Parker Fly broken truss-rod

[Len Biglin]

Hi all , does anyone know how the parker fly truss rod works? It has a Torx nut offset to one side of headstock , it's not stripped but doesn't work at all.Thanks Len

[Pierre-Antoine Roiron]

Puzzling. I've never had the problem before. It's supposed to be a double way trussrod, quite responsive to adjustements. Just to be sure : if it's in the neutral position, there could a full turn before all play in the nut disappear (I'm not sure if it's the proper English word), in each direction.

[Len Biglin]

thanks Pierre , the screw will screw in tight , or screw out completely ( it is about 20mmlong and the end is not damaged) but has no effect on the neck . Len

[Russell Vance]

Hi Len,

The Fly manual states that the rod adjustment is very fine (1/4 turn here and there) so this doesn't sound promising.  Do you have a mate who is radioligist or a vet (access to an xray machine is always good here).  Try a drop of oil or similar on the end/thread  and try to get something happening.  Sounds like the two way rod has separated between the adjustable shaft and the static part of the rod but, I have no knowledge of this particular setup and am speculating for you.  Tell us what you find if it gets a resolve.  Seeya, Rusty.

[Pierre-Antoine Roiron]

That nut shouldn't come out, as Rusty said. I guess the solder broke. An x-ray shot would be great, but I'm afraid this is not good at all. Considering the way Parker Fly are made, the only hope is to remove the fingerboard, wich is a composite one with glued on frets, so no ungluing possible... I think you'll have to remove the frets, sand or plane the fingerboard, then change the trussrod and put an ebony fretboard with standard stainless frets. That's would be my only idea, and I'm not sure that I would take the job, considering the lack of information on how they are made and the lack of knowledge of the internal structure of the neck. Even if I've had a few successful repairs on Fly. Plus it will change the sound of it.

[nathan clark]

"The factory does a great job with that repair" is what I tell folks who inquire about any Parker repair.

[Len Biglin]

Thanks everyone, I will try to chase up an x-ray.I also tried installing a longer screw but nothing happened.

[Russell Vance]

Natham,

I think everyone should reread your reply - some of the wisest words spoken - the ability to recognize a 'stinker', check ones professional ego,  and decline the job before any money is lost is a skill I wish I could master!  Rusty.

[Mark Wallace]

I had one in the shop a few years ago. The customer was playing at a gig and two of the frets fell off. I glued them back but wondered at the time how one would approach a full refret.

[Pierre-Antoine Roiron]

I've had a few fallen frets too. But they are stainless steel, so you shouldn't have to refret.

[nathan clark]

How did the Parker truss rod repair job work out?

[Len Biglin]

The Fly is still here , I haven't got back to it yet, but I think I will decline, the fretboard seems to be wood with carbon fibre over it , and the c/f runs down the side and around the neck, so I am scared to try removing the f/bd and possibly replace with wood.Any opinions? Len

[Pierre-Antoine Roiron]

The neck is basswood wrapped in carbon fibre. No more ideas than last time.