how do i know if my rhodes has plastic keys or wooden?

[toddcinci]

I apologize if this is a stupid question but i am curious how i can tell if my rhodes has plastic or wooden keys.

[jim]

If you remove your harp cover and look just beyond the name rail you'll see either heaps of wood or heaps of black plastic. Black means they're plastic.

yep.

[mimicthis]

If you remove your harp cover and look just beyond the name rail you'll see either heaps of wood or heaps of black plastic. Black means they're plastic.

yep.

i think they started making the plastic key version starting in 1980?
can someone confirm that.

[arn]

they have started using plastic hamers in 1975. You can date your rhodes with the 4 digit number in the right corner of the wooden panel (below the plastic hood) for instance: if it says 1478 it means week 14 of the year 1978.

cheers!