[llew]

I have a Rainsong "Smokey" 12 fret hybrid that I think sounds great. It has the dual source Baggs Anthem system and works very well plugged in.It sounds a little more like a wooden guitar to me. The voice is clean and very resonant. No bracing what-so-ever in this model. Not sure about the others. Maybe partially due to it's 12 fret design? Very comfortable to play but it is a deep body guitar. I've never put a pick scratch own mine. But I don't worry about that either? Ted @ LA Guitar Sales is very knowledgeable and was helpful when I bought mine from him. Best of luck!