Looking for a Rainbow!!!

All,

Currently looking for a decent Rainbow 1 with case and would rather deal with a forum member than some Ebay idiot. Willing to pay a fair price to anyone willing to sell one of these babies.

I need it to add to the collection.

Thanks

Carter

Currently playing: Thunder 1A, Super Headless (Walnut), Thunder 3

Carter321 wrote:All,

...Currently looking for a decent Rainbow 1 with case...

Aren't we all C321, aren't we all...

Welcome to the forum. Hope you can realize your desire here but the queue may be long for one of those.

Carter321 wrote:

Currently looking for a decent Rainbow 1 with case and would rather deal with a forum member than some Ebay idiot. Willing to pay a fair price to anyone willing to sell one of these babies.

I need it to add to the collection.

Currently playing: Thunder 1A, Super Headless (Walnut), Thunder 3

Welcome to the forum Carter, I guess this idiot's a bit too heavy, probably why it's on the second way around, link

You'll find most here will be asking to see pics of your collection, we're a bit voyeuristic like that.

......ARR! I BE ALWAYS CHASIN' RAIN-BOWSSSSS......ARR!

caucajun wrote: ......ARR! I BE ALWAYS CHASIN' RAIN-BOWSSSSS......ARR!

... any PRESTIGE in that???...

Don't worry all, I'll post some pics of my collection over the weekend. The Thunder 1A has seen better days but the Super headless is sweeeeet, near mint condition + original case.

Yes the Rainbow on flee-bay right now is quite pricey. Looks in ok condition but no case. Probably only worth £300 - £330 maybe.....I've noticed Westone's going for more money as they're heading towards 30yrs old.

C

Carter321 wrote:Yes the Rainbow on flee-bay right now is quite pricey.

Pricey to us Westone collectors who love bargains, but for a well made quality guitar that plays & sounds fantastic it's worth every penny.

bowenjaybee wrote:

Carter321 wrote:Yes the Rainbow on flee-bay right now is quite pricey.

Pricey to us Westone collectors who love bargains, but for a well made quality guitar that plays & sounds fantastic it's worth every penny.

True, there's also the Mrs factor. She's gonna be really P***ED if I walk in the house with another banjo......Oh I want one so bad though.....

As good as any old Gibbo 335 and a lot better than some of the new one's that are being churned out.

I know I have four

By sunbeamflash at 2011-06-24

I know I have four

How and where did you manage to pick these up???

Any for sale?

C

Sorry mate don't want to upset 'er in doors.

Westbone wrote:Sorry mate don't want to upset 'er in doors.

No fair....you have 4 and I have well.......jealousy.

Seriously, they look mighty fine. Good work. Fleabay purchases or just picked up over time?

C

Sold 2 last year £450/475. In good nick,all complete, no cases.
They are getting a little pricey, wont get any cheaper.

Give the guy on Ebay an offer???

4? nice. None with the rounder horns though eh? Gonna have to make it 5 at some point

Don't like the rounder horn type, look a bit 'Micky Mouse' or the ash grain.

The one on ebay went for £375.00 best offer. Carter321, did you get it?

As promised, pics of my Thunder 1A and Super Headless now posted.

C

Westbone wrote:Don't like the rounder horn type, look a bit 'Micky Mouse' or the ash grain.

Mickey Mouse? Really? I think it looks more Gibby 335, and thin horns make the rains look a bit weak. I was all about looking for a rainbow till I got the Alvarez semihollow that I posted in another thread, but If i could find a blonde rounded horn rain, I'd go for that too.

You have a great grouping in your 4 - love the maple on the one - perfect looking. Post some pics of the blonde Session if ya get the chance eh

Iceman wrote:

caucajun wrote: ......ARR! I BE ALWAYS CHASIN' RAIN-BOWSSSSS......ARR!

... any PRESTIGE in that???...

mannnn.....they nice, and i got wood n' all for 'em...........but to give up a presty............that wood be hard...........

caucajun wrote:

Iceman wrote:

caucajun wrote: ......ARR! I BE ALWAYS CHASIN' RAIN-BOWSSSSS......ARR!

... any PRESTIGE in that???...

mannnn.....they nice, and i got wood n' all for 'em...........but to give up a presty............THAT WOOD BE HARD...........

That's what she said...

Iceman wrote:

caucajun wrote:

Iceman wrote:

caucajun wrote: ......ARR! I BE ALWAYS CHASIN' RAIN-BOWSSSSS......ARR!

... any PRESTIGE in that???...

mannnn.....they nice, and i got wood n' all for 'em...........but to give up a presty............THAT WOOD BE HARD...........

That's what she said...

YEAH, she did!

At a bout 7:40 in this vid ya can watch Trevor Rabin put a Rainbow to very good use - dang I wish I could play that good:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47bc_jPe-r4&feature=related

Nice Sarc! That is an example of pure, rare beauty.

Here's one

http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/msg/2494436272.html

Good luck

sarcaster wrote:

Westbone wrote:Don't like the rounder horn type, look a bit 'Micky Mouse' or the ash grain.

Mickey Mouse? Really? I think it looks more Gibby 335, and thin horns make the rains look a bit weak. I was all about looking for a rainbow till I got the Alvarez semihollow that I posted in another thread, but If i could find a blonde rounded horn rain, I'd go for that too.

You have a great grouping in your 4 - love the maple on the one - perfect looking. Post some pics of the blonde Session if ya get the chance eh

Yes, the round horns look a bit like Mickey's ears!
Just another 335 clone. At least the later Rainbows have a bit of individuality.

I'll dig out the Session II sometime.