Thinking of Getting RainSong S-DR1000N2

[twocorgis]

Originally Posted by jdinco

It's nice to hear that this has happened to others besides me! After getting the CO-WS1000N2, the Bourgeois and Martin Dreads I had went bye bye, no doubt fantastic guitars, just that I preferred the RS. There I said it and I feel better!

Well, I'm definitely not going to part with either of the Martins or the Bourgeois. They're just too good, and I think my luthier would cry if I sold the the D18DC without offering it to him first. Plus, the Crosby is just soooo pretty, and I don't like "blingy" guitars as a rule.




The WM45, good as it is, may go on the block, along with my Guild D26NT, which is a fantastic guitar in its own right, especially for the money.

[alvinjismyl]

Thanks for all the helpful inputs, folks. So much to learn about these CF guitars. What are your thoughts regarding used Rainsong? Anything I should look out for? Just a thought; leaning more towards a new one.

[Doubleneck]

Originally Posted by alvinjismyl

Thanks for all the helpful inputs, folks. So much to learn about these CF guitars. What are your thoughts regarding used Rainsong? Anything I should look out for? Just a thought; leaning more towards a new one.

I have two Rainsongs both used. One thing about carbon fiber and Rainsong is their quality control is superb and not much can screw up a carbon once it leaves the factory. I tend to look for one or two year old guitars. Lots of people buy guitars and turn them over. You can save with little risk. That's assuming you know the model you are after. If you don't know the models a good vendors can save you grief by helping you to what will work best for you.

[slimey]

Buddy just picked up one of the H-dr1100n2 , got to play it tonight. Wow. What a super instrument, I'm really enjoying the tone of the hybrids. Their mid range does not seem to be as compressed as some of the full carbon models. Very pleasant even tone with loads of sustain.
He's delighted and I can see why...

[heavvyduty]

Just got mine yesterday...YOU will not be disappointed ..I got the CO-DR1000NS Tobacco ...I Gave it a 10 on everything ..Sound very woody (to me) Set up Dead on..Plays like butter for real, thats what has me going on about it..And looks are killer...But let me say, I am a big guy 6ft4 long reach .The dread is big, bigger then what you think.I would say if you dont have a long reach i,d go for the WS.. Other then that mine,s a keeper.

[alvinjismyl]

Thanks for your input and pictures. Now i'm officially jealous. The sunbursts (?) is nice! Did you have to pay extra for the colour?

[blacknblues]

Terrific-looking guitar and i'll bet it sounds great!

[heavvyduty]

Originally Posted by alvinjismyl

Thanks for your input and pictures. Now i'm officially jealous. The sunbursts (?) is nice! Did you have to pay extra for the colour?

I dont know about color being extra ,This guitar was made 12 weeks ago an was shipped by mistake, I got it off e-bay an if you knew what i paid for it you would die...(1400.00) shipped to my door, There going for 2300$ t0 2500$. The CO top is there top of the line sound broad.And I think it sounds great.close your eyes an you can not tell it NOT made of wood. Just put my warranty card in the mail .

[mchalebk]

Originally Posted by alvinjismyl

Did you have to pay extra for the colour?

According to this thread, there is a $75 up-charge for the burst.

[Doubleneck]

Originally Posted by heavvyduty

I dont know about color being extra ,This guitar was made 12 weeks ago an was shipped by mistake, I got it off e-bay an if you knew what i paid for it you would die...(1400.00) shipped to my door, There going for 2300$ t0 2500$. The CO top is there top of the line sound broad.And I think it sounds great.close your eyes an you can not tell it NOT made of wood. Just put my warranty card in the mail .

That was a crazy deal!!