Which Rainsong(s) Guitars Do You Own?

[JLS]

Strung 13-56, tuned BEADF#B.

[jonfields45]

[jonfields45]

Originally Posted by JLS

Strung 13-56, tuned BEADF#B.

Nice job!!

[MiG50]

Originally Posted by northtrader

The neck is pretty much exactly the same as the CH-PA pictured in this reverb sale. Mine has no pickup/preamp. It's just a CH-PA1100NSG. It's matte black on the back of the neck and the back of the headstock.

https://reverb.com/item/25404730-rai...t-hybrid-black

I got mine for a really good price so I genuinely can't complain about the lack of 'weave' showing on the neck.

Mine looks like this:



I'd be curious what happened there, if they painted some necks but not others.

[Rashi63]

I have the Smokey SMH. It’s a 12 fret, deep body cutaway. Once I put on decent strings I really began to enjoy this model.

[Speirsy11]

CH-OM and soon to add a 12 fret Hybrid Dread as well. Just have to unload this Martin junk I have lying around. 😂

[bsman]

I've got a Shorty SG (essentially identical to the current CH-OM model) that I've had about two years now. It's become my go-to for lots of things, and what I appreciate is its consistency. I'm still playing around with different strings, and would be interested in others' experiences. For one thing, I tend to prefer medium strings, but I know RS recommends lights...

[SprintBob]

I traded up from the P-12 to the CO-W1005NST. Fantastic guitar with amazing clarity and a strong (but not boomy) low end. Lot of bang for the buck when you compare this guitar against higher end guitars that cost 2x-3x more (see my sig) and no worries on heat (hot car) and humidity.

The only think I am going to change on it is to install a set of Gotoh 510 tuners strictly for aesthetics. The stock Gotoh’s look kind of chunky.

[chistrummer]

Originally Posted by jonfields45

That's a nice trio, Jon.

[BoneDigger]

I have one of the hybrid series dreads. Can't remember the model but I think it had 1100 in it. This one had no electronics and I added my choice. Great sounding and playing guitar!!

[Finger Stylish]

Originally Posted by Juan_Banjovy

I got a Rainsong JM3000 in 2011. I think they quit making them. It's a jumbo 12 string; loud, clear, playable & stays in tune better than any guitar I ever had. It's the one guitar I'll never get rid of.

do you want to sell it?

[Frettingflyer]

Originally Posted by bsman

I've got a Shorty SG (essentially identical to the current CH-OM model) that I've had about two years now. It's become my go-to for lots of things, and what I appreciate is its consistency. I'm still playing around with different strings, and would be interested in others' experiences. For one thing, I tend to prefer medium strings, but I know RS recommends lights...

Based on another thread here I put the LJ’s choice on, and wow, just wow. Might not last as long as my go to Elixirs but I think I have found my favorite for this guitar, thanks to this forum.

[dogdog49]

Originally Posted by SprintBob

I traded up from the P-12 to the CO-W1005NST. Fantastic guitar with amazing clarity and a strong (but not boomy) low end. Lot of bang for the buck when you compare this guitar against higher end guitars that cost 2x-3x more (see my sig) and no worries on heat (hot car) and humidity.

The only think I am going to change on it is to install a set of Gotoh 510 tuners strictly for aesthetics. The stock Gotoh’s look kind of chunky.

The CO-W1005NST is the guitar that changed my thinking about CF guitars. As a high-end wooden guitar owner and lover who was looking to replicate that sound I'd tried several models from every brand of CF guitar out there and nothing satisfied. Then I had a chance to play an 1005 and wow, the tone I've been searching for was all there. I'm definitely ordering one and my only question is which electronics package will I get, Fishman, anthem of K&K. Any thoughts?

[JHey!]

I recently got a CH-PA w/out electronics. I love everything about it - the looks (totally blacked out except the name on the headstock, and the CF weave texture on the back and sides is super cool), the size, the playability, the durability, and even the sound. I keep it handy and on a stand by the couch so it gets lots of attention. I plan to take it with me whenever I go out of town, like when my wife and I go camping. I have other guitars that I like or love for their own attributes, but my CF parlor is in my top two favorites. And, oh yeah, it’s got sharks on the fretboard! How cool is that?

[bsman]

Originally Posted by Frettingflyer

Based on another thread here I put the LJ’s choice on, and wow, just wow. Might not last as long as my go to Elixirs but I think I have found my favorite for this guitar, thanks to this forum.

Thanks. Next time I order strings, I'll give those a try. I'm actually using my first set of Martin strings in quite a while (Martin SP PB mediums) on my Emerald X7 right now, and have to say they are great, but I think a bit bright at first. From what I've heard, the monels are a little more subdued, which should suit the inherent brightness of the Shorty well.

Right now it has a set of D'Addario Nickel bronzes (which DO look pretty neat on the black CF), and although they've been on there for months, they still sound live.