Sound Pure's Take
Another terrific example of a classic model from Santa Cruz. We were thrilled to see how exceptionally clean the guitar is and, after a painless brush up on the fretwork and setup from our luthier, the instrument is ready to get back to making music! Rich, balanced mids, sweet highs, and a taut, authoritative bass are at your disposal along with Mr. Rice's preferred slim neck profile.
From Santa Cruz Guitars
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.
NECK
- Peghead
- TR Solid
- Peghead Binding
- None
- Overlay Material
- Ebony
- Headstock Inlay
- None
- Width at Nut
- 1-11/16"
BODY
- Wood Type
- Indian Rosewood
- Back Stripe
- Zig-zag
- Binding
- Ivoroid
- Size variation
- None
FINISH
- Top
- Clear
- Back & Sides
- Clear
NeckClear/flat - TR Slim
FINGERBOARD
- Side Dots
- Standard (black)
- Inlay
- SCGC
- Width at 14th Fret
- 2-3/16"
- Binding Type
- Ivoroid
- Scale Length
- 25.375
TOP
- Wood Type
- Sitka Spruce
- Rosette
- Herringbone/ Ivoroid
- Purfling
- Herringbone
- Bracing/voicing
- Scalloped
SETUP
- Pickguard
- Tortoise
- Tuners/gears
- SCGC
Hardshell Case
Warranty
This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
Returns
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