Heres my top 5 software recreations of the rhodes electric piano, in no particular order. We work hard to keep our fender rhodes repair services pricing fair and affordable. Famous artists such as stevie wonder, herbie hancock have made numerous famous tracks using the fender rhodes. I saw an old question that mentioned checking that it doesnt have a sunken top. All about fender rhodes pianos, keyboards, and organs. Fender rhodes 73 88 key piano cheeks set2 vintage parts stage or suitcase note. The keys were really yellowed and cracked so i read over on the ep forum that you can use. The stage piano was the piano top from the suitcase model, modified for use with an external guitar or bass amplifier.
Rhodes stayed with the company, and released the first fender rhodes piano, a 73note model. This is from a 1978 mark i stage rhodes that i am parting out. The instrument comprised parts the piano, and a separate enclosure underneath containing the power amplifier and loudspeaker. It comes with a custom made thin wooden case that has protected it so wellit is in remarkable condition. Total price for repair can be estimated upon inspection of your rhodes piano. I cant remember what all it needs done but i do know the amp needs some repair. Fender rhodes piano mark v stage 73 vintage sound wav sample.
Rhodes mark i 19751979 the fender name was dropped for marketing purposes, finally giving harold rhodes the full credit he deserved. The tools required for these jobs are not carried in my vehicle. Download here superrhodes samples collection vol3 samples library exclusively sampled from the legendary rhodes stage mark v vintage. New york city electric piano repair pickup this tuesday august 20th. Manhattan or brooklyn call or email us if you would like to be on the schedule. I add a doublerpatch panel underneath to spread out the stressesredistribute the loads, more cracking in the future is a lot less likely.
Restored 1974 fender rhodes stage seventy three mark 1a series with maple action rail and wooden hammers, indicative of the early 70s pianos. See below for some best free fender rhodes vsts read more. Particularly in good original condition like these ones, and particularly pre1975. Cleaning and reassembling these instruments is just half the battle. Since all tines throughout the pitch range are of the same configuration and vary only in length, and since the tines can easily be cut to size by means of a pair of side cutter pliers, it follows that all the musician needs is a set of replacement tines. I did eventually purchase one, in the early eighties, but it just wasnt the same as the ones being produced earlier. Doppler audio provides a huge range of quality vintage instrument and amplifier repairs. Fender rhodes clavinet service repair sold electronic edge ohio. Store home about us feedback add to favourite new arrival ending soon contact us contact us. Shop our online selection of fender rhodes electric piano hardware replacement parts. Jul 15, 2016 heres my top 5 software recreations of the rhodes electric piano, in no particular order.
Please check my other items for lots of rhodes parts. Fender rhodes tuneup is a tenstep process designed bring any rhodes piano back to its original factory specs and dimensional standards. Make offer fender rhodes piano,owned and played by burton. Mr fender rhodes video insight urgent repair, tuning and. A harp restoration will do wonders for the sound of your instrument. Custom vintage keyboards reproduction rhodes isolation grommets are a detailed and precise reproduction of the original rhodes fender rhodes grommets. Look no further, as we have complied all of our restoration and repair videos into this. Hard to find latches, handles, screws pins, knobs, glides and more.
Shop online the worlds largest selection of hardware, electronics, action parts, pedals, stands, legs, lids and more. For this reason, for any rhodes service beyond the scope of a standard tuning, i require the customer to bring their electric piano to our oak cliff location. Up for you consideration is a vintage fender rhodes electric piano model 73 its portable with the stand seems complete no pedal, or amp it was one ower by an old roady which you can tell by the wear on the case i was told it is in good working order but no way to test, but it will sell to the highest bidder so shes got to go, we own a thrift. Fender rhodes restoration discussion in keyboards and synthesizers. It simply makes sense that when a fender is weak in one area and cracks the repair should address that weakness. Premium fender rhodes parts, supplies and accessories for your vintage fender rhodes electric piano. What im wondering is how worth it it is to keep a rhodes around the house. How difficult is it to maintain an original fender rhodes. By this means, then, it is possible to arrive at a fine tuning merely by sliding the spring to the desired spot on the tine. I just wanted to take you on a tour into the instrument. More information order rhodes hardware complete packedge. The oldest, the granddaddy of all virtual rhodes is the lounge lizard from applied acoustics. I really wanted to have one of these instruments but could never afford it as a teenager. Used extensively by stevie wonder, herbie hancock, the beatles and plenty of other great bands, fender rhodes pianos are almost always in need of service in some respect.
Tone bar assembly reassembled and reinstalled with new screws, washers a. Unfollow fender rhodes piano to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The cracking is purely cosmetic with the exception of one. When you buy products through links across our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Fender rhodes hardware electric pianos, parts, repair. Since every rhodes player on the planet owns a piano that is more than 20 years old, chances are that youre going to need a new tine or pickup sooner or later. Its incredibly dusty and has 3 strings broken or missing.
The tines in your rhodes piano, like the strings of a guitar, are subject to breakage under stress. The original rhodes factory did not have the greatest quality control. Fender rhodes service smith piano servicing restoring. Ill be honest, ive never played an actual rhodes but ive always wanted a real one so ill have to try it out myself to see if ill like it. Custom vintage keyboards reproduction rhodes isolation grommets are a detailed and precise reproduction of the original rhodesfender rhodes grommets. Fender rhodes, wurlitzer and clavinet repair, restoration and sales by electronic edge vintage keys in ohio. Fender rhodes isolation grommets repair set of 20 for rhodes. Get fender rhodes sounds from soundsnap, the leading sound library for unlimited sfx downloads. These fender rhodes tines are out of a 1974 fender rhodes 88 mark 1.
If you can meet between 10am and 2 let us know 9739892178 or go to our website and fill out our repair contact form. For a rhodes to have exceptional sustain and voiceing, and retain that voicing, the isolation grommets need to be a very precise size and shore har. Fender rhodes hardware replacement parts electric piano repair. Fender rhodes electronic piano sustain pedal push rod at least thats what i think it is came to me with a vintage 70s rogers drums parts lot in the 70s i played drums with a keyboard player that had a fender rhodes i seem to remember this part as the adjustable rod that connects the pedal to the piano. When i was a teenager i grew to love the sound of the fender rhodes electric piano. Grommets and screws are replaced, tines cleaned, squared and regulated with reinstallation of tonebar assembly. Chances are great your fender rhodes piano is 30 years or older by now. More information order rhodes harp support bracket screw.
As a musician, your keyboard is an extension of yourself. But would be suitable for any rhodes or fender rhodes from73 onward. All tines removed, measured and squared, cleaned, and replaced where necessary. Fender rhodes sounds download fender rhodes sound effects now.
I was hoping for a psaltery, but what i got is a 12chord chroma harp autoharp. If youre reading this listing then you know that these are very hard to get. Did you order tines, and arent sure how to proper cut them. I had to take an xacto knife to it and scrape away the excess old repair glue. Cae is now manufacturing a line of replacement parts for these world famous pianos. For a rhodes to have exceptional sustain and voiceing, and retain that voicing, the isolation grommets need to be a. Here are some of the fully serviced rhodes pianos we currently have. When choosing a new keyboard whether its your first or your tenth you need to be sure that you are picking a piece that will suit your needs. Im still curious enough to see if its worth fixing up. The good news is that parts are still available and affordable, and many repairs are. Fender rhodes 1974 stage mki 73 fully restored reverb. Fender rhodes piano mark v stage 73 vintage s by iva. I do not provide restorative work or extensive repairs to rhodes pianos outside of our shop. Possibly its operating fine and it could produce a sound you think is also fine.
This auction is only for the cheeks and maunting screws. Fender rhodes clavinet service repair electronic edge ohio. What do i look for to figure out if its worth putting some money in to. Fender literally wrote the book on electric basses, laying the foundation for musical innovation and evolution. London based fender rhodes sales, repair, service, restoration and parts. Feb 21, 2009 but the fact is the fender cracked at one specific point for a reason. I have been working on fender rhodes pianos since 1988. Some old pianos, keyboards, electric pianos, etc can be repurposed redesigned as steampunk projects. The 73key electric piano was renamed the fender rhodes suitcase piano in 1969, featuring a black harp cover and a stereo 80w amp, and by 1970 the fender rhodes mark i stage piano was available. The good news is that parts are still available and affordable, and many repairs are simple enough to perform yourself. Unfollow fender rhodes to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Custom case painting and case repair fender rhodes electric piano tuning and service. The fender rhodes is a very famous electric piano from the 80s, especially the stage mark ii model. But the fact is the fender cracked at one specific point for a reason.
It looks like someone previously glued down the ivory but didnt make it flush leaving a gap. In addition to repair of classic electric pianos, keyboards may be for sale. Shop online the worlds largest selection of hardware, electronics, action parts, pedals, stands, legs. Originally released in 2002 lounge lizard is based on physical modelling rather than the more common sample based emulations. Proper regulation is a must, and will yield a studio quality instrument. Rhodes parts cae sound electronic service for the music. Fender rhodes sounds download fender rhodes sound effects. Grommets dry out and screws bend making tone regulation an impossibility. Fender rhodes for sale in uk 58 used fender rhodes. The action design is far from perfect, and alignment issues are critical for playability. Youve got me wanting to go dig it out and start in on it now. Fender rhodes and wurlitzer services big wrench piano care.
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