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Brief History

Most RainSong guitar necks feature our signature "Shark" inlay.

Originally, when RainSong Graphite Guitars was still in Maui, Hawaii, we started using Dolphins as inlays. Within a few months we were asked to "cease-and-desist" by another guitar maker that claimed to own rights to the use of Dolphins as guitar neck inlays. Rather than incurring the legal expense and time delays to fight the claim, we looked for other inspirations from our beautiful environs. Enter the Shark… Continue

Since the beginning of time (we do not count time before guitars were invented!), builders and players have argued about which bracing scheme produces the loudest and most balanced tone. To this day, one can readily find threads on on-line forums with topics like “Shaving Braces for better sound”, “X-bracing… Continue

Carbon necks pretty much do it all!

CARBON NECKS DO NOT WARP

Wooden guitar necks can warp and become unplayable. Humidity changes cause wood to absorb moisture and swell or to dry out and shrink resulting in warped necks. Additionally, when the fingerboard wood contracts, the frets become too long and… Continue

A new day in guitar design and construction dawned on the music world one rainy afternoon on Maui. Dr. John Decker, a physicist with degrees in aeronautical engineering and a doctorate in plasma physics, was attending an outdoor wedding when a sudden shower began to drench the party, includ… Continue