The Fly Bass has landed. Even the most experienced axe handlers are in high gush mode, calling it
“phenomenal,” “astounding,” “one of the best sounding basses ever heard,” and the bass “that pushes our instrument’s
evolution one big step forward.” At just under 7 pounds, it’s the most balanced sound you’ll experience in a bass and positively
weightless on the strap or the lap. Naturally, it features all of Parker’s signature attributes, including an unmatched
tonal spectrum, sonorous personality, and sensual playing experience. From grunge and rock to R&B and jazz, it’s
making seasoned guitar owners mothball the rest of their collections. (Bass Player Magazine, July 2003
)
P A R K E R B A S S E S
FLY BASS
5 STRING
How low can you go?
As low as you like with
the Fly Bass 5 String.
This is the corpulent low
end that puts the boss back
into bass. Solo the
humbuckers for a round,
burpy mid-range. For a
beefy, full-bodied slap
sound, blend both pickups
and boost the bass control.
Or, solo the neck pickup for
full-throttle, up-tempo funk.
Natural
Trans Red
3 Tone Sunburst
C O L O R S
FLY BASS
4 STRING
If you were to design the
perfect bass guitar, you’d
be too late. Ken Parker has
already done it. Made of
Sitka spruce with a quilted
maple top and back, it
combines the ferocious
sound that spruce is known
for with mesmerizing sex
appeal. Its extreme resonance
makes for a loud, buttery
acoustic tone that’s deep,
rich and clear. Our 2-band
equalizer knob is all
you’ll need to go from big-
bottomed bass to tap-
friendly treble.
“The Parker Fly Bass is an
awesome instrument. Most
bass guitars tend to be very
heavy in order to sustain a
good low-end tone. Parker
made sure players get a
deep, rich tone at half the
weight. These basses really
crank.”
Tom Hamilton - Aerosmith
Jesse Richardson - Jabon
Available only from Parker dealers, Parker Select models are built by master builders trained
personally by Ken. Each has a unique feature set, making these some of the most exclusive
guitars available anywhere. With their fully loaded pickup/preamp/vibrato system, the Supreme and Artist deliver Parker’s complete sound
spectrum, but in unique voices resonating from different tone wood bodies. The Nylon Fly and Bronze Fly are one-of-a-kind solid body acoustic
guitars. The Nylon is unique among amplified, nylon-string classical guitars for its stunning balance across all six strings. The Bronze Fly delivers a
clear acoustic voice at any volume. The Fly Artist, Nylon Fly, and Bronze Fly are the only electric guitars in the world with bodies of solid Sitka spruce.
P A R K E R S E L E C T
FLY SUPREME
Brilliant in its sound, the Fly Supreme body
is crafted from a single piece of
“big leaf” figured maple—one of the most
beloved of fancy tone woods—with a
24-fret reinforced basswood neck. The
maple sings out straight to the sky with
powerful tones, a strong fundamental, and
fast response. Crisp and balanced,
it’s the perfect choice for players wanting
creamy, powerful distortion and clear high-
end. Available in Transparent Honey.
FLY ARTIST
The Fly Artist is made from a single
piece of solid, vertical-grain, old-growth
Sitka spruce, which showcases and enriches
the piezos more than any other body
material. The 24-fret reinforced basswood
neck completes the sonic equation, creating
thicker, warmer, more complex tones and a
gigantic bottom end that will send your
music to new levels of luscious crush. The
piezo tones are the most natural and
transparent you’ll find anywhere. Truly in a
class by itself, the Fly Artist will draw out
and display your musicianship. Available in
Transparent Butterscotch.
“Played a Parker Guitar in
Tokyo, Japan for the first
time in ‘95 when I was on
tour with Ringo Starr. By
1997 the Parker Fly became
my main on-stage axe and
is now my favorite guitar on
the planet! Check out my
custom Mark Farner ‘Coral’;
it is the whip!”
Mark Farner
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