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#1
Thank you for the information. I do intend to have the work done by a tech. Since the speaker cabinet and the preamp are basically like a guitar amp, shouldn't the tech be able to repair it and test it without the harp assembly? In addition to the fact that I play the piano every day (through a separate amp), I am reluctant to subject the harp assembly to transportation because I don't want to break any of those tiny wires. Thanks again.
#2
The number inside the piano is 0151. Does that translate into January 1975 ?
Based on this, can you provide any more detailed information?
Thanks for the advice provided in the last response.
#3
I have a Rhodes Seventy-Three Suitcase model.  It worked fine for about 8 years until one day it didn't. It had not been moved. When I turned it on I got no sound output from the speakers except for kind of a "grunt" when it's turned on and a very faint sound from the keys (in addition to the sound the keys make when the piano is turned off).  The 1/4" jacks on the left side do not produce any sound when an exterior source is plugged in. Where do I begin this troubleshooting process? Thanks in advance for any help! 

Details:
I get a "grunting" type sound when the Volume is turned up and VERY faint sound from the keys.
1. Plug other keyboard into Rhodes amp – No sound.
2. Check for shorting tines – none shorted.
3. Plug harp into external amp both directly and from front panel output jack  – All notes play when plugged into external amp.
4. If I try to use the  ¼" output jack on the front of the keyboard, I get the same sound as straight out of the harp,
5. I plugged headphones into the headphone jack and it did not produce any sound.
6. Checked the cord connecting the piano to the amp with a meter and all pins and cables read good.
7. Checked RCA jack and sprayed with D5: Lastly, checked the RCA jack at the top left to see if it's loose, flimsy wiring or any heavy corrosion etc – none of these problems exist.

I've plugged a cable directly from the harp into an amplifier.  I get sound on all notes.

It doesn't seem to be an issue with the RCA connection.  No corrosion or bad connections as far as I can see.
All this has been done with the sound coming straight out of the harp.  If I try to use the  ¼" output jack on the front of the keyboard, I get the same sound as straight out of the harp, but if I plug an exterior source into the  ¼" input jack on the front of the keyboard, I get NO sound.

Thanks again , I appreciate your help.
#4
Parts, Service, Maintenance & Repairs / Re: Music stand
October 27, 2024, 06:49:14 PM
I purchased a folding wooden music stand (it was from a exhibitor at NAMM many years ago, so I don't remember who sold it) that sits on top of the keyboard. It opens up to hold the music and folds flat for storage or transport. It can hold a 3" binder. Hope this helps