Ashby-de-la-Zouch, United Kingdom
About this listing
Marketed by Klassic Keys GB (Ashby-de-la-Zouch, E. Midlands, England).Buying a used electro-mechanical instrument can be a risky exercise. Chances are that you will inherit somebody else's problems, whatever reassurances you are given by the seller. This is a Klassic Keys GB electric piano; there are NO issues, snags, faults, grief......we are here for the players...and you pay for what you get......its in pretty good condition, all over....... but plays superbly....and that is important. This 1977 Rhodes Stage 73 Mk1 has been "pro" serviced by Klassic Keys GB, over many days.... sourced from Stafford in 2025; ex domestic studio use only. The "engine" was extracted, and then the Rhodes was rebuilt "from the ground up..." Harp has been refurbed up to "KKGB trademark" standard; every assembly being hand-polished during the fitting of new tone bar grommets (Avion Studios), whilst correcting tine length, tuning springs & uniformity of line-up, replacing some hammer tips & damper felts & c/pin felts, after cleaning and easing all 73 wooden hand-made pine keys, so it is now raring to boogie.... all voiced and tuned. ...enjoying maximum sustain properties of 6/7 seconds ( this reduces at the treble end, as metal mass progressively diminishes). Five tines have been replaced (below KKGB standard), one dead p/up replaced, & many damper felts popped on.... No "miracle mod" is fitted. It is not required.And bringing all Rhodes pianos into the 21st century, KKGB have fitted a V Vibe Stereovibe pre-amp. Its a complete new rail ( RRP £599). This new device has a lithium battery on board, chargeable by (type C) USB cable. Once fully charged, the Rhodes can perform for (approximately) 19 hours with NO wires/NO mains required; ideal for gigging. FX loop/bass + treble/ cut + boost/stereo outputs pushing out a glorious stereo tremolo, with infinite control over speed and depth. Audio signal is strong and clean, with no interference from mains/whatever. Emergency (passive) audio is easily accessed via the FX output, if battery is allowed to drain completely; also handy for "dry/passive" recording.Happily, add-on struts can still be added to enable a second keyboard to be popped on top. See photos of KKGB Sledge synth...sure looks good! [ Studiologic/Waldorf Sledge is current KKGB stock @ £699.] UK price of this beautiful Rhodes Mk1 is £3325 inc FREE mainland delivery, probably on a pallet <> Priced to sell. Weight is 65Kgs. Piano comes with a new h/duty METAL pedal & rod and original steel legs. Top lid is in good condition (they can be neglected)....not shown.Sounds like? "Babylon Sisters" by Steely Dan? (slow and dreamy).."Get Back" by The Beatles (driving solo)...this Rhodes can handle all styles. Chaka Khan and Emilé Sande both had a humble Stage 73 on stage at Radio 2's Stirling concert very recently. Rhodes pianos will never not be used/heard!Shipping? Nearly world-wide...an earlier Mk1 is now in Tasmania! ... one went to Prague/Czech Republic ......one to Edmonton (Canada). Tell us where you are...we can quickly quote costs.Klassic Keys GB have been sourcing, refurbing & re-selling electric pianos for seventeen years now. We know what we are doing. Check out our seller's feedback.....Our instruments are in Abbey Road / RAK & Crypt London studios...used/played by many musos/artists world-wide. Fraser T Smith (Henley-on-Thames) recently had a splendid 1972 Fender Rhodes Stage 73 Mk1 delivered, with a new USB-powered V Vibe Stereovibe pre-amp fitted. We offer 12 months guarantee (excluding p/up failure) + FREE UK deliveryUK price is £3325. Sale is via HMRC VAT margin scheme. No VAT may be reclaimed by registered entities. Private buyers are not affected. UK mainland delivery is FREE , probably shipped on a pallet.Export price is £3250. Overseas now includes all EU countries (UK has left the club). Local taxes/duties will be charged by customs/shippers prior to delivery. KKGB have no control over this. Tell us where you are, and speedy DHL quote will appear. KKGB are well rehearsed in exporting (nearly) world-wide."Fender Rhodes" were only manufactured up to 1975. ALL subsequent pianos are simply "Rhodes". There is no such thing as a "1979 Fender Rhodes", for example. ..also, Stage 54 models are not Mklls...show me a Stage 54 MK l, then.....they are simply "Stage 54", no more, no less....
Original Price£3,500
5% price drop
New Price£3,325
Free Shipping
Free Shipping
from Ashby-de-la-Zouch, United Kingdom
