Dec 01, 20 the fender rhodes story is a historical tribute to the electric piano that changed the sound of music. I do have the original stand, however one of the three washers which connect it to the piano is missing. The tops came from a boat manufacturer who supplied whatever color. Sparkletop models 19651969 in 1965 the fender rhodes electric piano became available in several configurations. The gleaming sound of the fender rhodes was ubiquitous in the 1970s. Unfollow fender rhodes to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Youve heard the ubiquitous rhodes piano before, even if you didnt realize what. The book includes a dvd and music from some of the featured artist. Premium fender rhodes parts, supplies and accessories for your vintage fender rhodes electric piano. Fender rhodes mark i a stage piano rare year 71 vintage vibe restore kit 2016. The original rhodes sound is the fender rhodes made in the mid 50s around the times of the 2nd world war. I generally go straight into the board thru fmr audio gear rnp8380 preamp and pbc6a compressor. Harold rhodes, 89, inventor of an electronic piano the new york. The most common was the 73key version with a 50w amplifier base 4 x 12 speakers, mono, builtin eq treblebass and tremolo effects, and a silver glittertop harp cover.
The fender rhodes mark i stage 73 is a 73key electric piano first manufactured in 1970 as a lighter version of the suitcase model. Fender rhodes electronic keyboards for sale in stock ebay. Fender rhodes piano 1973 for sale by vintage vibe youtube. The difference in playing rhodes vs piano soulful keys.
It primarily covered the final years of the rhodes and the artist input was outstanding. For anyone who plays, owns, or just wants to know everything about this great instrument. Playing the fender rhodes electric piano and the steinway piano. It featured a sustain pedal and a single mono output jack. Fender musical instruments corporation fmic, or simply fender is an american manufacturer of stringed instruments and amplifiers.
The rhodes piano also known as the fender rhodes piano or simply fender rhodes or rhodes is an electric piano invented by harold rhodes, which became popular in the 1970s like a conventional piano, the rhodes generates sound with keys and hammers, but instead of strings, the hammers strike thin metal tines, which vibrate between an electromagnetic pick. This is hard to believe, since rhodes finally had made a real fullrange instrument. What kind of affordable electronic pianos best simulate the. Invented by harold rhodes as a rehabilitation tool for soldiers in world war ii, the fender rhodes piano both revolutionized and empowered musicians to explore a new, electric frontier of music. The fender rhodes initially went into production as a bass piano known as. This was the original trailer used for promotional demonstration purposes of the fender rhodes story. Gerald mccauleys book and documentary down the rhodes.
The peterson design rhodes preamp circa 19701977 is one of the most desirable preamps in rhodes history. The wurlitzer electronic piano, commonly called the wurli, is an electric piano manufactured and marketed by wurlitzer from the mid1950s to the early 1980s. In just a few decades, the fender rhodes electric keyboard has infiltrated a diverse array of musical genres and uses thanks to its portability and an unmistakable sound. Less than 2000 of this last rhodes model were produced. The fender rhodes story told the history of harold rhodes and his piano, and. The fender rhodes story is a historical tribute to the electric piano that changed the sound of music. The fender rhodes story is a historical tribute to the electric piano that. Up for auction is a vintage fender rhodes mark v stage 73 piano. Invented by harold rhodes as a rehabilitation tool for. Like a conventional piano, the rhodes generates sound with keys and hammers, but instead of strings, the hammers strike thin m. The only available instrument is the fender rhodes piano bass, a 32note version consisting only of the low range of the piano. I have played one and as i recall the keyboard action was just horrible really heavy to my soft synth hands but the sound was sublime.
User guides and technical schematics for the entire range of rhodes pianos 1949 to 1984, along with a history of the fender rhodes electric piano and its inventor, harold rhodes. The piano bass was essentially an electric piano containing the same pitch range as the most widelyused notes on an electric bass or the double bass, which could be used to perform bass lines. I first became aware of the fender rhodes supersite or at the time around 1997 when i got my first computer. Like a conventional piano, the rhodes generates sound with keys and hammers, but instead of strings, the hammers strike thin metal tines, which vibrate between an electromagnetic pickup. Shop online the worlds largest selection of hardware, electronics, action parts, pedals, stands, legs. If you mean something for a few hundred dollars, there really isnt anything you can get at least new that sounds even close to a rhodes. Wed all still be in the dark without james garfield and frederick adlers passion and commitment to fender rhodes history. I have an 88 and a 73 key mk1 stage piano, and i love them both but the 88 has a lot more range and the bass notes are awesome. With michael bearden, george benson, benjamin bove, stanley clarke. Oct 15, 2009 a 1970 fender rhodes suitcase piano completely restored by vintage vibe. Both are history now and the fenderrhodes is in a studio and all cleaned up.
Modern resources for rhodes parts and repairs can be found here. Jul 10, 2017 directed by benjamin bove, gerald mccauley. The fender rhodes electric piano is one of the most important musical. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Featuring interviews with various musicians that have used it over the years. The piano bass is best known as the bassist for the doors played by ray manzareks left hand. The following is a webisode featuring bonus material from down the rhodes. Its usually referred to by its short title, from left to right.
In 1959, fender began marketing the piano bass, a cutdown version. Mar 27, 2020 there are no synth squalls and fractured beats instead, hutchingss tenor and clarinet are pitched against an acoustic ensemble driven by double bass and awash with fender rhodes piano, an. The instrument was made up of two parts the piano, and a separate enclosure underneath containing the power amplifier and loudspeaker. His intention for this keyboard, now known as the army air corps piano or. It was a 32note keyboard covering roughly the same range as a bass guitar, with the bottom note being low e. Well, that entirely depends on what you mean by affordable. What are some great fender rhodes jazz albumsgroups. Wonderful story about the invention of the fender rhodes electric piano. Instruction manual, beginner through advanced rhodes, harold on.
They may be very difficult and expensive to pick up nowadays. Fender rhodes mark i is introduced offering 4 models. Hal leonard down the rhodes the fender rhodes story book. Fender rhodes 1970 suitcase piano by vintage vibe for sale. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. The first minimoog is shown and arp delivers the 2500 and 2600. See more ideas about rhodes, piano and electric piano keyboard. Earlier this year, while on a youtube nostalgia tear through nba highlights from the late 70s and early 80s, i made the following observation on twitter after watching a live performance of grover washington, jr. Fender rhodes seventythree 73 electric piano with amp base. The story of one of the most famous electronic pianos as told by the musicians who helped make it an industry standard. Bill evans did an album in 1970 called from left to right.
Strange 6364 fender products catalogue with four different fender rhodes models in orange tolex. Watch fred pay tribute to steely dan with a dynamic cover of kid charlamagne on a fender rhodes with square hammer tips through a vv50. The rhodes piano is an electric piano invented by harold rhodes, which became popular in. In just a few decades, the fender rhodes electric keyboard has. Rhodes stayed with the company, and released the first fender rhodes piano, a 73 note model. The fender rhodes story by gerald mccauley and benjamin bove hal leonard books, 20. In 1959, fender began marketing the piano bass, a cut down version. If you can improvise on the piano then you should be able to transfer this to the rhodes, however the timing will also be a new concept. The years 19591965 are a dark era in rhodes history. I remember downloading manuals at the time thinking what a jewel i had found. Fender produces acoustic guitars, bass amplifiers and public address equipment, but is best known for its solidbody electric guitars and bass guitars, particularly the stratocaster, telecaster, precision bass, and the jazz bass.
To find the origin of the rhodes piano, we must go back to ww ii when harold rhodes got the idea for the instrument. Rhodes s company in 1959 and began manufacturing the piano bass, a keyboard instrument with the bottom 32 notes of a piano. The earliest keyboard bass instrument was the 1960 fender rhodes piano bass, pictured to the right. Jan 04, 2001 leo fender, the electric guitar pioneer, bought mr. Official website rhodes mark 7 rhodes piano rhodes music corporation. The sound is generated by striking a metal reed with a hammer, which induces an electric current in a pickup. The rhodes piano also known as the fender rhodes piano or simply fender rhodes or rhodes is an electric piano invented by harold rhodes, which became popular in the 1970s. This price guide entry does not include a piano sold with the speaker cabinet. Unfollow fender rhodes piano to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Harold rhodes, 89, inventor of an electronic piano the new.
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