2000s Rainsong OM1000 Carbon Fiber Acoustic Guitar

Overview: I work-on and sell a lot of guitars for very traditional players and they scoff at Rainsongs as the feeling is, generally, that "wood is the way." I've got to be honest, though, and say that I've always thought that, of all the carbon-fiber-topped brands, Rainsongs get the closest to the feel and tone of a good-quality, flattop guitar. With your eyes closed, I think it would be hard to pick this out from the mix of other, fancy-grade, 000-size guitars we have on the walls at the moment.

It definitely has a certain look, though -- like Darth Vader goes to Hawaii with its shark inlays and giant abalone soundhole rosette on a background of carbon-fiber-weave. This particular one was made while the firm was in Hawaii. The playing feel is slick and accurate and these tend to have a balanced sound with a bit of that "Martin-style" scoop to the harshness of treble notes. It sounds sweet on the highs but still loud.

Repairs included: I just needed to give it the very lightest setup adjustments. It's playing spot-on and ready to go.

• Weight: 3 lbs 15 oz
• Scale length: 25 1/2"
• Nut width: 1 3/4"
• Neck shape: slim-medium C
• Board radius: ~18-20"
• Depth at first fret: .75"
• Depth at seventh fret: .83"
• Body width: 15 1/4"
• Body depth: 4 1/8"
• Top wood: carbon fiber
• Back & sides wood: carbon fiber
• Bracing type: mixed
• Bridge: carbon fiber
• Fretboard: carbon fiber
• Neck wood: carbon fiber
• Action height at 12th fret: 3/32” bass 1/16” treble (fast, spot-on)
• String gauges: 54w-12 lights
• Truss rod: adjustable
• Neck relief: straight
• Fret style: medium modern

Condition notes: It's very clean but does show mild pickwear/usewear near the soundhole rosette, as you'd expect, and the lightest of use throughout.

It comes with: It has its original hard case.

Consignor tag: MNRI