Rainsong is Closing Their Doors - Page 4

dgaemc2 · #46 11-09-2023, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by marshbog

Haven't posted in a while, but I'm surprised, and sad to see them go! I've played a RainSong OM for the past 10 years, and had my eye on one of those Vintage models with the spruce top. Maybe need to pick one up before they're gone...

It seems they just sent a notice for a closure / liquidation sale. Now would be the time to buy if you are interested....

dgaemc2 · #47 11-09-2023, 12:45 PM

https://www.rainsong.com/onsale

Chriscom · #48 11-09-2023, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by martingitdave

I don’t want this to be seen as dancing on the grave. I want all the folks there to land on their feet. My thought regarding sales of these instruments is that they have a strong appeal to the working musician.... I don’t think there are enough working musicians to support RainSong. The market seems to be moved by home players who want tone in spades.

That's an angle I hadn't thought of. I guess the two natural customers would be stage musicians and guitarists tired of throwing their tonewoods back in the case to accomodate various climates and weather, with major overlap of course. That's a niche.

The combo almost had me pull the trigger. Played a friend's WS a couple week ago and was astonished how light it was.

I'm surprised how bad I feel about this!

Groovin' Geo · #49 11-09-2023, 01:29 PM

I’ve been looking at getting a Carbon Fiber 12 string and had decided I liked the Rainsong Nashville 12-string the best. Was sad to hear about them closing shop. Many thanks to the OP and to DgaemC2 for posting the link to their closing sale. Showed it to my wife and she approved so I went ahead and ordered one. Seems like I just got the last one (N-JM3100) that they had on sale. Feeling elated.

David Eastwood · #50 11-09-2023, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Groovin' Geo

I’ve been looking at getting a Carbon Fiber 12 string and had decided I liked the Rainsong Nashville 12-string the best. Was sad to hear about them closing shop. Many thanks to the OP and to DgaemC2 for posting the link to their closing sale. Showed it to my wife and she approved so I went ahead and ordered one. Seems like I just got the last one (N-JM3100) that they had on sale. Feeling elated.

Well done! Come back and tell us about it when it arrives

David Eastwood · #51 11-09-2023, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Gryf

Sad to see any guitar maker go out of business, but I don't care at all about anybody's carbon fiber guitar. Im sure they're fine, but I'm equaly sure I'd never buy one.

Well, now you have one less CF maker to not care about.

Imagine the time you’ll save

Markcarl · #52 11-09-2023, 02:53 PM

I'm very sad to hear this. I have 4 Rainsong guitars and love playing them. Dave at Rainsong was very helpful to me when I called with questions before purchasing them.

steelvibe · #53 11-09-2023, 04:43 PM

My gateway CF guitar was a Rainsong; a Shorty that I would still have it if not for the N2 I tried to love. What a drag.

AZLiberty · #54 11-09-2023, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheFidele

I really hope someone buys the brand. There is a lot that could be done with the brand, techniques, knowledge, and tools. Lots of room for experimentation, too.

I just spent a ton of money, otherwise I "might" be tempted.

If anyone wants to buy the assets and set up shop in Arizona I know a very good Quality Engineer

AZLiberty · #55 11-09-2023, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Chriscom

That's an angle I hadn't thought of. I guess the two natural customers would be stage musicians and guitarists tired of throwing their tonewoods back in the case to accomodate various climates and weather, with major overlap of course. That's a niche.

When I play out, I normally bring 3-4 guitars:

My Rainsong Shorty - Tuned Standard
Larrivie OM-03R - Tuned DADGAD
Rainsong WS-300 - 12-string, 1/2 step down because no truss rod

And sometimes the Alvarez Baritone.

The two guitars that stay out in the studio are the Rainsongs. The wood guitars stay in their cases with humidifiers.

dgaemc2 · #56 11-09-2023, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Groovin' Geo

I’ve been looking at getting a Carbon Fiber 12 string and had decided I liked the Rainsong Nashville 12-string the best. Was sad to hear about them closing shop. Many thanks to the OP and to DgaemC2 for posting the link to their closing sale. Showed it to my wife and she approved so I went ahead and ordered one. Seems like I just got the last one (N-JM3100) that they had on sale. Feeling elated.

Nice, and Congrats!!

OnTheFidele · #57 11-09-2023, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by AZLiberty

I just spent a ton of money, otherwise I "might" be tempted.

If anyone wants to buy the assets and set up shop in Arizona I know a very good Quality Engineer

I hear you. I don't have the money but if I had the time to spend on such an endeavor, I would be tempted to help broker a deal as an agent to keep the dream alive.

The reality is, even brokering a deal is tons of hard work, let alone running the business itself. I do hope that there is someone out there with the time, money, and creative energy who can accept the torch. There really is a lot of potential for someone willing to take on some risk for a labor of love.

I wonder what a little marketing and R&D can do for the brand's success. For example, not that I think this would be a money-making idea, I really want to see a full carbon Brunner-style multi-detachable-neck travel guitar one of these days. A man can dream...

Acousticado · #58 11-09-2023, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheFidele

I hear you. I don't have the money but if I had the time to spend on such an endeavor, I would be tempted to help broker a deal as an agent to keep the dream alive.

The reality is, even brokering a deal is tons of hard work, let alone running the business itself. I do hope that there is someone out there with the time, money, and creative energy who can accept the torch. There really is a lot of potential for someone willing to take on some risk for a labor of love.

I wonder what a little marketing and R&D can do for the brand's success. For example, not that I think this would be a money-making idea, I really want to see a full carbon Brunner-style multi-detachable-neck travel guitar one of these days. A man can dream...

I vote for Kramster!

RP · #59 11-09-2023, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheFidele

...I wonder what a little marketing and R&D can do for the brand's success...

I would say it would do wonders. There were a number of decisions out of Woodinville over the past eight years or so that just had me scratching my head...

Emile640 · #60 11-10-2023, 07:20 AM

Tempted to pick up a 25th anniversary if those go on enough of a sale too.