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Tony Rice Model

Tony Rice Tony Rice is the master of contemporary bluegrass guitar. He has enhanced his traditional background with influences ranging from Clarence White to John Coltrane, thereby creating a style that demands more from a guitar than a typical vintage dreadnought can offer. Tony's legendary 1930s D-28, previously owned by Clarence White, served as the model for an instrument design that combines the bass presence of the old D-28 with more substantial midrange and treble response, which is necessary for Tony's modern lead work. The sophisticated tone in the higher ranges of this guitar will inspire flatpickers to explore new territory. The Tony Rice Model is the result of a 12-year collaboration with Tony Rice, and is the epitome of a contemporary bluegrass guitar.
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Tony Rice Specifications

NECK Peghead solid square
  Peghead binding none
  Overlay material ebony
  Headstock inlay none
  Width at nut 1-11/16"
BODY Wood type Indian Rosewood
  Back stripe zipper
  Binding ivoroid
  Size variation none
FINISH Top clear
  Back & sides clear/gloss
  Neck clear/matte
FINGERBOARD Side dots black
  Inlay SCGC @ 12th fret
  Width at 14th fret 2-3/16"
  Binding type ivoroid
  Scale length 25.375
TOP Wood type Sitka spruce
  Rosette herringbone
  Purfling herringbone
  Bracing/voicing scalloped
SETUP Pickguard tortoise
  Tuners/gears SCGC Nickel
  Pickup optional













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