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Old 12-14-2011, 05:24 PM
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Default Rainsong Jumbo in the UK?

Hi all,

I could really do with a tough, nice sounding guitar that I could fly with and drag all over the continents without having to baby.

I am seriously happy with my Avalon, and I want to leave it at home, for recording and 'home' gigs.

I really like the sound of those Rainsong Jumbos, but I can't track one down in the UK... anyone have any leads?

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Old 12-14-2011, 09:25 PM
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Hi Rick,

I saw some UK dealers listed on Rainsong's website. Have you checked them out?
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Old 12-15-2011, 04:16 AM
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Hi Rick,
Maybe try www.promenademusic.co.uk ... they have a WS1000 in stock and say they are Rainsong dealers..
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Old 12-16-2011, 05:28 PM
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Hi Rick:

You might try contacting Tony at D-a-m-n Fine Distribution (this system will not let me type that in as a word!). DFD is the official RainSong distributor for UK and can put you in touch with a store that actually carries the model you are interested.

The link to DFD is the first one for United Kingdom on our website http://rainsong.com/dealers/

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Old 12-17-2011, 06:42 AM
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Thanks for the input, Ashvin. When was the last time that Chris or Bob posted on AGF????
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Old 12-18-2011, 08:00 PM
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Thanks guys, looking into it now.

I will shoot DFD an email thanks!

Ashvin, would it be economically nonviable - or even possible - to order one direct from yourselves, without any electronics fitted?

I'd quite like to add my usual K&K or Dazzo and MiSi combination, and not have the UST element under the saddle.
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Old 12-18-2011, 08:09 PM
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Those David Wilcox sigs look pretty sweet too... are there many left?

I use some low tunings etc, and have many of the same requirements as DW despite a completely different playing style.

It has my choice of tuners, and I always have two jacks in my guitar also.

I wonder if I could find one, and what they run for?

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Old 12-19-2011, 10:20 AM
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Hi Rick:

I would encourage you to contact us directly at [email protected] to continue this discussion since it may no longer be of interest to the general public.

However, to answer your questions:

- We do not generally sell instruments directly from the factory. You may choose to work with a UK retailer or a US retailer.

- The David Wilcox models are built-to-order with a typical 4-6 week lead time. You may place your order through a UK or US RainSong Dealer.

- You may also order any of our models (except DWLE) without electronics.
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Old 12-19-2011, 05:04 PM
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Thank you Ashvin, I will get in touch and find out what is the best option.

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