Tony Rice
A fixed-spec signature dreadnought developed over 30+ years with flatpicking legend Tony Rice, voiced for fast, clear lead work.
About this guitar
Refined over three decades of collaboration with flatpicking icon Tony Rice, this dreadnought (Indian rosewood/Sitka spruce, scalloped bracing) is voiced for rapid single-line lead lines and clean note separation, with the traditional dreadnought bass but without excess low-end boom. Specs are fixed, not customizable.
Specs
| Body - Wood Type | Indian Rosewood |
|---|---|
| Body - Back Stripe | Zipper |
| Body - Binding | Ivoroid |
| Top - Wood Type | Sitka Spruce |
| Top - Rosette | Herringbone |
| Top - Purfling | Herringbone |
| Top - Bracing/Voicing | Scalloped |
| Neck - Peghead | Solid Square |
| Neck - Peghead Binding | None |
| Neck - Overlay Material | Ebony |
| Neck - Headstock Inlay | None |
| Neck - Width at Nut | 1-11/16″ |
| Neck - Neck Shape | V with Volute |
| Fingerboard - Side Dots | Black |
| Fingerboard - Inlay | SCGC @ 12th Fret |
| Fingerboard - Width at 14th Fret | 2-3/16″ |
| Fingerboard - Binding | Ivoroid |
| Fingerboard - Scale Length | 25.375″ |
| Finish - Top | Clear |
| Finish - Back & Sides | Clear/Gloss |
| Finish - Neck | Clear/Matte |
| Setup - Pickguard | Tortoise |
| Setup - Tuners/gears | Nickel Waverlys |
| Setup - Strings | SCGC Mid Tension |
| Customization | Fixed signature specification, not customizable — see D Model for a customizable version of this design |
Quick answers
- How much does the Tony Rice cost?
- Santa Cruz Guitar Co. sells through dealers and doesn't publish a price; their dealer locator lists where to buy.
- Is the Tony Rice still available?
- Yes. Santa Cruz Guitar Co. lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the Tony Rice?
- Santa Cruz Guitar Co., building gear since 1976. Where it's built: Handcrafted in Santa Cruz, California, at 400 to 500 guitars a year. It's listed here as an acoustic guitar.
- What warranty does Santa Cruz Guitar Co. offer?
- Lifetime warranty and customer service for registered guitars. New guitars must be registered within 2 weeks of purchase.