"The latest guitar by Ken Parker is named Stella and features minimal bracing for a featherlight feel. The bridge is hollow, and the tailpiece hooks around a pin. The neck sits on top of the guitar rather than in a pocket, so it can be replaced with a 7-string or baritone neck just by replacing the bridge and tailpiece. The action of the guitar is adjusted by the neck angle, rather than the bridge. The string tension can also be used as a tone control, adjusting for more mellow or strident sounds. "
GALLERY: Montreal Guitar Show 2011
Some of the innovative, beautiful, and groundbreaking instruments on display in Montreal.
By Rebecca DirksJul 06, 2011
Rebecca Dirks
Rebecca Dirks graduated from the University of Iowa with degrees in journalism and art, and joined Premier Guitar as an intern in 2007. She lives in the Iowa City area with her husband, two giant dogs, and more cats than are appropriate to mention. When not petsitting, she enjoys challenging herself in the kitchen, watching the Packers dominate, and discovering new music or rediscovering old favorites.