Rhodes MK1 key sound upper regions

[Tracs]

Hi,
I just bought a Rhodes MK1 in a really nice condition. I just finetuned the pickups to have the sound I like. Overall I think everything is good but I noticed the upper region has a pretty rough action. It's like wood hits on wood or something when I press a key. See video.
Does anyone here has an idea what this could be?
Thanks!

[Jenzz]

Hi + Welcome !

Since the Hammertips are harder in the upper range (there a 5 grades of hardness on a Rhodes), this is pretty normal.  Due to ageing and playing, the hammertips develop a flat spot on their striking edge, making them even harder.

This is most pronounced at the yellow / black transition (A# 1 to B 1), as shown in your video.


Jenzz

[Tracs]

Thanks for your asnwer but yikes 
Does changing these tips could somewhat help? Or is it better to just leave it.

[Jenzz]

Hi :-)

Yes, this would help. But i would only change up from B1 (the hard blacks and the wood core tips in the treble range), not the whole instrument.

Jenzz