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Parker Introduces New Line of Acoustic Guitars with The Intrigue Series
Press Release
2006-12-15

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Parker Guitars is proud to announce the release of the Intrigue Series of Acoustic Guitars. The Intrigue Series offers an innovative take on a folk style acoustic guitar, and will be adorned with contemporary inlays and hardware. Featured in the Intrigue Series will be the PA22, PA24, and the PA28.

The PA22 (shown) has a solid cedar top with solid sapele back and sapele sides. The neck boasts an ebony fingerboard, with distinctive mother of pearl inlays and a stylish mother of pearl "P" inlay located on the upper register frets. The PA22 has exclusive Nickel Grover 18:1 STA-TITE tuners.

The PA24 features a solid spruce top with a solid birdseye maple back and birdseye maple sides. The guitar features an Ivorin fingerboard and bridge, projecting a clear bright tone, while the fingerboard features a unique abalone "P" inlay located at the upper register frets. Tortoise Shell Binding and Gold Grover 18:1 STA-TITE tuners complete the guitar''s classy facade.

The PA28 features a solid cedar top with a solid rosewood back and rosewood sides. An Ebony fingerboard and bridge give the guitar brilliant tone and effortless playability. The fingerboard features intricate turquoise inlays and distinctive "P" inlay located at the upper register frets. Gold Grover 18:1 STA-TITE tuners complete the sophisticated look of the PA28.

The Parker Intrigue Series debuts at the 2007 Winter NAMM show in Anaheim, CA, and will have retail prices of: $1399 for the PA22, $1699 for the PA24, and $1899 for the PA28. Each guitar includes a Deluxe Hardshell Case.

Parker Guitars is owned by US Music Corp located just north of Chicago. US Music Corp. is a uniquely positioned, fully integrated musical instrument company that manufactures and markets instruments, accessories and audio equipment for professionals, aspiring professionals, collectors, hobbyists and beginner musicians. Also owned by US Music Corp are Washburn Guitars, Randall Amplifiers, Eden Amplifiers, SoundTech Professional Audio, Oscar Schmidt, and Lyon Musical Instruments.