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RainSong CO-WS1005NST
Yesterday, I played a used RainSong CO-WS1005NST (SN 13896) in absolutely MINT condition--it looked like it hadn't been played! It was for sale at my local Guitar Center for $1739, recently dropped from $1999. With its 12-fret neck and round upper-bout soundhole, this guitar sounded absolutely full, deep and warm but retained the typical Rainsong WS crystalline shimmer. The sunburst finish, something I hadn't thought I'd like on a carbon guitar, was gorgeous! I auditioned the guitar at 4 p.m., and when checking the web site at 7 p.m. it said the guitar was no longer available! I went to GC today to verify that it was, alas, sold! At any rate, if when buying another RainSong, I'm serously considering getting a CO-WS1005NST.
http://www.rainsong.com/concert/cowsnst6.html
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What a beautiful guitar! Sorry you missed it. I've found that strings make an amazing difference on CF guitars. They seem particularly sensitive and the shimmer can be tamed with strings. At least, that is the impression I get in listening to the string discussions on the carbon fiber guitar forum. I can tell you that on my RS parlor nylon string, the tonal qualities are as good as those found on traditional, classical nylon string guitars.
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Our GC here in Columbia (SC) doesn't carry Rainsong in the store. I had to order mine on line. Everyone in the store drooled over it when it came in. I think they would sell in Columbia IF GC carried them. So different from anything else I own.
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I really don't buy the argument that cf costs are what primarily hold buyers back (based upon my belief that many proud instrument owners have spent in excess of the price point on the average cf for top brand guitars of a wooden variety). I think it is mainly accessibility that is keeping most buyers from considering. I was saving up for a higher end Breedlove when I first played a RainSong. Carbon fiber won my wallet and could easily do it again.
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It's rapidly become my favourite guitar, and I own an old D28 and a very nice Morgan CM among others.
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And then there's guitar players being traditionalists. People hear with their eyes and are convinced that it takes the rarest kinds of spruce and some pretty rosewood to build a proper guitar.
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I would add that this would almost certainly affect your buying decision too. I was down to a Lucky 13 or Shorty and the Shorty won merely because I couldn't even get my hands on the L13. Even though I completely love my Shorty, I can't help but feel that I have slight case of FOMO (Fear of missing out).
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Sean;
That's what it used to be like at MacNichol in Salt Lake; a field trip into the land of CF guitars. I think Ted's is about the closest to that now. I would think that a franchise of some sort that sold nothing but CF instruments, placed in major cities, would do well. But I could be wrong, and I have to admit I sort of like having a guitar that is unique. |
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There WAS a place where you could do that - McNichol in Salt Lake city. But he closed his retail store last April. (Still open for mail order though and has a great reputation). I had always intended to make a road trip to SLC and sit in a room with multiple CF guitars. Guess I dawdled too long.
I met Joe from Blackbird recently, and he pointed out that they have a good return policy. Order direct and try it for 14 days (IIRC) and return it if it doesn't work for you. You'd only be out the shipping costs. He said that they get back less than 1% of the guitars tested this way, so people like them. I'm considering a Lucky 13 myself. But I'm not in any hurry since I already have a Rainsong WS-1000. |
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For both tone and comfort (I like 12-frets), this is my favorite model in the Rainsong line-up. Not sure where I stand in the looks department...
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