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Knobs with the F logo ?

Started by moulagaufr, July 10, 2024, 11:53:08 AM

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moulagaufr

Hi everybody !
I'm new to Rhodes pianos. The one that I've just bought is from 1973 and the two knobs (bass boost and volume with the F letter on top of them) are really worn out...
I've tried to find new ones or old ones in better shape than mine but I didn't find anything so far.
Do you know if there are any remanufactured knobs somewhere ? 
(PS : I found a thread about it on the forum but unfortunately all the links are dead)

spave

Based on the picture you posted on the other thread, your knobs look like they are in pretty good condition. A little soap and water should clean the dirt off them fairly easily.

However, if you are referring to the pots themselves being worn out then there are a few options available.

1. You could buy the replacement passive electronics kit from VV: https://www.vintagevibe.com/products/fender-rhodes-stage-passive-electronics?variant=899455347

2. Or you could buy an active preamp instead. Avion studios sells one that will drop in with no additional modifications but you can buy others that require removing your faceplate but give extra capabilities.

Link to the Avion drop in pre amp: https://www.avionstudios.com/rhodes/retroflyer

Hope this helps!
1969 KMC Home Rhodes Prototype

moulagaufr

I speak about the knobs themselves, as you can see on this picture, the left one has dents and it contrasts with the rest of the piano that is in pretty good shape on the whole. Anyway thanks for the link, there's a lot of interesting items