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Stage 73 date code

Started by pianotuner steveo, August 12, 2024, 04:52:27 PM

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pianotuner steveo

Hey guys, I have to tune a stage 73 tomorrow with a date code of 3163. What does that translate to? I know they weren't making these in 1963...
Thanks in advance,
Steveo
1960 Wurlitzer model 700 EP
1968 Gibson G101 Combo organ
1975 Rhodes Piano Bass
1979 Wurlitzer 206A EP
2009 73A Rhodes Mark 7
2009 Korg SV-1 73
2017 Yamaha P255
2020 Kawai CA99
....and a few guitars...

spave

I believe it decodes to the 3rd day of the 31st week of 1976.

Here's the relevant page with the breakdown: http://fenderrhodes.com/faq/how-old-is-my-rhodes-what-year-was-it-made.html

Hope this helps!
1969 KMC Home Rhodes Prototype

pianotuner steveo

Thanks! I thought it was week 31, day 6, 1973, but I didn't think they worked on Saturdays. When I look at the hammers, that will confirm it, the white felt shouldn't be on the hammers in a 1976 if I remember correctly.
There is not a lot of demand for Rhodes service in my area, but I'm the only person who works on them within 100 miles or so. I just don't see a lot of them. I get more Wurlitzers and even they are not that common here anymore.
1960 Wurlitzer model 700 EP
1968 Gibson G101 Combo organ
1975 Rhodes Piano Bass
1979 Wurlitzer 206A EP
2009 73A Rhodes Mark 7
2009 Korg SV-1 73
2017 Yamaha P255
2020 Kawai CA99
....and a few guitars...

spave

I believe 1976 is the only year that should have hammers with the felt on them. https://www.fenderrhodes.com/pianos/mark1b.html
1969 KMC Home Rhodes Prototype