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

 

 

  (Message edited by paexplorer on August 25, 2013)

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

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

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.

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

Cover For What?

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

   

Very Cool!

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

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

Seems Like All Different Electronics Were Used