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Played a RainSong ws1000 today. I was disappointed in a CA guitar I played recently, so I wasn't expecting much with this. But man was I impressed with the RainSong! Great tone and playability. And the thing just BOOMED. Lots of bass. Just wondering if I'm alone?? Very intriguing little dude. Also tried a Tom Anderson electric. Wow is pretty much all I can say. Smoked the PRS guitars I've tried.
Also - played a Taylor XXX limited (not sure which one) and it almost sounded piano-ish. Killer tone and ring. But I expected that. I didn't expect the Rainsong to perform like it did. Played some duds, too - but I won't get into those.
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Before I purchased my CA Bluegrass Performer, I had the opportunity to play a number of Rainsongs. They do have a great tone to me as well and play great. One of the things that led me to CA was that they were less expensive than the Rainsongs. Some people also say that a CA guitar has a more "wooden" sound. Had the chance to try out the hybrids, with carbon fiber top and wooden back and made overseas but didnt want to go that route. Both the CA and the Rainsong to me, share a great easy playing neck, and a very clear tone. Also love the way carbon stays in tune, can leave it for a week and come back to it. Will have to check out one of the Rainsong parlors next. They are not wood but still great well made guitars.
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Sorry to be off topic, but what are "CA" guitar?
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My wife and I were shopping for a guitar last week and we both really liked the RainSong. We almost bought it. It had a wonderful tone and it played very smooth.
We ended up with a cocobolo/sitka Taylor that has an amazing articulate tone and ridiculously beautiful wood components. Although the RainSong was a piece of art in itself. Cool shark inlays and a beautiful abalone rosette, the over all look of the guitar was tough to get past. It just has this metallic gray and black thatch work detail that leaves you scratching your head going hmmm… It’s not like I cant get past it’s appearance, in fact I plan to purchase one someday. Maybe I’ll get lucky and find one at a decent price on e-bay next year. steve |
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I ordered a WS1000 a couple of years ago. I had it about 3 days. It just was'nt right for me. I shipped it back. A couple of months later I ordered a new Taylor 814ce. It's my keeper. It might take a litttle more precaution maintanance, but I have a pair of D28 Martins, so I'm used to it. If I had to choose one, my Taylor will win every time.
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A couple of years back I had one of the Hawaiian made WS1000's and although I loved the tone and the fact that it was a perfect guitar for Michigan's erratic humidity changes, I too could not get passed it's gaudy appearance. If you could get it without the sharks, maybe just a blank fretboard, and perhaps a paint job over the carbon than I might be a liitle more interested in keeping one.
Again, the sound was incredible, (I actually bought mine over a 614ce Taylor based entirely on tone), but the looks just don't cut it for most folks.
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What is with the shark inlays?
I like the looks of both the Rainsongs and the CA's. I would like to have one someday, too. Also hope I can pick one up cheap on eBay.
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I might have played a "lemon", but the Rainsong I played was absolutely horrible. The guitar need a major setup. The saddle stuck so far out of the bridge, that the tension of the strings was pulling it forward toward the neck. I have never seen a saddle that high. And the neck...... I could have surfed down it, because it was so wavy. There is no truss rod to adjust on them either ! I'll stick with wood guitars.
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Aaaah, this thread is MORE than 10 years old!
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