This tele has a strange shape...

GuitarJonz · August 30th, 2005, 09:07 PM

wicked weird, huh??

I wouldn't call it a duck plucker, that would be defaming ducks :P

See on eBay

David Barnett · August 30th, 2005, 09:09 PM

Gross, another nightmare from Parker.

Buckocaster51 · August 30th, 2005, 09:50 PM

Three Knobs!!!???

Ain't no Telecaster.

Nosirreebob.

:D

maestrovert · August 30th, 2005, 10:00 PM

awwww.....
it's kinda cute ......in the "UGLY Duckling" sense of the term.....hmmmm i wonder how it sounds.....

3 knobs ? Brent Mason's Tele has 3 knobs...see the May 2004 Guitar Player mag, pg. 81 for proof....

Buckocaster51 · August 30th, 2005, 10:02 PM

don't tell anybody

I guess SOME Teles can have three knobs...

But that thing ain't no Tele

I'll say it again

Nosirreebob

:D

txspreacher · August 30th, 2005, 10:54 PM

Oooooh, that's just sick and wrong...

d. meyers · August 30th, 2005, 11:00 PM

You guys are mean.

txspreacher · August 30th, 2005, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d. meyers

You guys are mean.

I prefer "painfully honest".

Colo Springs E · August 30th, 2005, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by txspreacher

Quote:

Originally Posted by d. meyers

You guys are mean.

I prefer "painfully honest".

Astute
Honest
Candid
Observant
Perceptive
...and above all:

CORRECT!

LOL

0le FUZZY · August 30th, 2005, 11:14 PM

Looks like sumthin yew wood dew in Paint Shop Pro iffin yew waz reeeeeeel drunk or reeeeeeell ticked off,

0.F.

kickz28 · August 30th, 2005, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 0le FUZZY

<li>Looks like sumthin yew wood dew in Paint Shop Pro iffin yew waz reeeeeeel drunk or reeeeeeell ticked off,

0.F.

Hahaha! I rarely laugh out loud when looking at message boards, but this time I did!
That was hilarious!

Joe

jwells393 · August 31st, 2005, 01:27 AM

It's a Telemposter..........

Honga Man · August 31st, 2005, 03:21 AM

I think it would look a LOT better if they hadn't painted the headstock black.

Nick Fanis · August 31st, 2005, 04:15 AM

Well the "sad" fact is that I played one and it sounds & plays AMAZING!
Tremendous tele tone & the guitar is as light as a feather (great chunky neck too & wonderfull pickups)
Why oh why does it LOOK like that

Durtdog · August 31st, 2005, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 0le FUZZY

<li>Looks like sumthin yew wood dew in Paint Shop Pro iffin yew waz reeeeeeel drunk or reeeeeeell ticked off,

0.F.

It came from the swamp...and it's hungry!

Moxie · August 31st, 2005, 08:56 AM

That guitar looks like it was played at Chernobyl. Or maybe Love Canal?

TwinReverb · August 31st, 2005, 09:12 AM

but no tele...looks like fun.

The Parkers are good guitars. Good playability, sound and lightweight sure would make it an interesting option.

Colo Springs E · August 31st, 2005, 09:18 AM

....to me personally. But one thing I do like about (some) Parkers, is the way they do their necks. The frets are stainless steel (I think), and do NOT wear out. Why don't ALL guitars have this??

Also, I think the ones with the carbon fiber (or whatever it is) necks are virtually immune to warpage, at least that's what I've been told.

The other guitarist in my band gigged regularly with a Parker Fly for 7 or 8 years, and there was NO fretwear. He did say it was hard on strings though; in my opinion, a fair trade-off.

-Eric

Nick Fanis · August 31st, 2005, 09:53 AM

They sure sound great & play great too,I especially liked their cheaper Korean made PM20 when I tried it,it rang like a bell!LIGHT too...

John Thigpen · August 31st, 2005, 11:40 AM

It's based on the shape of all Parkers so I don't have a problem with the body. I think the body color and grain are pretty good, and the neck color may be ok, but that neck looks awful with that body. Give me some black fretboard dots too! The headstock again is Parkers, and actually is kind of cool for behind the neck bends. The third knob is volume for the piezo pickups in the bridge saddle, which might be a cool feature, but keeps you from installing the correct three brass saddles.

I played one of these at NAMM and they actually are pretty comfortable guitars. I didn't get to plug it in, though.

John

Tele295 · August 31st, 2005, 07:41 PM

In the words of Big Jule:

"I had the spots removed, for luck."

(I don't think it worked)

John R. · September 1st, 2005, 02:44 PM

I think it would look better with upper horn cut off. I don't care for the shape of the headstock, it appears fragile.

shadco · September 1st, 2005, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buckocaster51

Three Knobs!!!???

Ain't no Telecaster.

Nosirreebob.

:D

Here's a 3 knob Tele like thingy that ain't to hard on the eyes,

Vince a · September 1st, 2005, 06:41 PM

I picked up a Parker back in January . . . I've played my Teles (I have four of them) only three times since.

The Parker plays better, faster, easier, and it is not hard on the strings, and it sounds wonderful - pull the coil taps, and I can duplicate the sound of a Tele with ease. Full humbuckers with the coil taps pushed back in. Rock, country, jazz, metal all in one guitar - no pedals - although I do use them!

Tele necks feel very thick, slow, and cumbersome to me now, although I know many who like that feel.

Don't get me wrong . . . I love my Teles, but I also love the Parker. My playing has drastically improved since I began practicing on it . . . although nearly 8 months of playing my Teles would have netted the same improvement - maybe?

A locally famous guitar player who owns a Custom Shop Tele couldn't put the Parker down after the asked if he could try it out one afternoon. Two hours later, he handed it back, saying "I gotta get one of them."

PraiseCaster · September 1st, 2005, 08:57 PM

Ya all might think I'm nuts (well, you've all read my posts before, and yout probably sure that I am completely off my nut), but that is the best lookin Parker I have seen! Sorta makes me want to try one out.

Hey, put that flame thrower down! NOOOOOOOOOOOO!

August 30th, 2005, 09:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
GuitarJonz Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Central Mass. Posts: 2,777 7 Photos	This tele has a strange shape... wicked weird, huh?? I wouldn't call it a duck plucker, that would be defaming ducks :P See on eBay

August 30th, 2005, 09:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
Buckocaster51 Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Iowa USA Age: 57 Posts: 5,603 1 Photos	What's that? Three Knobs!!!??? Ain't no Telecaster. Nosirreebob. :D

August 30th, 2005, 10:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
maestrovert Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: West Branch Mi. Posts: 6,553	awwww..... it's kinda cute ......in the "UGLY Duckling" sense of the term.....hmmmm i wonder how it sounds..... 3 knobs ? Brent Mason's Tele has 3 knobs...see the May 2004 Guitar Player mag, pg. 81 for proof.... __________________ Sing the Song Bro' Play on Drummer www.godonthe.net

August 30th, 2005, 10:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
Buckocaster51 Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Iowa USA Age: 57 Posts: 5,603 1 Photos	Shhhhh... don't tell anybody I guess SOME Teles can have three knobs... But that thing ain't no Tele I'll say it again Nosirreebob :D

August 30th, 2005, 10:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
txspreacher Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: TEXAS Age: 41 Posts: 2,070	Oooooh, that's just sick and wrong... __________________ It ain't the years, it's the miles.... - Greg

August 30th, 2005, 09:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
David Barnett Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: LIttle Rock, AR Age: 52 Posts: 5,434	Gross, another nightmare from Parker.

August 30th, 2005, 11:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
d. meyers Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: PDX OR Posts: 463 8 Photos	You guys are mean.

August 30th, 2005, 11:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
0le FUZZY Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Kolly-forn-knee-ya Posts: 10,001 6 Photos	Looks like sumthin yew wood dew in Paint Shop Pro iffin yew waz reeeeeeel drunk or reeeeeeell ticked off, 0.F.

August 31st, 2005, 01:27 AM	#12 (permalink)
jwells393 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Albuquerque, USA Age: 64 Posts: 12,252 101 Photos	It's a Telemposter.......... __________________ Jack's Disclaimer: When I say something.... always ask yourself ..... "What the hell does he know?" _ Guys - learn to disable the flash on your digital cameras.

August 31st, 2005, 03:21 AM	#13 (permalink)
Honga Man Tele-Holic Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Colorado Posts: 579	I think it would look a LOT better if they hadn't painted the headstock black.

August 31st, 2005, 04:15 AM	#14 (permalink)
Nick Fanis Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Athens-GREECE Posts: 1,793 14 Photos	Well the "sad" fact is that I played one and it sounds & plays AMAZING! Tremendous tele tone & the guitar is as light as a feather (great chunky neck too & wonderfull pickups) Why oh why does it LOOK like that __________________ "Hit him again Jack,he is crazy!" Hunter S.Thompson www.myspace.com/nickfanis

August 31st, 2005, 08:56 AM	#16 (permalink)
Moxie TDPRI Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Andover, NH Posts: 14	Oh my... That guitar looks like it was played at Chernobyl. Or maybe Love Canal? __________________ "Nobody loves me but my mother, and she could be jivin' too. That's why I act funny babe, that's why I do the things I do." B.B. King

August 31st, 2005, 09:12 AM	#17 (permalink)
TwinReverb Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 477	Very cool indeed but no tele...looks like fun. The Parkers are good guitars. Good playability, sound and lightweight sure would make it an interesting option.

August 31st, 2005, 09:18 AM	#18 (permalink)
Colo Springs E Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 5,204 5 Photos	Not a pretty site.... ....to me personally. But one thing I do like about (some) Parkers, is the way they do their necks. The frets are stainless steel (I think), and do NOT wear out. Why don't ALL guitars have this?? Also, I think the ones with the carbon fiber (or whatever it is) necks are virtually immune to warpage, at least that's what I've been told. The other guitarist in my band gigged regularly with a Parker Fly for 7 or 8 years, and there was NO fretwear. He did say it was hard on strings though; in my opinion, a fair trade-off. -Eric __________________ Think I'll pack it in and Buy a pickup Take it down to LA...

August 31st, 2005, 09:53 AM	#19 (permalink)
Nick Fanis Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Athens-GREECE Posts: 1,793 14 Photos	They sure sound great & play great too,I especially liked their cheaper Korean made PM20 when I tried it,it rang like a bell!LIGHT too... __________________ "Hit him again Jack,he is crazy!" Hunter S.Thompson www.myspace.com/nickfanis

August 31st, 2005, 11:40 AM	#20 (permalink)
John Thigpen Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2003 Location: Rock Hill, SC Age: 53 Posts: 182	It's based on the shape of all Parkers so I don't have a problem with the body. I think the body color and grain are pretty good, and the neck color may be ok, but that neck looks awful with that body. Give me some black fretboard dots too! The headstock again is Parkers, and actually is kind of cool for behind the neck bends. The third knob is volume for the piezo pickups in the bridge saddle, which might be a cool feature, but keeps you from installing the correct three brass saddles. I played one of these at NAMM and they actually are pretty comfortable guitars. I didn't get to plug it in, though. John

August 31st, 2005, 07:41 PM	#21 (permalink)
Tele295 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Haunted Amp, CA Posts: 3,403 14 Photos	That guitar ain't got no spots! In the words of Big Jule: "I had the spots removed, for luck." (I don't think it worked) __________________ "Turn it up and it doesn't need any reverb." - Danny Gatton www.dannygatton.info Tiger Town Aces - Music That Bites Back In Redd we trust! Free Bill Kirchen! If lawyers are disbarred and clergymen defrocked, doesn't it follow that electricians can be delighted, musicians denoted, cowboys deranged, models deposed, tree surgeons debarked, and dry cleaners depressed?

September 1st, 2005, 02:44 PM	#22 (permalink)
John R. Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 267 4 Photos	I think it would look better with upper horn cut off. I don't care for the shape of the headstock, it appears fragile.

September 1st, 2005, 06:41 PM	#24 (permalink)
Vince a Tele-Holic Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Modesto, CA Age: 62 Posts: 771	I picked up a Parker back in January . . . I've played my Teles (I have four of them) only three times since. The Parker plays better, faster, easier, and it is not hard on the strings, and it sounds wonderful - pull the coil taps, and I can duplicate the sound of a Tele with ease. Full humbuckers with the coil taps pushed back in. Rock, country, jazz, metal all in one guitar - no pedals - although I do use them! Tele necks feel very thick, slow, and cumbersome to me now, although I know many who like that feel. Don't get me wrong . . . I love my Teles, but I also love the Parker. My playing has drastically improved since I began practicing on it . . . although nearly 8 months of playing my Teles would have netted the same improvement - maybe? A locally famous guitar player who owns a Custom Shop Tele couldn't put the Parker down after the asked if he could try it out one afternoon. Two hours later, he handed it back, saying "I gotta get one of them."

September 1st, 2005, 08:57 PM	#25 (permalink)
PraiseCaster Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Whittier, California Posts: 4,358 16 Photos	Ya all might think I'm nuts (well, you've all read my posts before, and yout probably sure that I am completely off my nut), but that is the best lookin Parker I have seen! Sorta makes me want to try one out. Hey, put that flame thrower down! NOOOOOOOOOOOO! __________________ Later! PraiseCaster Visit Guitarists Praise and Worship Forum!! Dance Like David, MySpace