Parker Fly Handbook

TABLE OF CONTENTS
• Evolution of the Parker Fly
• Features
• Operation
– Plugging In
• Cords and Controls
– Replacing Battery
• Maintenance
– Cleaning and Polishing
– Fret Care
• Adjustments
– Balancing Piezo / Magnetic Output
– Adjusting Bridge Height (Action)
– Vibrato Bridge
– Non-Vibrato Bridge
– Adjusting Truss Rod
– Setting Intonation
– Changing Strings
– Changing String Gauge
– Using Sperzel Tuners
• Trem Bridge
– Dynamic Mechanics (description, physics)
– Step-stop
– Balance Wheel
– Vibrato Bar
– Spring
– Changing Springs
• Troubleshooting
– No Sound
– Buzzing
– Ground Loops
– Distorted Piezos
– Weak or Distorted Sound
• — Won’t Stay in Tune

Parker Fly Specifications

General

Scale Length	25.5 inches
Neck Material	Carbon fiber composite
Fingerboard Material	Carbon Fiber
Frets	24
Pickups	Humbucker/Single/Single configurations
Controls	Volume, Tone
Weight	Approximately 5 lbs