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Unbelievable--the power, the playability, and, with this one, the pedigree are all here!  After a neck reset and refret from our luthier (you better believe it was time!) this monster is feeling and sounding better than ever.  It's rare you run across these TR Pros on the used market--much less in this gorgeous condition and much less with a signed note from the great Chris Hillman certifying this already historic model was used on the stage and in the studio with the man himself!  Once in a lifetime opportunity here, y'all!

Condition: Used, Excellent

From Santa Cruz Guitars

The Tony Rice Professional Model has been further refined to offer the same specifications as used on Mr. Rice’s personal guitar. Old growth Brazilian Rosewood of the quality seen in the best vintage instruments and European Spruce chosen from master stock from the Italian/Swiss border are the materials of choice. To enhance the playability, a shorter (25.25 inch) scale and Tony’s slim neck profile provide fast and effortless action. The heirloom tone woods and intelligent design make this instrument the quintessential contemporary bluegrass dreadnought. In Tony’s own words, “This is a guitar you can go to war with.”

Model
Tony Rice Professional
Serial
D-2658R
Year
1999
Body Wood
Brazilian Rosewood
Body Finish
Clear/Buffed
Top Wood
European Spruce
Top Finish
Tinted
Back Stripe
Zipper
Binding
Ivoroid
Side Purfling
None
Rosette
Herringbone
Top Purfling
Herringbone
Bracing/Voicing
Scalloped
Neck Finish
Clear/Buffed
Peghead
Solid Square
Peghead Binding
I/B/I
Peghead Overlay
Brazilian Rosewood
Headstock Inlay
None
Scale Length
25.25"
Neck Shape
V with Volute
Side Dots
Black
Fingerboard Inlay
SCGC @ 16th Fret
Neck Width at 14th Fret
2 3/16"
Fingerboard Binding
I/B/I
Width at Nut
1 11/16"
Pickguard
Dalmatian
Tuners
Gold Waverlys
Case
Hardshell

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

Not eligible for Try Before You Buy or the 48-hour approval period. Standard return policy applies — see Terms & Conditions, Section 18 for details.

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