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mojocasterman · January 24th, 2007, 11:29 PM

I went surfing to www.RiceCustomGuitars.com - a man can dream, you know

- and came across their B Bender proto. I don't know if you guys have already talked about this guitar as I have been swamped with work for a while, but I felt the need to talk about it here. What a beautiful guitar!

Here's the linky.

I'll try and post pics:

They have many more pics on their site, so don't hesitate to click on the link and feast your eyes!

Pete Galati · January 24th, 2007, 11:51 PM

I was noticing that one a couple days ago. Seems to be an Esquier Bender.

Kind of interesting that there's no string ferrule for the B string.

Buckocaster51 · January 25th, 2007, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pete Galati

Kind of interesting that there's no string ferrule for the B string.

that is a neat touch. Sort of shows that guitar was planned from day one to be a bender.

Got to love it when a plan falls together.

Just think of all of the lonely B string ferrules the world over that have nothing to do after a bender has been installed. A huge waste of a precious resource if you ask me.

vikki · January 25th, 2007, 03:36 AM

xxxxxxx

mojocasterman · January 25th, 2007, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pete Galati

Seems to be an Esquier Bender.

From the www.RiceCustomGuitars.com link I posted originally:

Quote:

Pickups: Seymour Duncan '54 bridge, special RCG 6K neck.

Jack Wells · January 25th, 2007, 09:14 AM

Quote:

that is a neat touch. Sort of shows that guitar was planned from day one to be a bender.

Hey man ............ you're stealing my comments.

mojocasterman · January 25th, 2007, 09:22 AM

With those guys making the guitar, I pretty much have faith that there was a good plan at the genesis of the project

zombywoof · January 25th, 2007, 10:13 AM

As a rule, I try to avoid the Rices website. Too much eye candy. Man, I am a sucker for a white Tele.

Grin'n'pick · January 25th, 2007, 10:18 AM

Wow, that axe is droolsome.

Pete Galati · January 25th, 2007, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mojocasterman

From the www.RiceCustomGuitars.com link I posted originally:

Oops. It sort of blends right into the pickguard.

BigWave · January 25th, 2007, 05:40 PM

One of the guitar players in our band owns the purple one on their home page. It's nice!

mojocasterman · January 25th, 2007, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BigWave

One of the guitar players in our band owns the purple one on their home page. It's nice!

1. Welcome BigWave!
2. Thanks for the understatement of the week

Lostheart · January 25th, 2007, 05:59 PM

Just wondering how can the Rice guys use the traditional Telecaster headstock whilst people like GVCG and other builders have gotten hell from Fender because of it and now have to use some self designed headstock shape???

OutlawSteph1975 · January 25th, 2007, 06:16 PM

It's beautiful! And I want a b-bender someday. Anyone know the difference between Rice's bender and a Parsons/Green bender? They look similar, and I like the clear backplate so you can show off the mechanism.

BrianF · January 25th, 2007, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OutlawSteph1975

It's beautiful! And I want a b-bender someday. Anyone know the difference between Rice's bender and a Parsons/Green bender? They look similar, and I like the clear backplate so you can show off the mechanism.

It's a Parsons White STYLE.. bender components made by Bill Bores (Steelbender Innovations)..

I have a black 50's MIM Esquire I installed the same bender in. I'm not using it (since I have others) I will likely put it up for sale on ebay or the TDPRI Garage Sale soon... Mine has a Long Throw Bender and plays flawlessly.

I had it converted to a Tele for awhile but's it's back stock to an Esquire right now..
http://www.bbenderguitars.com/images...-3740_IMG.html

Wild Rice Chris · January 26th, 2007, 10:45 AM

mojocasterman · January 26th, 2007, 10:47 AM

Chris, that one is stunning. I loved all the pics you sent me of this guitar. I wasn't going to post them as I wasn't sure whether you wanted them on the net already or not.

Just stunning!

Rich Rice · January 28th, 2007, 06:32 AM

Here's another bender I've been working on... Sort of an experimental finish, but I like it so far..

mojocasterman · January 28th, 2007, 09:58 AM

sweet! What's with all the B Bender activity of late?

Rich Rice · January 28th, 2007, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mojocasterman

sweet! What's with all the B Bender activity of late?

Truth be told, I want one. The plan is to build three, sell two, and keep the last one for my own. Since I don't know which ones will sell, I have to make sure I love them all...

mojocasterman · January 28th, 2007, 10:12 AM

Not a bad plan if I ever heard one

Rich Rice · January 28th, 2007, 10:20 AM

I'm having so much fun with these that I'd like to just keep on building more. I'm designing a similar mechanism with different bearings, and have really gone over the deep end with benders lately. They have allowed this old dog to learn some new tricks.

mojocasterman · January 28th, 2007, 10:26 AM

Learning on the job. Gotta love it!

austintele · January 28th, 2007, 10:32 AM

Are the benders long or standard throw length?

Guitars look great!

Rich Rice · January 28th, 2007, 10:36 AM

They are Bill Bores' Classic benders, standard length.

My comment about "new tricks" was referring to my playing style, not building...

Thank you for the compliment!

January 24th, 2007, 11:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
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Lostheart Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 1,843	Just wondering how can the Rice guys use the traditional Telecaster headstock whilst people like GVCG and other builders have gotten hell from Fender because of it and now have to use some self designed headstock shape??? __________________ Casper: "Mmmmm. Butterscotch, yo. That's the best!" From the movie Kids

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January 24th, 2007, 11:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
Pete Galati R.I.P. Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,103 2 Photos	I was noticing that one a couple days ago. Seems to be an Esquier Bender. Kind of interesting that there's no string ferrule for the B string.

January 25th, 2007, 10:18 AM	#9 (permalink)
Grin'n'pick Friend of Leo's Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Nr. Bath, UK Posts: 2,011 39 Photos	Wow, that axe is droolsome.

January 25th, 2007, 05:40 PM	#11 (permalink)
BigWave TDPRI Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Salinas CA Age: 56 Posts: 14	One of the guitar players in our band owns the purple one on their home page. It's nice!

January 25th, 2007, 06:16 PM	#14 (permalink)
OutlawSteph1975 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,379 7 Photos	It's beautiful! And I want a b-bender someday. Anyone know the difference between Rice's bender and a Parsons/Green bender? They look similar, and I like the clear backplate so you can show off the mechanism.

January 26th, 2007, 10:45 AM	#16 (permalink)
Wild Rice Chris Friend of Leo's Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rice Custom Dungeon Posts: 3,456 27 Photos	__________________ Hello, My Name Is Chris Rice "The children need to learn how to build their own environment and make their own music that is inspired by their roots."--Eugene Hütz

January 26th, 2007, 10:47 AM	#17 (permalink)
mojocasterman Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 4,670	Chris, that one is stunning. I loved all the pics you sent me of this guitar. I wasn't going to post them as I wasn't sure whether you wanted them on the net already or not. Just stunning! __________________ Scott Lentz T - Crook Custom T - Tom Anderson Crowdster - Tom Anderson Atom - Thorn Jr 90 Koa - SRV Strat - Ovation Elite T - Swart AST - Carr Mercury - Fender Tweed Blues Junior. Follow me on Twitter! @MojoCaster

January 28th, 2007, 06:32 AM	#18 (permalink)
Rich Rice Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In a dream world.. Just ask my wife. Age: 57 Posts: 3,004 11 Photos	Here's another bender I've been working on... Sort of an experimental finish, but I like it so far.. __________________ If you are driven to play, you will find a way.

January 28th, 2007, 09:58 AM	#19 (permalink)
mojocasterman Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 4,670	sweet! What's with all the B Bender activity of late? __________________ Scott Lentz T - Crook Custom T - Tom Anderson Crowdster - Tom Anderson Atom - Thorn Jr 90 Koa - SRV Strat - Ovation Elite T - Swart AST - Carr Mercury - Fender Tweed Blues Junior. Follow me on Twitter! @MojoCaster

January 28th, 2007, 10:12 AM	#21 (permalink)
mojocasterman Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 4,670	Not a bad plan if I ever heard one __________________ Scott Lentz T - Crook Custom T - Tom Anderson Crowdster - Tom Anderson Atom - Thorn Jr 90 Koa - SRV Strat - Ovation Elite T - Swart AST - Carr Mercury - Fender Tweed Blues Junior. Follow me on Twitter! @MojoCaster

January 28th, 2007, 10:20 AM	#22 (permalink)
Rich Rice Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In a dream world.. Just ask my wife. Age: 57 Posts: 3,004 11 Photos	I'm having so much fun with these that I'd like to just keep on building more. I'm designing a similar mechanism with different bearings, and have really gone over the deep end with benders lately. They have allowed this old dog to learn some new tricks. __________________ If you are driven to play, you will find a way.

January 28th, 2007, 10:26 AM	#23 (permalink)
mojocasterman Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 4,670	Learning on the job. Gotta love it! __________________ Scott Lentz T - Crook Custom T - Tom Anderson Crowdster - Tom Anderson Atom - Thorn Jr 90 Koa - SRV Strat - Ovation Elite T - Swart AST - Carr Mercury - Fender Tweed Blues Junior. Follow me on Twitter! @MojoCaster

January 28th, 2007, 10:32 AM	#24 (permalink)
austintele Tele-Afflicted Join Date: May 2004 Location: austin, texas Posts: 1,555	Are the benders long or standard throw length? Guitars look great!

January 28th, 2007, 10:36 AM	#25 (permalink)
Rich Rice Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In a dream world.. Just ask my wife. Age: 57 Posts: 3,004 11 Photos	They are Bill Bores' Classic benders, standard length. My comment about "new tricks" was referring to my playing style, not building... Thank you for the compliment! __________________ If you are driven to play, you will find a way.

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