Preamps, Modifications & Upgrades

The "Miracle Mod" on hybrid wood hammers Pre-1978

Started by Ben Bove

Pages1 2

Replies: 66
Views: 135,780

February 12, 2025, 12:41:32 PM
by jupitervintagepianos

What is Dyno-My-Piano/Dyno-My-Rhodes?

Started by james

Replies: 17
Views: 54,597

November 08, 2023, 06:40:17 PM
by jimmymio

Does the preamp/Vibrato work without the Suitcase amp?

Started by james

Replies: 14
Views: 39,959

January 18, 2017, 10:57:42 PM
by Commander Fluffypants

Why does my Stage Piano have a preamp?

Started by james

Replies: 2
Views: 26,555

March 25, 2008, 09:14:03 AM
by gunnar

Adding Midi To Fender Rhodes

Started by RJB_Sound

Replies: 3
Views: 5,164

February 11, 2026, 05:57:43 AM
by wolverine2013

Switchable Split Mod DIY directions...

Started by sean

Replies: 20
Views: 19,992

December 17, 2025, 03:21:40 PM
by sean

Upgrading My MKI: New Hammer Design & Action Mods

Started by TheBigOrange

Replies: 0
Views: 1,632

May 07, 2025, 04:06:20 AM
by TheBigOrange

Split Harp mod by Buz Watson

Started by pushingbuttons

Replies: 2
Views: 2,349

April 29, 2025, 07:33:49 AM
by 4kinga

Rhodes MK I Janus preamp upgrade

Started by Will

Replies: 5
Views: 5,702

January 26, 2025, 01:23:14 AM
by Marcello7777

Knowledge base of early Rhodes '65-'66

Started by Seanfir

Replies: 2
Views: 2,751

January 14, 2025, 10:56:32 PM
by spave

Brand new still sealed ''The Rhodie'' preamp

Started by Tehu

Replies: 38
Views: 37,299

October 25, 2024, 05:52:07 AM
by Jenzz

Recreation of the suitcase preamp (schematic and layout attached)

Started by Tines&Reeds

Replies: 14
Views: 14,964

September 03, 2024, 03:33:55 AM
by HappyTinkerer

Kawai EP308 replacement preamp / bypass

Started by oysteinmoen

Replies: 0
Views: 3,975

December 07, 2023, 01:28:46 PM
by oysteinmoen

VV Sustain Pedal Issues 73 MK1 Suitcase

Started by justinmroth81

Replies: 3
Views: 6,265

July 22, 2023, 11:47:17 AM
by rhodesworks

Tiny, cheap DIY power supply for Janus preamp

Started by okto

Replies: 2
Views: 4,226

November 07, 2022, 03:16:39 PM
by okto

Rhodes 73 Preamp

Started by telmore1964

Replies: 2
Views: 4,014

June 16, 2022, 04:13:16 AM
by Barito

Custom Lid for Fender Rhodes Mark I

Started by HughSullivan

Replies: 0
Views: 2,679

June 02, 2022, 12:38:27 PM
by HughSullivan

Rhodes Preamp Bypass

Started by 5077

Replies: 7
Views: 6,134

February 06, 2022, 03:34:04 AM
by Miles

Easiest way of putting a pedal in Wurly Chain

Started by derreny

Replies: 2
Views: 2,643

January 06, 2022, 02:06:49 PM
by derreny

Damper felt asymmetric setup - question for Rhodes sustain pedal dual function

Started by steste

Replies: 0
Views: 1,946

November 09, 2021, 02:29:07 PM
by steste

I Put my MK1 Passive Circuit in a Cheek Block

Started by qlyde1973stage

Replies: 1
Views: 2,407

October 03, 2021, 12:45:17 PM
by AvionKeys

N00b preamp question

Started by colibas

Replies: 4
Views: 3,547

August 21, 2021, 09:58:30 PM
by AvionKeys

Vintage Vibe Stereo Vibe vs. Retroflyer

Started by WurlieNewbie

Replies: 2
Views: 4,108

October 19, 2020, 01:41:41 PM
by Tines&Reeds

Rhodes Stereo Vibe Noise

Started by WurlieNewbie

Replies: 2
Views: 3,464

August 25, 2020, 12:26:09 PM
by WurlieNewbie

DIY Peterson preamp (tremolo) pedal

Started by JanneI

Replies: 8
Views: 11,308

August 23, 2020, 06:33:30 AM
by Lightman

An alternate Volume/Tone control circuit for Mk1 Stage EPs

Started by sookwinder

Replies: 21
Views: 24,900

August 21, 2020, 09:39:25 AM
by Major Bloodnok

Installed 206a Vibrato Kit But No Power Getting to Vibe Circuit?

Started by SmileDodger

Replies: 0
Views: 2,164

June 20, 2020, 12:00:12 AM
by SmileDodger

Wurly 200 & FreeWurli

Started by exotika

Replies: 1
Views: 2,677

March 19, 2020, 09:52:43 AM
by exotika

5-pin preamp 015245 015244 Vibrato issues

Started by Krischu

Replies: 8
Views: 5,553

February 18, 2020, 01:33:16 AM
by Krischu

What OpAmp is used in the 5-pin preamp?

Started by sean

Replies: 4
Views: 5,751

February 15, 2020, 04:43:52 AM
by Krischu

Rhodes student model transistor swap - power supply

Started by Coyote Circle Studio

Replies: 10
Views: 8,093

February 14, 2020, 01:17:01 AM
by Coyote Circle Studio

Modern Preamps: VV, Avion, LA

Started by erleichda

Replies: 3
Views: 5,681

December 12, 2019, 07:32:13 PM
by erleichda

Retroflyer Preamp

Started by Bbudapest

Replies: 4
Views: 8,816

December 04, 2019, 10:05:53 PM
by burymyteeth

Designing/building a preamp for a Stage Rhodes

Started by sookwinder

Replies: 8
Views: 12,797

October 26, 2019, 07:33:56 AM
by FenderRhodesLA

Affordable Distortion/Tube Drive Pedal for my Fender Rhodes Mark I Seventy-Three

Started by maxkatz515

Replies: 2
Views: 4,301

October 02, 2019, 01:36:26 PM
by thetrufflehog

Rhodes Peterson preamp powering

Started by kidbill

Replies: 3
Views: 5,236

September 11, 2019, 09:51:45 AM
by JanneI

Split harp mod?

Started by eddie_bowers

Replies: 4
Views: 5,404

July 07, 2019, 09:50:12 PM
by eddie_bowers

Does this look aftermarket to you guys?

Started by aron

Replies: 11
Views: 11,196

December 04, 2018, 04:07:19 PM
by sean

Noise Suppressor for your Rhodes?

Started by d-rock

Replies: 7
Views: 7,517

October 17, 2018, 08:17:40 PM
by d-rock

Slotted Harp Brackets...

Started by sean

Replies: 8
Views: 8,765

July 31, 2018, 11:13:41 AM
by voltergeist

Rhodes 54 preamp level very low compared to harp level

Started by musomarc

Replies: 13
Views: 11,863

July 30, 2018, 04:41:12 PM
by vintagekeyboards

Swap tone generator in Yamaha cp-10

Started by Builtinvibe

Replies: 0
Views: 3,500

July 13, 2018, 03:03:44 PM
by Builtinvibe

Led tap off on Warneck amp

Started by GaryRhodes

Replies: 3
Views: 4,544

May 20, 2018, 03:57:51 PM
by pnoboy

Preamp-less suitcase 88 for studio - what to do?

Started by jasonbraatz

Replies: 3
Views: 3,376

April 19, 2018, 05:21:49 PM
by jasonbraatz

A different sort of preamp

Started by pnoboy

Replies: 1
Views: 2,980

April 09, 2018, 10:27:23 AM
by jimbobothy

Miracle Mod Issue

Started by 5077

Replies: 7
Views: 6,711

April 01, 2018, 03:59:45 PM
by Student Rhodes

Installing a Reverb unit into a Suitcase?

Started by Ben Bove

Replies: 18
Views: 17,682

March 22, 2018, 10:34:12 PM
by The Real MC

Schematic diagrams for Rhodes Dyno and TriStereo Tremelo

Started by musomarc

Replies: 1
Views: 3,650

March 09, 2018, 03:27:49 PM
by Ben Bove

"Illdigger" low noise mods for Wurlitzer 200A

Started by crosswick

Replies: 24
Views: 20,306

February 25, 2018, 06:14:48 AM
by Cormac Long

What effects pedals with your rhodes?

Started by Black Pearl

Replies: 13
Views: 24,624

February 13, 2018, 03:14:43 PM
by Jenzz