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paexplorer
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Post Number: 2
Registered: 8-2013
Posted on Sunday, August 25, 2013 - 3:07 pm:   Edit Post

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







(Message edited by paexplorer on August 25, 2013)
dela217
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Post Number: 1138
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Sunday, August 25, 2013 - 7:27 pm:   Edit Post

Cool. Is that one yours? What is that button on the face of the instrument?
lbpesq
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Post Number: 5520
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Sunday, August 25, 2013 - 10:08 pm:   Edit Post

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
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Posted on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 - 9:48 am:   Edit Post

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
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Post Number: 5523
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Posted on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 - 1:56 pm:   Edit Post

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
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Posted on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 - 4:25 pm:   Edit Post

Cover For What?
oddmetersam
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Posted on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 - 5:53 pm:   Edit Post

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

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paexplorer
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Posted on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 - 6:39 pm:   Edit Post

Very Cool!
paexplorer
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Posted on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 - 5:59 am:   Edit Post

Maybe a battery cover when needed and left off when not needed?
jazzyvee
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Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 - 7:19 am:   Edit Post

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

Jazzyvee
paexplorer
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Post Number: 10
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Posted on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 - 9:04 am:   Edit Post

Seems Like All Different Electronics Were Used

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