1976 Rhodes Mark I Stage 73 “Altoid”

The listing price reflects a 50% down payment to reserve the instrument and place it in our restoration queue. The current estimated completion date is estimated around 4-6 months unless otherwise noted. Please contact us directly for expedited rates if you need the instrument in a faster timeframe. The remaining 50% balance is due before the instrument leaves the workshop.

Every Rhodes we restore for sale receives our highest level of craftsmanship, with over 30 hours dedicated to bringing it to exceptional playing condition. Our process goes beyond the original factory setup, carefully preserving the instrument's iconic tone while addressing any of the wear and tear that it has experienced over the decades. Throughout the restoration we prioritize period-correct vintage components whenever possible, or select the highest-quality reproduction parts when necessary. In the end, our aim is to bring out the best of the Rhodes while staying true to the sound of its production period and ensure that it is ready to be enjoyed for decades more to come. All of our restorations come with our highest seal of approval and are covered by warranty.

This piano comes from the "Late Torrington" period (1974-1976), when a new batch of tines produced a slightly more balanced and warm bark than the earlier tine stock. Expect deep, smooth bass, barky midrange, and a touch less bright attack in the treble compared to 1971-1973 pianos. Rhodes changed its branding from "Fender Rhodes" to "Rhodes" in mid-1974, though this was a change in name only — the cube hammer tips and Torrington tines from the "Fender Rhodes" era were the same parts used through early 1976.

Features:

• Early Torrington Tines
• New Tone Bar Suspension Grommets
• Hammer Tips Are Either in Excellent Condition or Replaced with Retro Linear's Cube Hammer Tips
• Fully Restored Key Bed and Action Regulation
• New Bushing Felts
• Detailed Tuning & Voicing Setup

Note: This piano retains its original tolex and includes new key tops.