Even though some of the design and production changes improved upon the previous era, many of the changes were simply cost-cutting measures that altered the Rhodes’ action and tone for better or worse. While the setup of the Rhodes is critical to getting the most out of the Rhodes’ dynamic and tonal range, the instrument is still constrained to the components of the specific era of production giving each era of production its own unique sonic characteristics. Over decades of Rhodes production from the 1960’s through the mid 1980’s the Rhodes piano’s design went through a number of changes that impacted the electric piano’s action and timbre. But what makes some Rhodes sound and play better than others? And what years of Rhodes are best for achieving the sound that you are looking for? If you’ve played a handful of Rhodes pianos you may have noticed that they each have their own unique sound and feel. ![]() The Evolution of Fender Rhodes Production and Sound
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