[HANASHIR:16635] RE: Guitars

[Gohr454 <Gohr454...>]

You can add me to your list of satisfied rainsong owners!. I work with kids a 
lot, and my "other" accoustic is a Lowden 23C, made in a small shop in 
Ireland. I was uncomforatable using my Lowden in class with kids, because they 
all 
want to touch, hold, "play" my guitar. I also vowed that I would never again 
check it into the baggage compartment of a plane, just too risky. So at Joe 
Black's recommendation I invested in a Rainsong. I, however ended up with the 
WS1000 because I tend to use mine unplugged alot. The body is a little bigger 
in 
all the right places, which make it much louder on it's own. Joe and you forgot 
Beth Schafer and maybe Peter  have the WM1000 because they always play theirs 
onstage, plugged into a PA. I can say that the piece of mind is worth every 
cent I've paid for the guitar. I can let the kids touch, carry, "Play", 
supervised of course, my rainsong and not have to panic when they do. The tone 
is 
incredible, and the action is equally as smooth. Did I mention light? The 
Rainsong weighs less than most wood guitars, which makes a difference when you 
do 
several song sessions in one day. If you can invest that much in a guitar, 
think 
about it, or at least play one.
Kathy Gohr,
Grand Rapids, Michigan

In a message dated 1/15/2004 1:30:13 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
steve (at) meltzerworld(dot)net writes:
Another brand I would endorse is RainSong (http://www.rainsong.com).  The 
unique
thing about RainSong guitars is that they are made out of graphite!  They 
have a
clear, rich, resonant sound (especially plugged in), and the projection is
phenomenal.  The guitar is very durable; it can survive travel and changes in 
the
environment (i.e., temperature and humidity).

Considering the conditions you described, you might want to look into this 
guitar.
I believe fellow list members Rabbi Joe Black and Peter Allard play the 
RainSong
WS1000 (6-string full body cutaway acoustic electric), part of the 
All-Graphite
series.  The All-Graphite Series runs slightly above the price range you 
described
(approx. $1800-$2000), but is well worth the long-term investment - when I am
ready to buy another guitar (but not for a while), I'll be getting one.  They 
also
make a Projection Series with a graphite soundboard and mahogany back and 
sides
that run about $900-$1200.