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Originally Posted by Finger Stylish

"Sound" is completely subjective.

I have been playing acoustic guitars for 40 years, which include, Martin, Gibson, Grammer, Gurian, Ovation, Taylor, Rainsong.

I can say that the sound of my Rainsong DRHD is much more versatile, adjustable, sustainable, than any of my Wood trophy's. I have yet to find any "old traditionalist" that isn't pleasantly surprised when they play my Rainsong.

I wouldn't say the CA's are better than my Rosewood/spruce axes, just more sustain-ably versatile.
If I played these days for the coins, I would play my Rainsong.

Sound isn't subjective, but our evaluation and judgement about its applicable qualities to our music certainly is. You made a judgement that the Rainsong suits your playing, many others come to the opposite conclusion for themselves. I assume they judge on the same basis as those who select CF guitars and make just a reasonable a choice. No different than if someone prefers a Taylor over a Martin or vice versa.