1975 Rhodes Stage 73 Mk I Vintage Electric Piano, One-Owner w/ Hangtags, Pedal & Legs, Fender, Tuned & Voiced
$5,799.99
$5,799.99
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Up for sale, a 1975 Rhodes Stage 73 Mk I electric piano in collector-grade condition and perfect working order. A one-owner example, this Rhodes is extremely clean inside and out, complete with the original manual, warranty card and extra tine kit. A transitional piano from right after Rhodes dropped the "Fender" name for greater flexibility with their dealers, this Mk I Rhodes is a reliable stage and studio instrument with great action and a range of classic tonalities.
The tone and feel of the Mk I pianos is like nothing that came before or after. The sound is warm, dynamic, and the perfect blend of midrange fullness and top end chime. This piano has been professionally tuned and voiced, with smooth transitions from the lower, growly bass octaves to the bell-like notes in the highest registers. The middle octaves are voiced slightly favoring the harmonic overtones, which keeps complex chord voicings clear and balanced. The low end ranges from mellow, round bass notes with a soft touch to the famous Rhodes growl when digging in.
The action is quick and consistent, with a fast attack that isn't sloppy and original key bushings that are in excellent shape. The harp is extremely clean, with very little oxidation on the tone bars or tines, and the original hammer tips and damper felts show only modest wear. The passive wiring harness is also completely stock, with untouched solder joints and CTS pots which date to the 17th week of '75.
The original smooth black tolex is extremely clean, and the stock hardware is all similarly well kept. Both original "Rhodes" bages are present, along with the "Seventy Three" text on the curved black plastic harp cover. The aluminum Rhodes control plate is practically pristine, complete with original Fender "F" knobs. The key caps are bright white and level, and the caps are the more desirable flat caps introduced in '75.
This Rhodes piano is an ideal studio candidate, complete with the original sustain pedal, legs, and braces.
The tone and feel of the Mk I pianos is like nothing that came before or after. The sound is warm, dynamic, and the perfect blend of midrange fullness and top end chime. This piano has been professionally tuned and voiced, with smooth transitions from the lower, growly bass octaves to the bell-like notes in the highest registers. The middle octaves are voiced slightly favoring the harmonic overtones, which keeps complex chord voicings clear and balanced. The low end ranges from mellow, round bass notes with a soft touch to the famous Rhodes growl when digging in.
The action is quick and consistent, with a fast attack that isn't sloppy and original key bushings that are in excellent shape. The harp is extremely clean, with very little oxidation on the tone bars or tines, and the original hammer tips and damper felts show only modest wear. The passive wiring harness is also completely stock, with untouched solder joints and CTS pots which date to the 17th week of '75.
The original smooth black tolex is extremely clean, and the stock hardware is all similarly well kept. Both original "Rhodes" bages are present, along with the "Seventy Three" text on the curved black plastic harp cover. The aluminum Rhodes control plate is practically pristine, complete with original Fender "F" knobs. The key caps are bright white and level, and the caps are the more desirable flat caps introduced in '75.
This Rhodes piano is an ideal studio candidate, complete with the original sustain pedal, legs, and braces.
