I love your enthusiasm as you talk about this collection, but especially the Parker... like a little kid at Christmas. Thanks Phil, and congrats on such a great purchase!!
I own 17 Parkers , they had a great shop near my home here in Chicago (Mundelein)....there are no better instruments on this planet!!......congrats on the DragonFly!!!!! ...its gorgeous!!!! ...I have been a Parker nut since their beginnings ....2016 broke my heart- when Ken and the beautiful instruments soon vanished......the American built ones, they are all works on art!!!...
That dragonfly is gorgeous! Congratulations for getting it back. My favorite Parker is the Concert Bronze and the few sellers there are want ridiculous money for them - between 6 and 10 grand. I'll keep dreaming.
Brilliant Phil and you've kept my 20 year record running. Twice each year, or more, conversations with friends include, "My worst-ever gear mistake you ask? Selling my Parker Fly!" Seriously Phil; congratulations. Seeing Adrian Belew with his custom Fly several times over the years convinced me of my blunder. Good on you Sir!
Lots of comments on your acquisition, but man, that dude had a nice collection and letting it go shows a strength I don't have. I'm happy for you both. You for getting what you wanted and him for being able to let them go. Enjoy!
That Parker is the best one I’ve ever seen. I want a deep dive on that guitar. That’s the Parker I would want. I don’t like the look of the others but that ones 🔥🔥🔥🔥
There aren't many quality videos about Parker guitars so I'm excited about your videos with it. I'd love to see and hear it in more detail. Congrats on the great purchase.
Phillip this is absolutely your best thumbnail pic: you standing behind a vertical wall of guitar cases waving, I luv it. Hilarious too, now you need a new recording from your wife about buying guitars😎😁⭐️
Congrats on the collection, specifically the Parker. Having heard about Parker’s attention to detail and unique materials, I bet that thing is freakishly flawless. Dr. Andre Fludd (another huge Parker fan, as you know) would love to get his hands on that!
I had one of the import PDF60 models from Sweetwater. Eggshell white with ebony board. When I received it, two of the locking tuners were completely seized up. So Sweetwater gave me three options, return for refund, return for replacement, or they would send me new tuners. I chose the last option. Two days later they showed up, an entire set of six which was nice. Once I got it playing I really fell in love with it. I was going to whack in a Seymour Duncan JB all along but the stock pickup sounded so good I just left it. It had a vibrato that only went one way, you couldn't pull up. But it stayed in tune so I left it as well. I kept it for years before trading it. Wish I hadn't now. I see them on Reverb for around $400-ish. Seeing this video I may just get me another one, or a real one like the Adrian Belew signature model. And those other guitars you got are also sweet! The PRS 513 is one sexy machine!
I'm loving the color of that Parker, I have a weak spot for anything in that burnt orange metallic shade. Recently got a Sun Valley Super Shredder in Lambo orange and every time I look at it it blows me away.
Glad U made this one happen, Phil! Man, the finish on the "DragonFly" looks POSITIVELY DEEP...even on a one-dimensional UA-cam vid!! Kinda diggin' that EVH too!! ALL worthy "implements", to be sure!!
I picked up a MaxxFly just this past February for my birthday. Tobacco burst with a Floyd Rose. I am completely blown away by that guitar and do not ever see letting it go.
Those are all beautiful! That Parker though... it's a nice one. You really do like burnt orange! It must be tough to be a guitar store owner as I'm sure a lot of guitars you would have wanted have slipped through your hands over the years. Really nice acquisition all around.
I’ve had a Parker since 2007. Absolutely love it. In fact my kids who are now grown are fighting over who gets it when I kick the bucket. Plays great, feels great and sounds awesome. Great pick up Phil.
I picked up a DF422 FR (used) some years back for very little money. It's a bolt-on all wood neck with a natural satin finish, but US made and has a Floyd. DragnFly contours. I love it. Light as a feather, says in tune, and so ergonomic. Glad I snagged it when I did. The used price of Parkers continues to climb. Parkers are so easy to play.
Congradulations on having the Parker you wanted and sold,back in your shop and hands. Really makes me miss my Italian Plum Mojo-So Bad. Parker conical necks play like nobody elses. 💯
It's really sad that anything you buy is only worth what someone is willing to pay. For instance, to me the latest Epiphone Les Paul Juniors are exactly the same as the latest Gibson Les Paul Juniors but the price difference is about $1000.00. I have two of the Epiphones, I bought one that the neck was snapped at the nut and I took it in and repaired it. It sounds better to me than the one that was not damaged. It's probably a compassionate psychic thing in my brain. Your Dragonfly is a beautiful guitar and the story is absolute.
I love Parker guitars! I traded in a bunch of gear and worked hard as a kid to get a p38 as my first non-gifted/starter-kit axe. I also have a Nitefly and Fly that I love to death, and have always wanted to find a Dragon/Maxfly. That orange one is especially nice, and I hope you enjoy it as much as humanly possibly. Congrats!
Great going sir!!! I love the PRS's and the Parker, and I kinda know those prices, kick in the others and level out the pricing? I guess the value maybe 10-12K offered 8K initially???
Hello! You were kind of emotional at the end of the video. I hope the memories don't hurt a lot and the joy of having tht guitar back makes you really happy.
The PRS McCarty is priceless, Phil, you should (I'm sure you will) do a video on that specific guitar & you should reach out to Paul for his opinion on such a fine instrument & super congratulations on that beautiful Dragonfly!!
Man! What a collection! Digging that EVH! Never seen that finish before. Need to do a deep dive on that, just because of how good it looks on screen! You’ll be lucky to get a pair of socks for Christmas this year after that purchase! The wife might just put you out on the corner with the KYG cup to collect spare change!
that is a pretty sweet selection of guitars hands down and well done buying that collection because evenn the guitars you really did not want are pretty amazing guitars!
Good video wonderful collection. I think a person would be proud to own only any one so I think this is amazing. I play mostly acoustic now but started electric in the 80s which many say is backwards . Never heard of Parker but looks amazing . I live in a small town and no store had a Parker I ever saw . But I could tell it was high quality . Nothing like the feeling we get when we purchase new gear especially when it is a guitar the emotion just repeats itself every time very cool
Great! I once had a Parker Fly bass fourstring (DiMarzio Jazz pickups). I guess around 2004/5? Best bass I ever owned! I had to sell it to get a Steinberger electric upright for a band I started playing in..., wich was also a great bass (still own it). 🖖
Very nice! I would assume that Parker is a little extra special because you personally spec’ed it out and ordered it. That would mean a lot to me too. Great purchase!
That's a really nice Parker and I love that 513. I have a 2008 PRS 513 and it's amazing. The only thing that could be better, for me, would be if it had the pattern thin neck instead of the wide fat profile.
You're excited and now I am also buzzing because until 5 mins ago I had'nt heard of most of these brands(apart from parkerfly). Now I think about it the Les Paul only lasted 8/9 years till it morphed to the SG shape so maby it's history repeating it's self again..sort of. In 20 years that EVH will be like a 50s Equire in rarity or even rarer? BTW , are any of these "Hand-crafted" in Japan or USA, I really blinkered myself to new designs after I could'nt tell the difference between a Yamaha solid body guitar and an Ibanez solid body guitar. The Yamaha SG 1000 was my fave ..a lez paul with 2 florentine cuttaways with a pair of uncovered humbuckers (no push pull volume) was super cool..start talking Guitars and the memories return in a deluge.
That is easily the most gorgeous Parker I've seen to date. Not a huge fan of the fly but that dragonfly body shape is awesome! Color is super cool as well.
Clearly...this is an early very Merry Christmas for you Phil - so pleased you were able to reclaim your lost "unobtanium" guitar! Amazing how that happens sometimes.... ;^)
I share your enthusiasm for Parkers. I saw the first (prototype) being shown to select dealers at the Frankfurt Music Messe....... can't remember the date, but probably a year or so before they started to appear in the UK. I knew then, I just had to have one.
Oh wow! That Parker and the EVH are keepers. I am a big fan of Parker guitars, but never owned one. The big fish that got away. I would love to see a deep dive. Please.
I really like the McCarty. I think you mentioned the scale at 25.5? I thought PRS Cores were 25.0? Paul went 1/2 way between Fender 25.50 and Gibson 24.594? (old Gibson scale) I do love the color, and weight of the Parker! I don't remember exactly who, but a better known touring musician went to Parker, because his back was so bad, and the Parker so light. I have the same back/leg/shoulder issues, in pain a lot.That's why I stopped playing LesPauls. 8( Very cool and interesting!! --gary
I had to look up the price for a used Crop Circle guitar, I have one that has only been played to tune it. I had no idea that they had that much value. I bought it only to collect...glad to see it has value...lol
i bought a dragonfly several years ago when i hurt my back, because it was so insanely light. beautiful instrument and one of those "i wish i'd never sold it" items.
Awesome haul man! Any chance you wanna part with that 513? Asking for a friend.
Starting bid.. $1!
@@Miguelsotelo0 How about tree fiddy.
I was very close to buying one if those. I went with a fender strar HSS
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This Parker is absolutely insanely gorgeous!! The shape, the color, so crazy cool guitar!!
I still have the Lime-Gold Parker! Very cool...
I love your enthusiasm as you talk about this collection, but especially the Parker... like a little kid at Christmas. Thanks Phil, and congrats on such a great purchase!!
I own 17 Parkers , they had a great shop near my home here in Chicago (Mundelein)....there are no better instruments on this planet!!......congrats on the DragonFly!!!!! ...its gorgeous!!!! ...I have been a Parker nut since their beginnings ....2016 broke my heart- when Ken and the beautiful instruments soon vanished......the American built ones, they are all works on art!!!...
I thought I was out of control. I have 7! Nice hoard!
That dragonfly is gorgeous! Congratulations for getting it back. My favorite Parker is the Concert Bronze and the few sellers there are want ridiculous money for them - between 6 and 10 grand. I'll keep dreaming.
As soon as I saw Parker on the case I was like “Oh hell yeah!”. Was a beautiful guitar. Congratulations on scoring such a great collection.
Amazing guitars! Very cool. Thanks for sharing Phil
Brilliant Phil and you've kept my 20 year record running. Twice each year, or more, conversations with friends include, "My worst-ever gear mistake you ask? Selling my Parker Fly!" Seriously Phil; congratulations. Seeing Adrian Belew with his custom Fly several times over the years convinced me of my blunder. Good on you Sir!
i had a regular Fly for a couple of months last year. Definitely would get one again if there'd be more room...
That Parker looks amazing! Metallic orange is one of my fav finishs!
Lots of comments on your acquisition, but man, that dude had a nice collection and letting it go shows a strength I don't have. I'm happy for you both. You for getting what you wanted and him for being able to let them go. Enjoy!
I have a Dragonfly like that but with a flame maple veneer. Best guitar ever. Great post, Phil!
Beautiful collection, Phil. Love your excitement & enthusiasm!
I'm a Parker fan, and that one is drop-dead gorgeous. I can see why that's the one you were really after.
Love the PRS McCarty with NF pickups. Great collection. Congrats.
Me, too! I would buy that in a minute!
Would like to see a demo of the 513 and the Parker
Love that Parker. I can hear as you talk, there's an emotional connection to that one. Enjoy it!
That Parker is the best one I’ve ever seen. I want a deep dive on that guitar. That’s the Parker I would want. I don’t like the look of the others but that ones 🔥🔥🔥🔥
THANK YOU!!!!!
Hope you have a great holiday and congratulations on the collectibles!
There aren't many quality videos about Parker guitars so I'm excited about your videos with it. I'd love to see and hear it in more detail. Congrats on the great purchase.
Phillip this is absolutely your best thumbnail pic: you standing behind a vertical wall of guitar cases waving, I luv it. Hilarious too, now you need a new recording from your wife about buying guitars😎😁⭐️
Congrats on the collection, specifically the Parker. Having heard about Parker’s attention to detail and unique materials, I bet that thing is freakishly flawless. Dr. Andre Fludd (another huge Parker fan, as you know) would love to get his hands on that!
I'd really like to see a crop circle demo and even tho I've never been into Parker, I'd like to see a demo on that rare gem as well! \m/
I met Ken Parker at the Montreal guitar show years ago. Super nice guy. His Archtop was one of the most Beautiful guitars I've ever seen.
I had one of the import PDF60 models from Sweetwater. Eggshell white with ebony board. When I received it, two of the locking tuners were completely seized up. So Sweetwater gave me three options, return for refund, return for replacement, or they would send me new tuners. I chose the last option. Two days later they showed up, an entire set of six which was nice. Once I got it playing I really fell in love with it. I was going to whack in a Seymour Duncan JB all along but the stock pickup sounded so good I just left it. It had a vibrato that only went one way, you couldn't pull up. But it stayed in tune so I left it as well. I kept it for years before trading it. Wish I hadn't now. I see them on Reverb for around $400-ish. Seeing this video I may just get me another one, or a real one like the Adrian Belew signature model. And those other guitars you got are also sweet! The PRS 513 is one sexy machine!
Congrats man. They are all pretty nice. I hope the seller is well
I'm loving the color of that Parker, I have a weak spot for anything in that burnt orange metallic shade. Recently got a Sun Valley Super Shredder in Lambo orange and every time I look at it it blows me away.
That Swamp Ash 513 is a real gem! I have the newer 509 version and these are great guitars that PRS should continue to make!
Yup. I have a 513 in the Black/Gold wrap that an absolute dream.
yeah as soon as he said it was a prs they dont make anymore i thought 513.... such a neat guitar.
Sheesh, 2 PRS core models in addition to a custom Parker - I’d have to take out a 2nd mortgage for that.
That EVH crop circle guitar made me want to just hug your ankle and cry! GLORIOUS!!!
Nice collection of guitars there my friend!!!! That Parker Dragonfly is "fly"!!! Congratulations Phil!!! I like the EVH as well!!!
Glad U made this one happen, Phil! Man, the finish on the "DragonFly" looks POSITIVELY DEEP...even on a one-dimensional UA-cam vid!! Kinda diggin' that EVH too!! ALL worthy "implements", to be sure!!
I picked up a MaxxFly just this past February for my birthday. Tobacco burst with a Floyd Rose. I am completely blown away by that guitar and do not ever see letting it go.
Please do a deep dive on the Parker !! !! !!
I can hear the excitement in your voice. Glad you got that Parker back.
Those are all beautiful! That Parker though... it's a nice one. You really do like burnt orange! It must be tough to be a guitar store owner as I'm sure a lot of guitars you would have wanted have slipped through your hands over the years. Really nice acquisition all around.
I normally dont want much guitars anymore but that natural PRS is just something else
I’ve had a Parker since 2007. Absolutely love it. In fact my kids who are now grown are fighting over who gets it when I kick the bucket. Plays great, feels great and sounds awesome. Great pick up Phil.
Congrats Phil, love the Parker. Please play it in a future episode.
I picked up a DF422 FR (used) some years back for very little money. It's a bolt-on all wood neck with a natural satin finish, but US made and has a Floyd. DragnFly contours. I love it. Light as a feather, says in tune, and so ergonomic. Glad I snagged it when I did. The used price of Parkers continues to climb. Parkers are so easy to play.
Congradulations on having the Parker you wanted and sold,back in your shop and hands. Really makes me miss my Italian Plum Mojo-So Bad. Parker conical necks play like nobody elses. 💯
It's really sad that anything you buy is only worth what someone is willing to pay. For instance, to me the latest Epiphone Les Paul Juniors are exactly the same as the latest Gibson Les Paul Juniors but the price difference is about $1000.00. I have two of the Epiphones, I bought one that the neck was snapped at the nut and I took it in and repaired it. It sounds better to me than the one that was not damaged. It's probably a compassionate psychic thing in my brain. Your Dragonfly is a beautiful guitar and the story is absolute.
I love the body contouring on the Parker. Beautiful and practical all in one.
OMG. That Parker is my absolute Unicorn. Almost had the Lime Gold but it escaped me...
Please do a deepdive on the Dragonfly, Philp 🙏
Awesome man!
I love Parker guitars! I traded in a bunch of gear and worked hard as a kid to get a p38 as my first non-gifted/starter-kit axe. I also have a Nitefly and Fly that I love to death, and have always wanted to find a Dragon/Maxfly. That orange one is especially nice, and I hope you enjoy it as much as humanly possibly. Congrats!
great collection.would be nice to see deep dive into all of them.
just got home from vacation today,love the vid Phil
Great going sir!!! I love the PRS's and the Parker, and I kinda know those prices, kick in the others and level out the pricing? I guess the value maybe 10-12K offered 8K initially???
Hello! You were kind of emotional at the end of the video. I hope the memories don't hurt a lot and the joy of having tht guitar back makes you really happy.
Great collection Phil!
Congrats on getting the Parker back! Beautiful guitar. And that EVH is really nice too.
Hey Phil thanks for sharing
The PRS McCarty is priceless, Phil, you should (I'm sure you will) do a video on that specific guitar & you should reach out to Paul for his opinion on such a fine instrument & super congratulations on that beautiful Dragonfly!!
That Parker looks awesome! I 'd rock it!
That Parker is sweet, I love the color. My favorite is the PRS 513! I love versatile guitars that you can get different tone out of.
Always LOVED 513!!!! Always wanted to try a Parker. They always looked amazing. Reminds me of Vernon Reid
Was it worth it to buy all these for just the Parker guitar....... absofrickingutely 👍👍👍👍👍
Very cool guitars!! Thank you for sharing. Do you plan to re-sell some of the other guitars?
That Parker is absolutely perfect, I'd go for that one as well from that collection!
Man! What a collection! Digging that EVH! Never seen that finish before. Need to do a deep dive on that, just because of how good it looks on screen! You’ll be lucky to get a pair of socks for Christmas this year after that purchase! The wife might just put you out on the corner with the KYG cup to collect spare change!
Love Parkers, beautiful guitar . Burnt orange is an amazing 🧡 find
Congrats, very kewl video! & looking forward to your "Rolled Edges" how to video.....
that is a pretty sweet selection of guitars hands down and well done buying that collection because evenn the guitars you really did not want are pretty amazing guitars!
Good video wonderful collection. I think a person would be proud to own only any one so I think this is amazing. I play mostly acoustic now but started electric in the 80s which many say is backwards . Never heard of Parker but looks amazing . I live in a small town and no store had a Parker I ever saw . But I could tell it was high quality . Nothing like the feeling we get when we purchase new gear especially when it is a guitar the emotion just repeats itself every time very cool
Love that color on the dragon fly.
Great!
I once had a Parker Fly bass fourstring (DiMarzio Jazz pickups). I guess around 2004/5? Best bass I ever owned!
I had to sell it to get a Steinberger electric upright for a band I started playing in..., wich was also a great bass (still own it).
🖖
Obviously you have a great little collection with many memories your retail days. As always your passion and love of music comes through. Bravo…
Would enjoy having you plug that Dragonfly in and giving a sound demo. Thanks 😎🤓
Very nice! I would assume that Parker is a little extra special because you personally spec’ed it out and ordered it. That would mean a lot to me too. Great purchase!
That Parker is gorgeous!
That Parker! 🤩Congrats! Very good of him to sell it back to you, obviously where it belongs.
Deep dive!!! That one piece top PRS looks very interesting! And get a shredder in to play that burnt orange one!
The Dragonfly is gorgeous! Color, body and headstock shape, pick up configuration... I'd love to own one of these.
That's a really nice Parker and I love that 513. I have a 2008 PRS 513 and it's amazing. The only thing that could be better, for me, would be if it had the pattern thin neck instead of the wide fat profile.
You're excited and now I am also buzzing because until 5 mins ago I had'nt heard of most of these brands(apart from parkerfly). Now I think about it the Les Paul only lasted 8/9 years till it morphed to the SG shape so maby it's history repeating it's self again..sort of. In 20 years that EVH will be like a 50s Equire in rarity or even rarer? BTW , are any of these "Hand-crafted" in Japan or USA, I really blinkered myself to new designs after I could'nt tell the difference between a Yamaha solid body guitar and an Ibanez solid body guitar. The Yamaha SG 1000 was my fave ..a lez paul with 2 florentine cuttaways with a pair of uncovered humbuckers (no push pull volume) was super cool..start talking Guitars and the memories return in a deluge.
Love the channel and thought this was very fun!
That is easily the most gorgeous Parker I've seen to date. Not a huge fan of the fly but that dragonfly body shape is awesome! Color is super cool as well.
Clearly...this is an early very Merry Christmas for you Phil - so pleased you were able to reclaim your lost "unobtanium" guitar! Amazing how that happens sometimes.... ;^)
Please do a detail video on the Dragonfly, the PRS with the narrow-field pickups and the 513.
That Dragonfly is so so cool! Glad you got it back.
I had a PRS core Mira. One of the best guitars I've ever owned.
That Parker is amazing!!! 🔥🔥🔥💯
I share your enthusiasm for Parkers. I saw the first (prototype) being shown to select dealers at the Frankfurt Music Messe....... can't remember the date, but probably a year or so before they started to appear in the UK. I knew then, I just had to have one.
Oh wow! That Parker and the EVH are keepers. I am a big fan of Parker guitars, but never owned one. The big fish that got away. I would love to see a deep dive. Please.
Out of all of my guitars i have to say my G&L is my favorite.. the feel and sound just makes it the most comfortable to play
Nice! I would definitely like a deep dive on the Parker, EVH, and the 513.
Dang, I love that single-top PRS McCarty.
I really like the McCarty. I think you mentioned the scale at 25.5? I thought PRS Cores were 25.0? Paul went 1/2 way between Fender 25.50 and Gibson 24.594? (old Gibson scale) I do love the color, and weight of the Parker! I don't remember exactly who, but a better known touring musician went to Parker, because his back was so bad, and the Parker so light. I have the same back/leg/shoulder issues, in pain a lot.That's why I stopped playing LesPauls. 8( Very cool and interesting!! --gary
I listen to your podcasts nightly and while I sleep your shows continue to stream. Excellent content and a peaceful night.
Congratulations on getting your dream guitar. It is absolutely gorgeous and I am so happy for you.
Glad you were able to get that Parker. Enjoy it.
very excited to watch this phil!! happy for ya :)
Parker’s are cool part of guitar history. Interesting innovations, some good some bad. Sounded very thin though. It’s a nice coffee table piece
I had to look up the price for a used Crop Circle guitar, I have one that has only been played to tune it. I had no idea that they had that much value. I bought it only to collect...glad to see it has value...lol
Sweet collection, Phil.
That Parker looks great!
Waited to see what the guitar was that caused all this, and wasn't disappointed! Good catch!
25 inch scale. Not 25.5 on the mccarty... looks amazing though. 👏
i bought a dragonfly several years ago when i hurt my back, because it was so insanely light. beautiful instrument and one of those "i wish i'd never sold it" items.