Fly Mojo - lost piezo sound

Will do! Thanks!
by Bowen748
Mon Dec 09, 2024 3:15 pm
Forum: Fly
Topic: Fly Mojo - lost piezo sound
Replies: 9
Views: 6279

Re: Fly Mojo - lost piezo sound

Hello there.

I have a 98 with no piezo sound for the last 4 years.

Verified the piezo works by clipping on to the coax bypassing directly to my amp.

Should I start a new thread?

I tried red deox on the switch.

I have 2 ribbon input jack assembly’s.
Both do the the same thing.
Maybe the switch ...