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http://www.axinhand.com/RickProto1968.htm
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Gosh, it sure is a pretty shape, spoiled by an ugly switch assembly and ill-proportioned guard.

Looks like Rick's answer to Freddy Tavares' Fender Marauder.

But I'm sure somebody here can tell us for sure.
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That one has been the subject of other threads which I can't reference off the top of my head. I do remember that the dealer wants some astronomical amount for it ...
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If I recall correctly, it was a prototype and there are four pickups hidden under the guard.
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I'm had thought the guitar had sold back last fall, it may be just a rumor....

And yes, that's exactly what it is, an experimental/prototype.
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How cool would that be if they had a current protoype....you could have sersious bragging rights. "No you can't buy this man, its experimental!"
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This was the Quilla "Porky" Freeman prototype, just a test fixture for the hidden pickup concept. The pickups, pickguard, and switches were not done in the factory, as you can tell.
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The switches were done in Bulgaria.

Seriously, this is an intriguing bit of history and I'd love to know more about it.
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I am really curious. Has anyone saved the photos?
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JH, Thanks for lending your knowledge to the thread. Nice to see you 'round these parts again.
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janglerocker wrote:JH, Thanks for lending your knowledge to the thread. Nice to see you 'round these parts again.

Um... he posted that 3 years ago...
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tennis_nick wrote:
janglerocker wrote:JH, Thanks for lending your knowledge to the thread. Nice to see you 'round these parts again.

Um... he posted that 3 years ago...
D'oh!!. Must have still been a bit foggy after yesterday's Evacuation Day ceremonies..... :oops:
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Shoot, I had a picture of it for a while but don't seem to anymore. It looks sort of like a Fireglo F body but with a huge white pickguard and no visible pickups. Odd guitar.
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