What size strings did Tony Rice use?

Gauges are standard medium 13-56, and the nickel alloy mellows quickly and lasts a long time without tarnishing. Tony Rice is an iconic Bluegrass player who during the 1960’s loyally played his 1935 Clarence White D-28 armed with Martin Monel strings.

How did Tony Rice get Clarence White’s guitar?

Clarence even shot the guitar with a pellet gun! To this day, the Martin still bears the scar from Clarence’s pellet gun. After Clarence’s death in the early 1970’s, Tony Rice tracked the instrument down and purchased it from a liquor store owner in Los Angeles who was storing it under his bed.

What kind of guitar did Tony Rice play?

Martin D-28
Rice’s iconic 1935 Martin D-28, the TR Model is voiced to showcase his stellar lead work with influences from Clarence White to John Coltrane.

What picks did Tony Rice use?

Years ago, it was standard to use tortoise shell picks. The glassy finish and durability made them a favorite among the old timers. In fact, Tony Rice would take tortoise shell blanks and create his own picks that were the exact thickness and size that he preferred.

When did Martin stop using herringbone?

1946
Original D-28 guitars also used standard materials no longer found in current production models. For example, they had a distinct “herringbone” pattern that lined the top of the guitar. However, this touch was discontinued in 1946, as the German-made materials were no longer available post-World War II.

Who owns Clarence White’s guitar?

Marty Stuart
The other was his 1954 two-tone sunburst Telecaster that he and Gene Parsons modded with the first StringBender—ultimately attached to the B string. The instrument was White’s only electric guitar, and he used it throughout his career. Today it’s owned by country legend Marty Stuart.

What guitar did Carter Stanley play?

Carter Stanley was the thumbpick wielding rhythm guitar player who wrote songs and sang lead with his brother, banjo player Ralph Stanley, from 1946-66. I have seen mention made of his long used 1950s era Martin D-28 that was later “fancied up” with a 45 style pearl treatment.

Who is the best Flatpicker?

David Grier is one of the most accomplished flatpicker guitarists playing today. Grier was immensely influenced by Bill Monroe, and moved to Nashville in the mid 80s to begin touring and recording. He has formed his own record label and started many bluegrass bands throughout his many years of playing the instrument.

What is the average string action height on a guitar?

The average string action of the guitars I set up is 3/32 inches on the bass side and 1/16 inches on the treble side. It is important to note that to change your action height at the 12th fret a certain distance, you must multiply that number by two to find the height to raise it at the saddle.

What is a good string height at the 12th fret?

For electric guitars, in our opinion, a good default string height at the 12th fret is typically about 6/64th of an inch (2.38mm) on the bass side and 4/64th of an inch (1.59mm) on the treble side. For acoustic guitars, we’ll want to go just a bit higher than this:

What size should the E string be on a Martin guitar?

The Martin guitar factory considers a low ‘E’ bass string to be within specification if the distance from the 12th fret to the bottom of the low E string is between 2.38 mm (3/32″) minimum, to 2.78 mm (7/64″) maximum. The high ‘e’ treble string should measure between 1.59 mm (1/16″) and 1.98 mm…

How high should I Raise my Strings on my guitar?

Those who play more forcefully or aggressively may want to raise their strings by a 64th or two whereas those who are able to get away with much lower string heights without producing unwanted fret buzz may find that the lower settings are more comfortable for them. There are two main ways that the action on a guitar is typically adjusted.