#1
|
|||
|
|||
Do we tend to forget about older models?
Just put some new strings on my Rainsong JM-1000 BI and wonder why it's never talked about. For one, a poll I took says 80% here are fingerstylists. Thus smaller bodied guitars may be in order. But for us flatpickers this is a great guitar, Jumbos are really more comfortable on the knee given the skinny waist than many Dreds. And this just booms and is light as a feather.
__________________
Steve 2020 McKnight Grand Recording - Cedar Top 2005 McKnight SS Dred 2001 Michael Keller Koa Baby 2014 Godin Inuk 2012 Deering B6 Openback Banjo 2012 Emerald Acoustic Doubleneck 2012 Rainsong JM1000 Black Ice 2009 Wechter Pathmaker 9600 LTD 1982 Yairi D-87 Doubleneck 1987 Ovation Collectors 1993 Ovation Collectors 1967 J-45 Gibson 1974 20th Annivers. Les Paul Custom |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
BTW, the first Black Ice Jumbo was actually built for me, I thought all that real-estate would make a great canvas for the Black Ice pattern. After seeing the guitar on our site, other dealers agreed, so it became a standard option on all body sizes, not just the WS. I was also the first to order a Jumbo with the NS 12-fret neck, it's an amazing combo, tons of fun to play. Love the RS Jumbo. |
#3
|
|||
|
|||
Steve & Ted,
Have to agree with both of you. Having gone through a bunch of CF and wood guitars ... to many to mention... my jm1000&3000 are the only ones that have remained. This all started with the quest for a travel guitar that gives me the same goosebumps by JMs do on first strum. Strangely enough I still do not have a travel guitar that stuck with me after owing the BB, x5&7, KM, little Martin, cargo and baby Taylor. I heard that there were changes to the top of the now renamed McPherson touring that reduce the mid scoop... perhaps another run at that or a Savoy... it was sure sweet when played at the BB Nest earlier this year and just a tad $$$ more the the touring... the quest continues but my JMs are the foundation of my Guitar playing!!! The ear is a fickle thing.... |