Bobby Rains

[Danny Letz]

I heard from a couple of friends that guitar builder Bobby Rains passed away yesterday. He was a great builder, player & friend.

[Erv Niehaus]

Sorry to hear this.
He built a fine guitar.
This is the Rains I now own, a true work of art.

[Tim Kowalski]

This is very sad news. I never met him, but I own SN0017 black SD-10. His legacy will live on through the wonderful guitars that he meticulously built.

RIP Mr. Rains.

[Ford Cole]

I agree with all Danny said. Bobby gave me my first steel lesson many years ago. Still wish I could play like that guy. My condolences and prayers go out to Juanita. They have been great friends a long time.

[Randall Palmore]

My condolences to Juanita, Larry and the family. Bobby was a fine player and builder. He encouraged many in our quest to play the steel guitar. RIP

[Fred Justice]

Bobby and I were very close.
I reped for Bobby and his guitars for nearly three years.
I carried his guitars all over the USA, displaying their wonderful tone and playability.
Bobby built a great pedal steel guitar.
I spent a lot of time with him and Juanita over the years. Bobby was a wonderful Father, Husband, and friend as well, to many people. He is already missed very much.
Rest in peace my dear friend, I'll be seeing you.

[Larry Dering]

My prayers and thoughts for Bobby and his family and friends.

[Steve Stallings]

I had a D10 Rains years ago… what a wonderful guitar.
Rest now
🙏🙏🙏

[Marlin Gengenbach]

I purchased a RAINS guitar from Bobby in 2006 and still play it daily. Best guitar I have ever owned. Bobby was a really nice person.
Marlin

[Richard McDonald]

Awesome person & guitar builder.

[Ronnie Riley]

I used to go hear him at a club in Niles CA called Niles country. He was a great picker. I never knew that he built the Rains guitar. We lost a good one.

[Bill C. Buntin]

Practical mechanical genius. Spent many hours at Bobby and Juanitas home. Bobby taught me a TON. Great friend. Will be missed.

Bill

[Ronnie Riley]

I used to go hear him at a club in Niles CA called Niles country. He was a great picker. I never knew that he built the Rains guitar. We lost a good one.

I got a PM from Shorty Rodgers but I couldn't answer it under reply but You're right Shorty. Bobby Black did play at Niles but Bobby Rains played there also. Bobby Black replaced me and Bobby Rains replaced him. I knew all those guys because I was there. In fact, it seemed like I was always there because it was one of my favorite places to go, even when I wasn't working. My brother was Harold Riley so I knew a lot of the people that he knew.