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Hands-On: Parker DragonFly DF524

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By Guitarist ( Guitarist ) published 21 September 2010

A look at Parker's new Fly before our review

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Parker DragonFly DF524

Parker DragonFly DF524

The full review of the new Parker DragonFly DF524 is in issue 334 of Guitarist magazine – on sale September 29.

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Pretty Fly

Pretty Fly

It certainly looks special but how does it sound? You'll have to read the review for that but the DragonFly certainly impressed us in that department.
The full review of the new Parker DragonFly DF524 is in issue 334 of Guitarist magazine – on sale September 29.

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