Rare 2008 Parker Hornet bass guitar spalted maple
Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2023 4:08 pm
I came across this Kijiji ad today for a Hornet bass!
A very unusual model in the "P" series of instruments and I suspect the seller is correct when he calls it "rare":
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-guitar/calgary/ ... 1591274226
I don't know of any catalogue references to this beast so we'll have to rely on the seller's description (or perhaps Ken's if he happens to pass by).
The materials look first rate however the body looks rather "rough" cut, not at all elegant IMHO. Definitely not contoured or with the same fit and finish of the guitar line. (I have the PM20 "Hornet" which is an exercise in sculptured beauty).
The other thing that jumped out at me was the Active EMG pups! Very un-Parker like methinks and I wonder if these were original.
Here's screen clip of the ad for future reference:
A very unusual model in the "P" series of instruments and I suspect the seller is correct when he calls it "rare":
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-guitar/calgary/ ... 1591274226
I don't know of any catalogue references to this beast so we'll have to rely on the seller's description (or perhaps Ken's if he happens to pass by).
The materials look first rate however the body looks rather "rough" cut, not at all elegant IMHO. Definitely not contoured or with the same fit and finish of the guitar line. (I have the PM20 "Hornet" which is an exercise in sculptured beauty).
The other thing that jumped out at me was the Active EMG pups! Very un-Parker like methinks and I wonder if these were original.
Here's screen clip of the ad for future reference: