HELPINSTILL Road Master Flight Case Acoustic/Electric Piano

The Helpinstill Roadmaster was designed to be a gig-worthy acoustic spinet piano that incorporated a true acoustic piano soundboard with super quiet electromagnetic pickups and a custom-designed foldable key bed. The piano is encased in a solid road case designed for transport. Helpinstill also designed the custom pickups incorporated into the piano. The Roadmaster pianos were built by Kimball to Helpinstill’s specifications using his unique pickup design.

The Helpinstill electromagnetic pickups were invented by Ezra Charles Helpinstill, an American Musician and Electrical Engineer. Helpinstill Piano Pickups are very quiet. They have been used by a virtual "Whos-Who" of the music world from Elton John to Queen to Steely Dan to Lady GaGa. More info at

In short, the Roadmaster is a Kimball piano soundboard installed into a road case with a foldable key bed and action assembly. The Hepinstill Road Master Piano is a spinet with a 64 note keybed that collapses into a sturdy road case with HD handles and caster wheels that make it easy to move. The collapsed unit weighs approx 200 lbs but is surprisingly easy to move because of its collapsed road case design, lifting handles, and wheels.

The keybed folds into the case in a matter of seconds, making this piano the perfect choice for those touring musicians looking for the action and sound of a real upright acoustic piano.
 
The piano is in very good condition for its age. I purchased the unit new in the late 70s and used it until the early 80s when it was put into storage and sat ever since. The piano worked perfectly and was regularly tuned and serviced during the time I was using it. The service tags with service dates are still stuck to the inside lid. It's been in safe, dry storage since then. However, I suspect you might want to change out the volume pot as it has become a bit sticky over the years.

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