FOR SALE
Finally a video for you to see and hear the sound of this piano.
After you watch and after you stop laughing at my piano playing,
make me an offer.
For Sale as is for $1300 or best offer. This piano is in very good condition. It plays well and sounds familiar.
The Fender Rhodes Suitcase Piano was released in 1965 and was never produced in the quantities of Stage Piano. A Suitcase Piano consists of two pieces. There is a top piano portion, and an amplifier/speaker cabinet which the piano sits on.
Early models had a 80-watt stereo amplifier made by Peterson, with a four-pin cable connecting the two pieces. Later models had a 100-watt Janus system with a five-pin cable.
Here is a very cool site about the various types of pianos. http://www.fenderrhodes.com/models/index.php
Listen to Herbie Hancock talking about the Piano. He has a “random resonator”, doesn’t everyone? Oh, he shows the different sounds produced by effects units. I’m sure you will recognize some of the effects once you here them. http://www.fenderrhodes.com/audio/Herbie_SideA.mp3
In this one he talks about the Eco Plex, Wah Wah, and Fuzz very special special effects! His language sounds like the electric piano is a new instrument. I wonder what Herbie would say about these recordings now. http://www.fenderrhodes.com/audio/Herbie_SideB.m.
For a list of albums with recordings of the Rhodes. http://www.fenderrhodes.com/cgi-bin/records
www.FenderRhodes.com has a lot more info about the Rhodes and related music. A bit of a history lesson if you have the time. Thank you James and Frederik.
8 responses so far ↓
etnobofin » Chameleon // December 14, 2008 at 8:27 pm |
[...] addition to perfect mid-70s hair, Herbie Hancock has the perfect mid-70s keyboard rig… Fender Rhodes Suitcase electric piano (with those gorgeous twin speakers), with a Hohner Clavinet on top. On Herbie’s left is his [...]
J // April 19, 2009 at 8:38 am |
Hey Joseph,
Is this piano still for sale?
Thanks!
J
mofojo // June 24, 2009 at 2:00 am |
Yes, it is for sale. Make me an offer if you are interested.
brett // October 18, 2009 at 5:55 am |
hi can you tell me the serial number to figure the year made. thank you brett
mofojo // October 18, 2009 at 8:38 am |
Hi Brett,
Speaker: Model No.: I473 Serial No.: 2380
Keyboard: Serial No.: 3f 2380
I have updated the page with pictures of the numbers.
Looks like its a 1973.
marvin hollie // November 12, 2009 at 6:57 am |
wanting to know if this is still available please email me thanks
studying piano // November 21, 2009 at 1:56 pm |
how much does it cost? if i try to buy that, what will be the main advantage of your secondhand piano.
mofojo // November 24, 2009 at 3:31 am |
I am asking $1300.
I don’t really understand your second question but, I will try to answer it:
The Fender Rhodes piano is a classic and coveted piano that has become a standard in sound. I have seen many keyboard and sequencer patches that actually reference the name Rhodes in the description of the sound. That is because most people will know what to expect when they see a patch with “Rhodes” in the name.
There are countless albums with this piano sound. See some of the link I have posted on this page.
This piano I am selling is in excellent condition. It looks, feels, and sounds like the classic.
To mention one more advantage, the piano is in California so you don’t need to pay shipping. :)
Let me know if you have any more questions.