Ken Parker, a legendary guitar maker known for his design for the Parker Fly, has died.

He was 73.

His death came just days after he revealed via a GoFundMe that he was battling cancer.

“I’ve been building guitars for as long as I can remember,” Parker wrote in that post. “Throughout my life, I’ve done something that I love and am proud of — making guitars that advance the art, science and craft of building far beyond traditional methods. Most importantly, it has been a true joy and especially gratifying experience to see my guitars in the hands of all of you gifted and aspiring players, and I thank you for that opportunity.”

That is when he got into his fight.

“In early 2023, I was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer that has slowly been debilitating me,” he wrote. “It hasn’t be

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