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NGD: Rainsong CH-OM1100NS
As I said in a previous post, I find myself falling in love with Rainsong guitars all over again. While I appreciate their relatively indestructible nature, their tone and playability are equally important qualities. Case in point is my new CH-OM. While I found photos of this model to be a little misleading as to whether the top was gloss or not, I was really pleased to see that it definitely is. My first Rainsong a number of years ago was a Studio model with a sandpapery (about 80 grit) top that I found very unpleasant to play. (The other advantage of the gloss top is it takes a great picture showing off my recent 35 pound weight loss very well.) The back and sides are a nice satiny material. I'll admit that I was initially put off by the blackened look on this model, but it's growing on me. The CH-OM marries the intimacy of a 12-fret neck and the generous tone of an OM body which I find to be very good combination. I was on the fence between getting this model versus special ordering an H-OM1100N2, but an unexpected 15% discount on Reverb sealed the deal. Color me really, really pleased....
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Emerald X20 Emerald X20-12 Martin D18 Martin 000-15sm Last edited by RP; 11-20-2021 at 07:08 AM. |
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It's good to hear that you're so happy with the new CH-OM (and the gloss finish definitely shows off your svelte new form). I'm wondering about the pickguard that you put on it. Is it a standard one (kind of looks like a Martin 000 size) and where did you get it?
I just got mine back from my tech, with a fresh set of Martin Retros on it. I'm going to wait until later in the week to post my NGD.
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Barry Last edited by Long Road Home; 08-21-2018 at 02:55 PM. |
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Glad you like it, RP. I'm a big fan of Rainsong guitars in general, being an early adopter (2001 WS-1000 still made in Hawaii).
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Very nice score!
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Congrats! The 12-fret OM (then known as a Shorty) was my first carbon fiber guitar. I get the appeal. I like the contrast with the bridge on yours.
Thanks for sharing the images with us. Enjoy! |
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I dug into my box of guitar stuff, and the pick guard was there. Not sure where I got it, but it's a static cling type. Note the pair of sharks at the 12th fret....
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Nice buy...it is currently my favorite RainSong.(the one I have, not yours... though I am sure yours is as good or better)
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Nice score! I have the shorty(marine burst) and a WS-1000 with the sharks as well. Both great instruments. I really like that they have them new in a more budget friendly price, so more people can discover the joy of CF guitars.
Enjoy that great new addition.
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Nice.
The double sharks at the 12th fret is a nice touch. Earlier ones (like my Parlor) didn't have that. Rainsong's new satin is so much nicer than their old RTF finish.
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On another note, I've been seriously considering taking mine down to a satin finish from gloss by scuffing the top and doing the same thing I recommended above to fill the micro fissures. The gloss tops look stunning when the unidirectional CF behaves in layering during manufacturing, but mine has non-symmetrical streaking that I've really never been happy with. You have to see it in the right angle and in the right light but it is there and bothers me . I've had people ask what is wrong with the guitar. Not really something desirable in an $1800 instrument but it is "normal" and doesn't affect the performance of the guitar. The gloss tops just magnify what is underneath- whether good bad or ugly. (there was the post recently of a WS CH that was sent back due to a questionable top). This is not a slam on RainSong. I kept the guitar even though I had the opportunity to send it back for another one but I didn't want to wait another 6-8 weeks for an SGA. The unidirectional tops are my favorite from a tonal standpoint (and also looks wise when they look, well....more.....right, I just don't think mine is one of them). BTW RP, I Congrats on your NGD- these are sweet guitars for sure!
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Love the 12th fret sharks... nice understated look.. wish they offered this finish/look in the jumbos.... would be glad to pay the same for a more understated looking guitar...
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I'm definitely a fan of the CH series also, sort of wish I had a CH-OM like yours instead of my all-gloss Shorty. The satin neck is perfection! Enjoy!
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