Parker P36 Electric Guitar (with Gig Bag)
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Select ash body with maple neck. Fishman piezo and Parker single-coil pickups.
Overview
They're guitars that deliver everything you'd expect from a Parker, at a price that acknowledges the concept of budget. When he designed the P-Series, Ken Parker used traditional materials without compromising the high standards and precise tolerances that have made Parker Guitars the ultimate in tonal spectrum and playability. With the combination of Parker playability, piezo, and magnetic voices, and the rockin' Parker look, the P-Series represents the finest guitar for the money on the market, bar none. Importantly, all P-Series guitars sold in the U.S. are set up in Parker's Mundelein, IL factory to ensure spot-on tuning and playability.
The P-36 has all the signature capabilities of the high-end Parker Fly in a beautiful ash body with maple bolt-on neck. And when it comes to sound, the marriage of Parker technology with the vintage Tele electronic and control layout is mind-blowing. The pickups deliver twang and shimmer with tons of attitude. Count on the piezos for a very realistic acoustic sound, and then mix them with the magnetics for a hybrid that introduces a whole new dimension to music.
Features
Ash body and bolt-on maple neck
2 vintage-style single-coil pickups with Alnico magnets (neck & bridge)
Fishman Powerbridge VT string through
3-way mag pickup selection
Custom Fishman piezos and stereo voltage-doubled pre-amp
7 lbs
The P-36 has all the signature capabilities of the high-end Parker Fly in a beautiful ash body with maple bolt-on neck. And when it comes to sound, the marriage of Parker technology with the vintage Tele electronic and control layout is mind-blowing. The pickups deliver twang and shimmer with tons of attitude. Count on the piezos for a very realistic acoustic sound, and then mix them with the magnetics for a hybrid that introduces a whole new dimension to music.
Features
Ash body and bolt-on maple neck
2 vintage-style single-coil pickups with Alnico magnets (neck & bridge)
Fishman Powerbridge VT string through
3-way mag pickup selection
Custom Fishman piezos and stereo voltage-doubled pre-amp
7 lbs
Specs
Tones/sounds: twang and shimmer; incredible tonal range.
Body:
-- Wood: select ash
-- Contruction: solid one piece
-- Finish: polyurethane
-- Bridge: Fishman Powerbridge VT string through
-- Vibrato system: N/A
Neck:
-- Wood: maple
-- Neck design: solid one piece
-- Neck-body joint: traditional bolt on
-- Scale: 25.5 in.
-- # of frets: 22 frets
-- Fret material: nickel silver
-- Fret size: .060 in. high, .090 in. wide
-- Fret board: maple
-- Fretboard shapet: 10 in.-13 in. conical form
-- Neck shape: regular width, fat thickness
-- Finish: polyurethane
-- Nut: black polycarbonate
-- Nut width: 1.650 in.
-- Bridge string spacing: 2.110 in.
-- Nut string spacing: 1.325
-- Truss rod: traditional design
-- Tuners: Grover 18:1 ratio
Electronics:
-- Magnetic pickups: Parker-designed Alnico
-- Magnetic configuration: 2 single-coil
-- Magnetic pickup select: 3 way
-- Piezo system: 6-element Fishman piezo
-- PreAmp/mixer: active Fishman-designed stereo preamp
-- Other controls: magnetic volume, magnetic tone, magnetic/Piezo 3 way selector
-- Output: split stereo or summed mono; "Smart Switching" jack
Miscellaneous:
-- Weight: 7 pounds
-- Strings: .009 in. - .042 in.
-- Case/bag: Parker P-Series custom gig bag
Body:
-- Wood: select ash
-- Contruction: solid one piece
-- Finish: polyurethane
-- Bridge: Fishman Powerbridge VT string through
-- Vibrato system: N/A
Neck:
-- Wood: maple
-- Neck design: solid one piece
-- Neck-body joint: traditional bolt on
-- Scale: 25.5 in.
-- # of frets: 22 frets
-- Fret material: nickel silver
-- Fret size: .060 in. high, .090 in. wide
-- Fret board: maple
-- Fretboard shapet: 10 in.-13 in. conical form
-- Neck shape: regular width, fat thickness
-- Finish: polyurethane
-- Nut: black polycarbonate
-- Nut width: 1.650 in.
-- Bridge string spacing: 2.110 in.
-- Nut string spacing: 1.325
-- Truss rod: traditional design
-- Tuners: Grover 18:1 ratio
Electronics:
-- Magnetic pickups: Parker-designed Alnico
-- Magnetic configuration: 2 single-coil
-- Magnetic pickup select: 3 way
-- Piezo system: 6-element Fishman piezo
-- PreAmp/mixer: active Fishman-designed stereo preamp
-- Other controls: magnetic volume, magnetic tone, magnetic/Piezo 3 way selector
-- Output: split stereo or summed mono; "Smart Switching" jack
Miscellaneous:
-- Weight: 7 pounds
-- Strings: .009 in. - .042 in.
-- Case/bag: Parker P-Series custom gig bag
Reviews
Submitted May 7, 2005
"P-36 Best Sound, Value and Distinctive Looks"
This review has been selected by our experts as particularly helpful.
have been playing for 4 years...focusing on Blues. The Parker P-36 joins my Fender Telesonic and Taylor 214. I like guitars that are a bit off the norm...and favor tele's. The guitar plays through a Blues Junior and Fender VibroChamp. If it were lost or stolen I would absolutely replace it. This guitar is fun! and it makes practice enjoyable.
Sound
I play mostly blues, and blues/rock. Also roots music and indie. It works great! As I can land the bent notes with precision and confidence. The neck feels great and the bridge sits in a nice position for muting. Consider there are 3 magentic pickup switch positions (neck, bridge both) and the Fishman Powerbridge (alone, mixed w/magnetics) and let's see that adds up to 8 basic sounds and depending on how you mix your magnets and piezos and ton of variations. This guitar can cut right through the mix. You can get the warm tones at the neck and Muddy Waters bite from the bridge. Add in the piezo and create some original tones. As for the acoustics alone the piezo sounds great. No one is going to believe it's a full sounding acoustic, but it sure is nice to switch on the fly and have a distinct acoustic tone. Pushed through my Yamaha MagicStomp for Acoustic effects and this guitar absolutely satisfies
Features
2005, Korean made; assembled and setup through Parker Guitars in Mundelein, IL. Body is made of solid ash..mine came with the blond finish, with body contours; and… read more neck is solid maple; nice and thick. 22frets polished with the edges buried. Traditional Tele look to the neck and bridge magnetic pickups, vintage style Alnico. Fishman Powerbridge VT for Piezo Acoustics. Grover tuners, and a really great gig bag. The tone, volume knobs are knurled metal and rock solid. The piezo switch is tiny, but locks into place with confidence across all 3 positions (magnetic pickups, mix, piezo pickup). There were some horribly light strings on the guitar which made it difficult to work with initially; figuring they were cheap 9's....I'll take my 10's.
Quality
The setup is spot on, and having the guitar inspected by Parker luthiers I am sure made for a nice fit. Finish is all top notch and the blonde wash looks great on the ash. The body sits nice and it's apparent Parker put a lot of time into the ergonomics as the guitar fits great.
Value
No brainer -- this guitar is a steal at the price. It's completely versitile and sounds great across all configurations.
Manufacturer Support
Great people to speak with, helped explain all the controls, even though the guitar doesn't come with a manual
The Wow Factor
Bought this on the spot -- loved the looks and sound. If you're looking for another Strat-look-alike then look elsewhere. This guitar stands out and plays like a dream.
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Sound
I play mostly blues, and blues/rock. Also roots music and indie. It works great! As I can land the bent notes with precision and confidence. The neck feels great and the bridge sits in a nice position for muting. Consider there are 3 magentic pickup switch positions (neck, bridge both) and the Fishman Powerbridge (alone, mixed w/magnetics) and let's see that adds up to 8 basic sounds and depending on how you mix your magnets and piezos and ton of variations. This guitar can cut right through the mix. You can get the warm tones at the neck and Muddy Waters bite from the bridge. Add in the piezo and create some original tones. As for the acoustics alone the piezo sounds great. No one is going to believe it's a full sounding acoustic, but it sure is nice to switch on the fly and have a distinct acoustic tone. Pushed through my Yamaha MagicStomp for Acoustic effects and this guitar absolutely satisfies
Features
2005, Korean made; assembled and setup through Parker Guitars in Mundelein, IL. Body is made of solid ash..mine came with the blond finish, with body contours; and… read more neck is solid maple; nice and thick. 22frets polished with the edges buried. Traditional Tele look to the neck and bridge magnetic pickups, vintage style Alnico. Fishman Powerbridge VT for Piezo Acoustics. Grover tuners, and a really great gig bag. The tone, volume knobs are knurled metal and rock solid. The piezo switch is tiny, but locks into place with confidence across all 3 positions (magnetic pickups, mix, piezo pickup). There were some horribly light strings on the guitar which made it difficult to work with initially; figuring they were cheap 9's....I'll take my 10's.
Quality
The setup is spot on, and having the guitar inspected by Parker luthiers I am sure made for a nice fit. Finish is all top notch and the blonde wash looks great on the ash. The body sits nice and it's apparent Parker put a lot of time into the ergonomics as the guitar fits great.
Value
No brainer -- this guitar is a steal at the price. It's completely versitile and sounds great across all configurations.
Manufacturer Support
Great people to speak with, helped explain all the controls, even though the guitar doesn't come with a manual
The Wow Factor
Bought this on the spot -- loved the looks and sound. If you're looking for another Strat-look-alike then look elsewhere. This guitar stands out and plays like a dream.
read less
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