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Ipp0n
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 Posted - 12/19/2008 : 11:20:50 AM
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Originally posted by David Tomkins
i keep hearing a buzzing around the saddles. i'm obviously doing something wrong....next!
i do not think it is you. you need to get her to a doctor, fast! that is just not normal.
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uburoibob
Advanced Member
USA
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Posted - 01/02/2009 : 3:41:24 PM
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Hi All,
With all due respect to what everyone wants to know, Gil and others are right when they say that Ken has moved on. He's got a one man shop, right now, and not nearly enough hours in a day to design, build, finish and think about the incredible archtops he now makes. In any given day, Ken gets letters from other archtop builders wanting to know his secrets. He's concerned about not having the time to reply to this type of correspondence.
I think that the Fly chapter in his life is closed as far as he can make it closed. Someone else married the Fly and has sole custodianship now. It is THEIR story to tell and it would appear that they are more than happy to talk about it. They are taking the Fly in the direction that it is headed and are now the caretakers. Some of the people that attended the factory tour are convinced that it's now in good hands - that we will see the legacy evolve. I hope that becomes the case.
As far as Ken - I think he believes he's told the story. The best read for his retrospective is the New Yorker story that is posted on his site. You can find it here: www.kenparkerarchtops.com - or more directly: www.kenparkerarchtops.com/NewYorkerArticle.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.kenparkerarchtops.com/NewYorkerArticle.pdf
In general, try and put yourself in Ken's place and I think you'll understand the need to go forward.
I'd say if someone here was interested enough to cull together, from all the sources, enough of a history to know where the holes are, it might be possible to get them filled. There is a wealth of information on the formative years of the Fly out there through interviews with and forum contributions from Ken Parker, Larry Fishman, Marvin Jensen, Mick, Jeorme Little, as well magazine articles, etc, to get a pretty good history told.
I'd go that route first. If anyone really has the time to put the story together, let's see where it leads. I'd be happy to contribute what I can, but have neither the time, energy nor the political availability to put something like this together.
In the meantime, I encourage each of you to try and find an opportunity to play one of Ken's new archtops. They really are unlike anything you've ever played in your life. A real "ah ha!" experience. Once you get it in your fingers, ears, head and soul, you won't stop until you one day can own one. It's the most severe case of GAS you'll ever have. Like the Fly experience on steroids.
Bob
1997 Parker Fly Concert Burnt Butterscotch - 1999 Parker Fly Artist Custom Hardtail Butterscotch - 1998 Fly Classic in Cherry Red with DiBurro Roland Mod - 2000 Fly Standard Classic in Cherry Red - http://bobmartin1111.com |
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Axdoctor
New Member
USA
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Posted - 01/04/2009 : 10:33:54 AM
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So true Bob!! I will be calling on you bud....
Gil V.
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washcaps
Starting Member
USA
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Posted - 07/08/2010 : 09:42:18 AM
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Phostenix
Junior Member
USA
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xjbebop
New Member
USA
43 Posts |
Posted - 07/21/2010 : 5:29:10 PM
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From that article:
“I’m in hiding,” he told me. “I had a company for thirteen years that made thirty thousand guitars, and at least two thousand of their owners want to ask me a question.”
Yup. Can't really blame him.
Excellent links / articles, btw..... THANKS!!
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uburoibob
Advanced Member
USA
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Posted - 07/25/2010 : 9:35:25 PM
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Originally posted by washcaps
You seem to be quite knowledgeable on Parker Fly guitars and I have a question. I've noticed quite a few older parker flys with hairline cracks in the paint. Is this common and is this something to worry about? Thank you!
It's not common. I've seen some with hairline cracks. But I've never bought one of them nor had any that I've owned develop them. As with all things, unless you WANT the cracks, try to buy ones that don't have any issues that might bother you - and then take care of what you have.
Bob
1999 Parker Fly Artist Custom Hardtail Butterscotch - 2000 Fly Standard Classic in Cherry Red - http://bobmartin1111.com |
Edited by - uburoibob on 07/25/2010 9:57:14 PM |
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Arranging an interview with Ken Parker?
