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08-05-2008, 11:47 PM
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I'm certainly no expert on either one, so take this with a grain of salt, as they say. I prefer the tone and feel of the CA guitars I've auditioned to those from Rainsong, across the board. Every time, at least so far. I don't dislike Rainsong, I just like CAs better.
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08-06-2008, 05:44 AM
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08-06-2008, 06:23 AM
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I agree with Cotten. I've tried both and prefer the CA hands down. Just like him I thought the Rainsong sounded pretty good but no where near as good as the CA. I also am a big fan of the offset soundhole for these guitars. I own the Cargo and just like everyone that picks one up I'm continually wowed after 3 months of owning it!
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08-06-2008, 06:51 AM
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Classic Series RainSongs (such as the JM1000 and the WS1000) tend to have a richer, more shimmery tone in my opinion. I play a JM1000 at work every single day so I am biased. I do wish it had stainless steel frets like the new CAs.
I haven't tried the 5i or 7i CAs yet, which again should say something about my bias. But the reviews seem very good. I've tried older CAs, and I liked them a lot. They just weren't quite as responsive as my JM1000, which has an extremely thin top with no bracing whatsoever. I can see how some might prefer the CA tone -- the CA builders have put a lot of thought into sculpting the tone with their bracing system. In the end they've carved out a good middle ground between wood and RainSong.
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08-06-2008, 07:47 AM
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I have never played a CA; their dealer network is pretty limited. But, I do have a JM1000, and enjoy it very much; it plays easily and sounds very good. Whether you'd prefer the sound or electronics of a different brand or model is something you'll only be able to answer by playing them all personally.
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08-06-2008, 09:21 AM
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I've been impressed with the Rainsongs I've played. I've only auditioned one CA and it was nice... my slight preference would have been for the Rainsong.
Both great guitars though. I don't think you could go wrong with either. As they say, go try one out (if you have the chance) and take home the one that sings to you.
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08-06-2008, 09:24 AM
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 out of the 1 rainsong (JM1000) and 1 CA (dread shape) i tried, i like the rainsong the rainsong, when doing fingerstyle, sounded to me like goodall. no kidding. solid fundamentals and rich overtones. CA's not bad either. are you gonna buy without demoing either of them? is there a way you can drive somewhere and try it out?
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08-06-2008, 11:27 AM
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When I went to pick up my new CE 5iM-CE from the dealer, he had a new WS-1000 Rainsong there and suggested I give it a go.
The Rainsong is light, much lighter than the 5iM. It feels larger than the 5iM. The neck is more full front to back. It's louder in the mids and higher frequencies, and I think it's tone is great but has less "woodyness" than the 5iM. Frankly, they're both great guitars. For me, the 5iM is faster and deeper and more comfortable.
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08-06-2008, 01:02 PM
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As far as dreds go, I have a COT Standard and I prefer it's tone to the Rainsong dreds I have heard. Neither sounds like wood to me, but the CA sounded closer , again IMO.
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08-06-2008, 01:15 PM
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Thank you folks! I've decided to get CA 5iM-Ce. I tried rainsong today. They sound very very bad to me, especially when plugged it. 5iM sounds a lot more natural and has more low end and better plugged in sound.
Thanks anyways!
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08-06-2008, 02:01 PM
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08-06-2008, 02:07 PM
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Rainsong vs. CA
Prejudiced as I might be (I have and enjoy the WS-1000), I tried them both....I easily preferred the Rainsong. It was better plugged in and even better acousically. As far as the carbon fibre thing, the sound is good on both although if you are looking for a Gibson "thump" you had best look elsewhere. Very evenly balance across the strings and lound!
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08-06-2008, 02:14 PM
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I heard Jim Tozier play his Rainsong OM1000 on his summer mini-tour and it sounded great plugged-in with his fingerstyle stuff . I played it a little unplugged & thought it was too "bright" sounding when strummed with a pick in my style -- but everyone's got an equally valid opinion.
I recently ordered a CA 8M-CE (over a Rainsong) for a couple of reasons: 1) From what I've read, I think I will prefer the CA's sound to that of a Rainsong for the type of stuff I play and how I play it, 2) If I'm going to get a carbon fiber guitar I'd prefer it look a bit more futuristic (and not like a wooden guitar made of carbon fiber), 3) CA is an AGF sponsor, and 4) CA seems to treat their customers well. Last edited by Raggamuffin; 08-06-2008 at 08:15 PM.
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