Restoration

Hidden potential
Many players, even those familar with electric pianos, are not fully aware how good their Rhodes can actually sound... How incredibly fun it can be to play... How satisfying it can be to hit a chord and hear all the notes sound as they should... And how expressive it can really be. A professionally restored and well-maintained Rhodes is like nothing else. You feel a connection with (and inspiration from) the instrument that cannot be emulated by even the best samples and virtual electromechanical synths.

The best of all worlds?
While other techs can get your Rhodes "to spec," I strive to restore each piano to better-than-factory condition. How is this possible? When Rhodes were being produced in the '70s and '80s, the tone, action and other characteristics of the pianos varied from year to year, as parts and production methods changed over time. Certain model years are known for having a particular kind of action, tone or overall playability. I take the most desirable features of each model year and combine them to make each restoration the best of all worlds.

Tailored to your playing style
RhodesMan restorations can be tailored to the player's individual tastes and technique. Often, jazz or rock players want a bright, barking tone. R&B players might prefer a mellow, dark sound. Action preferences vary widely from player to player. Whatever your style, I can match the piano to your performance.

With RhodesMan, you get a professional electric piano that is ready for any studio recording or live performance situation. Bring me your Rhodes for a free inspection and estimate, or email me for a quote.

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Sound samples Restored 1972 Stage without RhodesMan Custom Pre-Amp (420K MP3) Restored 1972 Stage with RhodesMan Custom Pre-Amp (420K MP3) Restored 1972 Stage with Rhodesman Custom Preamp Dry (412K MP3) Restored 1972 Stage with Rhodesman Custom Pre-Amp & Reverb (412K MP3)

Rhodes 32? Click to zoom After a custom mod, this former Rhodes Piano Bass is now a RhodesMan 32! Using a spare pickup rail and tonebar rail along with custom dampers and new pickup wiring, it was re-born as a versatile and compact 2 1/2-octave midrange Rhodes. Want one? Email me for a quote.