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Rick Turner 2016 Model 1 C-LB Deluxe Featherweight with Myrtle Wood Top and Western Red Cedar Body - Rare!


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We are pleased to offer a truly unique and exceptional pre-loved instrument, the Rick Turner Featherweight Model 1, crafted by the legendary master luthier Rick Turner. Rick was renowned for his admiration of the Featherweights, especially those with a Cedar core instead of Mahogany. As Rick often said, “The Cedar core gives the guitar a slightly more acoustic flavor.”

Unlike most Model 1 guitars, which have a “cap” on the top side only, this Model 1 Featherweight features both the top and back capped with Myrtlewood, sandwiching a western Red Cedar core. This design results in a more responsive attack, offering all the classic tones of the Standard Model 1 but with enhanced sonic dynamics. Achieve that classic Lindsey Buckingham tone with added versatility and comfort, as this Featherweight is about a full pound lighter than the Mahogany Model 1, making long gigs much easier on your shoulders.

This guitar includes the option to blend Piezo pickups with the Magnetic Pickup as desired. The fit and finish are superb, with curves and asymmetry that are not only functional but also beautiful and comfortable.

Rick Turner tragically passed away in April 2022, making his instruments highly sought after, collectable and rare. Before his passing, Rick created a video showcasing this very guitar, which you can view down below. Don’t miss out on this masterpiece, a true testament to Rick Turner's craftsmanship.

Specs

Serial Number

16 3574

Weight

2.868 kg

Type

Solid Body

Colour

Natural

Orientation

Right Handed

Number of Strings

6

Body Shape

Featherweight Model 1

Body Material

Myrtlewood Top with Western Red Cedar Body; Myrtlewood Back (combines the tonal qualities of mahogany, rosewood and maple)

Neck Material

Maple set neck with Purple Heart Stripes (exquisite finishing)

Peg Head

Rick's Signature 5 Layered Veneers

Number of Frets

24

Fretboard Inlays

White Dots

Nut Material

Scalloped Bone

Nut Width

1 11/16"

Main Pickup

Turner Humbucker, Coil Tapped Centre Rotating; High Impedance Hot (in excess of 20k ohms DC Resistance when both coils activated)

Electronics

D-TAR Eclipse Preamp powered by 18V (2 x 9V)

Controls

Master Volume, Master Tone pull up for coil tap, 12 Db boost parametric EQ toggle switch with blend knob,  second blend knob to blend piezo saddle pickups with Humbucker. Active 2 x 9v battery powered

(See images for full layout of controls)

Tuners

Gotoh Delta Series

String Spacing

2" at Bridge Binding 

Case/ Bag

Hardshell Case