Rainsong P12 Parlor review

[Doubleneck]

Originally Posted by Finger Stylish

Very nice review. It makes me think I'm going to keep my eyes open for one. I have 6 grand-kids and I can see it being a great learning tool.

I thought the same thing, I have a grandson that is 3 and just loves guitar. These Parlors would make a fantastic children's guitar if they were really into learning to play. A bit on the pricey side for that, but they would hold up.

[Doubleneck]

Originally Posted by Ted @ LA Guitar Sales

Steve, for what it's worth I see no overlap in your stable.

Ted that was the other surprise for me. How different each of these Rainsongs really are. I really like the different qualities of all three types of soundboards. I think the Classic is now a little underrated.

[Ted @ LA Guitar Sales]

Originally Posted by Doubleneck

Ted that was the other surprise for me. How different each of these Rainsongs really are. I really like the different qualities of all three types of soundboards. I think the Classic is now a little underrated.

The classic may be under rated here but not in actual sales. We had a client in the store the other day looking for a CO-WS so I sat him down, surrounded him with six different models using the WS body and after about thirty minutes he ended up going home with the classic WS1000. From where I sit the classic carbon fiber top whether standard or Black Ice is still a favorite.

Below is one of my current favorites, a slightly moded BI-DR with NS neck. The added volume of the dread body really comes in handy on the beach.

[Claytone]

Originally Posted by Ted @ LA Guitar Sales

The classic may be under rated here but not in actual sales. We had a client in the store the other day looking for a CO-WS so I sat him down, surrounded him with six different models using the WS body and after about thirty minutes he ended up going home with the classic WS1000. From where I sit the classic carbon fiber top whether standard or Black Ice is still a favorite.

Below is one of my current favorites, a slightly moded BI-DR with NS neck. The added volume of the dread body really comes in handy on the beach.

Ted... My question is not about guitars, but about your picture... Is that a brown jalapeño by the rock? It sure looks like you are haveing fun Amigo...
Sorry for the interruption guys, but it sure looks mighty peaceful sitting on the beach...(sigh)...

[ac]

Claytone, you are beginning to amaze me!! Good eye!!

[Claytone]

Originally Posted by ac

Claytone, you are beginning to amaze me!! Good eye!!

Too many tears of playing "Where's Waldo" I guess...er...that should have been years, but it looked too cool to remove...

[Ted @ LA Guitar Sales]

Originally Posted by Claytone

Ted... My question is not about guitars, but about your picture... Is that a brown jalapeño by the rock? It sure looks like you are haveing fun Amigo...
Sorry for the interruption guys, but it sure looks mighty peaceful sitting on the beach...(sigh)...

Those are Malibu peppers.

[Claytone]

Originally Posted by Ted @ LA Guitar Sales

Those are Malibu peppers.

Yeah...you eat one of those little puppies, and you'll be California Dreaming for sure...

[Doubleneck]

Originally Posted by Ted @ LA Guitar Sales

The classic may be under rated here but not in actual sales. We had a client in the store the other day looking for a CO-WS so I sat him down, surrounded him with six different models using the WS body and after about thirty minutes he ended up going home with the classic WS1000. From where I sit the classic carbon fiber top whether standard or Black Ice is still a favorite.

Below is one of my current favorites, a slightly moded BI-DR with NS neck. The added volume of the dread body really comes in handy on the beach.

Ted how about a NS neck on a JM1000?!!!

[seamusknives]

Great review, Steve. I'm looking forward to trying a Parlor at the soonest opportunity.
With all the discussion about the N2 neck, I'd have to say I'm pleased with mine but would love it if Rainsong offered a1-7/8" wide neck. It's what I had on my '68 Martin D-35S and have on my current Taylor NS. I'd just have more room on the fingerboard with my outlandishly big fingers. I even thought about seeing if Rainsong could put together a six string Dred, using their 12 string neck. What do you think, Ted? Not enough demand?

[Ted @ LA Guitar Sales]

Originally Posted by Doubleneck

Ted how about a NS neck on a JM1000?!!!

Not sure how that would work out Steve but I've been thinking of trying one.

[Doubleneck]

Originally Posted by Ted @ LA Guitar Sales

Not sure how that would work out Steve but I've been thinking of trying one.

Because you need to do what few do? Custom order a cutaway while your at it!

[Doubleneck]

Maybe no cutaway?

[Ted @ LA Guitar Sales]

Originally Posted by Doubleneck

Maybe no cutaway?

That picture was the last straw, ordered a unidirectional top Jumbo with NS neck yesterday, I have a feeling it will be amazing.

[Doubleneck]

So cool!! Steve