rice custom #157 tele/paul

[serviviente7]

does anybody here owns that guitar? I sure would love to know....

 

[Hiwattamp]

does anybody here owns that guitar? I sure would love to know....

Hi...that would be my Rice tele......how can I help you out?

 

[Rich Rice]

...and we built it, if that helps.

 

[Hiwattamp]

...and we built it, if that helps.

Rich.....great looking guitar, workmanship, and playability. I've received a lot of compliments on the sound of this particular guitar as well. Thanks again!

 

[Rich Rice]

Thanks! It's very nice of you to say so. Makes it all worthwhile. Great to "see" you again. If you ever make any clips or vids, I'd like to see/hear 'em!

 

[The bear]

 

[Rich Rice]

http://www.ricecustomguitars.com/instruments/157.html
Here's a bunch o' pics for ya..

 

[mslugano]

I think that might be the most resonant guitar I've ever heard. Interesting burst effect too with a significant difference in the depth of the black bit on the bouts vs. the butt.

 

[lunchbox]

Well, not that it is all that relevant to the original post, but I have #133 and love it. However, I think my guitar teacher loves it even more (and he's a veteran Fender expert!) If I bring it to a lesson, it is tough keep him away from it. He raves about the pickups and the resonance. Last lesson he declared he was going to tell Bill Kirchen about Rice Guitars. High praise indeed.

 

[Rich Rice]

Thanks! I always try to make each one "interesting"- lol

Sometimes ya just gotta "Go For It".. That was the third time I did that burst, I didn't like it when the bouts were darker. The guitar started to get a "heavy" look to it. I liked the butt end but not the shoulders. Then I did a much smaller, more even burst all around, and I liked the bouts but not the butt. When I shot this one, it gave a little character, IMO.. Not so dark, and underlined the shape better..

 

[Rich Rice]

Well, not that it is all that relevant to the original post, but I have #133 and love it. However, I think my guitar teacher loves it even more (and he's a veteran Fender expert!) If I bring it to a lesson, it is tough keep him away from it. He raves about the pickups and the resonance. Last lesson he declared he was going to tell Bill Kirchen about Rice Guitars. High praise indeed.

Good to hear you like it, and that it's being played! That's what it's all about... These are meant to make music and make people happy.

It's cool to hear your teacher likes it, too. I don't know if Bill Kirchen can perform with one, Jim Campilongo loved the one he played, but he's under contract with Fender..

 

[The bear]

http://www.ricecustomguitars.com/instruments/157.html
Here's a bunch o' pics for ya..

Thanks! The guitar looks and sounds great!

 

[Rich Rice]

Thanks for asking. I think we're the best-kept secret on the planet. LOL

 

[The bear]

Thanks for asking. I think we're the best-kept secret on the planet. LOL

I have indeed heard of your guitars, but unfortunately I haven't had the chance to play one yet.

 

[InfoRob]

Very nice guitar for sure! Tele-Gib reminiscent.

~IR

 

[Rich Rice]

I have indeed heard of your guitars, but unfortunately I haven't had the chance to play one yet.

We have a Tour guitar that's always out in the world. Email me to get on the list!

We're building a new Tour guitar for 2012, but it's not ready to go out yet. We got busy with orders, which pushes it to the back burner, but still hope to get it finished within the next month or so..