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www_Ps_com
Advanced Member
Germany
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 Posted - 12/13/2008 : 2:28:19 PM
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There isn't really much first hand information on how the Fly came into beeing and all the thoughts that went into it. In fact the only official interview with Ken I know of is this one: http://www.tonequest.com/articles/article23.htm
Wouldn't it be great if we could arrange a little (email) interview with Ken answering a series of questions gathered from us forumites?
What do you think of this idea? Anyone has contact to Ken? Is he even giving interviews? And - regardless whether this works out or not - what would you like to ask him?
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Ipp0n
Senior Member
USA
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Posted - 12/13/2008 : 3:22:35 PM
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that is a great interview! thanks, ps!
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Ipp0n
Senior Member
USA
210 Posts |
Posted - 12/13/2008 : 5:57:26 PM
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Originally posted by simonlock
Also I'd like to know of any crazy trial guitars that had to be scrapped.
good thinking! me too!
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bno
Advanced Member
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Posted - 12/13/2008 : 9:40:01 PM
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Although I've never done it, if you have a meaningful question, I've heard that he will respond to a written letter. There was a good article about him in the New York Times awhile back. It will suffice to say he's moved on. It's fair to say he is proud of the Fly accomplishment and does from time to time do seminars and shows that have included some discussion on the Fly. He has been known to display a special Fly when he's showing his new guitars at a guitar show. His true passion is the new archtops he's building. Go to KenParkerArchtops.com As Simon points out you also might consider reaching out to Bob Martin (uburoibob) offline. I believe it is unreasonable to cling to a notion he would ever materialize as a presence here on the forum.
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Ipp0n
Senior Member
USA
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Posted - 12/14/2008 : 01:25:37 AM
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Originally posted by bno
I believe it is unreasonable to cling to a notion he would ever materialize as a presence here on the forum.
probably right. but, i would say if any type of person might, it would be the passionate type. afterall, we are all playing his offspring!
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Nefarius
Advanced Member
Austria
560 Posts |
Posted - 12/14/2008 : 02:20:21 AM
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Well for one I don't know if that certain kind of cult of personality that's quite common on this board is very helpful. No, I don't know Ken but obviously being very individualistic, creative and hands on I somehow doubt he would feel comfortable with that shiny aura cast about him by others... 
And I fear it would come down to one half asking him to bash Fly development since USMC and to retake the shop by force and the other half probably asking questions he's answered too many times already.
The interview at tonequest is interesting and fun.
Finding some halfway decent new questions wouldn't be very easy, I guess.
But if the board comes up with some... would love to see the results.
Greetings...
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908ssp
Advanced Member
USA
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Posted - 12/14/2008 : 10:13:07 AM
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I think someone ought to write the definitive history of the Fly. Ken isn't the only one who was there, Marvin, Fishman and others could be interviewed. I'd buy a copy.
Alex
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Nefarius
Advanced Member
Austria
560 Posts |
Posted - 12/14/2008 : 10:29:05 AM
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"The History Of The Fly"
I like that! Sounds epic.
Greetings...
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www_Ps_com
Advanced Member
Germany
346 Posts |
Posted - 12/14/2008 : 10:45:58 AM
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Eicr
Junior Member
Canada
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Posted - 12/15/2008 : 12:42:48 PM
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Originally posted by Nefarius
"The History Of The Fly"
I like that! Sounds epic.
you'd want it written in dactylic hexameter? I think that would just make it needlessly difficult
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Nefarius
Advanced Member
Austria
560 Posts |
Posted - 12/16/2008 : 05:33:41 AM
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Well it was more the kind of epic like in "The History Of The D" as I watched "The Pick Of Destiny" again recently and somehow that sort of exaggerated awesome awesomeness came to my mind. If they ever make "The History Of The Fly - The Movie" please get Jack Black as narrator. 
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Paul Marossy
Advanced Member
USA
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Posted - 12/16/2008 : 1:41:00 PM
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Originally posted by 908ssp
I think someone ought to write the definitive history of the Fly. Ken isn't the only one who was there, Marvin, Fishman and others could be interviewed. I'd buy a copy.
Alex
I agree.
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AXEL
New Member
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Posted - 12/16/2008 : 3:54:04 PM
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| I met Ken once but that was before I got my Fly. He encouraged me to spring for it. I know his father and was just speaking with him last weekend. He says Ken is very happy making arc tops. I mentioned that a lot of original Parker owners are concerned about parts and service and he said he'd pass it on to Ken (for what ever it's worth). |
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Axdoctor
New Member
USA
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Posted - 12/17/2008 : 10:59:21 AM
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I would like to write the book of before USM aquirement and after as I was there when it all happened.....guaranteed to be a good read I would get Page involved as well. I will tell you this, those saddles are modeled after a certain girl friends butt!! I have talked too Ken a few times and saw him recently and he is VERY happy making his beauty arch tops and really just wants too move on. As far as parts go I am working on somethings with regards to replacement parts and will let you all know when the time comes. Peace all, enjoy the holidays!!
Gil V.
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Paul Marossy
Advanced Member
USA
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David Tomkins
Advanced Member
United Kingdom
1634 Posts |
Posted - 12/17/2008 : 12:30:47 PM
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Originally posted by Axdoctor
I will tell you this, those saddles are modeled after a certain girl friends butt!!
that would explain the crack down the middle
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David Tomkins
Advanced Member
United Kingdom
1634 Posts |
Posted - 12/17/2008 : 12:34:45 PM
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a couple of years ago someone likened Ken's departure to a 'divorce'. It may have been a labour of love at the time of Fly creation, but apparently he has simply moved on. would you want people asking about how amazing your first wife was when you currently have a beautiful (arch-topped) wife that's the light of your eye?
having said that i like the idea of presenting him with a list of questions for hm to choose which, if any, he wants to respond to. But you can guess most of the q's will have ben asked, be about quality etc. Simonlock's approach of askin about the artisitc decisions could be interesting to an artist such as Ken
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TomL
Advanced Member
USA
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Posted - 12/17/2008 : 3:19:09 PM
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Originally posted by David Tomkins
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Originally posted by Axdoctor
I will tell you this, those saddles are modeled after a certain girl friends butt!!
that would explain the crack down the middle
that would explain why I've developed the habit of resting my hand on the bridge ...............next?
Tom
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Bill
Advanced Member
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Posted - 12/17/2008 : 5:12:12 PM
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Well I guess thats why its so easy to tune a Fly.
Because they are essentially all G-strings !....next
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David Tomkins
Advanced Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 12/18/2008 : 06:11:57 AM
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is it my imagination, or are the saddles on my guitar getting bigger, the longer i keep the guitar??.....next!
2005 Green Quilted Maple Custom Mojo, 2006 Parker Fly T-Shirt, 2006 Parker Fly Baseball Cap. A triple-whammy of Parker goodness!! |
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David Tomkins
Advanced Member
United Kingdom
1634 Posts |
Posted - 12/18/2008 : 06:14:17 AM
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i pity the guy who went out with the inspiration for the hardtail......next!
2005 Green Quilted Maple Custom Mojo, 2006 Parker Fly T-Shirt, 2006 Parker Fly Baseball Cap. A triple-whammy of Parker goodness!! |
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David Tomkins
Advanced Member
United Kingdom
1634 Posts |
Posted - 12/18/2008 : 10:27:55 AM
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so that's why the parker bridge causes as much upbend as....no i think i'll stop there.... ;-)
2005 Green Quilted Maple Custom Mojo, 2006 Parker Fly T-Shirt, 2006 Parker Fly Baseball Cap. A triple-whammy of Parker goodness!! |
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Ipp0n
Senior Member
USA
210 Posts |
Posted - 12/18/2008 : 1:09:22 PM
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mine looks like 3 butts...with six nuts close behind. is there an orgy happening on my fly?........next
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FLYCO...so easy to play, a caveman can do it.
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Edited by - Ipp0n on 12/18/2008 1:10:03 PM |
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Axdoctor
New Member
USA
43 Posts |
Posted - 12/18/2008 : 2:41:55 PM
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I knew you guys would get a kick in the butt outa that one!! next =)
Happy holidays all!!
Gil V.
www.music-man.com
www.ernieball.com
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Edited by - Axdoctor on 12/18/2008 2:42:56 PM |
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rld25
Senior Member
USA
245 Posts |
Posted - 12/19/2008 : 01:14:16 AM
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I have found it easier to dampen the g-string on my fly....next.
Lane
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David Tomkins
Advanced Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 12/19/2008 : 09:32:17 AM
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i keep hearing a buzzing around the saddles. i'm obviously doing something wrong....next!
2005 Green Quilted Maple Custom Mojo, 2006 Parker Fly T-Shirt, 2006 Parker Fly Baseball Cap. A triple-whammy of Parker goodness!! |
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Arranging an interview with Ken Parker?
