Author Topic: Early Rick Turner Model 27 (Read 253 times)

paexplorer · « **on:** August 25, 2013, 03:07:22 PM »

Thought I'd upload some pics of this rare bird from 1980.

(Message edited by paexplorer on August 25, 2013)

dela217 · « **Reply #1 on:** August 25, 2013, 07:27:11 PM »

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

lbpesq · « **Reply #2 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

paexplorer · « **Reply #3 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.

lbpesq · « **Reply #4 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

paexplorer · « **Reply #5 on:** August 27, 2013, 04:25:47 PM »

Cover For What?

oddmetersam · « **Reply #6 on:** August 27, 2013, 05:53:28 PM »

The two guitars Bill is talking about from the 2013 gathering. Beautiful instruments.

paexplorer · « **Reply #7 on:** August 27, 2013, 06:39:56 PM »

Very Cool!

paexplorer · « **Reply #8 on:** August 28, 2013, 05:59:14 AM »

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

jazzyvee · « **Reply #9 on:** August 28, 2013, 07:19:26 AM »

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

Jazzyvee

paexplorer · « **Reply #10 on:** August 28, 2013, 09:04:58 AM »

Seems Like All Different Electronics Were Used