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 Post subject: Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 12:49 pm 
With the vase of flowers and sunlight, it just looks so awesome. |
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Joined: 28 Jul 2005 | Posts: 4455 | Location: Sacramento, CA.
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Post subject: Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 12:45 am
cynlovescandy wrote: bigideas wrote: cyn, do you have a picture that shows more of the Rhodes? I uploaded these just for you. aww, thanks! now i remember why i wanted the model i got - the tremelo feature and bass/treble faders. it's really fun to turn on that tremelo, hold down on the sustain and keep layering sound upon sound. one thing i've wondered - since i've never played what i knew was a top condition Rhodes - is how good the action is on my keys. do you have to press down harder on the keys than what it seems with the average upright piano (not that i'm an expert on key action by any means)? _________________ I am Torgo. I take care of the place while the Master is away. |
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Joined: 05 Nov 2002 | Posts: 6830 | Location: Gilmer, Tejas
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Post subject: Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 1:26 am
ooh, it's looking great! |
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Post subject: Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 5:23 am
mmm ... awesome Rhodes. _________________ My photography:www.jamiemphoto.com You can't spell awesome without emo...backwards! -Julie definingawesome (11:44:11 PM): Eisley shivers our timbers |
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Joined: 15 Aug 2003 | Posts: 25185 | Location: East Texas
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Post subject: Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 6:45 am
bigideas wrote: cynlovescandy wrote: bigideas wrote: cyn, do you have a picture that shows more of the Rhodes? I uploaded these just for you. aww, thanks! now i remember why i wanted the model i got - the tremelo feature and bass/treble faders. it's really fun to turn on that tremelo, hold down on the sustain and keep layering sound upon sound. one thing i've wondered - since i've never played what i knew was a top condition Rhodes - is how good the action is on my keys. do you have to press down harder on the keys than what it seems with the average upright piano (not that i'm an expert on key action by any means)? i have to press down the keys a LOT harder than on a normal piano. it took some getting used to. I can't play Chopin on the Rhodes, if you know what I mean. My friend Ross tried, it didn't happen.  _________________ You can't find love; you have to create it. Flickr |
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Joined: 31 May 2004 | Posts: 2018 | Location: Sacramento, CA
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Post subject: Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 7:11 am
If you don't mind me asking, how much did you pay for it? |
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Post subject: Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 7:43 am
DucttapedVest wrote: If you don't mind me asking, how much did you pay for it? I paid $500 for the piano. I'm gnna be spending about $100 on the new tolex material and the harp cover. I also plan on buying all new hardware for it (corners, hinges, latches) as the ones that are on it now are all rusty and corroded. The Rhodes hardware pack from www.speakeasyvintagemusic.com will cost me about $140, plus I also need to get a new large Rhodes Logo, that goes on the back of the piano because that was missing. I'm gonna be putting quite a lot of money into this thing, but I think its soo oo worth it. _________________ |
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Joined: 10 Nov 2007 | Posts: 389 | Location: Bradenton, Florida
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Post subject: Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 12:05 pm
I don't know much about pianos, (I started taking lessons in february) but would you guys suggest I get a regular whatever piano or rhodes? Why does rhodes seem to be spechul? |
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Joined: 05 Mar 2004 | Posts: 1588 | Location: texas
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Post subject: Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 12:57 pm
starnothing wrote: I don't know much about pianos, (I started taking lessons in february) but would you guys suggest I get a regular whatever piano or rhodes? Why does rhodes seem to be spechul? I would personally get a piano. _________________ I used to be Snow White but I drifted -Mae West |
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Joined: 22 Feb 2008 | Posts: 666 | Location: Maryland
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Post subject: Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 1:22 pm
Rhodes are neat to me because of their eerie, soft sound. And the very classy look. I would definitely choose a piano or keyboard to learn on, though. _________________ My photography:www.jamiemphoto.com You can't spell awesome without emo...backwards! -Julie definingawesome (11:44:11 PM): Eisley shivers our timbers |
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Joined: 15 Aug 2003 | Posts: 25185 | Location: East Texas
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Post subject: Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 2:27 pm
definitely a piano. an acoustic piano or keyboard is more versatile. Rhodes is for a specific sound, more an auxiliary keyboard i would say. and most keyboards have sounds that are similar to Rhodes. if at some point you want the real deal, then get a Rhodes. _________________ I am Torgo. I take care of the place while the Master is away. |
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Joined: 05 Nov 2002 | Posts: 6830 | Location: Gilmer, Tejas
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Post subject: Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 4:33 pm
it also depends greatly on the type of music you want to learn. if you just want to learn basic thing, like chords and stuff for a more classic style of music, then yes an acoustic or digital piano would be the best choice. However, if you want to learn more, funky, jazzy, or rock-ish music, a Rhodes wouldn't be bad to learn on. Oh, and just an update guys, the harp cover is almost done and is looking AWSOME! it should be done sometime tomorrow. I'll be sure to post pics. I found a great alternative to painting it. At the fabric store I found a really stretchy rubbery vinyl and guess what color it is? SPARKLEY RED!!! it adheared very well to the plastic harp cover, I got a better result than I expected. it looks like its painted! _________________ |
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Joined: 10 Nov 2007 | Posts: 389 | Location: Bradenton, Florida
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Post subject: Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 5:34 pm
here's a little sneak peek at the harp cover. Right now I only have the sides done, I'll be fitting on the big cover piece on the top part of it tomorrw and then it'll be finished, the harp cover anyways. =] 
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Joined: 10 Nov 2007 | Posts: 389 | Location: Bradenton, Florida
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Post subject: Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 5:43 pm
Coming right along! _________________ 
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Joined: 26 Jan 2006 | Posts: 2601 | Location: GA
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Post subject: Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 8:09 am
are you planning to play live anywhere and take the Rhodes? _________________ I am Torgo. I take care of the place while the Master is away. |
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Joined: 05 Nov 2002 | Posts: 6830 | Location: Gilmer, Tejas
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