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Looking for Rhodes Bass Pre-Cbs!

Started by FrankP91, February 18, 2021, 07:45:53 AM

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FrankP91

Hello :)

As the title says, I'm looking for a Pre Cbs Rhodes bass and happy to consider!
If you have other rhodes bass models potentially for sale, I'll be happy as well to take a look!

pm me!

Thanks

Frank-
-Vintage Vibe 64 Classic with Variable Voice-
-Wurlitzer 106 Pupil with Vintage Vibe preamp and fx loop-
-Vintage Vibe Prototype Bass Piano-
Clavinet E7-
-Hawkes & Son Keyboard Glockenspiel (1912)

Former: Rhodes MkV, Hohner Pianet N, Hohner Pianet Combo, Logan String Melody, Korg Dw 8000, Oberheim Matrix 1000

sean


sean


Pre-CBS means pre-1965.  Hmmm...  Before goldtop before sparkletop...  I cannot imagine how rare this piano bass would be.



From https://www.fenderrhodes.com/pianos/early.html

Did you recently win the lottery?

Sean

The Real MC

Prepare to be disappointed.

Those pre-CBS piano basses used an integrated one piece resonator/tine assembly that had short life.  You will have a very very hard time replacing any broken ones.

And they did not sound very good.

FrankP91

Quote from: sean on February 18, 2021, 08:25:46 PM

...crickets...

you would be surprised to know that I've recently handled much rarer instruments :)
moreover, you never know. Maybe an owner sees this posts in a year and thinks about it...should I have posted this on lasagna forum? :D

No, I've not won the lottery.  :D I never said I won't say "no" to an offer  ;D



-Vintage Vibe 64 Classic with Variable Voice-
-Wurlitzer 106 Pupil with Vintage Vibe preamp and fx loop-
-Vintage Vibe Prototype Bass Piano-
Clavinet E7-
-Hawkes & Son Keyboard Glockenspiel (1912)

Former: Rhodes MkV, Hohner Pianet N, Hohner Pianet Combo, Logan String Melody, Korg Dw 8000, Oberheim Matrix 1000

FrankP91

Quote from: The Real MC on February 18, 2021, 10:33:08 PM
Prepare to be disappointed.

Those pre-CBS piano basses used an integrated one piece resonator/tine assembly that had short life.  You will have a very very hard time replacing any broken ones.

And they did not sound very good.


thank you for the advice! I have a friend who has one and imo it sounds amazing.

If the right occasion comes, I'll gladly purchase it.
I've also said I'm open for other bass offers! :)
-Vintage Vibe 64 Classic with Variable Voice-
-Wurlitzer 106 Pupil with Vintage Vibe preamp and fx loop-
-Vintage Vibe Prototype Bass Piano-
Clavinet E7-
-Hawkes & Son Keyboard Glockenspiel (1912)

Former: Rhodes MkV, Hohner Pianet N, Hohner Pianet Combo, Logan String Melody, Korg Dw 8000, Oberheim Matrix 1000

CapeCodPiano

Hi!

I'm approaching the last legs of a 1972 piano bass restoration. It does not have a buyer yet. I am also waiting on a new sparkletop from VV. I bet I beat them to the finish line. If you're interested, email me at capecodpiano@gmail.com.


FrankP91

Hey there!

I already found my bass rig thanks, It's a wonderful Vintage Vibe prototype piano, light as a feather and incredibly sounding.
I'll post a demo soon


Still on the lookout for a potential 60's bass though

best
Frank
-Vintage Vibe 64 Classic with Variable Voice-
-Wurlitzer 106 Pupil with Vintage Vibe preamp and fx loop-
-Vintage Vibe Prototype Bass Piano-
Clavinet E7-
-Hawkes & Son Keyboard Glockenspiel (1912)

Former: Rhodes MkV, Hohner Pianet N, Hohner Pianet Combo, Logan String Melody, Korg Dw 8000, Oberheim Matrix 1000

Anamnesia

There's one on Facebook Marketplace in "country" Victoria, Australia...  It's been up there since, at least, August when I began looking for a Stage-73 in Australia!

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/327576412169747

My knowledge of it's year/make/model is limited, but it is a Piano Bass...

AUD$3000

FrankP91

Thanks man, but that's a late model.

Btw, I was offered two pre-cbs since I posted this (both for way less than reverb prices), just to give some perspective to people who love to mock others.

I just love the VV bass too much and eventually decided I don't need two bass pianos.
I will post a youtube demo shortly!
-Vintage Vibe 64 Classic with Variable Voice-
-Wurlitzer 106 Pupil with Vintage Vibe preamp and fx loop-
-Vintage Vibe Prototype Bass Piano-
Clavinet E7-
-Hawkes & Son Keyboard Glockenspiel (1912)

Former: Rhodes MkV, Hohner Pianet N, Hohner Pianet Combo, Logan String Melody, Korg Dw 8000, Oberheim Matrix 1000