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mojocasterman · November 2nd, 2007, 12:04 PM

How sweet is this?

Here are the specs:

Quote:

Neck: Flatsawn Maple and Indian Rosewood slab fingerboard, 12" radius, 22 Jumbo frets, Medium C shape. Super thin nitro finish.

Body: Oak top, solid fir back.

Tuners: Gotoh vintage.

Bridgeplate: Steel.
Saddles: Wilkinson stagger compensated brass.
Finish: Nitrocellulose lacquer, amber top and black back.

Pickups: Lollar Vintage T bridge, Duncan Vintage P-90 neck.
Knobs/Control plate: Chrome plate/dome-top chrome knobs.
Nut: 1 11/16" hand-carved/polished Bone.

Jack cup:Electrosocket.
Price: $1400

... and how about this one...

Specs:

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Neck: Maple neck with Brazilian Rosewood veneer fretboard, .89-1" Chunky C contour, 6105 frets, 12" radius. Satin nitro finish.

Body: Semihollow alder with curly maple/walnut/curly maple multi-binding.

Tuners: Gotoh vintage.
Saddles: Schaller roller bridge.
Finish: Thin hard nitrocellulose lacquer, satin back and gloss top.

Pickups: Fralin P-90 set.
Nut: 1 11/16" hand-carved/polished Bone

Electronics: 3-way select toggle, partial phase/high-pass filter mini-toggle for the neck pickup.

Other: Walnut knobs, magnetic alder backplate.
Price: $1950

Though the one I really covet is still this one:

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Neck: Quarter-sawn maple with Madagascar rosewood slab fingerboard, .86-.93" C carve, 21 6230 frets, 12" radius, 1 5/8" nut, super thin lightly tinted nitro finish.

Body: Alder with bookmatched maple top.

Tuners: Staggered Gotoh vintage.
Finish: Dyed and stained, thin nitrocellulose lacquer.

Pickups: Lollar '52 set.
Knobs/Control plate: Chrome plate/dome-top knobs.
Bridge: Steel plate with stainless steel saddles.
Bender: Bill Bores P/W bender.
Nut: Bone

Jack cup:Electrosocket.

Electronics: CTS 250K pots, cloth wire.

Capacitor: .047
Price: $2200

www.RiceCustomGuitars.com

straightface · November 2nd, 2007, 02:14 PM

I love that first one, has sort of a Gibson vibe to it. Not a bad price either. Too bad I'd have to play it upside down.

TheViking · November 2nd, 2007, 02:27 PM

it is no secret that I am a hug fan of the work Rich and Chris do. They're outstanding craftsmen the both of them

freshmattyp · November 2nd, 2007, 03:46 PM

This one does it for me:

mojocasterman · November 2nd, 2007, 03:50 PM

yeah, that one also gets my juices flowin' :)

Pete Galati · November 2nd, 2007, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mojocasterman

How sweet is this?

Here are the specs:

Quote:

Neck: Flatsawn Maple and Indian Rosewood slab fingerboard, 12" radius, 22 Jumbo frets, Medium C shape. Super thin nitro finish.

Body: Oak top, solid fir back.

etc....

Oak?

I was thinking it was cedar when I looked at the pic, but I guess that would have had some knobs in it.

Ever used cedar?

jussishow · November 2nd, 2007, 04:41 PM

My favorite :

Link

bazooka47 · November 2nd, 2007, 05:00 PM

The semihollow/P-90 one gets my vote. Dang....

0le FUZZY · November 2nd, 2007, 05:05 PM

...Poor widdow thang, all stunted growth and stuff. HEE! HEE!

0le FUZZY

hekawi · November 2nd, 2007, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bazooka47

The semihollow/P-90 one gets my vote. Dang....

Me too! that one's mighty purty

Pesty · November 2nd, 2007, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jussishow

My favorite :

Link

Oh Wow.... that is the most beautiful white I have ever seen. I love white guitars, but the wood grain showing through... that's amazing!

beachkos · November 2nd, 2007, 07:12 PM

sorry for not being objective, but of all the guitars the Rices' have built, I'm kinda partial to this one - The Beachcaster :)

mojocasterman · November 2nd, 2007, 08:24 PM

I yet have to see a T-style guitar built by the Rices that I don't wish I owned :)

Rich Rice · November 3rd, 2007, 11:20 AM

<blush> Thanks for the nice words. We love 'em, too.

Twang · November 3rd, 2007, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jussishow

My favorite :

Link

Yup...that one has always been my favorite.

Just beautiful.

blues · November 3rd, 2007, 11:55 AM

The first guitar is beautiful.I dont even know what to say.I would not mind having one of them

fenderix · November 3rd, 2007, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freshmattyp

This one does it for me:

I believe the Rices are incapable of building something ugly ...
This is my favourite in this thread!

zombywoof · November 3rd, 2007, 12:29 PM

I have learned it is best for my financial well-being to stay away from the Rice page. Way too many goodies hanging around there. And I am a sucker for a Tele shape covered with a thin white finish and a matte black scratchplate

My favorite remains old #047 - because it is mine!

austintele · November 3rd, 2007, 12:31 PM

I like'em all:)

mojocasterman · November 3rd, 2007, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zombywoof

I have learned it is best for my financial well-being to stay away from the Rice page. Way too many goodies hanging around there. And I am a sucker for a Tele shape covered with a thin white finish and a matte black scratchplate

My favorite remains old #047 - because it is mine!

None more hot... none any hotter

zombywoof · November 3rd, 2007, 06:27 PM

Wild Rice Chris · November 3rd, 2007, 06:40 PM

I strung it up last night and have about 5 hours playing time on it now. I can't stop.

zombywoof · November 3rd, 2007, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wild Rice Chris

I strung it up last night and have about 5 hours playing time on it now. I can't stop.

I have got to get me one of those!!!!!!!!!!!!!

mojocasterman · November 3rd, 2007, 07:28 PM

Holy smokes, I have no idea how to play one of those but I may just have to learn!

Big Tony · November 5th, 2007, 03:31 AM

Yummy!

The white one is my favorite.

/ Tony

Wild Rice Chris · November 7th, 2007, 12:21 PM

No love for #037?

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stinkymommasboy · November 7th, 2007, 07:47 PM

My problem is, I love 'em all.

mojocasterman · November 8th, 2007, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stinkymommasboy

My problem is, I love 'em all.

It's a good problem to have :)

Wild Rice Chris · November 8th, 2007, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mojocasterman

It's a good problem to have :)

Not when you're surrounded by them! I'm having serious troubles not keeping #086 and selling my G&L, Music Man, Fender, and Univox...I've already kept enough of the guitars to be able to resist the urge (mostly).

mojocasterman · November 8th, 2007, 11:20 PM

again, nice problem to have

Wild Rice Chris · November 8th, 2007, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mojocasterman

again, nice problem to have

Maybe for you being halfway across the country!!

aznrambo481 · November 8th, 2007, 11:28 PM

wow.. the grain on that elec. mando is amazing!!! love it.

Wild Rice Chris · November 8th, 2007, 11:33 PM

Thank you! I posted this over on TGP:

The design is my fiancée's that I modified and had a hand in and we built it over the last 2 1/2 years (she bought the wood in August 2005). It's everything I've ever wanted in a mandolin and sounds fantastic through the Deluxe Reverb. It has all the response of my old 1917 Lyon and Healy but with a more consistent tone throughout it's range and a million times more comfortable to play.

Better than memories...

giginthesky · November 8th, 2007, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wild Rice Chris

I strung it up last night and have about 5 hours playing time on it now. I can't stop.

my god i'd love to have this in my hands.

Wild Rice Chris · November 8th, 2007, 11:35 PM

I always get confused when I post and another post shows up at the same time...you got me!

giginthesky · November 8th, 2007, 11:38 PM

also, my friends wife emailed me yesterday. she wants to buy him an electric mandolin and it got me thinking..... what's a good amp for a mandolin? and while i'm on the subject, what's a good electric mandolin that's not too pricey???

Wild Rice Chris · November 8th, 2007, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by giginthesky

also, my friends wife emailed me yesterday. she wants to buy him an electric mandolin and it got me thinking..... what's a good amp for a mandolin? and while i'm on the subject, what's a good electric mandolin that's not too pricey???

The Oscar Schmidt (Washburn lowline) electric/acoustic mando is pretty good for cheap. I've played mine through a '72 Deluxe Reverb, VOX AD30VT, DR Z 6545, Crate G-15, Peavey 1x12" (don't remember the model, but I've been using it for 4 years...), and the Fender wins by a long shot. Most guitar amps with a decent clean tone can be EQ'd for mando.

giginthesky · November 9th, 2007, 12:11 AM

thanx chris. i have an email out to her right now for a price point. (what she wants to spend) i've been doing some research and i've seen everything from about $200 to $23,000. also, i didn't know oscar schmidt was washburn! while i have your attention, i'd like to add you make incredibly beautiful guitars. props to you.

XKnight · November 10th, 2007, 09:32 PM

Here's mine. Rice Custom #42.

MViator · November 11th, 2007, 02:22 PM

and here's my favorite, #79

Lollar Charlie Christian and Vintage T, fat neck, incredible stain and finish.

I wanted to wiat until the honeymoon was about over to write. I've been playing it for about 6 weeks now, and it's the best electric guitar I've owned in almost 40 years of playing. Rich and Chris are a great team to deal with. This guitar has sustain, touch sensitivity, and mojo in abundance. My only regret is that I didn't find these guys sooner. Highly recommended!

Mv

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straightface Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: MA Posts: 1,751	I love that first one, has sort of a Gibson vibe to it. Not a bad price either. Too bad I'd have to play it upside down.

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0le FUZZY Gone but not forgotten Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Kolly-forn-knee-ya Posts: 9,857 6 Photos	...Poor widdow thang, all stunted growth and stuff. HEE! HEE! 0le FUZZY

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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	<blush> Thanks for the nice words. We love 'em, too. __________________ If you are driven to play, you will find a way.

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blues Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Pa Posts: 250	The first guitar is beautiful.I dont even know what to say.I would not mind having one of them

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zombywoof Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Back in the Heartland Posts: 3,361 17 Photos	I have learned it is best for my financial well-being to stay away from the Rice page. Way too many goodies hanging around there. And I am a sucker for a Tele shape covered with a thin white finish and a matte black scratchplate My favorite remains old #047 - because it is mine! __________________ "I don't play a lot of fancy guitar. I don't want to play it. The kind of guitar I want to play is mean, mean licks." John Lee Hooker

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austintele Tele-Afflicted Join Date: May 2004 Location: austin, texas Posts: 1,555	I like'em all:)

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zombywoof Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Back in the Heartland Posts: 3,361 17 Photos	This here is the one that has me slobbering.... __________________ "I don't play a lot of fancy guitar. I don't want to play it. The kind of guitar I want to play is mean, mean licks." John Lee Hooker

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Wild Rice Chris Friend of Leo's Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rice Custom Dungeon Posts: 3,456 27 Photos	Yeah, but you should hear it!!! I strung it up last night and have about 5 hours playing time on it now. I can't stop. __________________ 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

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mojocasterman Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 4,670	Holy smokes, I have no idea how to play one of those but I may just have to learn! __________________ 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

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Big Tony Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sweden, by golly! Age: 57 Posts: 3,537 32 Photos	Yummy! The white one is my favorite. / Tony __________________ {8^)>

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Wild Rice Chris Friend of Leo's Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rice Custom Dungeon Posts: 3,456 27 Photos	No love for #037? Support the TDPRI! Enter today (and tomorrow)! http://www.tdpri.com/2007giveaway.htm __________________ 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

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aznrambo481 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla, California Age: 21 Posts: 2,910 6 Photos	wow.. the grain on that elec. mando is amazing!!! love it. __________________ Check out my bands, and feel free to PM me comments on them! The Eclectics (guitar/vocals) SLIP (bass)

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Wild Rice Chris Friend of Leo's Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rice Custom Dungeon Posts: 3,456 27 Photos	Thank you! I posted this over on TGP: The design is my fiancée's that I modified and had a hand in and we built it over the last 2 1/2 years (she bought the wood in August 2005). It's everything I've ever wanted in a mandolin and sounds fantastic through the Deluxe Reverb. It has all the response of my old 1917 Lyon and Healy but with a more consistent tone throughout it's range and a million times more comfortable to play. Better than memories... __________________ 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

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Wild Rice Chris Friend of Leo's Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rice Custom Dungeon Posts: 3,456 27 Photos	I always get confused when I post and another post shows up at the same time...you got me! __________________ 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

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giginthesky Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: south jersey Age: 40 Posts: 2,040 6 Photos	thanx chris. i have an email out to her right now for a price point. (what she wants to spend) i've been doing some research and i've seen everything from about $200 to $23,000. also, i didn't know oscar schmidt was washburn! while i have your attention, i'd like to add you make incredibly beautiful guitars. props to you.

November 10th, 2007, 09:32 PM	#39 (permalink)
XKnight Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 1,660	Here's mine. Rice Custom #42.

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MViator TDPRI Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7	and here's my favorite, #79 Lollar Charlie Christian and Vintage T, fat neck, incredible stain and finish. I wanted to wiat until the honeymoon was about over to write. I've been playing it for about 6 weeks now, and it's the best electric guitar I've owned in almost 40 years of playing. Rich and Chris are a great team to deal with. This guitar has sustain, touch sensitivity, and mojo in abundance. My only regret is that I didn't find these guys sooner. Highly recommended! Mv Attached Thumbnails