Rainsong

Thoth
Thoth Posts: 2
edited November 2003 in Musicians and Gearheads
Anyone here own a Rainsong guitar? Specifically the OM series? If so let me know your thoughts on it (sonic clarity, tuning, bottom-end etc...). Thanks.
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  • mccreadyisgod
    mccreadyisgod Bumfuq, MT Posts: 6,395
    Those things freak me out... I've only ever seen them in pictures, but they're funky-looking. Unfortunately, I've never heard or played one, or ever heard anything about them. From what I've read, they sound good, but I and my wooden-bodied guitars will never part.

    Here's some reviews:
    http://www.harmony-central.com/Guitar/Data4/Rainsong/

    They seem to be pretty good reviews.
    ...and if you don't like it, you can suck on an egg.
  • djyman15
    djyman15 Posts: 181
    i might be getting something mixed up here, but i believe one of my teachers said that Keith Richards was playing a rainsong once, or some kind of graphite guitar, and he hit a crazed fan that had ran on stage with the guitar. And then went back playing like nothing had happened. I might be getting Keith mixed up with someone, but i know someone hit a fan with that a graphite guitar. So basically, my point is, graphite is durable as hell. You apparently drop them on the ground and nothing will happen. though I wouldnt recommend it :)
    "Even if your heart would listen, I doubt I could explain"-Jimmy Eat World
  • mccreadyisgod
    mccreadyisgod Bumfuq, MT Posts: 6,395
    You can't go wrong with the Fishman Blender electronics... a piece of plywood with a 2x4 neck would sound good with a Fishman Blender.
    ...and if you don't like it, you can suck on an egg.
  • Thoth
    Thoth Posts: 2
    Originally posted by mccreadyisgod
    Those things freak me out... I've only ever seen them in pictures, but they're funky-looking. Unfortunately, I've never heard or played one, or ever heard anything about them. From what I've read, they sound good, but I and my wooden-bodied guitars will never part.

    Here's some reviews:
    http://www.harmony-central.com/Guitar/Data4/Rainsong/

    They seem to be pretty good reviews.

    Thanks for the link. Rainsong guitars are produced in Maui, Hawaii and I had the opportunity to play a 12-string (while I was over there to see Pearl Jam!) and I loved the tone. That was in 98' and I am interesting in purchasing a 6-string electric/acoustic but the $2,700 price tag is holding me back. I presently own a Martin M-38 and I love it but I am looking for an acoustic that I don't have to baby as much....
    Remember: Fear = Control. Eat Dorito's and keep drinking beer America.
  • mccreadyisgod
    mccreadyisgod Bumfuq, MT Posts: 6,395
    Well, the graphite body definitely doesn't need babied much... but if it ever DID get broke, you would cry at the price tag.

    If you want sort of a beater, get a cheap Martin or something:
    http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/sid=031106223900150131025216379806/g=guitar/search/detail/base_id/45951
    Or:
    http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/sid=031106223900150131025216379806/g=guitar/search/detail/base_id/79040
    ...and if you don't like it, you can suck on an egg.
  • who's_pearljam?
    who's_pearljam? Posts: 2,104
    Thoth,

    If you're from Philly, go to "8th street music " on Arch street. ( of course it's at 9th or 10th and Arch!) They had some in there. (Then , of course, swing up to Ortliebs at 3rd and Poplar and sit in with the band!)
    I almost bought one before I came here.


    They are great but pricey. Perfect guitar for travelling and touring in humid to dry areas, but if you are at home, a Taylor for half that, and a 15 dollar humidifier and some babying may pay off.
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