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1969 Fender Rhodes Silver Sparkle Top Peterson Suitcase piano teardrop Raymac
Estimated price for orientation: 5 700 $
Category: Other Pianos
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Description Brand: Fender MPN: Rhodes Model: Suitcase
1969 Fender Rhodes Silver Sparkle Top Peterson Suitcase piano keyboard felt teardrop Raymac Tines--One owner, this piano came from a music educator who had it for over 40 years! Lovingly restored, but still maintaining its vintage charm (i.e., original Tolex, etc.), this piano has the famous Peterson amp with stereo vibrato, original Raymac tines, original felt teardrop hammers, classic aluminum tonebars, and 4 original 12" Jensen speakers. Along with a full inspection and reconditioning of the electronics (see below) some of the felt hammers have been sanded, all tines and tone bars have been removed and cleaned, and this unit has been completely disassembled and cleaned out. Damper felts, rail felt, and some tone bar mounting screws have been replaced along with new cabling for better sound/durability. All tolex is original minus the main piece from the keyboard which was replaced with matching Vintage Vibe purchased tolex. (The photos of the preamp and modules are from before the restoration/reconditioning.)This also comes with the original power cord (unusable since a 3 prong was installed, but any 3 prong modern extension cord will work), lid w/blue velvet lining, dust covers and manuals/copies of the manuals that were kept by the original owner. All replaced parts from the preamp and amp modules have been retained and will be included as well.This nearly 50 year old beauty has tons of character, is set up, and ready to go. Services recently performed-
Preamp -
cleaned, all electrolytic caps replaced with Sprague/panasonic/nichicon capacitors, vibrato bulbs replaced, female DIN connector replaced, original pots cleaned (tone control still a little scratchy)Power amp-
completely rebuilt/reconditioned with new power filters, 24v regulator, cabling, 3 prong ac power connector, new 1/4" jacks, new Jones Cinch female connector, new LED pilot lampAmp modules-
converted from Germanium to Silicon output transistors, resistors in output stage replacedVoiced/tuned/toned.As this is a nearly 50 year old keyboard it is sold AS-IS, so please ask all questions before purchasing. She is a heavy beast. Shipping in the USA will be by FedEX Freight on a custom made pallet with blankets, 1/2" bubble wrap, hard foam and double thick cardboard. Other shipping methods (Uship, Keyboard Connection, etc.,) can be arranged by buyer with a compensatory surcharge for our time if we deem necessary.Local pickup/dropoff within 30 miles from Durham, NC is free.This item can be delivered by us within a 10 hour drive from Durham, NC for a fee. Meeting can be arranged in a location further than 30 miles from Durham, NC, though a delivery charge will be added at our discretion depending on location.Shipping/packing/handling outside of US is possible but must be fully arranged by buyer and a $200 fee will be added to total. This means that if you want this shipped to your home in Antartica, somebody that you have arranged for will pick it up, pack/ship/insure/etc. for you. We will hand off the piano and that will be it from our end. NO EXCEPTIONS. If you have any questions about any of this, please contact us. We reserve the right to sell this locally and/or end this auction for any reason. Thanks!
Description
| Brand: | Fender | MPN: | Rhodes |
| Model: | Suitcase |
1969 Fender Rhodes Silver Sparkle Top Peterson Suitcase piano keyboard felt teardrop Raymac Tines--One owner, this piano came from a music educator who had it for over 40 years! Lovingly restored, but still maintaining its vintage charm (i.e., original Tolex, etc.), this piano has the famous Peterson amp with stereo vibrato, original Raymac tines, original felt teardrop hammers, classic aluminum tonebars, and 4 original 12" Jensen speakers. Along with a full inspection and reconditioning of the electronics (see below) some of the felt hammers have been sanded, all tines and tone bars have been removed and cleaned, and this unit has been completely disassembled and cleaned out. Damper felts, rail felt, and some tone bar mounting screws have been replaced along with new cabling for better sound/durability. All tolex is original minus the main piece from the keyboard which was replaced with matching Vintage Vibe purchased tolex. (The photos of the preamp and modules are from before the restoration/reconditioning.)This also comes with the original power cord (unusable since a 3 prong was installed, but any 3 prong modern extension cord will work), lid w/blue velvet lining, dust covers and manuals/copies of the manuals that were kept by the original owner. All replaced parts from the preamp and amp modules have been retained and will be included as well.This nearly 50 year old beauty has tons of character, is set up, and ready to go. Services recently performed-
Preamp -
cleaned, all electrolytic caps replaced with Sprague/panasonic/nichicon capacitors, vibrato bulbs replaced, female DIN connector replaced, original pots cleaned (tone control still a little scratchy)Power amp-
completely rebuilt/reconditioned with new power filters, 24v regulator, cabling, 3 prong ac power connector, new 1/4" jacks, new Jones Cinch female connector, new LED pilot lampAmp modules-
converted from Germanium to Silicon output transistors, resistors in output stage replacedVoiced/tuned/toned.As this is a nearly 50 year old keyboard it is sold AS-IS, so please ask all questions before purchasing. She is a heavy beast. Shipping in the USA will be by FedEX Freight on a custom made pallet with blankets, 1/2" bubble wrap, hard foam and double thick cardboard. Other shipping methods (Uship, Keyboard Connection, etc.,) can be arranged by buyer with a compensatory surcharge for our time if we deem necessary.Local pickup/dropoff within 30 miles from Durham, NC is free.This item can be delivered by us within a 10 hour drive from Durham, NC for a fee. Meeting can be arranged in a location further than 30 miles from Durham, NC, though a delivery charge will be added at our discretion depending on location.Shipping/packing/handling outside of US is possible but must be fully arranged by buyer and a $200 fee will be added to total. This means that if you want this shipped to your home in Antartica, somebody that you have arranged for will pick it up, pack/ship/insure/etc. for you. We will hand off the piano and that will be it from our end. NO EXCEPTIONS. If you have any questions about any of this, please contact us. We reserve the right to sell this locally and/or end this auction for any reason. Thanks!
Preamp -
cleaned, all electrolytic caps replaced with Sprague/panasonic/nichicon capacitors, vibrato bulbs replaced, female DIN connector replaced, original pots cleaned (tone control still a little scratchy)Power amp-
completely rebuilt/reconditioned with new power filters, 24v regulator, cabling, 3 prong ac power connector, new 1/4" jacks, new Jones Cinch female connector, new LED pilot lampAmp modules-
converted from Germanium to Silicon output transistors, resistors in output stage replacedVoiced/tuned/toned.As this is a nearly 50 year old keyboard it is sold AS-IS, so please ask all questions before purchasing. She is a heavy beast. Shipping in the USA will be by FedEX Freight on a custom made pallet with blankets, 1/2" bubble wrap, hard foam and double thick cardboard. Other shipping methods (Uship, Keyboard Connection, etc.,) can be arranged by buyer with a compensatory surcharge for our time if we deem necessary.Local pickup/dropoff within 30 miles from Durham, NC is free.This item can be delivered by us within a 10 hour drive from Durham, NC for a fee. Meeting can be arranged in a location further than 30 miles from Durham, NC, though a delivery charge will be added at our discretion depending on location.Shipping/packing/handling outside of US is possible but must be fully arranged by buyer and a $200 fee will be added to total. This means that if you want this shipped to your home in Antartica, somebody that you have arranged for will pick it up, pack/ship/insure/etc. for you. We will hand off the piano and that will be it from our end. NO EXCEPTIONS. If you have any questions about any of this, please contact us. We reserve the right to sell this locally and/or end this auction for any reason. Thanks!