Author Topic: Parker are using real snakeskin now (Read 5584 times)

Woogie · « **on:** August 08, 2007, 03:54:45 PM »

http://www.parkerguitars.com/code/models/models_fly_mojosnakeskin_intro.asp

Real python skin!! Taking things a bit far imo.

"A limited run of Parker Fly Mojo guitars with genuine python snakeskin tops. This is not a paint job — it’s real python snakeskin carefully hand-fitted to the top of each guitar before the finish sealer coat is applied. The snakes used for these guitars are not endangered. They are farm raised for commercial use."

noodleplugerine · « **Reply #1 on:** August 08, 2007, 04:38:50 PM »

Rofl - Talk about overkill :|

blue · « **Reply #2 on:** August 08, 2007, 04:57:34 PM »

i had that idea a couple of years ago! someday i'll have my snakeskin top Les Paul...

Crazy_Joe · « **Reply #3 on:** August 08, 2007, 05:56:05 PM »

So they kill the snakes for the skin or are the snakes dead first and then they steal the skin?
If it's killing for the skin that's just cruel, but if they were already dead then it wouldn't matter i suppose.

maliciousteve · « **Reply #4 on:** August 08, 2007, 05:59:50 PM »

The one on their website looks pretty cool. I'm not usually a fan of the snake skin finishes on guitars but that looks cool.

Antag · « **Reply #5 on:** August 08, 2007, 06:12:19 PM »

[opinionated]I'm sorry, but that's the stupidest damn thing I've read in ages[/opinionated] :roll:

dave_mc · « **Reply #6 on:** August 08, 2007, 06:29:13 PM »

the snakes aren't endangered? if i were one of those snakes, i'd be feeling pretty endangered... :lol:

Davey · « **Reply #7 on:** August 08, 2007, 06:56:11 PM »

cool looking graphic (if it was)
beyond ugly guitar... yuck

Philly Q · « **Reply #8 on:** August 08, 2007, 07:01:25 PM »

I'm no expert on snakes, but don't they shed their skin periodically? Not sure if the shed skin would be any use as a material though, perhaps it has to be a full skin from a dead animal.

I wonder what effect the skin has on the tone? I'm sure I read that Warren deMartini's snakeskin-covered guitar didn't actually sound that great because the skin dampened the resonance of the wood.

Woogie · « **Reply #9 on:** August 08, 2007, 07:04:20 PM »

Did Warren have real or painted skin?

I thought when they shedded it it just went all ripped and white. Surely they can't just be killing these snakes just for finishing guitars!!

mecca777 · « **Reply #10 on:** August 08, 2007, 07:05:10 PM »

Quote from: Philly Q

I'm no expert on snakes, but don't they shed their skin periodically? Not sure if the shed skin would be any use as a material though, perhaps it has to be a full skin from a dead animal.

Nah, it'll have to be the full skin. Shed snakeskin is too thin and fragile to use for tacky fashion accessories. :)

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I wonder what effect the skin has on the tone? I'm sure I read that Warren deMartini's snakeskin-covered guitar didn't actually sound that great because the skin dampened the resonance of the wood.

It automatically makes any amplifier sound like a Rockman. :D

Philly Q · « **Reply #11 on:** August 08, 2007, 07:11:06 PM »

Quote from: Woogie

Did Warren have real or painted skin?

It was definitely real - I remember seeing an article about how they covered it. He might even have had a couple of them.

opprobrium_9 · « **Reply #12 on:** August 08, 2007, 08:22:16 PM »

i don't agree with that

Muso · « **Reply #13 on:** August 08, 2007, 10:00:08 PM »

I don't see any problem with it if the snakes are farmed, I mean you all weather leather right?!

The finish on that guitar looks well nice but personally I hate the looks of those parker guitars, they look flimsy.

38thBeatle · « **Reply #14 on:** August 08, 2007, 10:38:45 PM »

I am intrigued by a snake farm...thinking of them gamboling around.Do they use specially trained snake dogs I wonder. I can't imagine a guitar with a snake skin top but hey, each to his own.

Author Topic: Parker are using real snakeskin now (Read 5584 times)

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