Santa Cruz Tony Rice Dreadnought Comparison, Quick n' Dirty
In this video, Sound Pure Acoustic Guitar Specialist Barrett Brooks compares 2 of our Santa Cruz Tony Rice Dreadnoughts.
Used
Luthier-Certified
Sound Pure's Take
This is a special instrument. It projects beautifully and plays very comfortably up and down the neck. The back is matched perfectly and the grain on the top is exquisite. When one first picks it up, the tendency is to hold out big open chords and savor its wide range of glassy overtones. It responds equally well to lead playing, however, and can accommodate virtually any style.
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Santa Cruz Tony Rice Signature Dread Acoustic #271TR Used Quick n' Dirty
In this video, Sound Pure Acoustics Specialist Barrett Brooks tests the Santa Cruz Tony Rice Signature Dread Acoustic #271TR.
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.
D-2717R
1999
Body Wood TypeIndian Rosewood
Back StripeZipper
BindingIvoroid
Top Wood TypeSitka Spruce
RosetteHerringbone
PurflingHerringbone
Bracing/VoicingScalloped
Neck PegheadSolid Square
Peghead BindingNone
Overlay MaterialEbony
Headstock InslayNone
Width at Nut1-11/16
Neck ShapeV with Volute
Fingerboard Side DotsBlack
InlaySCGC @ 12th Fret
Width at 14th Fret2-3/16
BindingIvoroid
Scale Length25.375
Finish TopClear
Back & SidesClear/Gloss
NeckClear/Matte
Setup
PickguardTortoise
Tuners/gearsNickel open-back
Dimensions
Body Length20"
Body Depth3.5-4.875"
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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