| 1979 Rhodes Mark 1 Stage 73 |
As a point of reference, here's an overview of the different
models and their production years:
* "Sparkle Top" Fender Rhodes (1965-1969)
* Fender Rhodes Mark I (1969-1975)
* Rhodes Mark I (1975-1979)
* Rhodes Mark II & Rhodes 54 (1979-1983)
* Rhodes Mark III EK-10 (1980-?)
* Rhodes Mark V (1984)
models and their production years:
* "Sparkle Top" Fender Rhodes (1965-1969)
* Fender Rhodes Mark I (1969-1975)
* Rhodes Mark I (1975-1979)
* Rhodes Mark II & Rhodes 54 (1979-1983)
* Rhodes Mark III EK-10 (1980-?)
* Rhodes Mark V (1984)
Rhodes Mark I (1975-1979)
In late 1975, CBS Musical Instruments decided to drop the Fender name
from the Rhodes line of products, in order to establish Rhodes as its own
brand. The Rhodes Suitcase Piano and Rhodes Mark I Stage Piano
continued to be produced in 73- and 88-key configurations.
Aside from the new logos, there were two main differences between the
"Fender Rhodes" and "Rhodes" Mark I pianos: the hammers and the
tines. These differences were small ones, but they still had a noticeable
impact on the piano's tone. The new hammers were completely plastic,
reducing the weight of the piano while retaining the same shape and
replaceable Neoprene tips. The tines featured a "swaged" design,
tapered in a way that made them 4 times more durable than the previous
generation. The combination of these improvements produced the more
mellow, less bell-like sound heard on most Rhodes recordings from the
late 70's
In late 1975, CBS Musical Instruments decided to drop the Fender name
from the Rhodes line of products, in order to establish Rhodes as its own
brand. The Rhodes Suitcase Piano and Rhodes Mark I Stage Piano
continued to be produced in 73- and 88-key configurations.
Aside from the new logos, there were two main differences between the
"Fender Rhodes" and "Rhodes" Mark I pianos: the hammers and the
tines. These differences were small ones, but they still had a noticeable
impact on the piano's tone. The new hammers were completely plastic,
reducing the weight of the piano while retaining the same shape and
replaceable Neoprene tips. The tines featured a "swaged" design,
tapered in a way that made them 4 times more durable than the previous
generation. The combination of these improvements produced the more
mellow, less bell-like sound heard on most Rhodes recordings from the
late 70's
This piece of gear is from the estate of a professional musician in Eugene,
OR that recently passed away - considerably before his time. We are
working for the estate to liquidate all his instruments, sound gear and
accessories.
What you will find here are some great deals on gear that has been
treated with love. Albeit somewhat dusty in a couple of cases (e.g., see
JBL speakers), everything was working fine when it was removed from the
decedant's home and should continue to do so. No warranties, however,
go with any of these products. Where accounted for, the original owner's
manuals will also be shipped with the product purchased. Sorry, no
original boxes are available.
OR that recently passed away - considerably before his time. We are
working for the estate to liquidate all his instruments, sound gear and
accessories.
What you will find here are some great deals on gear that has been
treated with love. Albeit somewhat dusty in a couple of cases (e.g., see
JBL speakers), everything was working fine when it was removed from the
decedant's home and should continue to do so. No warranties, however,
go with any of these products. Where accounted for, the original owner's
manuals will also be shipped with the product purchased. Sorry, no
original boxes are available.
Considering its age (almost 30 years old), and the fact that people
actually "played" these instruments (i.e. they didn't just sit around the
house), this Mark 1 is in GREAT shape. It does show the telltale marks of
someone trying to balance another keyboard on the top (which was next
to impossible!); however, aside from that, the keys, tines. hammers, legs,
sustain pedal and case are all in remarkable shape. And, most
importantly, all the parts are in place and original. This c1979 Mark 1 was
built the week of May 29, 1979, which makes it one of the last to be
produced of the series.
If the instrument does not sell before, I will set it up completely and take
additional photographs. The photos posted were taken at the home of
the decedant.
actually "played" these instruments (i.e. they didn't just sit around the
house), this Mark 1 is in GREAT shape. It does show the telltale marks of
someone trying to balance another keyboard on the top (which was next
to impossible!); however, aside from that, the keys, tines. hammers, legs,
sustain pedal and case are all in remarkable shape. And, most
importantly, all the parts are in place and original. This c1979 Mark 1 was
built the week of May 29, 1979, which makes it one of the last to be
produced of the series.
If the instrument does not sell before, I will set it up completely and take
additional photographs. The photos posted were taken at the home of
the decedant.