Raines guitars

Ronald Ammons · Post by **Ronald Ammons** » 10 Mar 2017 3:19 am

what's the story on these guitars? ..I'm just a novice player but understand some theory and composition ..the circle of 5ths and the number system ..I played piano as a kid and played a trumpet in the high school band ..will they make me a new one and how long will it take? ..

Thanks for the feedback ..have a 2011 Sho Pro Lloyd Green ..3 pedals and 5 knees ..wonder what it's worth ..a natural finish ..is $2500 reasonable? ..

Mark Eaton · Post by **Mark Eaton** » 10 Mar 2017 5:04 am

Are you referring to Rains pedal steel guitars?

Lane Gray · Post by **Lane Gray** » 10 Mar 2017 5:10 am

I understand that they're in production but hard to get ahold of.
A friend of mine has one, they're great, but so is what you have.
I'd say that 2500 might be low for a Show Pro.
Unless you're wanting a D-10, I don't think the Rains would be a large step up. Some would say it's a step down, some a step up.

Mark Eaton · Post by **Mark Eaton** » 10 Mar 2017 5:52 am

As I recall from an older thread the owner of Rains these days, Curtis Hogue of Texas, can only build part time as a supplement to his regular job.

Ronald Ammons · Post by **Ronald Ammons** » 10 Mar 2017 6:15 am

Thank you Mark and Lane ..

Donny Hinson · Post by **Donny Hinson** » 10 Mar 2017 9:06 am

The first question I'd have to ask is why you're thinking about getting a new guitar when the one you have is (relatively) close to new? Will this be a 2nd guitar, or are you just unhappy with what you have?

John Swain · Post by **John Swain** » 11 Mar 2017 9:29 am

Ron. I just bought a 2010 Rains D-10, and you're welcome to come over and play it! JS

Billy Carr · Post by **Billy Carr** » 12 Mar 2017 4:52 am

Get the upgrades on the Rains, if that's what you want. Nice improvement on an already nice guitar.

Jon Irsik · Post by **Jon Irsik** » 13 Mar 2017 6:55 pm

I spoke with Curtis Saturday at the show in Dallas. He's still building new Rains guitars and doing repair and other work on existing guitars in addition to running a ranch and playing in a band. Great guy, always good to talk to him.

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 14 Mar 2017 8:10 am

I have a couple of Rains guitars, great instruments!

David Nugent · Post by **David Nugent** » 15 Mar 2017 3:12 pm

Was watching PBS this weekend and as usual, when they are attempting to raise funds they bring out the music themed shows from years past. Viewed one taped in Dublin, Ireland (artists name escapes me)and the steel player in the group was playing a Rains, great tone.

J R Rose · Post by **J R Rose** » 16 Mar 2017 9:29 am

David, That might have been David Hartley from the UK? He promoted the Rains back when. His early day you tubes shows him playing one. Super Picker. And I also visited with Curtis this weekend in Dallas. A very nice gentleman. I just got a 2008 Rains and I love it. It is a KEEPER. Sold my Emmons if that tells you anything. J.R.

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 16 Mar 2017 10:04 am

I own a very unique Rains.
It is the gospel model and the cabinet is via Mark Giles. I was built for a Canadian steeler and I couldn't believe it when he put it up for sale. It has mother of pearl trim on the front and even the fret markers are mother of pearl doves.

J R Rose · Post by **J R Rose** » 19 Mar 2017 8:33 am

Absolutely Stunning and Beautiful Erv, A work of Art, J.R.

J R Rose · Post by **J R Rose** » 19 Mar 2017 8:55 am

Hey Ronald, I think I gave you this info on another post but here it is again. Rains Guitar, Curtis Hogue, hogue3@ntin.net, 940-902-9751. Curtis has a day job so best to contact him after five. Visited with him at the Dallas Show this past weekend and yes he still builds Rains Guitars. Just takes a little longer. He is a Craftsman and a Gentleman. J.R. Rose

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