Rains Guitars

Ernie Pollock · Post by **Ernie Pollock** » 6 May 2006 4:13 am

I will say one thing, that blue D-10 up at the top is enough to make a guy leave home for!! I have never seen anything any nicer looking than that one.

Ernie

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Gaylon Mathews · Post by **Gaylon Mathews** » 6 May 2006 5:12 am

I have a Rains SD-10 that I've been playing since January and love it. So, this is my 2nd Rains. Corky told me of a new pickup from George L that he thought I would like and should try. I think they are called the "SS". The pickup has a blade like the old Lawrence 705's instead of pole pieces. After playing this thing through my Fender Steel King for a few hours these last few days, I'm sold on this new pickup. The only thing I wish George L's had done differently is designed the pickup to where the blade is visible like the 710's were. I think they were neat looking. The SS has the cover over it which makes it look like any other George L pickup. Also, this guitar plays like a dream. It has the smoothest pedal and knee action of any guitar I've ever owned or played.

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Charlie Tryon · Post by **Charlie Tryon** » 6 May 2006 9:56 am

Sonny there are a few shots of the underside of my rains on my web page. they are on page 2 of more pictures of rains

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Sonny Jenkins · Post by **Sonny Jenkins** » 6 May 2006 12:44 pm

,,,BEAUTIFUL guitars,,that's for sure,,!!!!! I sat down behind one in Dallas for a few minutes,,,but I don't think they make a S-12 uni,,???

Chris Schlotzhauer · Post by **Chris Schlotzhauer** » 6 May 2006 2:04 pm

I've had my D10 for 30+ gigs. I took the guitar straight from Gary's shop to a gig and never looked back. At first, I had to tweek some of the same levers and pedals, but that's normal. I finally broke a string (17)at the 25 gig mark. Havn't broke another since. This week, I'm doing a casino gig for 3 nights, so my guitar stays set up. Last night, we did a show with Leon Russell, and they struck our stage for him, then re-set our gear. I didn't touch anything. When I sat down to tune, I didn't have to touch a keyhead after being manhandled by stage hands.
I think she's settled in officially now.
Oh, did I mention tone?

Terry Sneed · Post by **Terry Sneed** » 7 May 2006 12:33 pm

Could some of you Rains owners, help us non Rains owners understand a little about the tone? Is there another guitar that the Rains sounds similar to? They are purty guitars for sure.

Terry

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Randy Gilliam · Post by **Randy Gilliam** » 7 May 2006 5:10 pm

The Only one that comes Close in my opinion Too the sound of my rains Was a 1994 Mullen D 10 That i Really Liked. I Think the Rains Has a Brighter Sound And sustains a lot better. Randy Gilliam.

Lavelle Pierce · Post by **Lavelle Pierce** » 9 May 2006 3:42 pm

i have a black s-10 terry sneed hearm my steel at oak grove a few weeks ago. i don't think they make no better than a RAINS

Fred Justice · Post by **Fred Justice** » 9 May 2006 7:26 pm

Terry, I've been playing my Rains now for about two years and the closest thing I hear and have been told a lot is a Emmons push pull. I use a George L. E-66 on mine and to my ear there's nothing sweeter. I'll tell you they sure are a lot of them out there now and more and more each day, and that says a lot right there. It took me 36 years to find this tone and its there every time I sat down behind it.
For those of you on this thread that have not tried a Rains yet, you owe it to yourself to just sit down at one with a good amp. and play for a while, then I think you'll know what everyone is talking about, the tone, sustain and action and all.

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Roger Francis · Post by **Roger Francis** » 10 May 2006 5:24 am

I could'nt have said it better Fred, and i agree, mine sounds the same every time i play it. We just did a live performance recording through our PA board and listing to it i think mine sounds alot like a Franklin. If i could figure out to make an audio clip on here i would post the lead on "USA Today"-Allen Jackson" that we do and get other opinions.
Roger

Marlin Gengenbach · Post by **Marlin Gengenbach** » 10 May 2006 2:24 pm

I just received my SD-10 a week a go and have not taken any pictures yet. There are quite a few nice looking guitars cosmetically, but the real beauty of the Rains is in the tone and sustain. I just sold a Carter and have had an Emmons and Zum...this one is the best! Might also mention that Gary Carpenter did the final assembly on mine and did an outstanding job.

Bill Simmons · Post by **Bill Simmons** » 10 May 2006 3:49 pm

Having owned almost all the major brands of steels (which I think they are all super steels), I love the Rains for its sustain, tone qualities and playability. In my opinion, the Rains already has established its own distinct clear sweet sustaining tone, but for comparison, it is closest to a great sounding Emmons p/p (I've played p/p's for over 35 years.

Fred Justice · Post by **Fred Justice** » 12 May 2006 9:35 am

Hey Roger how's it going buddy?
Bill, nicely said.
Marlin I'm happy to hear you like your new Rains so well.

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Roger Francis · Post by **Roger Francis** » 15 May 2006 5:43 am

Hey Fred, hows every thing down your way? Looking forward to seeing you in St Louis.
You know you are the one that got me realy interested in these Rains don't you? But i sure am happy you did, thanks buddy and have a great day,
Roger

Fred Justice · Post by **Fred Justice** » 15 May 2006 2:01 pm

Roger, were busier than a one legged man at a square dance buddy, hey I missed you at the Gospel Show in Indy, what happened to ya? It was a great show.
I'm real glad you like your Rains so well, and yes, see you in St. Louis

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John Walden · Post by **John Walden** » 15 May 2006 5:29 pm

Hi all, I've been thinking about ordering a SD-10. I've only seen one wood neck laquer body Rains. Shure looks good ! Anyone care to chime in on the differances between wood neck laquer finish VS mica and metal neck ? Tone wise, and cab drop ? ( if there is
any ) Shure wish they made a twelve stringer

Thanks, J. W.

Roger Light · Post by **Roger Light** » 16 May 2006 5:18 am

Here's my contribution to the family. Thank's Fred!

Roger Francis · Post by **Roger Francis** » 16 May 2006 6:02 am

Fred, sorry i missed the Indy sho but we were playing that weekend and did'nt have the time. Sounds like a lame excuse huh,but it's the only one i have. I'll find you in St. Louis though,and mean while, tell Bob i said hey.
Roger

These Rains are sure great guitars, and i'm proud to own one.[This message was edited by Roger Francis on 16 May 2006 at 07:08 AM.]

Fred Justice · Post by **Fred Justice** » 18 May 2006 5:46 am

Roger Light, thanks buddy for showing us all your beatiful Rains steel guitar, glad you like it so well.
Roger Francis, don't worry about it pal, I'll see you in St. Louis.

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Steve Stallings · Post by **Steve Stallings** » 14 Jun 2006 6:53 pm

Sorry I missed this. I've had my Rains for several months and love it. I have used it on every single recording and gig I've done since I got it.
Here is a pic...

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Billy Carr · Post by **Billy Carr** » 14 Jun 2006 8:35 pm

Well, I may be the newest addition to the RAINS family. I became a Rains dealer a few weeks ago here in Mississippi and I have two D-10's coming in this week that are new and for sale. One is chestnut burl mica and the other is red parisian maple mica. Will probably have a red 06' D-10 Rains for sale also that was built in Jan.06. It's considered a demo model. A person can save 300.00 off of the price of a new one on the demo model.