I know this is bending the rules a little so I apologise in advance
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An old friend of mine who I used to play in a band with is thinking of selling his Fender Rhodes. I know very little about them other than the basic way they work (I once fixed it I think, something to do with one of the pots), and I'm guessing they are probably still sought after by recording studios and possibly other people who don't have to carry them anywhere since I remember it weighed an absolute ton! Ironic considering they were originally designed to be a portable alternative to a real piano...
I have no idea whether it's still in good working order or not - it was, but not far off twenty years ago and as far as I know he won't have used it since - or exactly how old it is or even which model.
Are there any Rhodes experts here?
Or is there anyone who might be interested in it for a *fair* price - whatever that is, on inspection? I'm sure he would be interested in sensible offers.
Bearing in mind that it's in Edinburgh and shipping is very much NOT an option.
I can see if he can give me any more details and/or pics. In the mean time, what questions do I need to ask him?
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
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It stayed put.
EDITs #1 and #2
I gave £250 in 1989 for mine. I couldn't tell you what they're worth these days. Mine is a Rhodes MkI 73 key Stage Piano. I thought it was not a "Fender Rhodes", but Wikipaedia suggests it is, because Fender bought the Rhodes company in 1959, CBS took it all over in 1965, and the 73 key MkI was made between 1970 and 1979.
Seriously: If you value it, take/fetch it yourself
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
EDIT I'd lurve a Blackface Twin to play it through, but it's OK direct into my Studiomaster Series 5 desk
Seriously: If you value it, take/fetch it yourself
Do you want it?
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
Surely you mean Jackson?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dl8pOS6eJ6s&nohtml5=False
Seriously: If you value it, take/fetch it yourself
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
Thing is, I can't justify it. Not only could I not gig with it (for reasons alluded to in a previous post), I can't see a requirement for a 100W combo in my music room at home.
Seriously: If you value it, take/fetch it yourself
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
Sold it to a studio. I believe they are still fairly desirable as long as it has all the hardwear (legs, pedal and bar) with it.
(formerly miserneil)
I am a pianist more than a guitarist really so would be able to use it but just not sure I have the space...
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
Should be in decent nick as it's a later mkii (if not abused). Only if it's not working does diagnosing fix/value get more complex.
Check it has the sustain pedal and all the legs.