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RainSong is Hands Down the Best Acoustic Guitar for Any Extreme Climate

Looking For That Bright High End Signature Taylor Sound?

RainSong Guitars Decimate Taylor Guitars

They Cost Less & The Finish Will NEVER Crack like Taylors!
Ed Roman Recommends the RainSong highly! Especially if you live in a hot dry climate.

RainSong's don't dry out and crack and they sound fantastic !!!!

Ed Roman Carries All Rainsong Guitar Models

RainSong Vs Taylor

RainSong guitars are one of the clearest sounding guitars that Ed Roman carries.

I have compared them to Taylor guitars and they win easily. Even the lower cost projection series will stand up very nicely against the most expensive Taylor.

The Rainsong Black Ice for 2009
The Carbon Fiber Guitar  that Ed Roman Recommends

The Rainsong Black Ice WS1000 Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar is identical in structure and functionality to a standard WS1000, but features the artistically unique "Black Ice" soundboard. To achieve this effect, pieces of carbon fiber are carefully laid out in a variety of orientations. This enhanced visual appearance takes a sturdy graphite guitar to a new level of style and artistry. The versatile RainSong WS1000 Acoustic Electric Guitar combines the best qualities of large and small-bodied guitars. A large, deep sound chamber provides strong projection and rich bass while the narrow waist and tight upper bout allow for a ringing treble, good balance, and clear definition of individual notes. Shapely curves and light weight make it super comfortable, and the extra-deep cutaway stays out of your way. Chrome-plated Gotoh tuners keep tuning totally solid while the RainSong Element electronics  deliver high fidelity to your amp.
 

The WS1000 Black Ice guitar, and all RainSong guitars, are constructed of graphite - body, neck, fretboard, and bridge are all made out of pure graphite.

All-graphite construction and Projection Tuned Layering mean great sound. Projection Tuned Layering was developed by RainSong to ensure that all RainSong guitars have the crystal detail, warmth, and volume of the classic carbon sound. In conventional guitars, acoustic volume is limited by the weight of bracing. Also, bracing provides only local, non-uniform stiffness, resulting in varying amounts of undesirable overtones and some deadening of tone and detail. RainSong's all-graphite construction and Projection Tuned Layering remove the need for bracing by providing uniform stiffness across the soundboard. The Rainsong guitars are made entirely without braces for greater acoustic volume and clean, detailed tone.

Pure carbon tone is an utterly unique sound. It is clear, rich, and resonant, similar to a piano, with a treble that rings with crystalline clarity and a bass that is warm without being muddy. And, because of the uniform stiffness of the tops, the RainSong acoustic sound is impeccably balanced and very, very loud. Once you have heard the classic carbon sound you'll recognize it anywhere.

Performance Shape-Cast necks are thin and easy to play. The unique design features a feel that is at once comfortable and different. Performance Shape Casting, a process invented by RainSong, allows necks and Fretboards to be cast simultaneously as a single graphite matrix. Standards can be maintained that are unheard of with more conventional neck shaping methods. Performance Shape Casting also allows fret slots to be cast in place for flawless intonation with no dead spots. Additionally, RainSong necks are pre-engineered for optimal relief. As a result, heavy steel truss rods are not required and action can be set low for fast, buzz-free playing. RainSong guitar necks will never twist, warp, bow, or need any adjustment whatsoever.

The inherent strength and stability of graphite results in an acoustic guitar that can survive travel and changes in the environment. Another result is amazingly stable tuning. In fact the Black Ice guitar and all other RainSong guitars are shipped from the factory tuned to concert pitch.

RainSong uses the same technology in bonding its bridges and necks that is used in making planes, rockets, and satellite equipment. Stronger than the bonds of any wood glue or off-the-shelf epoxy, the RainSong guitar's high-tech materials and techniques combine for a smoother passage of energy from string to soundboard, for greater detail, a broader dynamic range, and cleaner tone.

RainSong believes that graphite is not something to cover up. That's why RainSong guitars are finished clear, to expose all the shimmering 3-dimensional beauty and distinction of graphite's weave. RainSong has developed the best possible finish for protection and appearance without dampening sound. Layer after layer of clear UV protective finish is applied, sanded and buffed until only the thinnest mirrored surface remains. A carefully book-matched back of graphite weave, perfectly inlaid custom shark fret-markers and logo give RainSong a striking and refined look.

Top-of-the-line hardware balances the composition in cool chrome.

Electronics are not an afterthought at RainSong; they are an integral and important part of the RainSong experience. Because graphite is a natural enhancer of electrical energy, the all-graphite construction of the RainSong guitar works wonders with pickups. Plug a RainSong in and the world stands on its head; all the subtle richness of the classic carbon sound is amplified into a unique bloom of harmonics and tone.

All fret jobs and set ups are done individually by expert luthiers at RainSong's factory. The frets are top-quality nickel alloy for minimal wear. And, because RainSong necks are so stable, action can be exceptionally low for easy and comfortable playing.

Rainsong Black Ice WS1000 Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar with Hardshell Case Specifications:

  • Depth at end-pin: 5"
  • Lower bout: 15-3/4"
  • Body Length: 19-1/2"
  • Neck width at nut: 1-3/4"
  • Scale length: 25-2/5"

Rainsong Black Ice WS1000 Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar with Hardshell Case Features:

  • All-graphite soundboard with no bracing and Projection Tuned Layering
  • Abalone rosette
  • All-graphite body without braces
  • Single-piece all-graphite neck and epoxy fingerboard without truss rod
  • Custom mother-of-pearl sharks and RainSong logo inlays
  • Chromed Gotoh tuners with 1:18 gear ratio
  • RainSong Element electronics including undersaddle transducer and class A endpin preamp
  • Tusq nut and saddle
  • Abalone inlaid Tusq bridge pins
  • UV protective, high-gloss, clear urethane finish
  • Customized RainSong hardshell case

Rainsong Black Ice WS1000 Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar with Hardshell Case Includes:

 

A unique guitar RainSongs are the world's first all-graphite acoustic guitar--body, neck, fretboard and bridge are all made out of pure graphite/composite.

All-graphite construction and Projection Tuned Layering (TM) mean great sound. Projection Tuned Layering was developed by RainSong to ensure that all RainSongs have the crystal detail, warmth and volume of the classic carbon sound. In conventional guitars, acoustic volume is limited by the weight of bracing. Also, bracing provides only local, non-uniform stiffness, resulting in varying amounts of undesirable overtones and some deadening of tone and detail. RainSong's all-graphite construction and Projection Tuned Layering remove the need for bracing by providing uniform stiffness across the soundboard. RainSongs are made entirely without braces for greater acoustic volume and clean, detailed tone.

Pure carbon tone is an utterly unique sound. It is clear, rich and resonant, similar to a piano, with a treble that rings with crystalline clarity and a bass that is warm without being muddy. And, because of Projection Tuned Layering's uniform stiffness, the RainSong acoustic sound is impeccably balanced and very, VERY loud. Once you have heard the classic carbon sound you'll recognize it anywhere, as distinctive as anything on earth.

Impervious to Humidity and Temperature changes the inherent strength of graphite means a guitar that can survive travel and changes in the environment, while the stability of graphite means a guitar that will stay in tune, evidenced by the fact that all RainSongs are shipped from the factory tuned to concert pitch. The all-graphite soundboard will not belly, sink, or crack and the all-graphite neck will not warp with changes in climate. Light in weight, with a proportioned balance that makes it comfortable to cradle or stand with, RainSong is the ultimate combination of workhorse and racehorse for the professional musician.

Performance Shape-Cast™ necks are unique in design, with a feel that is at once comfortable and different, RainSong necks are thin and easy to play. Performance Shape Casting™, a process invented by RainSong, allows necks and fretboards to be cast simultaneously as a single graphite matrix. Tolerances can be maintained with RainSong necks that are unheard of with more conventional neck shaping methods. Performance Shape Casting also ensures that fretslots are accurately positioned for flawless intonation with no dead spots. As a result, action can be set low for fast, buzz-free playing. Finally, extreme strength and stiffness and tight tolerances of Performance Shape Casting means that RainSong necks will never twist, warp, bow or need any adjustment whatsoever. Some RainSong necks feature truss rods only to allow customization of the neck relief to individual preferences.

High-tech bonding materials RainSong uses the same technology in bonding its bridges and necks that is used in making planes, rockets and satellite equipment. Stronger than the bonds of any wood glue or off-the-shelf epoxy, the RainSong high-tech materials and techniques combine for a smoother passage of energy from string to soundboard, for greater detail, a broader dynamic range and cleaner tone.

Beautiful apperance RainSong believes that graphite is not something to cover up. That's why RainSongs are finished clear, to expose all the shimmering three-dimensional beauty and distinction of graphite's weave. RainSong has developed the best possible finish for protection and appearance without dampening sound. Layer after layer of clear UV protective finish is applied, sanded and buffed until only the thinnest mirrored surface remains. A carefully book-matched back of graphite weave, perfectly inlayed custom shark fret-markers and rosette give RainSong a striking and refined look. Top-of-the-line hardware balances the composition in cool chrome.

Great plugged in sound. Electronics are not an afterthought at RainSong; they are an integral and important part of the RainSong experience. Because graphite is a natural enhancer of electrical energy, the all-graphite construction of RainSong works wonders with pickups. Plug a RainSong in and the world stands on its head; all the subtle richness of the classic carbon sound is amplified into a unique bloom of harmonics and tone.

Expert fret job and set up All fret jobs and set ups are done individually by expert luthiers at RainSong's Woodinville factory. The frets are top quality nickel alloy for low wear and great looks. And, because RainSong necks are so stable, action can be exceptionally low for easy and comfortable playing.

Limited lifetime warranty RainSong warrants its guitars to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the ownership life of the original purchaser, subject to limitations contained in the warranty

 

 

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