1980 Rhodes Stage 73 Mk II Vintage Electric Piano w/ Pedal & Legs, Fender, Tuned & Voiced
$3,999.99
$3,999.99
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Up for sale, a 1980 Rhodes Stage 73 Mk II Electric Piano in excellent condition and good working order. A transitional example with the cosmetics of the Mark II (flat plastic harp cover and black namerail), internally this piano is identical to the Mk I, featuring wooden keys and a traditional action assembly. 100% original and benefitting from a fresh tune/voice here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar, this piano has seen very little use in the past 45 years and is ideal for stage and studio use.
The tone and feel of the original Rhodes 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, representative of the feel of the later Mk I pianos, 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 hammer tips and damper felts show minimal wear. The date stamp in the upper right corner of the harp is from the 31st week of 1980. The passive wiring harness is also completely stock, with untouched solder joints and CTS pots which date to the 17th week of '80.
The original smooth black tolex is extremely clean overall, with a few minor scuffs and nicks on the enclosure edges. The small "Rhodes" badge is present on the namerail, along with the pair of witch hat knobs. The key caps are bright white and level, and the caps are the more desirable flat caps introduced in '75.
This piano would look great in a studio, complete with the original sustain pedal, legs, and braces.
The tone and feel of the original Rhodes 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, representative of the feel of the later Mk I pianos, 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 hammer tips and damper felts show minimal wear. The date stamp in the upper right corner of the harp is from the 31st week of 1980. The passive wiring harness is also completely stock, with untouched solder joints and CTS pots which date to the 17th week of '80.
The original smooth black tolex is extremely clean overall, with a few minor scuffs and nicks on the enclosure edges. The small "Rhodes" badge is present on the namerail, along with the pair of witch hat knobs. The key caps are bright white and level, and the caps are the more desirable flat caps introduced in '75.
This piano would look great in a studio, complete with the original sustain pedal, legs, and braces.
