The Skylighter’s aesthetics are nothing short of extraordinary. With its deep German carves on both the top and back of the solid swamp ash body, this guitar balances visual movement, depth, and player comfort.

It's worth noting that Joe Parker honed his skills at Collings Guitars for five years—three of them in the setup department. If you’ve ever played a Collings electric, you’ll have a strong sense of the impeccable craftsmanship and feel Joe brings to the Skylighter.

Loaded with Gemini Alnico V HSS pickups, a Freeway 6-Position switch (more on this in a bit), a Gotoh 2-post bridge, and locking tuners, the Skylighter is a dream guitar for players who love elements of Strats & Gibsons wish they could merge into one instrument. It offers the ergonomics of a Strat, but with the feel, punchiness, and sustain of a Gibson. Expect plenty of muscle and sustain for both single-note runs and chords.

Now, about that Freeway 6-Position switch: what’s the deal? In short—it’s awesome. Imagine a traditional 3-way switch, but with a North and South "hemisphere." In the Southern position, you get standard Gibson-style options (bridge, bridge/neck, neck). Flick it up into the Northern hemisphere, and you’re accessing classic Strat combinations (neck/middle, middle, bridge/middle). While the Skylighter doesn’t dive fully into Strat “cluck” territory, it does let you blend in a touch of that vibe when desired.