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