Another tidbit from MPomy: a Santa Cruz Tony Rice Model D for sale at Mandolin Brothers.

Tony’s legendary 1930s D-28, previously owned by Clarence White, served as the model for an instrument design that combines the bass presence of the old D-28 with more substantial midrange and treble response, which is necessary for Tony’s modern lead work.

Writeup adds that the instrument, and “world class performance domination,” can be had for as low as $4,720.

Back in college, we all trekked to Mandolin Brothers, where they used to let you play everything, even the $30,000 Strats or whatever.