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David Anthony Rice 1951-2020 Rest in Peace, our brother. Thoughts and prayers to Pam and their family and to Tony’s brothers and their families.
My Tony Rice was built in August of ’90. Top signed by Otis B. Rodeo (Richard) and Jeff Traugott. I installed Waverly tuners with ivoroid buttons, a dalmation pickguard and fossil walrus bridgepins.
I would like to post some pics but haven’t figured out how. Any help please!
Walter
Neil,
No apologies for your playing which is as articulate, sweetly sensitive and beautifully played as is your wonderful story documenting your Santa Cruz acquisition. Treasure each day as you watch your beautiful children grow and learn to appreciate the gifts of music and the love for them that you are embracing.
Peace,
Walter
I always measure the neck width at the junction of the nut and fretboard using calipers. I also agree that it only matters to the individual player, as there are so many variables that determine comfort and playability.
My ’90 Tony Rice is spec’d at 1-11/32, however it measures 1-23/32 with calipers. It is comfortable to play, but much more so when I capo on the second fret as I do have a bit larger hands. It’s all about ergonomics.
Walter
Ashokan Farewell by Jay Ungar and Molly Mason is one of the most beautiful tunes associated with Ken Burns Civil War series. I totally enjoy playing that on my ’90 TR. Usually at the end of the night when the house is quiet and still. It is always requested by my wife as she relaxes, content to listen with eyes closed….
I also play it in D, slowly, as it was written, but with my own take. Of course, not imitating Russ Barenburg’s beautiful work on the tune, but certainly inspired by it!
Another hauntingly beautiful tune, also in D, is O’Carolan’s Shebeg Shemore (my take on the spelling). Similar feeling to Ashokan Farewell.
Stay safe and well, friends,
Walter
“Oh Ward, isn’t Eddie such a nice, polite young man?” “Yes June, and a good influence on Wally and the Beave”
Eddie was the best! LOL
