the Fly Clone Project

Patzag wrote: ↑Wed Nov 09, 2022 1:47 pm A little mod which I think is not horrible.

Yeah—this one has been up for a while. I’ve been wondering if screwing a strap pin directly into the neck joint is really as cringey as I think it is. Intuitively, it seems like that’s a mistake, but I don’t really know for sure if it would make a difference.

I also don’t know if the Fly would balance better for that point…

vjmanzo wrote: ↑Wed Nov 09, 2022 1:54 pm

Patzag wrote: ↑Wed Nov 09, 2022 1:47 pm A little mod which I think is not horrible.

Yeah—this one has been up for a while. I’ve been wondering if screwing a strap pin directly into the neck joint is really as cringey as I think it is. Intuitively, it seems like that’s a mistake, but I don’t really know for sure if it would make a difference.

I also don’t know if the Fly would balance better for that point…

I've actually considered moving the pin to the place in the horn which pokes people. Pushes the neck out a bit without affecting balance and ensures the bout does not come on the chest. I just did not have the courage to deface my guitar that way.

Plus now, because of tendonitis, I have to play lower so the horn issue is non(issue).

Nitefly in good condition

https://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/msg/ ... 75483.html

vjmanzo wrote: ↑Wed Nov 09, 2022 1:54 pm I’ve been wondering if screwing a strap pin directly into the neck joint is really as cringey as I think it is. Intuitively, it seems like that’s a mistake, but I don’t really know for sure if it would make a difference.

I also don’t know if the Fly would balance better for that point…

Exactly.There are very few reasons to do this to a perfectly balanced Fly. This came down to a user preference (unless that previous owner was very oddly shaped).
Edit: Perhaps this was a misguided attempt to fix the top horn chest poke? However, I have never heard of someone having such an issue playing standing up.

On some other (unbalanced) guitars, moving the strap button may seem like a good idea. However, it isn’t always that simple. On neck heavy instruments, you’d want it to be in line (or as close at possible) to the 12th fret (e.g. strap pin extender). So the strap pin goes up, not down. However, if one feels like moving the strap pin around for fun… it sure doesn’t help with the resale value.

You can’t always fix a bad design...or at least not without looking like a real winner: Van Halen already parachuted themselves to a gig….

My friend plays with a strap like that. It seems to work well for him.

I’m also happy to see products like “harness straps” that attempt to address the problem, but the problems of poor instrument balance ought to be addressed by the musical instruments manufacturers—that’s where the problem begins. Ya know…like how Ken addressed those problems

99 artist sold for $2k, albeit piezo is out of order https://reverb.com/item/66660250-parker-fly-artist-1998

Gregsaab wrote: ↑Wed Mar 08, 2023 6:53 am 99 artist sold for $2k, albeit piezo is out of order https://reverb.com/item/66660250-parker-fly-artist-1998

Wow. Got to get up earlier!

Patzag wrote: ↑Wed Mar 08, 2023 8:34 am Wow. Got to get up earlier!

Same. I would have sent it on to you, should I have repaired and not bonded with it. At least our wallets were spared?

Deluxe listed as mojo, sub 2k
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/m ... 55593.html

Deluxe @ 1800

https://newjersey.craigslist.org/msg/d/ ... 44302.html

Deluxe @ 1900
https://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/msg/d ... 80493.html

Though looks like some bridge issues on last

Gregsaab wrote: ↑Thu Mar 09, 2023 9:49 pm Though looks like some bridge issues on last

Gore warning! It’s repairable - but should have been repaired long ago. I don’t know if I could resist the temptation to troll by asking if the trem is set up for “down-only.”

When people post a dusty black deluxe it's hard to tell if they're getting the color name correct or just pointing out they couldn't be bothered to wipe the guitar down before taking photos.

Wow this was a good price
https://reverb.com/item/67414994-parker ... t=67414994

Gregsaab wrote: ↑Wed Apr 12, 2023 10:51 pm Wow this was a good price
https://reverb.com/item/67414994-parker ... t=67414994

Yeah - A guy inherited his dad's guitar collection; and didn't know what he had. It's detailed a bit more here.

mmmguitar wrote: ↑Wed Apr 12, 2023 11:51 pm

Gregsaab wrote: ↑Wed Apr 12, 2023 10:51 pm Wow this was a good price
https://reverb.com/item/67414994-parker ... t=67414994

Yeah - A guy inherited his dad's guitar collection; and didn't know what he had. It's detailed a bit more here.

Holy mackerel. I can’t believe a Supreme and Butternut sold for $1750…

Patzag wrote: ↑Wed Nov 09, 2022 1:57 pm

I've actually considered moving the pin to the place in the horn which pokes people. Pushes the neck out a bit without affecting balance and ensures the bout does not come on the chest. I just did not have the courage to deface my guitar that way.

I moved the strap button to the back (towards the bridge) of the top horn years ago.
Couldn't play it till I did that.

if anyone in denver wants a fixer-upper:

https://denver.craigslist.org/msg/d/den ... 52750.html

There's a nice PM20 for sale in the Washington, DC area currently:

https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld ... 60370.html

Here's an unusual one ...

https://denver.craigslist.org/msg/d/den ... 24557.html