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NGD: Rainsong Vintage
I'm a big fan of Rainsong dreads and have been eyeing the new Vintage since pictures began to surface. After a bit of back and forthing with Ted, we sealed the deal. On first playing it's definitely got a deeper and more resonant bass than my H-DR1100N2T. Although it doesn't have the extra boominess that you'd hear from a high Martin dread, I'd think that it would compare very favorably with a new D-28. The pricing for these is more than what I was accustomed to having shopped pretty exclusively at the shallow end of the Rainsong pool. However, after the readjustment of Rainsong's offerings and a few bucks off at your friendly Rainsong dealer, I don't believe it's out of line, especially if you're a Rainsong/CF guitar enthusiast. I'd be lying if I didn't admit that the relative exclusivity of being a Charter Member (if not the only member) of the Rainsong Vintage Guitar Club isn't kind of cool to me. I'd say that Rainsong hit a homer with this one and of course, pricing and customer service from Ted & Helene at LA Guitar Sales https://www.laguitarsales.com was top notch. I ordered it last Thursday and it arrived this (Tuesday) morning going from California to Virginia. I really couldn't be happier...
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Congrats on the new RainSong! You seem to be adding some fine guitars recently... did you hit the lottery?
I will be interested to hear more about the Vintage. And, how you go about picking those lottery numbers. Enjoy! |
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Yeh, the lottery I hit was selling all of my wooden acoustics (seven Taylors), three Rainsongs and a Strat and using that money to acquire a couple of Rainsongs and a couple of Emeralds...
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Even better than buying a lottery ticket! Some nice "restructuring" on your part.
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Thanks Captain. The affect of the AGF discussions on getting down to one guitar vs GAS resulted in my "restructuring" so that I'd have fewer guitars, but ones I could keep out on stands and not have to worry about the vagaries of temperature and humidity in my cabin in the woods...
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Congratulations on the new Rainsong, I like the direction the company is headed. Still waiting for the "N2 neck replaced with N3 neck" thread.
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Thanks. The Vintage's tone is not only louder but also warmer than my other Rainsongs. I suppose that I'm fortunate in that I not only prefer the tone of dreads but find their size as well as N2 necks quite comfortable to play...
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Congrats again RP! Is RainSong using aged toner on these tops? That guitar looks great- vintage meets cutting edge- I think the company is thinking very forward here and like the direction they are taking. I’m with Luva here though, I won’t buy another RainSong until they revisit the neck design- I wanted to love it, I really did but ended up kind of hating it honestly. It’s not a finger style friendly neck at all
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Wow nice! Saves me the trouble having having to get one...
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Ok, I've got to ask. How did I save you the trouble of getting one???
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All the time you have spent here, and you did not know that all CF guitars shipped have to pass through Kramster? I think it may be some kind of Federal statute or something, where he has been designated as a Carbon Fiber Inspection (and Use) Repository.
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My bad! I thought that was just Emeralds...
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Uhhh something like that
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I think Rainsong is doing something really smart here. If they can make a traditional looking, D-style guitar that sounds and plays as well as something like a Martin D-18, the advantages of CF should be hugely beneficial to performing and touring musicians, and many others who struggle with their D-whatevers in the dry winter months - not to mention CF's other advantages.
My personal preference is for CF to be out front, loud and proud, Emerald-style - after all, if you're going to advocate the material, why try to hide it? But I think Rainsong has found a niche here, and I wish them well with it. Even though the sunburst and the pickguard on the Nashville model are just awful
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V-DR1100N2
I just ordered a V-DR tonight from Ted at LA Guitar Sales. I should have it next week. I'll post a detailed A-B review against my (was RP's) H-DR1100N2. I will likely be putting the H-DR up for sale.
My main CH-PA is in queue for an EVO fret job at Brothers in Wind Gap PA. I'll let you know what I think of EVO when that work is finished. I've beaten the current frets up pretty badly in the last 2.5 years and the high E/B/G strings don't sound great when hit hard (unless I stretch them off the worn spots).
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