Parkers Guitars love them or hate them?

[MAXIFUNK]

I was just wondering does anyone own one or played one.
And if so what did you think of that axe. Just mostly curious about the brand i.e. quality, sound, tone, playability.

thanks:rockon:

 

[sumitomo]

I have a Parker p-36,which is their low end stuff with the bolt on necks,they are alright,but Rondos SX models are a better bang for the buck.Now Parkers high end models,I can't say I have never played one.Sumi

 

[Spudman]

I'd love to have a Parker Fly Supreme. Kind of my be all end all guitar.

 

[Jimi75]

Played a Parker Nitefly once at a gig and it is a great guitar.

 

[tot_Ou_tard]

I'll take one if you're offering.

 

[hubberjub]

I've always liked Parker guitars. They look kind of funny but they are very comfortable to play. The US models are very well made and my friend just bought a P-44 that seems like a great value.

 

[MAXIFUNK]

I have a Parker p-36,which is their low end stuff with the bolt on necks,they are alright,but Rondos SX models are a better bang for the buck.Now Parkers high end models,I can't say I have never played one.Sumi

Do you LOVE your P-36 or is it just a ok axe to you?
Also, knowing what you know now about the P-36 would you buy the P-36 now?

Only asking because it happens to be on my GAS List. LOL

Maxi

 

[sumitomo]

To me it is just alright,the piezo bridge is cool,the neck is small and their are other guitars out there for half the price that are just as good if not better.Sumi

 

[jazzrat]

I've had several and this is the best one.
An '02 Custom shop Classic Hardtail with factory Duncans.
Killer guitar.

 

[MAXIFUNK]

I've had several and this is the best one.
An '02 Custom shop Classic Hardtail with factory Duncans.
Killer guitar.

Nice ax the red just jumps off the guitar.

 

[sunvalleylaw]

I think I would like that one . . .

 

[Spudman]

What a beauty. That's my dream guitar.:drool:

 

[EnglishJW]

I've always liked Parker guitars. They look kind of funny but they are very comfortable to play. The US models are very well made and my friend just bought a P-44 that seems like a great value.

I feel the same way about the looks.

 

[steevc]

I like the idea of Parker guitars, but have never played one. I like to see companies moving guitar technology along instead of just building clones of 50 year old designs. I was considering getting a Tele-type axe, but would like to try the P36 as an alternative.

With my budget I could only consider their budget models and I know they don't include the exotic materials.

Some players I admire such as Adrian Belew and Vernon Reid seem to like them.

I really ought to find some I can try out. I'm not sure the local guitar shops carry them.

 

[hubberjub]

You'll be blown away by how light they are.

 

[kidsmoke]

like other brands, there is a big difference between the import entry level models and the custom shop models.

Parkers and Washburns are built in the same US Custom Shop, which is run by Terry Atkins, who came up in Gibsons Nashville plant . One shop owner I know feels that shop produces the finest custom guitars made in America(not including boutique stuff, we're talkin' name brands), on a par with PRS and far better than Fender or Gibson.

Those Nitefly's are amazing. I messed around with a friends once. SUPER lite, thin neck. NOT cheap though. I was also considering a P36 as an cheap alternative to a MIM tele.

 

[kidsmoke]

These are Nitefly's in production. They are neckthrough, and because they are so thin, the entire backside is "skinned" in carbon fiber for strength. One sheet runs from headstock to strap pin. Pretty cool.

and the finished product. HIGH on my "lust list"

 

[sunvalleylaw]

I am looking again, and I do like them, esp. the overall body design. To be nitpicky, I don't like that big black bridge piece that much. I think it should be slimmed down or reduced. It looks too much like the overly big black bumpers that were on all the sporty cars of the 80s. Doesn't fit with the nice overall design in my opinion. The concept, and the materials sound cool though. I would have to play around and see if I got along with that cluster of controls too. Seems kinda crunched together.

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[sumitomo]

Guys the p-36 is not a light guitar,it is wood the nut is 1 5/8 (to me a small neck) I gave mine to my 9 yr old so she can learn.I have fun with it now and then.It's what shall I say middle of the road.Sumi:S

 

[iohanr]

Guys the p-36 is not a light guitar,it is wood the nut is 1 5/8 (to me a small neck) I gave mine to my 9 yr old so she can learn.I have fun with it now and then.It's what shall I say middle of the road.Sumi:S

Would you say the P-36 is a good value at $329? It seems to be going for that amount on ebay...

I am intrigued by it's acoustic piezo pickups... I can think of quite a few songs where it would come in handy to be able to switch from acoustic sound to electric.

The P-44 seems to be at least twice as expensive...

 

[sumitomo]

It's alittle bit better than my 150.00 dollar SX strat and nowhere close to my 350.00 dollar Fender CV squire Tele. I do like the blend with the piezo pupu from time to time.Sumi

 

[tot_Ou_tard]

What about these beauts?

http://www.kenparkerarchtops.com/