Feature:
Read the specs. I mean, c'mon, first off it's American made ... made in the good 'ole USA! Coil-splitting DiMarzio pickups, Fishman acoustic pickup, Sperzel locking tuners, steel frets, a GraphTech nut, a steel whammy bar with fixed, floating or down-only options, a lightweight and thin mahogany body and neck. The composite fretboard feels better than any ebony or rosewood I've every played.

Quality:
I haven't found any problems with my Nitefly M. I can see that real attention and care goes into manufacturing these guitars. I was hoping that my guitar would arrive perfectly setup as many of them do. I wasn't as fortunate. My bridge height was set a bit low on the bass side and I got a little buzzing on the 6th string.

Value:
With these features and Made In America ... I can't think of another guitar that comes close.

Desirability:
I love the neck, the head, and the fretboard. I don't think the body shape is the sexiest I've ever seen nor the natural finish. I find the upper horn somewhat bothersome in my chest when I play seated.

Sound:
I like the custom DiMarzio pickups. The ability to blend the Fishman piezo acoustic pickup with multiple combinations of humbuckers or single coils (split) either direct to one amp or stereo-split to two amps translates into refreshing versatility of sound. This guitar meets all my sound needs.

Ease of Use:
Parker posts a PDF manual on their website. It's adequate but can be improved and I've sent them instructions on how to do so. I hope they'll listen. The whammy bar options can be changed with the turn of a screw. The Sperzel locking tuners keep the guitar in tune and make it easier to change strings than traditional, non-locking tuners. I'm still not sure about how to adjust intonation and such. I'll probably rely on my local guitar tech even though it doesn't look too complicated. This is an area where the manual could do a much better job.

Support:
I've emailed Parker and have received fast replies, though often the replies seem too hastely, like the representative didn't thoroughly read my email and just wanted to get rid of me. One or two went completely unanswered. The Parker website is a pretty good source of info, especially the User Forum.

Overall:
I've bought, traded and sold many guitar. I'm going to keep my Parker Nitefly M.

Feature:
Every useable option....intelligently made with sophistication.

Quality:
Top notch appointments, high high quality. See www.edroman.com for his opinion on these (and he's a picky m.f.s.o.b.)

Value:
Blows away other guitars in the same price point. Something is actually different about this guitar though. It feels and plays like nothing else out there. It's a very "reactive" thing.

Desirability:
This "M" model is really a best of both worlds, even compared to other Fly products. You get the warmness and round tonality of Mahogany, with the incredibly reactive and stability of the composite neck, stainless steel frets, etc. It makes for an incredibly useable guitar.

Sound:
As close as you can get to the "perfect" guitar....actually makes you play better for some reason. It's alive or something!?!?!? Wow.

Support:
No opinion...haven't dealt with them.

Overall:
I have found a guitar that I will actually keep and be satisfied with for a LONG time. The closest guitar I had to this prior was a Musicman Axis Sport which I kept for almost 5 years before I got G.A.S. and had to have something else. In hindsight, I wish I would have kept the Musicman instead of the "custom" guitar I had made, as the Musicman was something I enjoyed more, but c'est la vie.

With these kinds of guitars, especially Parkers, you should know what value you're getting. Carbon glass fretboard, (which has been compared to the smoothness of glass), locking tuners, piezo and magnetic pick-ups, and a sound like no other. Nitefly M's are distinctly known for their warm and rich tones, just find a good acoustic amp, and this guitar will sing.