NGD.........Parker Fly

[ukslinger]

Just recently picked up one of these in a trade. I know they're not real popular around here but I'm very impressed so far. Easily the most versatile guitar I own. Its the Mojo Flame model with the SD Jazz and JB pups. Great acoustic tones as well. I wasn't expecting the single coil tones to be near as good. Really fun going from a single neck to humbucker bridge with little effort.

I know some can't get past the looks but if I needed one guitar for a gig that covered a lot of ground this would be it. I'm still getting used to it as its way, way different than anything else a have but so far I'm blown away.

 

[mrrs]

I've been wanting to pick up a nitefly for a while now.
How would you compare it to others you have as far as advantages and disadvantages.

 

[ukslinger]

It might need a fresh set of strings (or maybe a lighter gauge) but it doesn't really play itself like some reviews I've read. Thats not a bad thing at all; it plays kinda like a strat, IMO. You just dig in a go for it. My PRS ce24 plays itself in comparison. But its a 20yr old well broken-in guitar. I kinda like the need to be a little more aggressive.

 

[Deaj]

Congrats!

I've recently taken an interest in these guitars. Unfortunately there darn near impossible to find locally.

Oh - pics or it didn't happen.

 

[brianr0131]

Get it set up and it will practically play itself. I traded a 1997 PRS Custom 24 for mine and never looked back. Sounds like you could use a setup. Congrats on the sweet Mojo. I'm jealous.

 

[Route234]

My Nitefly plays really well. I love the feel of the fretboard. Even when you sweat on it, it seems to just get better feeling. The tones are what surprised me. I keep reading how sterile they sound and all that and it sounds pretty good. The piezo is very nice too and sounds good even through effects and modelers. I think the used deals on the Nitefly make it a strong contender for the most band for the buck. You can get one for 500-600 bucks. That is a lot of guitar for that.

 

[ukslinger]

Thanks, its a really cool guitar. I'm going to try new 10's soon which is what is currently has. They have plenty of life but seem like they've been on for a while. I may go down to 9's at some point but I typically like 10's and 11's. Everything is great other than the tension being a little high. But it still plays awesome. Thats why I think it just might be older strings.

Stays in tune and intones are solid. Huge range of sounds. Love the single coil splits.

 

[brianr0131]

You need to change the spring in the back if you move to 9's or 11's...at least I think the Mojo works the same as the other Fly guitars. I have 10's on mine and it's like butter. Are you, by chance, used to short scaled guitars? If not, the strings are probably just old or some weird gauge.

 

[xjojox]

I had a fly deluxe for awhile. I ended up selling it because it clashed sonically with my other guitars, it was so different. And I never liked that it automatically coil split in the middle position (easy fix). But it was really a nice instrument with an incredible feel. I think I'd like a mojo better, a little fatter.

 

[tweaker20]

I own a 96 Fly deluxe set up with 011 strings, and it plays like heaven. I do remember the string tension being very high when I first bought it used, however. I also had problem with notes dying out prematurely. However, a good set up job solved all this. I too think you should go get a set up from a luthier experienced with Parker guitars. As for tone, I'm loving the split coil neck pup. Nails a classic strat neck tone IMHO.. not sterile at all! Hear the Mojo pups are even better.

 

[just_one_more]

I have a 96 Fly Deluxe. It really only plays well with 9s on it. Anything over that and I can't get the relief to where I like it (almost flat) According to the Parker site, the necks are built with a certain amount of relief built it. Anything above a 9 on mine and the relief is too much for my tastes. Not an issue for me as I like 9-42 or 9-46 sets. The trussrod works, it just can't get it flat enough.

 

[HoboMan]

I used to have a NiteFly. AMAZING guitar but I couldn't get used to the 1-11/16" nut. I prefer 1-5/8".

 

[WKG]

Just recently picked up one of these in a trade. I know they're not real popular around here but I'm very impressed so far. Easily the most versatile guitar I own. Its the Mojo Flame model with the SD Jazz and JB pups. Great acoustic tones as well. I wasn't expecting the single coil tones to be near as good. Really fun going from a single neck to humbucker bridge with little effort.

I know some can't get past the looks but if I needed one guitar for a gig that covered a lot of ground this would be it. I'm still getting used to it as its way, way different than anything else a have but so far I'm blown away.

Congrats on the new guitar!

I've got a dusty black fly mojo, I've always eyed the flame models and they've got some new colors, transparent black, purple that look great. I've got mine setup with SOB 10's with the fretboard nearly flat with almost no relief and it plays great, very little effort needed and very responsive. I didn't care for the looks at first either but the more I looked at them I realized what a sleek work of art they really are. To me they are really a unique blend of artistic form and perfect function. They cover alot of ground sonically also.

I think Ken Parker was abducted by aliens and came back with the fly design.

 

[ukslinger]

Thanks. Its also extremely well balanced. I've used a few different straps and it just stays where it should. I recently tried a firebird and it was completely the opposite. It just kept sliding down.

Its a really great design and IMO gets pretty typical tones with an atypical design and materials. The Mojo does used Les Paul woods and good pups so that helps. Very round tone.