The Steel Guitar Forum

hi forum brothers and sisters.

i like to know how many of you playing the Rains steelguitar and what your experience is ?

your forum brother

cor

Hey, Cor. I don't own a Rains myself, yet. But i've been out to hear Gary Carpenter( a very good Texas player) play his 3 or 4 times and his plays great and sounds even better than it plays. The tone is great. I would say an exellent guitar and getting better.

hi Corky,

thats nice to hear.
and yes i know Gary is a great player too
last time i called Bob rains Gary was playing for me to let me hear the rains steelguitar and even on the phone wich is not the best way(better say the worsest)
it sounds real good through my ears.

anyway thanks a bunch and hope more to come in here and will talk about this great well sounded and builded pedalsteelguitar

your forumbrother

cor

I've played the Rains Steel quite a lot at Gary Carpenter home. In fact, we've compared several other top steel guitars side by side the Rains and I must admit, that Rains Steel has really impressed me! Great sustain, super tone and has a punchy yet sweet tone!

I'm very excited about a new model that will be coming out down the line. Just played Bobby Greens SD-10 a couple of days ago and almost wouldn't let Bobby take out of my house! Defintely worth trying.

I own number 3. The third built by Bob Rains. I played on Bob's one night and was hooked and ordered one the next day. It is my favorite steel of the 50 or so I have played and owned over the last 30 years. It has a feel and sound of its own. Bob Tuttle just got his new one a while back. I havent had a chance to see it or hear it yet, but I did see it while it was being made at Rains.Mine is a blue D 10, 8 and 5. Steels are like soft drinks, what may taste good to one person may not be the desired flavor of another, but if you get a chance to play on a Rains try it out for yourself, chances are you will love the sound. Mine is the blue one that Buddy Emmons is playing in the picture on the Rains website. The last time I talked to Bobby Rains he was backed up on orders, he's got a great guitar at a great price.

great guy's,

i do have one on order it is an superb... guitar.

i ordered the red one D10 8×5 you can see it on the logo on his website also Gary was doin' the test drive on the same looking guitar in the past at lambs music.

think i get it real soon.

best to all of you and come on in here if you already play the Rains.
www.rainssteelguitars.com


cor <FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Cor Muizer Jr on 22 January 2005 at 03:24 AM.]</p></FONT>

and ofcourse you can also come on in here if you didn't play the rains but wanna know or have one on order.


cor <FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Cor Muizer Jr on 22 January 2005 at 07:56 AM.]</p></FONT>

anymore feedback on this wonderfull well builded and sounded instrument?


Cor

I picked up my Rains the last week in November. It is a black SD-10 with 4 pedals and 5 knee levers. I love this guitar. I've owned quite a few different guitars (not as many as Doyle Mitchell) over the last 50 years, but this one has the sound I've always dreamed about. It sounds very clean, but full. I've got a feeling I'll be playing the Rains for a long, long time, Lord willing. Cor, I talked to Bob Rains on the phone yesterday, and he said he'll be shipping yours very soon. I know you will enjoy it.

hi Bob,

nice to hear from you here on the forum my friend.
yes you have a beautifull guitar i zoom every detail in the photo's and see it is very precise builded and constructed.

and thanks man for the info that my Rains is coming soon when i have it i'll make pictures and let you see.

anyway thanks for your reply here and lets wait if we get more rains owners/lovers here.

cor <FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Cor Muizer Jr on 23 January 2005 at 06:18 AM.]</p></FONT>

ooh" Bob how is your pedal action?

and do you also use the 10-1 pick up?

your forum brother

cor

The pedal action is smooth and solid. And, yes, I am using the 10-1 pickup.

okay bob thanks for your nice reply

cor

Hey Bob, the reason I had so many guitars was that I kept trying to sound like you and finally figured out it was the player and not the guitar's fault, no, really the reason I had so many is because of my bussiness, I took a lot of these on trade for resale purposes only, but it did give me a chance to play on a lot of different steels through the years, my steel of choice has been the black 1986 Emmons LeGrand that I played up until I had the Rains built last March. The Rains is now my favorite choice and will probably be the last steel I own, this one will probably outlast me. I am glad you like yours, it sure is pretty, maybe I can hear you play it before too long. You should come back and be on our show again and show it off a little. See you, Doyle

never played one but i am hooked on a zum. thanks doc

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zum SD10 peavy vegas 400 peavy special 212
if its not a zum steel it isn't real

okay Sidney,

no problem i know we have al our favorite brand.

like to know if there are more Rains owners, players here on the forum who will share there experience on the Rains

because in my opinion and that's also personal there is nothing that can compare to the Rains steelguitar.

it is top notch !!! in sound aswell in workmanship. www.rainssteelguitars.com


cor <FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Cor Muizer Jr on 24 January 2005 at 01:14 PM.]</p></FONT>

COR, wheather you like it or not,EMMONS IS NUMBER,one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FARRIS

that are your words farris ,open your eyes and not forgot your ears and found out there is more on this planet!!!!!
al i wanna try is to reach Rains players and like to know there experience

cor <FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Cor Muizer Jr on 24 January 2005 at 01:31 PM.]</p></FONT>

most all on this thread is COR SAID COR SAID , farris

Hey Farris, I got an e mail attachment from you back in December but my puter wouldnt open it for some reason, I was in the hospital for a couple of days and found it when I got out. If you remember what it was resend it to me, had something to do with Santa being good to me, so I think I know what it is, I hope so anyway. You take care and take it easy on us Rains fans.We used to think Emmons was number one also, but theres a new dog in Texas.. YYYYEEEE HHHiiii here he comes boys......

Hello Doyle.
Just having fun!!yea,i emailed you a few times,and didn't get no comeback.Hope your doing better now. Take care my Friend.
farris

yep Doyle,

we are Rains fans and there are come in more and more everyday.


cor

I am doing great Farris, but sure makes you want to stop and think,, I better smell the roses, tomorrow may be a different story if you know what I mean. I have enjoyed good health all my life , hardly ever been sick but I see now that can change in the blink of an eye!! Still think music is the best medicine that can be had!! So keep on picking my friend!!

Hello,
My name is Larry Toliver, and I own number 2 of Bobby Rains Pedal Steel Guitars. I have had it 1 year now, and I love it. I just played it at the Phoenix Steel show and got many complements on the tone. I have a D-10 with 9 floors and 8 knees.
Larry Toliver
ltoliver@valornet.com

Hey Larry, Bob Rains told me there was going to be another steel jam in Abilene on Sunday , Feb. 13. Will you be there this year? Sure did enjoy your picking last year. I think Bob Tuttle is planning on being there, I hope so , havent had a chance to see his new one since it was completed. I will probably bring mine in case there is some long legged guys who want to take a Rains for a drive since mine is built two inchs taller than normal. I know I cant be the only long legged picker around. I wish I could steal some of your speed picking licks but my fingers just wont move that fast.