Hall of Fame: 1996 Parker Fly Deluxe Electric Guitar in Italian Plum

The Parker Fly Deluxe in Italian Plum is a groundbreaking electric guitar that redefined modern guitar design with its ultra-lightweight build, innovative materials, and unmatched playability. Crafted with a poplar body and basswood neck reinforced by a carbon-glass exoskeleton, it delivers incredible sustain, stability, and comfort with a total weight of around 2 kg.

Its custom DiMarzio magnetic pickups and Fishman piezo system provide both electric and acoustic tones, perfect for players seeking versatility across rock, fusion, progressive, and studio work. The Fly’s thin composite fingerboard and stainless-steel frets offer effortless speed and precision.

Designed by Ken Parker in the early 1990s, the Fly series revolutionised guitar construction and remains one of the most innovative designs in electric guitar history, cherished by artists who value cutting-edge performance and tone.

With Parker's passing in October 2025, his guitars have become highly collectible and an absolute must-have for any vintage guitar collector.

Body Material: Poplar
Scale Length: 25.5"
Finish: Italian Plum
Reinforcement: Carbon fibre, glass, epoxy composite exoskeleton covering back of body, back of neck & headstock
Neck Material: Basswood
Fretboard Material: Carbon fibre, glass composite
Frets: 24 stainless-steel, hardened, glued, and bonded frets
Radius: ~10" to ~13" conical form
Tuners: Locking Sperzel tuners
Bridge/Vibrato: Custom Parker cast aluminum bridge/vibrato with stainless steel saddles; three spring system, three screws for action adjustment; vibrato supports modes (fixed, bend down, balanced)
Magnetic Pickups: Custom DiMarzio pickups
Piezo System: 6-element Fishman piezo pickups (under saddle) with active preamp and filtering
Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone, Piezo Volume, Piezo Tone; Magnetic Piezo selector switch, Stereo / Mono switch
Output: Stereo/Mono jack (able to split magnetic and piezo signals, or mix to mono)
Battery: 9V battery (for active piezo circuitry)
Serial Number: 122026BP
Date Sold: 13/8/26
Sold For: $7,000 AUD