[Folkstrum]

My biggest hang-up with them has been price. I love the idea of a guitar I could tote just about anyplace, regardless of the weather--but at that price range, I want wood; nice wood; well-quartered--well, you know. As a "lug-along" guitar I bought a decent RK solid Engleman/lam Mahogany B/S. Under 3 bills.

I DID play a number of Rainsong models soon after they came out and was frankly surprised they sounded the way they did (as in NOT like some alien instrument). Not woody, but not "tinny" IMO (or "thin" or "fibreglass like"). Haven't played any CA's, but they seem pretty well-regarded in these parts. I'm also one who doesn't quite fit into the poll as I've auditioned them, but don't intend to buy one.