1970's Fender Rhodes 73 MKI Stage Piano

LOCAL PICKUP ONLY! We do not want to risk shipping this rare beauty.

Amazing condition for a piano of this age! Please see all pics. Looks like it came off the showroom floor, yesterday. Only wear marks are on the top of the lid. (Metal corners have been replaced but originals will be included with sale.)

Up for sale, a 1970's Fender Rhodes Stage 73 Mk I electric piano in near-mint condition and in perfect working order. This 73 key Rhodes hails from the golden era of Mk I tone and playability, with the most highly desirable features of the early 73 key Mk I pianos including the wood/plastic hybrid hammers.

The tone and feel of the early Fender Mk I pianos is like nothing that came before or after. The sound is warm, dynamic, and the perfect blend of midrange fullness and top end chime. With smooth transitions from the lower, growly bass octaves to the bell-like notes in the highest registers. Complex chord voicings are clear and balanced, and the low end ranges from mellow, round bass notes with a soft touch to the famous Rhodes growl when digging in.

The action is very smooth and consistent, with a quick and responsive feel. The original key bushings are in excellent shape, showing no excessive side to side wiggle and not sluggish in the slightest. One key structural element of the Fender Rhodes-era Mk I pianos is the wood/plastic hybrid hammers that were retired by mid '75. These hammers strike with more authority than the later all-plastic style and were a significant upgrade in terms of longevity over the earlier all-wood hammers, while still retaining the feel and overall purpose of their predecessors. The original hammer tips are in excellent shape, as are the stock damper felts, and the key caps are level and bright white.

The harp itself is extremely clean with very little oxidation on the tonebars and frame, retaining the original pickups, tonebars and tines. The piano retains the original (still viable) grommets. On the harp, the gold Fender Rhodes foil label is intact, along with the 1973 date stamp in the upper right corner (6th week of 1973). The wiring harness is original as well, with CTS pots that date to the 40th week of '72, along with the original large blue molded tone cap. The faceplate retains the original pair of witch hat knobs, the "Seventy Three" raised text on the rounded plastic harp cover, and larger "Fender Rhodes" badge on the back of the piano (scuffed, but present).

The piano retains its original smooth black tolex, showing only very light wear on the enclosure edges. The curved black plastic harp cover is also original, and original hardware includes the handles, latches, corners, leg flanges and sphinx glides (feet).

The piano comes complete with its original latching lid, legs, and sustain pedal. 

Since 1979, we at Mom's Music have worked hard to make the Louisville, KY music scene something special.  Now, we’re working hard to share what makes us great with the world.  We take pride in our care and attention to detail regarding every instrument and musician that comes through the store, and every instrument we receive gets a thorough inspection and setup when it arrives in our shop and prior to shipment.
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