Ray for Rainsong graphite guitars

Subject: Ray for Rainsong graphite guitars
From: GUEST,Ray
Date: 06 Jul 00 - 02:22 AM

I had a chance to play a all graphite guitar called a WS1000 acoustic guitar with fishman on board blender. Man oh Man does it have some volume and a well balanced when played acoustically!! also sounds great plugged in !! It is made by a company in Maui, Hawaii called RainSong Graphite Guitar. If you get a chance to play one it will blow you away !! Lots of changes in this company from 2 years ago. They are light and strong and have no bracing due to their molding process and a thin neck. It's right up there with Taylor, Santa Cruz and Martin. If you only believe in wood ...think again..This WS1000 is great for the blues, bluegrass, country, ect.. So give me some feedback on what you know about them..They sell for about $1800.00........Ray :)

Subject: RE: Ray for Rainsong graphite guitars
From: Owlkat
Date: 06 Jul 00 - 02:37 AM

Hey Ray, I played a 12 string in Saskatchewan and it felt like I was playing a chunk of granite. The sound was pleasant enough. No real feel though. Still, whatever gits ya goin. Owl.

Subject: RE: Ray for Rainsong graphite guitars
From: MichaelM
Date: 06 Jul 00 - 07:51 AM

I have one of their WS-1000 six strings and I agree that the sound is fabulous. Owlkat, you may find that the twelve string is old stock. They have completely re-though t their designs and are currently only making he six string. I had the same complaint several years ago when I first encountered Rainsong guitars. They felt like pieces of rock with strings on them. The new model is much more lightly built and therefore more responsive.

MIchael

Subject: RE: Ray for Rainsong graphite guitars
From: Wesley S
Date: 06 Jul 00 - 09:09 AM

I wouldn't put them in the same class as Martin, Santa Cruz, ect. They aren't bad however. When ever I hit the lottery and get the schooner I've always dreamed of I'll get a Rainsong to go on board. I played one at Mandolin Bros last December. I'll review it the same way my wife reviewed a Bob Dylan concert - "It didn't sound nearly as bad as I thought it would". Maybe it's better pluged in.