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Hey all,
Ive found myself with two Rhodes Seventy Three Mark I Stage Pianos. Trying to decide which one to sell.

I've had my 1975 since the mid 90s. I did the Vintage Vibe bump mod to it. Sounds a bit gritty, probably needs a good tuning. But its got sentimental value having owned it an written many songs with it for almost 30 years.

I recently acquired a 1977 in very clean, like new shape, good tuning, not much grit at all.

Which year is preferred in general? How are they different? I can see the hammers are plastic on the 1977, can't remember what's inside of my 1975.

Any advice/opinions appreciated

Hey all,

I recently acquired a CP70 in pretty good shape. I just got a power supply today, plugged it in, sounds great! Its relatively in tune, not too bad at all. But it has 2 keys where the damper falls down immediately, so they wont sustain with key held (just a quick muted tone). (I can upload a video if it helps)

How involved is it to repair this? Seems like there are only a few parts involved. I'd appreciate any advice on how to do it or where to buy parts (or both).

p.s. Im also ISO legs and pedal for decent price

thx,
Steve

Hey guys, need a little help. My Rhodes Seventy Three Mark I is having eternal sustain. I can take the lid off and lift up and set it back down, then its ok for a while. But eventually the sustain remains on for a bunch of notes. Is there a quick adjustment I need to make?
thanks,
Steve

I found one in the local music store, looks really clean, comes with pedal, cover,and some kind of external preamp.  I cant find any for sale on eBay, so I have no idea if this is a good deal or not.  Any advice?  I can upload a pic if it helps.

Stevo & co,  I have my Rhodes 73 mkI and my Wurlitzer 200A set up in my studio. I noticed that the output of the Rhodes is waaaay lower than the output of the Wurli. 

Is it is supposed to be that way?  I'm guessing that maybe because the Rhodes has no power, it gives a smaller output? 

Thanks

p.s. Why do they call the output jack an input?

Getting ready to restore the 200a I bought for $50 15 years ago.  Im guessing this was mfg in '71?  Anyone help me with dating it? 

Serial: 122594L, no logo on the back
volume pot marked: 203643 (could be 203693)
vibrato pot marked: 208697
transformer marked: 203715
middle f stamped: 71011008
f# key looks like its stamped 81011... hard to see

Its got a lot of rust on the metal chassis inside, probably lotsa beach gigs, or just left out in the rain.  Plays ok, all tines intact, a few keys that dont work. I think they are broken.  and there is some distortion on the output.  I cant wait to get it cleaned up and running.

Hi all,

I need a little assistance getting rid of some annoying ground hum that all of a sudden appeared on my Rhodes 73 Stage mkI. 

I had my friend replace a couple of tines, and since then Ive had some issues, including a buzzing noise that I can't get rid of. When I touch any parts inside the piano the hum gets louder. 

I am assuming this is a ground issue.  I have checked/cleaned the little grey RCA connector from the output jack to the board using Tronic Clean.  No difference.  Looking for some other suggestions ideas for troubleshooting.

...Also what the heck is thing I found rolling around the bottom of the piano?