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Gary Kaye

 

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California, USA
Post  Posted 17 Mar 2019 6:43 am    
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Does anyone have any experience with a Curtis made Rains?
Love to get some feedback.
Thanks
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J R Rose

 

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Keota, Oklahoma, USA
Post  Posted 17 Mar 2019 7:51 pm    
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I have a Gary Carpenter Rains and I just love it. I have met Curtis a couple of times and he is a very nice, quite gentleman. I have ordered parts from him and always had good response. I think you would be very pleased with a Curtis Houge Rains Guitar. He has all the jigs and lots of parts and a machine shop. I would not hesitate to buy from him. J.R. Rose
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Chris Schlotzhauer


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Colleyville, Tx. USA
Post  Posted 18 Mar 2019 7:56 am    
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I have my D10 Rains by Gary Carpenter for sale here:

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=2818754#2818754
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Jon Irsik


From:
Wichita, KS USA
Post  Posted 18 Mar 2019 8:22 am    
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I bought a Rains SD-10 a few years ago and had Curtis go through it for me and change a few things. He was very good to work with and very reasonable price-wise. He was in on some of the later Carpenter builds and maintains contact with Gary from what he told me. I understand he owns the Rains name and design and still builds the guitars and repairs the older ones.

My Rains was a fine guitar. I wouldn't hesitate to purchase a guitar made or repaired by Mr. Hogue.
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David Chockley

 

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Iowa, USA
Post  Posted 18 Mar 2019 6:09 pm    
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I have nothing but good to say about Curtis. I currently have 2 Gary Carpenter Rains, both D-10's. While I have never met Curtis face to face, I'm FB friends with him, and have bought parts, etc. and I can't say anything bad about his service, knowledge, etc. As stated before, I also believe he's in contact with Gary if any questions arise. When I bought my second Rains, I had the opportunity to get other brands, but I chose to go with Rains..... "If it ain't broke....." Smile
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David Chockley

 

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Iowa, USA
Post  Posted 18 Mar 2019 6:14 pm    
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I have nothing but good to say about Curtis. I currently have 2 Gary Carpenter Rains, both D-10's. While I have never met Curtis face to face, I'm FB friends with him, and have bought parts, etc. and I can't say anything bad about his service, knowledge, etc. As stated before, I also believe he's in contact with Gary if any questions arise. When I bought my second Rains, I had the opportunity to get other brands, but I chose to go with Rains..... "If it ain't broke....." Smile
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Chuck Blake


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West Virginia, USA
Post  Posted 20 Mar 2019 6:15 pm    
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I have a GREAT 2012 Curtis Houge sd10 Guitar
Great guitars made by a great guy. And a great friend.
I also own a Gary Carpenter sd10. I love both of my Rains guitars, stays in tune, great tone.....nough said'

Curtis is a gentleman and friend
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Dave Morrison

 

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Whbg Ohio Usa
Post  Posted 22 Mar 2019 4:54 am    
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I agree with all the above.I just bought an SD10 and Curtis was great to deal with on parts and very reasonable on prices.
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Mark Greenway


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Lake Kiowa, Texas
Post  Posted 23 Mar 2019 3:51 pm    
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Curtis is a great guy. You have nothing to worry about the way he makes the Rains guitars. He is very good at it. If you get one of his, you won't be disappointed. He comes to some of our jams, and he always sounds good. I have played two of his guitars at these jams, and they play as well and better than a lot of other guitars that I have played.
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Marlin Gengenbach

 

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New Mexico, USA
Post  Posted 24 Mar 2019 2:56 pm     Rains
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I have a 2006 SD10 RAINS built by Bob Rains, and later,
updated with Gary's MOD's! Have talked with Curtis
since he purchased the business from Gary and have very positive vibes. The RAINS has been my favorite guitar.
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Erv Niehaus


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Litchfield, MN, USA
Post  Posted 25 Mar 2019 7:09 am    
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Marlin,
I have a D10 that Bob built for me.
What kind of mods did Gary do on it?
I like mine just the way it is. Very Happy
Erv
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Marlin Gengenbach

 

From:
New Mexico, USA
Post  Posted 26 Mar 2019 12:29 pm     Rains
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Essentially just shorten the pedal cranks, Erv.
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Erv Niehaus


From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
Post  Posted 26 Mar 2019 12:33 pm    
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Thanks, Marlin. Very Happy
Erv
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Jon-Paul Ruggieri

 

From:
Tennessee, USA
Post  Posted 28 Nov 2019 11:41 am    
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Does anyone have his contact info? I'm looking to order a new neck for my Rains. Thanks
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J R Rose

 

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Keota, Oklahoma, USA
Post  Posted 28 Nov 2019 7:16 pm    
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Message sent Jon-Paul. J.R. Rose
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