I just found this exact instrument on the side of the road, complete. Weighs more than a dead star, but I got it home. Can't wait to do what you did to yours. This stuff gives me joy.
YOU FOUND A '73 Fender Rhodes IN THE SIDE OF THE ROAD? 😳😳😳😳 OMG that's amazing, PROMISE ME, NOW AND HERE, IN PUBLIC that you will do your whatever it takes to bring it back to life. YOU OWE IT TO THE UNIVERSE. I'm here to help. 👍
I’m only 4 minutes in and this is such a thrill to see a classic instrument being so lovingly restored. I grew up listening to those artists you mentioned (also Steely Dan, Supertramp, etc.).
So glad yo liked it!! Many thanks for watching comenting and sharing. I really enjoyed the process and making the life of the instrument a bit longer. :-) ❤
I sold my rhodes, which I had brought with me from the States (where I had bought it for 175 dollars), to a Madrid buyer when I was living in Andalusia exactly 20 years ago for 1000 euros. How cool would that be if it was the same unit? I don't usually regret selling stuff but this was one exception. Wherever it is I hope my old Rhodes is being played and cherished like this.
@@JuanMiguelTrad Hey hey, let's say it is ok! I didn't realize how much I'd miss the action, and the experience of playing it like the action and turning up the bass boost just right. Strangely despite its age it was almost perfectly in tune when I got it but the lowest G note didn't dampen properly and did a sort of harmonics-enhanced ringing with a wobble at the very end, it was totally crazy sounding, like something you'd do with a delayed LFO on a synth. Anyway your restoration and video was awesome & I'm gonna watch the musical section at the end again like about right now ;-).
Thank you so much again for so encouraging words, Nebula. Funny, the tunning in this piano was not a big problem. I've been told in the comments and via email that the sweet spot where the hammer tip beats the tine, can be heavily improved by simply moving the harp from the bottom side and this is something typical from earlier units like this one. I have this task in "due" yet. And Maybe this is related with that you said about the lowest G....
@@JuanMiguelTrad Thank you! I'm pretty sure I will buy a Rhodes again when I can. You will enjoy this: czcams.com/video/xjbM8p7-c_A/video.html&ab_channel=KrisYunkerKrisYunker . His compositions are so cool!
Many thanks to you for watching and commenting, John. Don't be intimidated, the hardest part is the begining, when you dissassembly it all 😜. After that you don't have much options than going forward, slowly and with patience. Remember joy is key. :-)
Wow good for you!!!! I am really happy for being useful. Don't hesitate to let me know if I can help in any way. And let us know the result when you get it done! Go for it!! 👍👍👍
Man, I don’t even play piano, but now I want one of these to try to! But I’m a young 60 so I think it’s too late. But I’ve always liked these Fender Rhodes/Rhodes! You did great on this restoration.
This is a very helpful video that shows some of the process that the Vintage Vibe restoration videos don't show. Even more excited to start restoration on my 1977 Eighty-Eight!!
You're very welcome! You touched an interesting topic though, Vintage Vibes probably don’t show everything in their videos, since that’s part of their business; however, keep in mind that they’re true professionals and I’m not at that level of specialisation. Althought I’m proud of the result and it’s valid to have the instrument ready to be played professionally, it’s possible that some of my processes are not the best ways to do some things. I’m more than happy to help others to put their instruments back to work, but don’t hesitate to ask VV or EP-Service or any other expert if you have dubts. 👍👍👍 And…. Good luck!!!!!
I've owned 2 Rodes pianos. Both were heavily worked and gave me a living in the 70's through to the 80's. Sadly they were simply too heavy to carry around. Love the restoration. An excellent insight into how it all works. Brilliant.
That's fantastic coming from someone who clearly knows a lot about the instrument, so thank you very much for watching, sharing, commenting.... best regards Dave.
I had a 1973 Fender Rhodes….I loved the sound! Paid $300 in 73, But was a terrible player, so I sold it to someone who could play it with style and Love.
Many thanks for this video. I just bought a Fender Rhodes 1972 in need of some attention. This guide really makes me think that I can least try to do some adjustment. Thanks!
I saw my first Fender Rhodes in 1973 at a live gig I attended. I was a very young piano/ keyboard/ organ player in a pop band at the time. I listened to the sound of the Rhodes and it was really 'love at first sight/ listen'. At that time there had been no way for we piano players to bring a piano-like instrument onstage. There was the 'Hohner Pianet' but that was vastly inferior. The Rhodes seemed to fill the gap. However upon later listening to recordings by the likes of The Crusaders or LA Express, Deodata and others, I realized that the Rhodes, although it might be a piano 'substitute', was no piano 'replacement' Instead it was, truly, an instrument in its own right. I bought my first one a few years later. To this day when I see or hear, or think about, a Fender Rhodes it lights up the pleasure centers in my brain. Watching this video brought it all back. Great job!
Many thanks Eamon for your kind and warm words. You really know the essence of a Rhodes Piano and its role over the years in contemporary music. I will give a try to some of the bands/artists you mentioned. Many thanks again and best regards!! J.
Fantastic work! Both for the restoration and for the video editing. I’m hoping I can pluck up the courage to do a restoration like this on my Rhodes sometime in the future.
Go for it! It’s a rewarding experience. You will not regret. (Unless u screw it up of course 😂…. Just kidding…. Just be cautious and analyze well every step, and everything will go fine)
amazing job, I had a 73 just like this for over 30 years, I kept it mint, it was only on about 50 gigs. too heavy to haul around when I got older. But it is a classic.
Juan Miguel, qué joya de vídeo. Yo tengo un Mark I en mi home estudio, estoy deseando sacar tiempo este verano para ponerlo apunto. Me llegó en bastante buen estado, pero me dan ganas de dejarlo níquel, fuera óxido! Es genial también entender por fin cómo ajustar mecánica y sonido! Como digo llegó bastante bien, pero con el tiempo y un traslado hay 2 teclas que no suenan y otra que se nota más baja que el resto. Gracias por compartir tus conocimientos! 👏🏻
De nada Pablvs5 ! Espero que hayas podido restaurar tu unidad con éxito. Al final cuando conoce uno bien el instrumento, se convierte en un juego de niños. Gracias por ver el video y comentarlo!
It's sad to think that there is so many Rhodes and other keyboards sitting, rusting, and decaying in many places. I've always thought that people take care of their instruments. But then again not everyone is a musician. Thank you for giving this one a new life. I very much admire your work! Also the tweed looks amazing.
Yes! MKII are In general same setup an idea, but a bit different character in the sound. Some improvement during production, and some details. Maybe yours will be a bit easier to put in good shape. Go gor it!
wow! Thanks for making this video. I have a 1981 I picked up 20 years ago and have been hauling it from place to place. I just set it up for the first time in maybe 7 years and the output doesn't seem to be working anymore. This video was a good view of the inner workings.
Really glad it was helpful to you!! Since my unit didn't show (surprisingly) output problems, I didn't have to dig much into that, but you probably know some electric guitar expert nearby, and the "basics" in a Rhodes are the same as in an electric guitar. So Probably he or she can help you there! Good luck!!
I heard the background music and I had to make sure Spotify wasn't playing because I knew it was Bill Evans. I've been listening to him at different points throughout the day. That's one of my favorite albums of this. Subbed immediately
Eu acho tão impressionante quem compra instrumentos para reformar eles, é um talento incrível! Eu alguns anos atrás consegui realizar um sonho, de infância mesmo, quando lançou o Yamaha Fx-20 Electone em 1983 era fascinado por som de órgão, mas não tínhamos condições e eu era bem pequeno, só em 2016 eu consegui adquirir um Electone Fx-20 e eu consegui fazer alguns reparos tipo até limpar ele pois os circuitos dele estavam bem detonados e pareciam depósito de pó e poeira. O som dele depois voltou a ser lindo novamente, mas depois eu passei ele adiante... Me arrependo até hoje de tê-lo vendido...😢
Muito obrigado por compartilhar sua história com o Electone, também é um instrumento maravilhoso. Se você se arrepende de vendê-lo, certamente hoje poderá encontrar um semelhante e repetir a história... anime-se!👍👍👍
Wow, awesome video. Thanks for doing the work and for sharing how you did it. Great job! I just picked up a 1970 Rhodes Stage 73. It's working as is but could probably use a bit of love, your video has some very helpful tips!
I am doing a Suitcase 88 Dec/Jan 2021. The Suitcase model has a thinner bottom plywood case bottom. I measured my harp with a straight edge because of escapement issues in the middle area. It was sagging 0.040" in the middle. Mine is REALLY beat but sounding nice and the Stereo pre-amp is very very nice. I have one Master Satellite Speaker- very ugly and heavy. I can hardly imagine it being of much use due to size.... I stretch tuned it I have lots to do as in rubber parts, lots of pitting /rust on the tines but the tone bars still look good. All pickups work.
Great, I hope you can manage to get it all done. And you're right about the usability and the size. I would love to put my tooth in one suitcase but, with a fender twin reverb the combo is more easy to manage, and sound is valved, so it's unbeatable. The presence of a suitcase in the other hand... wow. Best of luck!!!
Great work! I'm a piano technician, never worked on a Rhodes, but I may some day! A lot of the action and regulation is similar enough, thankfully a bit simpler than a regular piano. Looks like a lot of work, hope you were paid well.
Sadly not a dime! 🤣 It is my own Rhodes, I just did my best on it. And yes, you're totally right it's much simplier than a regular piano. Thanks for sharing and liking! Best regards
This is a fantastic video, I've always been curious to know how the mechanics of the Rhodes worked, and you've done an excellent job demonstrating the instrument's construction. Thank you for sharing your journey with all of us..!
Questo e’ il Rolex dei pini elettrici, chissa’ perche la Fender dopo le chitarre si mise anche a costruire questi, geniale idea perche’ nel 50 \ 60 imperavano ovunque!
I've literally never been called a saint, dear Chris, probably because I'm way too far from that. I feel honored (and overwhelmed actually) though. Thank you very much for watching and sharing!!!
Thanks Jeff. Maybe you missed the part where I drawn the rusty pieces in vinegar for several days.( = citric acid). So, it's more a matter of a combination of things. The citric acid by itself was simply not enough, so I had to do more... :-)
@@silvanonaretto I work and live in north Madrid area, Spain. Clarification: I'm not a pro, I'm just a handyman with some skills on how musical instruments work, that's it. My "lab" is just a basement under my home :-), but if my amateur experience is useful to someone, that's great! 👍
I just admire the love you put in restoring it. I'm a bassist but Fender Rhodes is one of the best sounding modern instruments. Hope one day I'll have the chance to touch it. Hehe. Great video, keep it up. Respect all the way from Malaysia
I love it! Fabulous work, sir! Now I hope to come across an old Rhodes someday, maybe on a flea market? According to your demonstration, there was not so much to do but you did it very accurately. The result is just great and the sound is fantastic.
Many Thanks Daniel for commenting and sharing. It's my pleasure to see how is helping others on their restoration works. And yes! I'm enjoying the piano allright!
I'm really glad you liked it! Best of luck for your restoration. It might give you headache in the process, but it's all great satisfaction in the end.
Today I found out that Bill Evans played the Rhodes as well. Thanks for a great overview and music selection! I've just started planning the restoration of my '77 Mark 1 and this video has been a great help! One thing I did not hear you mention is whether you replaced the tone bar grommets. They look new and I can already tell mine are completely worn and disintegrating.
Thans for your comment, Mvexel and good luck with your restoration. Tone grommets are all new of course. There's no possible way to recover a rotten, smashed or cracked grommet, and they are rather cheap, so... a complete new set had to be bought. Best choice! 👍👍
Yes, that's Totally understandable!! Next one I will sitck to the black because it also probably sells better. But this one is for me to keep, and I wanted it with fender original tolex, but also a bit unique. ;-D
Hey, this is an awesome video man. I intend to do all this to my 88 note 71-72 rhodes totally be referencing your video when get to it. I highly recommend trying a dedicated rust remover like "evapo-rust" instead of vinegar, it is reusable after filtering so very little waste and safe for all kinds of metal(chrome, steel, brass, copper) and most non metal substances like plastics and rubbers etc... Also instead of paint you could possibly nickel plate some of the parts. Depending on how thick the paint is, it could potentially dampen some vibration/resonance where as nickel plating is super thin(comparatively to even a single coat of paint), highly rust resistant and give all the metal a golden-ish luster. The paint you used may come off the springs if they are flexed too much since paint will fatigue faster than the steel springs but the nickel should be able to flex without damaging the plating. Nickel plating should not affect any vibrations or resonances, it is also ferromagnetic so if used on the tines the sound through the pickups should not be affected. Another option for a good coating for any steel parts would be Blueing. Blueing is the creation of black oxide on a part(as apposed to red oxide which is rust). They make chemicals which you can just brush on and will turn the exterior of the part into a hardened black oxide coating. This shouldn't change the dimensions of the part nor the weight at all as far as I know, but the very exterior will be slightly harder than it was before so this method would probably be best reserved for parts that need strength, rust resistance, but are not vibrating like tines and tone bars. Screws, the metal frame, and any hardware that has perhaps lost it's chrome would be a good location to use this method. Your tweed Rhodes looks amazing by the way!
Manu y manu thanks for so many good tips! I considered plating but… i was in lockdown and had to proceed with my own resources… next time i’ll think about it
Muchas gracias a ti Federico, por ver el video y comentarlo y conpartirlo con quien pienses que le pueda gustar. Para mí es una gran alegría que os guste y que sea útil, de verdad. Un abrazo.
Wow that's awesome. If I only got you encouraged to start your own piano restauration that makes me think it was worth the effort and that makes me happy. Best of lucks in the process and don't hesitate to ask if I can help. And show me the final result! 😄
Hello . It's nice of you to share this tuto .I am the happy owner of a fender 88 .It is still in very good condition .My question is "where did you found this cloth that looks like a Fender amp " I would like to use it on a Hohner concerto III amplifier that was probably made in 1965 . Thank you for your help .
Just google "Fender tweed tolex fabric" Is widely available to purchase from many suppliers around. I bought it from ep-service from the Netherlands, very professional people. 👍👍 good luck!
Go Get it! You will not regret. In the worst scenario you can sell it again and at least you gave it a try... And in the best scenario you will have a jewel. Honestly I was in the same situation, I thought I should sell it unfixed....never find time, and it took me YEARS to decide to start work on it but pandemic helped. Now i'm very happy to have a timeless piece of music history.
@@JuanMiguelTrad any tips on how I can go about snagging a 73 fender rhodes in fine condition without paying $7,000? I've heard the price range is super unstable, I've heard stories of people getting them for as low as $500 in good quality. I just don't wanna drop over $1,000 and still have to do restoration work. Really I have no idea where to even begin looking. I don't necessarily trust independent sellers on a site like reverb either.
@@largepoodle6036 Well, price is always an issue. In my experience, I confess I paid around 2200 €. It was almost unplayable, and this is Europe... I admit it was a bet. So, I would say it will be very difficult to find a Rhodes in playable condition for that low, sorry. I also heard stories about ridiculously cheap Rhodes, but with so much info available now online, I'd say that this simply won't happen very often anymore. Maybe in the States this should be easier because of the number of instruments left here & there, but still... I'm not really positive on that. Unstable? Of course! Rhodes are collector's items besides musical instruments, so price will always depend on factors like condition, but also the "will" of the seller. In my case I wouldn't sell mine now very easily, I can tell you that. Good luck on your Rhodes hunting! 👍👍
@JuanMiguelTrad - beautiful job!!! By chance would you happen to have a picture/illustration of the wiring from the control panel? I have a 73 suitcase that uses a 5-pin jack, and I can't find a pin-out of what each pin/wire does...
Hi D.C. I will look my paperwork maybe i can find something. My Rhodes is a stage piano and i'm not very familiar with all the amp issues involved in the suitcase version, but maybe i have info... Reach me at soundlutions@gmail.com
I have a Fender Rhodes in my home studio. some keys are dead and tone is not the best. I have a grand piano, and Synth here also. As a guitar player, I am not so good with knowledge on this Rhodes. I want to get it back to "Normal" playable condition. Your video is very good. I may try to do this myself. I have seen some kits for rebuild. Any recommendations? Thanks.
Congrats on your decision! I'm a guitar player too, although I keep piano skills from my early student days. And try to practice regularly. I would recomend what you are already doing. Some tips I followed were: Read a lot, get as much advice from professionals and experts as you can, watch a lot of videos, and have always your service manual printed. Ensure you can undo something critical before doing it. Spend some bucks if necessary, it will pay back. Be patient and careful. ... and most of all, HAVE FUN.
WoW! I thoroughly enjoyed watching this. I plan to buy a Thodes, someday. You did an incredible job with restoringit and with the video. i'm curious... do you still have it or did you sell it?
Great video. I have a Rhodes I picked up in 1983. Used it on the road so it is well worn. This was a great video to get me started on the restoration. Did you do anything with the hammers themselves? I have a few that have been "rigged" for missing felt.
Thanks! I was lucky about the hammers and mine were not in very bad shape. Altough it's always a good thing to replace the hammer tips, it's not expensive and it's easy. But if the hammer itself is damaged... maybe it's necesary to replace it. If not many are bad, it will not be costy either. Good luck!
I just found this exact instrument on the side of the road, complete. Weighs more than a dead star, but I got it home. Can't wait to do what you did to yours. This stuff gives me joy.
YOU FOUND A '73 Fender Rhodes IN THE SIDE OF THE ROAD? 😳😳😳😳
OMG that's amazing, PROMISE ME, NOW AND HERE, IN PUBLIC that you will do your whatever it takes to bring it back to life. YOU OWE IT TO THE UNIVERSE.
I'm here to help. 👍
YOU BETTER MAKE IT GOOD! GIVE US A VIDEO TOO
my god. did you get it working?
He left us hanging.
I have a 88 mark II. Hope some day having time to restore it. It has no pedal tho
I’m only 4 minutes in and this is such a thrill to see a classic instrument being so lovingly restored. I grew up listening to those artists you mentioned (also Steely Dan, Supertramp, etc.).
So glad yo liked it!!
Many thanks for watching comenting and sharing. I really enjoyed the process and making the life of the instrument a bit longer. :-) ❤
Thanks for sharing your restoration. I'm looking at the same piano right now as a possible purchase. Now I know what I'm getting into.
Glad I could help! And good luck on your search.
I sold my rhodes, which I had brought with me from the States (where I had bought it for 175 dollars), to a Madrid buyer when I was living in Andalusia exactly 20 years ago for 1000 euros. How cool would that be if it was the same unit? I don't usually regret selling stuff but this was one exception. Wherever it is I hope my old Rhodes is being played and cherished like this.
You know what?
Let's say IT IS THE SAME UNIT!!!!!!
Hell, now I'm damn sure it is! 👍😅
Thank you for sharing this story, Nebula!
@@JuanMiguelTrad Hey hey, let's say it is ok! I didn't realize how much I'd miss the action, and the experience of playing it like the action and turning up the bass boost just right. Strangely despite its age it was almost perfectly in tune when I got it but the lowest G note didn't dampen properly and did a sort of harmonics-enhanced ringing with a wobble at the very end, it was totally crazy sounding, like something you'd do with a delayed LFO on a synth. Anyway your restoration and video was awesome & I'm gonna watch the musical section at the end again like about right now ;-).
Thank you so much again for so encouraging words, Nebula. Funny, the tunning in this piano was not a big problem. I've been told in the comments and via email that the sweet spot where the hammer tip beats the tine, can be heavily improved by simply moving the harp from the bottom side and this is something typical from earlier units like this one. I have this task in "due" yet. And Maybe this is related with that you said about the lowest G....
@@JuanMiguelTrad Thank you! I'm pretty sure I will buy a Rhodes again when I can. You will enjoy this: czcams.com/video/xjbM8p7-c_A/video.html&ab_channel=KrisYunkerKrisYunker . His compositions are so cool!
@@JuanMiguelTrad Hi great tutorial regarding the comets did you buy new or Re chrome them - thanks for posting 👌
Just started with my own restoration of a 73. Thanks for getting me over a little intimidation hump.
Many thanks to you for watching and commenting, John. Don't be intimidated, the hardest part is the begining, when you dissassembly it all 😜. After that you don't have much options than going forward, slowly and with patience. Remember joy is key. :-)
Awesome video (and great music selection)! I'm planning on restoring a '74 Fender Rhodes and this has boosted my confidence immensely.
Wow good for you!!!! I am really happy for being useful. Don't hesitate to let me know if I can help in any way. And let us know the result when you get it done! Go for it!! 👍👍👍
Man, I don’t even play piano, but now I want one of these to try to! But I’m a young 60 so I think it’s too late. But I’ve always liked these Fender Rhodes/Rhodes! You did great on this restoration.
This is an old comment but you can never be to old to learn something.
This is a very helpful video that shows some of the process that the Vintage Vibe restoration videos don't show. Even more excited to start restoration on my 1977 Eighty-Eight!!
You're very welcome!
You touched an interesting topic though, Vintage Vibes probably don’t show everything in their videos, since that’s part of their business; however, keep in mind that they’re true professionals and I’m not at that level of specialisation.
Althought I’m proud of the result and it’s valid to have the instrument ready to be played professionally, it’s possible that some of my processes are not the best ways to do some things. I’m more than happy to help others to put their instruments back to work, but don’t hesitate to ask VV or EP-Service or any other expert if you have dubts. 👍👍👍
And…. Good luck!!!!!
I've owned 2 Rodes pianos. Both were heavily worked and gave me a living in the 70's through to the 80's. Sadly they were simply too heavy to carry around.
Love the restoration. An excellent insight into how it all works. Brilliant.
That's fantastic coming from someone who clearly knows a lot about the instrument, so thank you very much for watching, sharing, commenting.... best regards Dave.
I had a 1973 Fender Rhodes….I loved the sound! Paid $300 in 73, But was a terrible player, so I sold it to someone who could play it with style and Love.
Good for you! I'm not a super piano star either, but I think I'm gonna keep this one for me :)
Thats what you call dedication, nice job mate.
Big thanks @lilchris26
I spent a very good time working on it.
I really appreciated this..
I liked your analogy at the beginning too, I am one of those old men (72) you like walking with.....lol
@@lilchris26 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Many thanks for this video. I just bought a Fender Rhodes 1972 in need of some attention. This guide really makes me think that I can least try to do some adjustment. Thanks!
Sure you can!! Just get on it, with confidence yet caution... and everything will be fine.
Best of lucks, and show us the results here!
One of the best Rhodes restoration videos I’ve seen. Thankyou
Thank you very much you too Chris for liking amd sharing!
Best regards
I saw my first Fender Rhodes in 1973 at a live gig I attended. I was a very young piano/ keyboard/ organ player in a pop band at the time. I listened to the sound of the Rhodes and it was really 'love at first sight/ listen'. At that time there had been no way for we piano players to bring a piano-like instrument onstage. There was the 'Hohner Pianet' but that was vastly inferior. The Rhodes seemed to fill the gap. However upon later listening to recordings by the likes of The Crusaders or LA Express, Deodata and others, I realized that the Rhodes, although it might be a piano 'substitute', was no piano 'replacement' Instead it was, truly, an instrument in its own right. I bought my first one a few years later. To this day when I see or hear, or think about, a Fender Rhodes it lights up the pleasure centers in my brain. Watching this video brought it all back. Great job!
Many thanks Eamon for your kind and warm words. You really know the essence of a Rhodes Piano and its role over the years in contemporary music. I will give a try to some of the bands/artists you mentioned.
Many thanks again and best regards!! J.
try free vst MRRAY22 its class imo
Surely that was a Rhodes before being bought out by Fender
Really impressive restoration, good eye for detail and love how great it sounds in the recordings at the end!
Thank you Weed an' Wine!
I'm honored. :-)
Fantastic work! Both for the restoration and for the video editing. I’m hoping I can pluck up the courage to do a restoration like this on my Rhodes sometime in the future.
Go for it!! Your piano deserves some love :-)
Thanks for all the details
Thank you for appreciating them!!! It really means a lot to me
Fascinating video. I’m tempted to take mine apart & do this.
Go for it! It’s a rewarding experience.
You will not regret. (Unless u screw it up of course 😂….
Just kidding…. Just be cautious and analyze well every step, and everything will go fine)
amazing job, I had a 73 just like this for over 30 years, I kept it mint, it was only on about 50 gigs. too heavy to haul around when I got older. But it is a classic.
Thanks so much for your kind words!
What happened with your '73?
I hope it's still working and making people happy
Excellent, excellent video from start to finish..very warm and engaging ,and sincere,thank you very much ✅
Thank you very much for your nice comments! I really really appreciate that, and I'm glad you liked the project. 👍👍👍
Fantastic job
Thank you phoebe, very kind of yours to comment! ❤
Juan Miguel, qué joya de vídeo. Yo tengo un Mark I en mi home estudio, estoy deseando sacar tiempo este verano para ponerlo apunto. Me llegó en bastante buen estado, pero me dan ganas de dejarlo níquel, fuera óxido! Es genial también entender por fin cómo ajustar mecánica y sonido! Como digo llegó bastante bien, pero con el tiempo y un traslado hay 2 teclas que no suenan y otra que se nota más baja que el resto. Gracias por compartir tus conocimientos! 👏🏻
De nada Pablvs5 ! Espero que hayas podido restaurar tu unidad con éxito. Al final cuando conoce uno bien el instrumento, se convierte en un juego de niños. Gracias por ver el video y comentarlo!
It's sad to think that there is so many Rhodes and other keyboards sitting, rusting, and decaying in many places. I've always thought that people take care of their instruments. But then again not everyone is a musician. Thank you for giving this one a new life. I very much admire your work! Also the tweed looks amazing.
Big thanks sir or madam!!
It's really nice for me to read so many people liked it.
Just found one like you said :( 20 years sitting in a basement!!!! Hope to get it working
Great job and excellent presentation. I have my Rhodes MKII, 1980, waiting for refurbishment. Very similar to this one inside. Thanks.
Yes! MKII are In general same setup an idea, but a bit different character in the sound. Some improvement during production, and some details. Maybe yours will be a bit easier to put in good shape. Go gor it!
wow! Thanks for making this video. I have a 1981 I picked up 20 years ago and have been hauling it from place to place. I just set it up for the first time in maybe 7 years and the output doesn't seem to be working anymore. This video was a good view of the inner workings.
Really glad it was helpful to you!!
Since my unit didn't show (surprisingly) output problems, I didn't have to dig much into that, but you probably know some electric guitar expert nearby, and the "basics" in a Rhodes are the same as in an electric guitar. So Probably he or she can help you there! Good luck!!
I heard the background music and I had to make sure Spotify wasn't playing because I knew it was Bill Evans. I've been listening to him at different points throughout the day. That's one of my favorite albums of this. Subbed immediately
Glad you liked it! I'm Evans fan aswell of course
Eu acho tão impressionante quem compra instrumentos para reformar eles, é um talento incrível! Eu alguns anos atrás consegui realizar um sonho, de infância mesmo, quando lançou o Yamaha Fx-20 Electone em 1983 era fascinado por som de órgão, mas não tínhamos condições e eu era bem pequeno, só em 2016 eu consegui adquirir um Electone Fx-20 e eu consegui fazer alguns reparos tipo até limpar ele pois os circuitos dele estavam bem detonados e pareciam depósito de pó e poeira. O som dele depois voltou a ser lindo novamente, mas depois eu passei ele adiante... Me arrependo até hoje de tê-lo vendido...😢
Muito obrigado por compartilhar sua história com o Electone, também é um instrumento maravilhoso. Se você se arrepende de vendê-lo, certamente hoje poderá encontrar um semelhante e repetir a história... anime-se!👍👍👍
Wow, awesome video. Thanks for doing the work and for sharing how you did it. Great job!
I just picked up a 1970 Rhodes Stage 73. It's working as is but could probably use a bit of love, your video has some very helpful tips!
Glad I could help! Many thanks for commenting and watching❤️
I am doing a Suitcase 88 Dec/Jan 2021. The Suitcase model has a thinner bottom plywood case bottom. I measured my harp with a straight edge because of escapement issues in the middle area. It was sagging 0.040" in the middle. Mine is REALLY beat but sounding nice and the Stereo pre-amp is very very nice. I have one Master Satellite Speaker- very ugly and heavy. I can hardly imagine it being of much use due to size.... I stretch tuned it I have lots to do as in rubber parts, lots of pitting /rust on the tines but the tone bars still look good. All pickups work.
Great, I hope you can manage to get it all done. And you're right about the usability and the size. I would love to put my tooth in one suitcase but, with a fender twin reverb the combo is more easy to manage, and sound is valved, so it's unbeatable. The presence of a suitcase in the other hand... wow.
Best of luck!!!
Great work! I'm a piano technician, never worked on a Rhodes, but I may some day! A lot of the action and regulation is similar enough, thankfully a bit simpler than a regular piano. Looks like a lot of work, hope you were paid well.
Sadly not a dime! 🤣
It is my own Rhodes, I just did my best on it. And yes, you're totally right it's much simplier than a regular piano. Thanks for sharing and liking! Best regards
totally remarkable ,respect
Many thanks for watching and commenting. 😅❤
Great job on a classic musical instrument
Many many thanks Alchaeon for your supportive comment.
I truly enjoyed this video. I am actually about to do a restoration job on my Fender Rhodes. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge..
Go for it! Please don’t hesitate to ask if you find troubles. (P.S.: you will 😅)
This is a fantastic video, I've always been curious to know how the mechanics of the Rhodes worked, and you've done an excellent job demonstrating the instrument's construction. Thank you for sharing your journey with all of us..!
Than you very much Zmix for your kind words. I'm very pleased that many people saw and liked the video, I put much love on it (and fun too!)
Questo e’ il Rolex dei pini elettrici, chissa’ perche la Fender dopo le chitarre si mise anche a costruire questi, geniale idea perche’ nel 50 \ 60 imperavano ovunque!
Grazie Mile signore Gasan.
Sono commosso!! 🤌
Wow! Nice job. Will do mine all the way now. Was gonna replace just the rubber. Thanks for all the tips and explaining the function of each part!
Thanks Charles and good luck with your piano too! 👍👍💪💪
Congrats, beautiful piece of music gear you brought back to life. Thanks for sharing your efforts.
Thanks very much Ronin! Sorry I missed your comment. But your words really mean a lot to me.
Awesome work, thanks for sharing.
Many thanks to you for liking and commenting 😀
@@JuanMiguelTrad do you have an Instagram account?
Truly incredible. You sir, are a saint among men.
I've literally never been called a saint, dear Chris, probably because I'm way too far from that. I feel honored (and overwhelmed actually) though. Thank you very much for watching and sharing!!!
Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for watching and commenting :)
Thank you very much for the video. I miss my 73 :(
I understand! I hope it is some good and loving hands though…
As I said, a crack giving life to this piano... It looks it has more views on English... Nice move !!
Thanks here too!!! :-)
Yes.... Once i had all the footage it was very easy to make an english version for it. So, why not? :-)
I would have used citric acid for the rosty metall parts!! Much easier than sanding etc. But nice Job, Sir!
Thanks Jeff. Maybe you missed the part where I drawn the rusty pieces in vinegar for several days.( = citric acid). So, it's more a matter of a combination of things. The citric acid by itself was simply not enough, so I had to do more... :-)
Fantastic magical job!
Thanks very much! Silvano!
@@JuanMiguelTrad Where is your lab?
@@silvanonaretto I work and live in north Madrid area, Spain.
Clarification: I'm not a pro, I'm just a handyman with some skills on how musical instruments work, that's it.
My "lab" is just a basement under my home :-), but if my amateur experience is useful to someone, that's great! 👍
Amazing job. ❤️😍👍🏻🆗
Thanks for watching and commenting!!!
Loved the video. it was really interesting!
Thank you Bob!!
I'm really happy you liked it! 😀
You made a good job of this one and put something back int use that would have otherwise has just rotted away if left, nice job
Thank you very much John.
Your kind words mean a lot to me.
This was so satisfying to watch. Thank you for sharing!
No sir, thank YOU for watching and commenting. Best regards! :)
hi . very impressive and thanks to keep this amazing instrument alive
Many thanks to you for watching, Roberto!!!
👍👍
I just admire the love you put in restoring it. I'm a bassist but Fender Rhodes is one of the best sounding modern instruments. Hope one day I'll have the chance to touch it. Hehe. Great video, keep it up. Respect all the way from Malaysia
Amazing! That's great 'cause I happen to admire and respect bassits 😂 🤜🏾💥🤛🏼
Many thanks for liking and commenting
Best Regards!!!
absolutely beautiful
Thanks Douglas!
Great video! I also have a 1973 Rhodes I plan to restore this year. I will be using this video (and the service manual) as references! Thanks!
Thank you Scott. Hopefully you have also lots of fun as I did. Best of lucks on it!!!
beautiful!!!!
You too! 😅😂❤
I love it! Fabulous work, sir! Now I hope to come across an old Rhodes someday, maybe on a flea market? According to your demonstration, there was not so much to do but you did it very accurately. The result is just great and the sound is fantastic.
Oh yes, to my taste there was a lot to do indeed🤣. Good luck in your seek of the rhodes!
Amazing restoration. Thanks for sharing the video. It was very generous. Congatulations. I hope you are enjoy the piano.
Many Thanks Daniel for commenting and sharing. It's my pleasure to see how is helping others on their restoration works.
And yes! I'm enjoying the piano allright!
Great watch. Thank you.
Many thanks for watching and commenting.😀
Thank you this video is amazing. All the details I need to restore my Rhodes
I'm really glad you liked it! Best of luck for your restoration. It might give you headache in the process, but it's all great satisfaction in the end.
Today I found out that Bill Evans played the Rhodes as well. Thanks for a great overview and music selection! I've just started planning the restoration of my '77 Mark 1 and this video has been a great help! One thing I did not hear you mention is whether you replaced the tone bar grommets. They look new and I can already tell mine are completely worn and disintegrating.
Thans for your comment, Mvexel and good luck with your restoration. Tone grommets are all new of course. There's no possible way to recover a rotten, smashed or cracked grommet, and they are rather cheap, so... a complete new set had to be bought. Best choice! 👍👍
This was awesome. Thank you! :)
Thank you Alec for watching and commenting. It really means a lot to me.🤗
You did a great job! It really came out beautiful and I love the Fender tweet coating. Thanks for the video!
Thank you too! For watching and commenting it Really means a lot❤️
Really pleasant to watch thank you and some great music in the background
Thank you very much for liking/commeting!
Best regards JM
Great job! I personally would have chosen the period correct black tolex. But very nice video
Yes, that's Totally understandable!!
Next one I will sitck to the black because it also probably sells better. But this one is for me to keep, and I wanted it with fender original tolex, but also a bit unique. ;-D
Hey, this is an awesome video man. I intend to do all this to my 88 note 71-72 rhodes totally be referencing your video when get to it.
I highly recommend trying a dedicated rust remover like "evapo-rust" instead of vinegar, it is reusable after filtering so very little waste and safe for all kinds of metal(chrome, steel, brass, copper) and most non metal substances like plastics and rubbers etc...
Also instead of paint you could possibly nickel plate some of the parts. Depending on how thick the paint is, it could potentially dampen some vibration/resonance where as nickel plating is super thin(comparatively to even a single coat of paint), highly rust resistant and give all the metal a golden-ish luster. The paint you used may come off the springs if they are flexed too much since paint will fatigue faster than the steel springs but the nickel should be able to flex without damaging the plating. Nickel plating should not affect any vibrations or resonances, it is also ferromagnetic so if used on the tines the sound through the pickups should not be affected.
Another option for a good coating for any steel parts would be Blueing. Blueing is the creation of black oxide on a part(as apposed to red oxide which is rust). They make chemicals which you can just brush on and will turn the exterior of the part into a hardened black oxide coating. This shouldn't change the dimensions of the part nor the weight at all as far as I know, but the very exterior will be slightly harder than it was before so this method would probably be best reserved for parts that need strength, rust resistance, but are not vibrating like tines and tone bars. Screws, the metal frame, and any hardware that has perhaps lost it's chrome would be a good location to use this method.
Your tweed Rhodes looks amazing by the way!
Manu y manu thanks for so many good tips! I considered plating but… i was in lockdown and had to proceed with my own resources… next time i’ll think about it
Wow. Eres muy muy grande por compartir esto con nosotros. Thanks you thank you thank you. Great job.
Muchas gracias a ti Federico, por ver el video y comentarlo y conpartirlo con quien pienses que le pueda gustar. Para mí es una gran alegría que os guste y que sea útil, de verdad.
Un abrazo.
Tremendous!
Thank you Polar!!!!!!
excellent restoration work. sounds great too.
Thank you Robot!!!!! 👍👍👍👍
So glad you did this video. I have a ‘73 also and it is in the exact same condition.
Looking forward to starting my restoration this year.
Wow that's awesome. If I only got you encouraged to start your own piano restauration that makes me think it was worth the effort and that makes me happy. Best of lucks in the process and don't hesitate to ask if I can help. And show me the final result! 😄
Great video! Thanks for posting.
You're wellcome, thanks for watching!!!! 👍
Buen trabajo! Hay que cuidar estos adorables instrumentos
Muchas gracias Omar. Tienes razón, porque parece que no piensan hacer más. :-)
Awesome job.
Thank you Edu!!!
Hello . It's nice of you to share this tuto .I am the happy owner of a fender 88 .It is still in very good condition .My question is "where did you found this cloth that looks like a Fender amp " I would like to use it on a Hohner concerto III amplifier that was probably made in 1965 . Thank you for your help .
Just google "Fender tweed tolex fabric"
Is widely available to purchase from many suppliers around. I bought it from ep-service from the Netherlands, very professional people.
👍👍 good luck!
Love your work!
That's amazing!!! I'm really happy for so many good comments and people liking it. Thank you very much Dave. 👍👍👍
Very, very nice work!
Thank you very much Lars
Glad you liked it!
Congratulations ! Excellent work !
Thank you very much Xavier! 👍👍👍😘😘😘
very good guide! thanks!
Thanks a lot for watching & commenting
Excelente trabajo. Saludos desde Costa Rica. VOy a intentar hacerlo con mi Rhodes 88
Mucho ánimo y suerte con el proyecto! Te darà algún dolor de cabeza pero muchas satisfacciones. :-)
Great video, great music, great work!!!
Thank you sir!!! Glad you liked it!!
Impressive indeed!
Thanks so much!!! Glad you liked it
fascinating!!
Many thanks Tipdub 👍👍👍👍
che spettacolo, bravo.
Sei molto gentile, grazie davvero
È stato un piacere!!!!
Good Work!, Congratulations and Thank You for sharing
Thank you for watching and commenting!
Please share! Best regards.
Amazing video! There's one for sale in my neighborhood. Very tempted to buy it and Tinker away.
Go Get it! You will not regret. In the worst scenario you can sell it again and at least you gave it a try...
And in the best scenario you will have a jewel.
Honestly I was in the same situation, I thought I should sell it unfixed....never find time, and it took me YEARS to decide to start work on it but pandemic helped. Now i'm very happy to have a timeless piece of music history.
Wow good job and thank you for sharing mate
Thank you for watching and liking!
It's my pleasure.
Nice video 😊
Great work, my friend. One might say “i Que Bueno!” Just subscribed!
Thank you sooo much!! ❤
It doesn't look like too bad of a process.
I've got to get a rhodes now lol
Thanks!!
And... yes, you have to.
'Cause you want one
You need one
You desperately neeeeeeed one
@@JuanMiguelTrad any tips on how I can go about snagging a 73 fender rhodes in fine condition without paying $7,000? I've heard the price range is super unstable, I've heard stories of people getting them for as low as $500 in good quality.
I just don't wanna drop over $1,000 and still have to do restoration work. Really I have no idea where to even begin looking. I don't necessarily trust independent sellers on a site like reverb either.
@@largepoodle6036 Well, price is always an issue. In my experience, I confess I paid around 2200 €. It was almost unplayable, and this is Europe...
I admit it was a bet.
So, I would say it will be very difficult to find a Rhodes in playable condition for that low, sorry.
I also heard stories about ridiculously cheap Rhodes, but with so much info available now online, I'd say that this simply won't happen very often anymore. Maybe in the States this should be easier because of the number of instruments left here & there, but still... I'm not really positive on that.
Unstable? Of course! Rhodes are collector's items besides musical instruments, so price will always depend on factors like condition, but also the "will" of the seller. In my case I wouldn't sell mine now very easily, I can tell you that.
Good luck on your Rhodes hunting! 👍👍
incredible work!
Many Thanks Juergen, glad you liked it!
Incredible work!
Thank you for watching!!
It's amazing so many people watching a 20' video of a piano restoration. I'm impressed.
Great job! Looks and sounds amazing.
Thank you very much Jan. I really appreciate you liked it. Don't hesitate to share with your piano mates!
@JuanMiguelTrad - beautiful job!!! By chance would you happen to have a picture/illustration of the wiring from the control panel? I have a 73 suitcase that uses a 5-pin jack, and I can't find a pin-out of what each pin/wire does...
Hi D.C. I will look my paperwork maybe i can find something. My Rhodes is a stage piano and i'm not very familiar with all the amp issues involved in the suitcase version, but maybe i have info...
Reach me at soundlutions@gmail.com
Fantastic Work!!
Big Thanks Kris!!
Awesome vid! I would love to take on a project like this!
Thousands of thanks Jovi.
Go for it!! Failure is only in not trying! 😅
What a great video loved it
I loved doing it so MANY THANKS for closing the circuit :-)
Great job
Many Thanks Alan!! For watching and sharing. Really appreciated
I have a Fender Rhodes in my home studio. some keys are dead and tone is not the best. I have a grand piano, and Synth here also. As a guitar player, I am not so good with knowledge on this Rhodes. I want to get it back to "Normal" playable condition. Your video is very good. I may try to do this myself. I have seen some kits for rebuild. Any recommendations? Thanks.
Congrats on your decision!
I'm a guitar player too, although I keep piano skills from my early student days. And try to practice regularly.
I would recomend what you are already doing.
Some tips I followed were: Read a lot, get as much advice from professionals and experts as you can, watch a lot of videos, and have always your service manual printed.
Ensure you can undo something critical before doing it.
Spend some bucks if necessary, it will pay back.
Be patient and careful.
... and most of all, HAVE FUN.
WoW! I thoroughly enjoyed watching this. I plan to buy a Thodes, someday. You did an incredible job with restoringit and with the video. i'm curious... do you still have it or did you sell it?
Sell it? I still have it, and I expect to be buried inside it the day I die.😅
Nice Job...You are drinking my favorite cervesa.... Estrella Galicea
You have great taste for pianos, and beer!!
Great video. I have a Rhodes I picked up in 1983. Used it on the road so it is well worn. This was a great video to get me started on the restoration. Did you do anything with the hammers themselves? I have a few that have been "rigged" for missing felt.
Thanks! I was lucky about the hammers and mine were not in very bad shape. Altough it's always a good thing to replace the hammer tips, it's not expensive and it's easy. But if the hammer itself is damaged... maybe it's necesary to replace it. If not many are bad, it will not be costy either. Good luck!
nice
Thanks a lot!!!!!!❤
Stunning work! Massive respect and thanks for sharing this. May I ask how long this took in total?
god, at least a week probably
Thanks for watching. Honestly I can’t tell, but full time a couple of weeks. It was during lockdown, so i had plenty of time…