{"product_id":"1976-rhodes-mark-i-suitcase-73-grand","title":"1976 Rhodes Mark I Suitcase 73 “Grand”","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll Suitcase amplifiers go through our expert restoration process that includes replacing all of the electrolytic capacitors, improvements to the power supply and noise floor, and bias the power amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly Torrington Tines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestored Peterson Suitcase Electronics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Mogami Suitcase Cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Tone Bar Suspension Grommets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHammer Tips Are either in Excellent Condition or New Retro Linear's\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey Bed Leveling and Action Regulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Bushing Felts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed Tuning \u0026amp; Voicing Setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rhodes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54244420354414,"sku":"RHODES-RESTO-GRAND","price":3875.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/4874\/8398\/files\/Rhodes_Suitcase_Restoration.png?v=1785263145","url":"https:\/\/chicagoelectricpiano.com\/products\/1976-rhodes-mark-i-suitcase-73-grand","provider":"The Chicago Electric Piano Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}