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Bertoto « Still irreplaceable »
Published on 01/26/13 at 08:21I use it for over 35 years! And I always irreplaceable.
At the time there were no other piano models portable, so no further testing.
The model I bought used is a mark 1 1972. The keys are made of wood and hammers half wood, half plastic. This is an important characteristic that determines the touchdown is lourd.La harp with microphones that have aged (and well-aged) gives a beautiful warm sound inimitable.
For those who want a lighter touch should choose a model with a little newer plastic hammers everything but the keys still in the woods. They are found on the first and last Mark1 Mark2 that apart from the hood are exactly the same.
on the other hand is better to avoid any last-touch plastic Mark2 which tend to deform and a touch too soft synth like (but it may appeal to some) Besides the Mark5 keys are back to wood.
Good old Rhodes has experienced several periods of purgatory, it was believed the arrival of digital, DX7 etc. .. we could easily replace and I put a little avai aside in favor of digital keyboards and synths but luckily I had not sold.
Currently it takes around 1000-2500 € for a Rhodes depending on the state and I think it will increase as the back side. If we compare the side of an old Strato Caster is not very expensive. We can even pay 5 for the price of a bass in massive midrange!
What I like most: ben sound of course! and then it is a real living instrument and can adjust to fit yourself or by pro (it's not so easy to fine tune anyway) tastes.
What I like least: weight, high quality requirement as to amplify a crappy amp sound it means the obligation of a minimum volume that is expressed is an instrument that takes its strength and thrives in a group but boring to play solo. (an acoustic piano is irreplaceable) Provide more budget a good budget amp effects.
In short, a beautiful but demanding instrument and especially useful in groups.
For those who do not have the courage, it is better to choose a Nord Stage, but attention is not the same and when it starts to really play, The Rhodes North sinks seriously!
At the time there were no other piano models portable, so no further testing.
The model I bought used is a mark 1 1972. The keys are made of wood and hammers half wood, half plastic. This is an important characteristic that determines the touchdown is lourd.La harp with microphones that have aged (and well-aged) gives a beautiful warm sound inimitable.
For those who want a lighter touch should choose a model with a little newer plastic hammers everything but the keys still in the woods. They are found on the first and last Mark1 Mark2 that apart from the hood are exactly the same.
on the other hand is better to avoid any last-touch plastic Mark2 which tend to deform and a touch too soft synth like (but it may appeal to some) Besides the Mark5 keys are back to wood.
Good old Rhodes has experienced several periods of purgatory, it was believed the arrival of digital, DX7 etc. .. we could easily replace and I put a little avai aside in favor of digital keyboards and synths but luckily I had not sold.
Currently it takes around 1000-2500 € for a Rhodes depending on the state and I think it will increase as the back side. If we compare the side of an old Strato Caster is not very expensive. We can even pay 5 for the price of a bass in massive midrange!
What I like most: ben sound of course! and then it is a real living instrument and can adjust to fit yourself or by pro (it's not so easy to fine tune anyway) tastes.
What I like least: weight, high quality requirement as to amplify a crappy amp sound it means the obligation of a minimum volume that is expressed is an instrument that takes its strength and thrives in a group but boring to play solo. (an acoustic piano is irreplaceable) Provide more budget a good budget amp effects.
In short, a beautiful but demanding instrument and especially useful in groups.
For those who do not have the courage, it is better to choose a Nord Stage, but attention is not the same and when it starts to really play, The Rhodes North sinks seriously!