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Old 03-13-2015, 06:37 PM
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Well, I won the e-bay auction for the WS3000 this morning.

Older model with a Baggs Element instead of a Fishman, but I can deal with that if necessary. Should be here in 4-5 days.

Would have happily bought a new one from Ted if Rainsong was willing to make one.
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Would have happily bought a new one from Ted if Rainsong was willing to make one.
Tell me about it. I'd give a fair bit of dosh to buy, say, a CO-WS3005NSM...
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Old 03-13-2015, 08:55 PM
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Tell me about it. I'd give a fair bit of dosh to buy, say, a CO-WS3005NSM...
My ideal would be just about that. Unidirectional top, and I generally like offset soundholes. I'd want a clear-coat instead of the opaque burst though.

A little tease...


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Old 03-14-2015, 02:29 AM
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For some reason, all those strings with no truss rod cover, makes me spooky.

but, that head-stock looks like precision and quality.
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So...it's a 12-string Rainsong? That should be sweet!

Congratulations.

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I'd want a clear-coat instead of the opaque burst though.
I could certainly live with that - then it would perfectly match my six-string, and I've always wanted a matched set.
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Old 03-14-2015, 10:48 AM
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Oooooooooh aaaaaaaaaah, exciting!
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So...it's a 12-string Rainsong? That should be sweet!

Congratulations.

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I know what you mean. Now most of my guitars adjust from the soundhole, so I'm used to the clean look of no truss-rod cover. But Rainsong 12's don't have an adjustable truss rod at all, which is making me slightly nervous.
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Good find!
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Bet it sounds like a chimey canon.
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Showed up today, in great shape. Initial thoughts:

Neck relief is a bit more than I would normally dial in, but no adjustments on this model.

Will most likely lower the action by fitting a shorter saddle. Might try one of the black Tusq saddles.

Chimey cannon is correct. Also lots of sustain. And a bit more sustain. Maybe some more...

It's currently strung with 80/20 EXPs. I'll change those out to either PB EXPs or my normal Silk and Steels that I use on 12's.

Case is pretty beah. Not halfway as nice as the one that came with the Shorty. Roto-molded TKL (Rainsong molded in) with aluminum valance. Basically a Rainsong version of a Martin Standard Series case.



Seller was really cool and threw in a bunch of case candy including a Shubb Capo and all the original Rainsong goodies (picks, polish cloth...)

Better photos tomorrow with daylight.
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Very nice - congrats!
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Wow really nice!! You done real good like
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