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Title: Early Rick Turner Model 27
Post by: paexplorer on August 25, 2013, 03:07:22 PM

Thought I'd upload some pics of this rare bird from 1980.  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/449/172606.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/449/172607.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/449/172608.jpg)
  (Message edited by paexplorer on August 25, 2013)

Title: Early Rick Turner Model 27
Post by: dela217 on August 25, 2013, 07:27:11 PM

Cool.  Is that one yours?  What is that button on the face of the instrument?

Title: Early Rick Turner Model 27
Post by: lbpesq on August 25, 2013, 10:08:52 PM

These are very rare.  I read there were four made or seven made.  I have one, as does another member of this forum.  Mine can be seen in some of the pics from the recent Northern California Gathering VI.  Each is a little different.  Mine has two pickups and active electronics.
 
Bill, tgo

Title: Early Rick Turner Model 27
Post by: paexplorer on August 27, 2013, 09:48:17 AM

Yes, it's mine, and for sale too! Just listed in the for sale section. I'm waiting on a response from Rick, but I think the button is to enhance resonance in some way, but not really sure.

Title: Early Rick Turner Model 27
Post by: lbpesq on August 27, 2013, 01:56:20 PM

The others I've seen of these, as well as Turner's Model 1, have a triangular cover that sits between the bridge and the end of the guitar.  You can see it in the pics from the NorCal VI gathering, and pics of Turner's Model 1 guitars.  The button is the bottom mounting screw for the cover.
 
Bill, tgo

Title: Early Rick Turner Model 27
Post by: paexplorer on August 27, 2013, 04:25:47 PM

Cover For What?

Title: Early Rick Turner Model 27
Post by: oddmetersam on August 27, 2013, 05:53:28 PM

The two guitars Bill is talking about from the 2013 gathering. Beautiful instruments.  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/449/172856.jpg)
   
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/449/172857.jpg)

Title: Early Rick Turner Model 27
Post by: paexplorer on August 27, 2013, 06:39:56 PM

Very Cool!

Title: Early Rick Turner Model 27
Post by: paexplorer on August 28, 2013, 05:59:14 AM

Maybe a battery cover when needed and left off when not needed?

Title: Early Rick Turner Model 27
Post by: jazzyvee on August 28, 2013, 07:19:26 AM

Great looking guitars. Is there anything unique about the pickups or electronics?
 
Jazzyvee

Title: Early Rick Turner Model 27
Post by: paexplorer on August 28, 2013, 09:04:58 AM

Seems Like All Different Electronics Were Used