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Ideas conditions to store a Rhodes?

Started by JanustheManus, July 30, 2017, 08:16:16 PM

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JanustheManus

Hello everyone!

I'm soon to be the owner of a 1977 stage.
I was wondering about the best way to store a Rhodes in terms of temperature and natural light, so that nothing warps and the piano doesn't go out of tune.

Thank you kindly!
Why didn't Fender Rhodes stick with the lovely reflective Sparkle Top rail?

The Real MC

Natural light isn't going to hurt it at all.

Since it is a 1977 piano, the hammers are all plastic and no longer wood.  Temperature won't affect the tines so they won't go out of tune.

The only wood components are the harp base, case and maybe the key shanks.  Humidity is the major concern as it can cause the tines to rust, the key shanks to warp, and the tole to separate from the case.  Definitely don't store it in a damp basement or a storage unit with no climate control.

JanustheManus

Thank you The Real MC!

I will just be storing it in my room perpendicular to my window. Everything should be alright!
Why didn't Fender Rhodes stick with the lovely reflective Sparkle Top rail?