Ashby-de-la-Zouch, United Kingdom
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Marketed by Klassic Keys GB (Ashby-de-la-Zouch, England)Our sixth Rhodes of 2026 is a Stage 73 Mkll (USA/1980 + WOODEN keys). Its fitted with a new "Stereovibe" V Vibe pre-amp. Photos follow...its so NEW.....It has had a "pro" service, and is now available, all voiced and tuned. Avion Studios grommets have been fitted to ALL 73 assemblies on the harp, which is now a "trademark KKGB" one, all hand-polished, cleaned and "corrected". Note that every assembly is stamped with a number and pitch reference. Hammer tips have plenty "strikes" left, and all damper felts do their job. All 73 p/ups have been checked, as have tine length, tuning springs and the sustain mechanism etc. Harp is now "up to scratch..." All 73 wooden keys are now cleaned, eased and regulated. They all have the ubiquitous "miracle mod" factory fitted.Note two rare photos from the 1970s....real people creating Fender Rhodes pianos in Fullerton factory, California.More photos follow of actual MKll, with the Stereovibe fitted.....In our erstwhile opinion, a decent Mkll is just one click down from the performance of the ultimate Rhodes <> the Mark V (1984).This superb model is the "reference action", that V Vibe and RMG Ltd (the Mk 8 makers in UK) utilise in their electric pianos. The RMG Rhodes Stage 61 is the latest new piano on the market, and we at KKGB thoroughly endorse this one ( we ARE official MK8 dealers, if you didn't know). it even has "Steinway" wooden keys. Its priced around £7000, and you will have to wait four months for it to be made....our Mkll is half that price, and its ready to roll and rock NOW! End result is a well set-up Stage 73 Mkll, prepared for fast jazzy playing with a light, but positive feel......It now plays superbly, with a decent "bark" when played expressively, allowing "light and shade".......the grommets added increase the stability of all assemblies, and add sustain; typically 7/8 seconds, depending on the pitch (treble end can be shorter, as metal mass decreases). Eagle-eyed viewers might notice that some p/ups are red, whilst most are white; some new red ones were fitted after some photos were taken for the listing. P/ups are never guaranteed, BTW. They are like spark plugs, and can fail in the future(this is standard Rhodes stuff...).There is a top lid with this Rhodes; this protects the keys in transit.See attached video showing the sensational V Vibe Stereovibe pre-amp (RRP £499).This brings Rhodes pianos into the 21-st century. NO external wires; its lithium battery-powered ~ charged by (type C) USB, which allows 3/4 hours of usage if gigging required. When in residence, simply pop in the USB connector, if and when needed! The Stereovibe makes the Rhodes active, with bass/treble cut/boost and stereo vibrato with infinite control of speed and depth...plus an FX loop...plus a sweet mid-boost.....and no floor-to-noise angst (that will keep you engineers quiet....).Special UK price is just £3999, including FREE (mainland) delivery...maybe bespoke, maybe on a pallet. Sale is via HMRC VAT margin scheme. This simply means that no VAT may be reclaimed by registered entities. Private buyers are unaffected.Export price is £3699. All inquiries speedily replied to. KKGB ship (nearly) world-wide.
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