The CO-WS1005NST, like all the other members of the Concert Series, has an all-graphite body and a unidirectional Carbon soundboard. Unique to this model is the offset soundhole and the 12-fret, short scale (24.9") neck combo.
Unidirectional
Carbon mimics the tight grain of a fine spruce. These soundboards are
the lightest built by RainSong - which explains their responsiveness and
warm tone.
The neck of the CO-WS1005NST joins the body at the
12th fret rather than the 14th fret. This moves the bridge back on the
soundboard towards the center of the lower bout resulting in improved
sonic energy transmission from the strings to the soundboard and
enhanced bass response.
The soundhole of the CO-WS1005NST is
located on the player's side of the upper bout. The proximity to the
player's ear produces a sense of increased volume. The reduced size of
the soundhole combined with the uninterrupted larger vibrating surface
of the soundboard accentuates the highs and the lows relative to the
mids, (think Rosewood instead of Mahogany).
Like all RainSongs,
the CO-WS1005NST uses Projection Tuned LayeringTM for the crystal
detail, warmth and volume of the classic carbon sound. All-composite
construction means a robust instrument that can withstand variations in
humidity and temperatures.
Top-of-the-line Fishman Prefix electronics with a built-in tuner makes the CO-WS1005NST a stage-ready instrument.
The CO-WS1005NST sports an elegant tobacco burst color high-gloss UV protective polyurethane finish.
Full specs are as follows:
Soundboard:
All-graphite Unidirectional Carbon soundboard crafted using RainSong's
Projection Tuned Layering technique. No soundboard braces. Abalone
rosette
Body: All-graphite body. No body braces.
Neck:
All-graphite NS neck and composite fingerboard fabricated using
RainSong's Performance Shape Casting as a single piece. Adjustable truss
rod. Custom shark inlays.
Accessories: Tusq Nut, saddle and bridgepins.
Case: Customized hardshell case.
Finish: UV protective, high-gloss, urethane in tobacco burst color
Depth at end-pin: 5 inches
Lower bout: 15.8 inches
Body Length: 19.5 inches
Neck width at nut: 1.75 inches
Scale length: 24.9 inches
Tuning machines: Chrome plated Gotohs with 1:18 gear ratio
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