Hi all,
I will be purchasing a Rhodes MK I Stage from one of the well-known restorers. All years of MK I sound good to me, they're just different flavors of great tones. However, I need to choose one and was curious if any input could help.
-Action, would love a dynamic action that is perhaps on the lighter side touch-wise. I do play acoustic piano primarily, and a little bit of Wurlitzer.
-Tone, balanced tone without too much bark or bell (unless you dig in)
-Reliable for playing jazz daily. I wouldn't mind replacing tines here or there, and it will never be gigged.
Is it safe to buy a brighter instrument and shave off some of that top end with amp settings? Alternatively, how well does a darker roads brighten up with effects? My gut says 1974-1974, and have them do the pedestal mod to improve the action.
Between the different years, hammer tips, tines, this is quite the rabbit hole!
I will be purchasing a Rhodes MK I Stage from one of the well-known restorers. All years of MK I sound good to me, they're just different flavors of great tones. However, I need to choose one and was curious if any input could help.
-Action, would love a dynamic action that is perhaps on the lighter side touch-wise. I do play acoustic piano primarily, and a little bit of Wurlitzer.
-Tone, balanced tone without too much bark or bell (unless you dig in)
-Reliable for playing jazz daily. I wouldn't mind replacing tines here or there, and it will never be gigged.
Is it safe to buy a brighter instrument and shave off some of that top end with amp settings? Alternatively, how well does a darker roads brighten up with effects? My gut says 1974-1974, and have them do the pedestal mod to improve the action.
Between the different years, hammer tips, tines, this is quite the rabbit hole!