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From the time of it’s introduction after WWII (as the very different “Pre-Piano” right up until the last MkV was packed into it’s shipping carton the Rhodes™ piano had long tradition of improvements that made practically every piano different from the next.
While it may be true that no two Rhodes are exactly alike, they are acknowledged to fall in general groupings. Terms like MkI (mark 1), MkII (mark 2) and so on are used to describe them, and we have specimens from nearly every era, and nearly every model awaiting rebirth in our “boneyard”.
Our Remanufactured Rhodes™ Piano is the true legend reborn. After being stripped down to it’s most basic parts we literally remanufacture the piano – from Tolex to Tines it is not just blindly reassembled, but rebuilt to our far more exacting tolerances making it a better instrument then many were when they were brand new.
Here is a list of the minimum services we perform on every Fender Rhodes electric piano we sell:
- Complete dis-assembly and cleaning, including keys which are cleaned and buffed using the same techniques as a traditional piano shop.
- Replacement of all grommets (always)
- Re-plating of all tonebars (always)
- Replacement of felts and hammers as necessary
- Cleaning of coils as needed
- Regulation of key dip, bushing tension, leveling and spacing
- Installation of a key lift kit for more responsive action.
- Full inspection of the bare wood cabinet for integrity of case, repairs and replacement parts as needed.
- Recovering with new Tolex.
- Replacement of all hardware. (corners, handles, etc.)
- Inspection, restoration, and repair of all electronics as necessary.
- Adjustment of sustain mechanism.
- Adjustment of tone and volume of each key (Voicing).
- Professional tuning.
If you are looking to learn more about Rhodes history, we suggest visiting FenderRhodes.com where you’ll find excellent in depth information about Rhodes history.
Once you are ready to take the plunge, we’ll be glad to help. The pages below will give you information about the basic models and their features.
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October 9th, 2008 at 6:06 am
Hey can you guys recreate the dyno rhodes percussion pedal?
October 11th, 2008 at 12:33 am
We could if we could get a physical model to work from. While I know what it was and what it did, I’ve never seen one in person, only on old print ads which lack technical details.
November 20th, 2008 at 4:17 am
I have one, complete and in full working order… Take a look at http://www.fenderrhodes.com/history/dyno.php
November 27th, 2008 at 3:47 pm
What about a wah petal for a keyboard like the sound used by Herbie Hancock on “Chameleon”?
July 19th, 2009 at 8:13 am
hello…
im looking to buy an owner’s manual for a 1970-71 Fender Rhodes model “Seventy Three”…(it has 73 keys, and is on chrome legs. it has a volume and tone contrrol and input jack.very basic.)
the oweners manual that came with it was yellow and white… and was folded. id like to get another one if posdsible, along with whatever other info i can as far as specs….
i hope you can help me.
thank you for your time
geoff bell
July 20th, 2009 at 10:38 am
http://www.fenderrhodes.com would be the best resource for that – they at least have scans of them online. BTW From your description you have a Fender Rhodes Stage 73.
July 28th, 2009 at 12:05 am
Hi there,
I had a question about tuning on Rhodes keyboards. I’ve heard from several people that the pianos often slip out of tune and have to be laboriously re-tuned after nearly every gig. Is there any truth to this or is it more likely that those people are just not maintaining the instruments properly?
Thanks
July 29th, 2009 at 2:37 am
They might need this sort of attention if they are treated harshly and the performer wants every note dead on like a digital (yuk) but realistically they rarely need a full tuning, you usually end up keeping up with it by nudging the tuning on the one or two notes that slip out every now and again.
So, I guess it comes down to your tolerance for “out of tune-ness” as it were – some degree of which is actually desirable as it makes it sound fuller – perfect tuning is very “flat” sounding.
November 26th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
I have a Fender Rhodes 73 sold to me by a friend 15 years ago. It has all of the parts except the cable. I haven’t really opened it or used it. Whats the best way to sell it? How can I get an estimate of how much to price it for?
Dianne
November 26th, 2009 at 5:50 pm
It would really need to be evaluated by a technician to know it value. One that is worn outside is going to be worn inside, but the pretty ones aren’t always so pretty when viewed with a critical eye toward it’s inner workings.
That being said, the only real barometer for what to ask for it would be to seek out what they’ve sold for recently in your area (which can also have an impact on value). And then take into account that at this point, with no cable, you don’t know if the electronics are good, not so good, or completely dead.
December 25th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
Dear Speakeasy,
I’m very interested in buying a mk1 fender rhodes electric piano. Do you ever ship to the UK ?
Kindest regards
Ray
February 6th, 2010 at 1:35 pm
We sell and ship all over the world! You can call us +1-717-292-0814 or email steve@speakeasyvintagemusic.com to make arrangements.
April 18th, 2010 at 8:30 pm
I have a Fender Rhodes 88 Stage Piano that I’m getting ready to put on ebay, since I just don’t use it anymore. Who ships such things? It’s way too heavy to send via UPS or FedEx, and crating such a thing would be prohibitive. Thank you.
April 19th, 2010 at 1:42 pm
Every Wurlitzer and Rhodes we sell is shipped in a cardboard “crate” which is strapped to a shipping palette and sent via Freight carrier. It’s the safest way to send them.