User manual PARKER GUITARS FLY

[. . . ] After teaming up with Larry Fishman in 1982 I knew that my new guitars would also have a unique amplified voice. Since then we've worked together to develop and refine The Fly Guitar into the tool you're now experiencing. Larry and I worked with a dedicated group of artisans - among the world's best instrument makers. Your input will continue to guide and inspire us as we develop new instruments with new capabilities in the years to come. [. . . ] This trim pot controls the gain (output) of the Piezo pickup. ADJUSTING YOUR PARKER FLY GUITAR As with all fine musical instruments, a little care and maintenance go a long way toward preserving your investment. If you're unfamiliar with adjusting instruments, we suggest that you take your Fly to a qualified guitar technician. He or she can help demonstrate these adjustments and you can decide which ones you might prefer to have made professionally. Additional support information can be found on the Parker web site at: www. parkerguitars. com. Action Most Fly models are strung with D'Addario . 009-. 042 strings at the factory. They are all adjusted to a very low action of . 070 on the bass side and . 050 on the treble side, measured at the twelfth fret (while fretting the first fret). If you lower your action even further, be aware that some buzzing may occur. Therefore the Fly doesn't require the individual height adjustment devices that detract from tone and sustain. ® Pickup Height Each DiMarzio® pickup is secured to the body by two pole-piece screws. · HUMBUCKERS: On the coil closer to the bridge, adjust the screw under the B-string. Turn the screws clockwise to lower and counterclockwise to raise the pickup. · ADJUSTING ACTION ON FLY GUITARS WITHOUT VIBRATO: Action is set with three screws from the back of the guitar. Using the T-handled 3/32 Allen wrench LOWER supplied with your guitar, turn the screws clockwise to raise the bridge and counterclockwise to lower it. Since these screws also adjust the angle of the bridge to RAISE the guitar, to make more than a small adjustment you must adjust all three screws a little at a time, being careful not to tilt the bridge in its cavity. Do not adjust a screw more than a 1/4 turn at a time. RAISE LOWER · SINGLE COILS: Adjust the pole-piece screws under the B-string and A-string to raise and lower, or remove the pickup. Truss Rod Adjustment The truss rod is easily accessible via the hole located on the bottom side of the headstock. To adjust the rod, use the Torx wrench (T27) supplied with your guitar. Turn it clockwise to tighten the rod and counterclockwise to loosen it. Be aware that the rod is very sensitive - onesixth turn yields a lot of movement. The Parker Fly guitar is built with the correct amount of neck relief "dialed" in; therefore it is impossible to adjust the neck to completely flat. · ADJUSTING ACTION ON FLY GUITARS WITH VIBRATO: Action is set with two screws from the back of the guitar. Using the Lshaped 5/32 Allen wrench supplied with your guitar, turn the screws clockwise to lower the bridge, and counterclockwise to raise it. If you're changing the action a lot, it's good practice to alternate between the two screws, making no more than a 1/4 turn at a time. LOOSEN TIGHTEN If you're unfamiliar with adjusting action, we strongly suggest that you take your instrument to your favorite guitar technician. NOTE: If you're unfamiliar with adjusting a truss rod, we strongly suggest that you take your instrument to your favorite guitar technician for this adjustment. Intonation To set the string length or intonation, loosen the screw that clamps the bridge saddle in place with the supplied Thandled 3/32 Allen wrench. If the string plays sharp, slide the saddle back to make the string longer. The piezo-electric elements in the bridge are delicate, so be careful. The eraser end of a pencil is a safe tool for sliding the saddles. VIBRATO SYSTEM OVERVIEW Many of the Parker models are equipped with a vibrato system designed exclusively for the Fly guitar by Ken Parker. This simple, straightforward vibrato system offers all the options and flexibility a guitarist could want. [. . . ] To remove fine scratches or clean heavy dirt, use a non-abrasive guitar polish and follow the manufacturer's directions. Please use products designed only for guitars, as some polishes contain abrasives that can scratch the finish. NOTE: Do not use fingerboard "lubricating" products such as "FingerEase® " or "FastFret® " on your Fly as they may damage the fingerboard or frets and void the warranty. WHICH GROOVE?The guitars leave the factory set up for normal operation with the spring in the groove closest to the back of the guitar. The second and third grooves will give a lighter Vibrato Bar feel but reduce clearance for the spring inside the body. [. . . ]