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02-20-2012, 07:15 AM
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Rainsong FT - how does the finish wear?
I'm considering a Rainsong but am having an issue deciding which finish. I generally like matte finishes, but the concern I have is how easily they can get shiny spots from playing wear.
Can people that own a FT Rainsong comment on how durable the finish is? Thanks!
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02-20-2012, 07:58 AM
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For me the Fine Texture is too rough, but it is much tougher than the typical satin finish on a wooden guitar. Skin oil will shine it up a bit, which you can clean off, but cleaning is a little more work due to the texture. The attached pictures shows what 9 months daily practice plus several monthly gigs of hard play might do to your guitar. Jon
 
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02-20-2012, 08:29 AM
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Interesting. The one thing I don't like about matte finishes is that they can be difficult to keep up cosmetically, but that doesn't look bad at all.
Thank you!
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02-20-2012, 04:19 PM
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One of the things I like about my FT finish S-OM1100N2 is not worrying about the finish. I found that a pickguard helps with rubbing against the finish while strumming...
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02-20-2012, 05:04 PM
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I'll try to wear mine out some... might take yrs though... stay tuned
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02-20-2012, 08:24 PM
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The reason that I'm asking is that I want to order one of Ted's LE Shorties and can't decide on the finish. This is a one-time shot for me so I want it to be right. When I think Rainsong I think gloss, so I'm leaning that way.
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02-20-2012, 08:24 PM
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#8
02-20-2012, 08:54 PM
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HeavyDuty, I had several conversations with Ted about this. The guy is GREAT to talk to and a joy to do business with. I wrestled thru the same decision. All the Rainsongs I have played have been gloss finish and even the ones that have been around A LONG time still have a pristine finish. I do generally prefer satin finishes. That said... based upon my previous experience with Rainsong gloss and largely upon Ted's recommendation... I order my LE Shorty in gloss with electronics. Keep us posted. .
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02-22-2012, 09:24 PM
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Mine is shining up just a touch on the lower bout where my arm lies, but it is shining up much more noticeably on the neck at the first position. Obviously I need to expand beyond the third fret...
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02-22-2012, 11:03 PM
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I ended up going with the high gloss finish. Thanks, gang!
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02-23-2012, 12:42 PM
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i've originally ordered the satin based on what I've read, heard, and price difference. However after seeing both finishes in person, I've decided to go with the gloss because I liked the way it looked and how it shows the graphic better and how it feels in my hands. Purely cosmetic. However, I did think the satin sounded a little but better though. So I didn't go the practical route, it's all about vanity because I can't play like you guys, yet =)
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