Mike Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=230210389800&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=013"]eBay Link[/url] [i] You are looking at a superb, eighties Roland Rhodes MK-80 digital piano. This replaced the electro-mechanical Fender Rhodes back in the 1980's. It's quite large, very heavy and sounds great! I've been using it primarily as a midi-controller. This model has been used heavily by many well-known artists, particularly Herbie Hancock. The action is superb, quite heavy, so perfect for pianists. I read somewhere that it was modelled on a Bechstein Grand Piano. As you would expect, the rhodes/electric piano sounds are wonderful - from classic Steely Dan-esque Fender Rhodes tones to later Mike McDonald DX7 sounds. There are four of these electric pianos (all editable). There are also 2 acoustic pianos, vibes, clavichord. You can also add and adapt chorus, tremelo and phase, as well as EQ. It's extremely tweakable. It's 88key, and comes with a duel pedal, as well as a metal, sturdy, fold up stand. The condition is fairly good, the normal scuffs and scratchings you would expect with a piano this age. The only issue is one C# a few octaves above middle C where the note is a bit sticky and sometimes stays down - I'm advised that this is easily fixed (probably just needs unscrewing and a clean) but worth mentioning. You can find reviews at Harmony Central. [url="http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Keyboard+And+MIDI/product/Rhodes/MK-80/10/1"]http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews...odes/MK-80/10/1[/url] Reason for sale - too large for my studio. Even though it sounds great through an amp (even better through one with tubes I imagine) I have downgraded to a smaller model. As stated previously, I use it primarily as a midi controller so anything can do! This is a large item, and postage would be astronomical, so it really needs to be picked up. I'm in Chelmsford, Essex - very near the A12, which connects to the M25. For a transport fee I could deliver over a reasonable distance. PM for more details! I'll also include the original manual with this item. Re payment - I would prefer either a cheque, online bank transfer or cash on collection. I can accept paypal but would rather not as the fees are so prohibitive for accepting money! But if that's a problem, we can discuss it.[/i] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 13, 2008 Author Share Posted January 13, 2008 This is finishing tonight, if anyone's interested! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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