Parker Guitars PDF70

Indonesian version MaxxFly Parker (USA) 70 ... This model consists of:
- Mahogany body
- Maple neck
- Ebony
- Vibrato parker
- 2 humbuckers and split Duncan USM
- 1 volume / 1 tone - 1 switch 3 positions
- Mechanical locking
- Supplied in a branded padded cover correct brand

... For this price (450 euros). Ebony, mechanical locking, a cover and a flawless finish ... Parker does not make fun of its customers.

UTILIZATION

The ergonomics of this Parker is in the spirit Stratocaster.
Weight very reasonable (almost mild)
Access to the bottom of the handle is absolute. The latter end, the almost flat radius allows comfortable play. The medium frets are installed in ebony. An ultra-low action setting can be made without concern (9-42 for the game of original strings).
License Parker vibrato little: Either perform only bend-down, either up and down or crash. The tools provided with the guitar used to adjust the vibrato as desired by the user. Originally the guitar is set Bend-down.
The volume knob is great in the hand and is responsive throughout its run, the switch directly beneath it is also easily accessible.
Only complaint position jack. It prevents placing the guitar on some stands, the jack is too much at once vertical guitar down ... But that is a detail in the light of the excellent comfort of play.

SOUNDS

More than pleasantly surprised by the "Duncan USM" ... humbuckers developed by Parker in collaboration with the famous brand of microphones.
High output and versatility to the appointment. They can attack all the records of the "modern" music with credibility. The presence of a split provides added sound option.

OVERALL OPINION

I "cross-eyed" for a long time about this brand. The original design seemed to go beyond the simple "exercise in style" and seemed to give these guitars a beautiful efficiency. Only US models are unaffordable, alas ... So, once again, saved by Asia. The Indonesia in this case ...
Most of the intrinsic qualities of Parker is present in this series PDF, and this time, not only the price is affordable but in addition the instrument is excellent. No foutage of mouth here. Serious. Few brand offers an ebony fingerboard, excellent microphones, locking tuners and a flawless finish in these rates. Parker did ... (Ibanez is doing well also.
Design and unique ergonomic Parker this is a very, very good tool.