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Old School Electric Pianos
Posted: Sat Nov 09, 2013 11:24 am
by Moustache_Bash
Are there any cool lower cost alternatives to the Fender Rhodes/Wurlitzer 200/type of pianos?
Re: Old School Electric Pianos
Posted: Sat Nov 09, 2013 12:42 pm
by Dr. Sherman Sticks M.D.
not to up on the subject, but there are definitely some out there. search ebay maybe for some ideas.
farfisa, kawaii make some cool ones pretty sure
Re: Old School Electric Pianos
Posted: Sat Nov 09, 2013 1:34 pm
by warwick.hoy
I've seen Rhodes with issues go for around $500 locally. IMO nothing sounds as sexy as the real deal. @ 500 bucks they never stay for sale for long and they always seem to pop up when I don't have any discretionary income.
Perhaps a Midi Controller and some pirated software would get you there?
Re: Old School Electric Pianos
Posted: Sat Nov 09, 2013 2:18 pm
by kbit
Pianet T is cheaper than those and sounds good, but you'd likely have to replace those sticky pads. Also, no sustain pedal ability.
Re: Old School Electric Pianos
Posted: Sat Nov 09, 2013 5:00 pm
by tuffteef
even the pianet t's have skyrocketed
you could cop for like 150 200 now there like 5 to 6
Re: Old School Electric Pianos
Posted: Sat Nov 09, 2013 5:06 pm
by sonidero
Roland synths have really good Electric P sounds... Most of the Electric Ps from the 80's and 90's were Roland patches... Also Yamaha CPs are cool and not always as expensive but they are huge...
Re: Old School Electric Pianos
Posted: Sat Nov 09, 2013 6:03 pm
by askthedust
In the US used Rhodes are so cheap...everyone should have one.
Re: Old School Electric Pianos
Posted: Sat Nov 09, 2013 6:20 pm
by ChetMagongalo
What particular Roland Synths have good suitcase sounds? I'm looking for a keyboard to play with
Re: Old School Electric Pianos
Posted: Sat Nov 09, 2013 6:29 pm
by kbit
tuffteef wrote:even the pianet t's have skyrocketed
you could cop for like 150 200 now there like 5 to 6
Fuck. That blows.
Re: Old School Electric Pianos
Posted: Sat Nov 09, 2013 6:36 pm
by sonidero
ChetMagongalo wrote:What particular Roland Synths have good suitcase sounds? I'm looking for a keyboard to play with
The Roland XV/XP are good and if you can find a Fantom GET IT... The XVs are rack or table top and you can use whatever Midi controller you want plus they have the SRX expansion slots for the Classic EPs pack which is awesome...
Re: Old School Electric Pianos
Posted: Sat Nov 09, 2013 6:48 pm
by Disarm D'arcy
If you desperately need hardware, Korg SV-1 ?
Re: Old School Electric Pianos
Posted: Sat Nov 09, 2013 9:57 pm
by warwick.hoy
askthedust wrote:In the US used Rhodes are so cheap...everyone should have one.
I agree that everyone should have on; but in good shape they are $1000-$1500 and in some cases more. That would take a bit of discipline and saving for me to afford.
Re: Old School Electric Pianos
Posted: Sat Nov 09, 2013 10:00 pm
by sonidero
My city is flooded with 'em and they are still about a G... I can find 'em for 7 or 8 maybe... They pop up at my local Pawn/Music shop often...
Re: Old School Electric Pianos
Posted: Sat Nov 09, 2013 10:02 pm
by sonidero
sonidero wrote:I can find 'em for 7 or 8 maybe...
Ooops just found one...
http://austin.craigslist.org/msg/4115668286.html
Mark I - Vintage Rhodes MK I Stage Piano Model 88 - Working Condition! - $850 (Bryan Texas)
Re: Old School Electric Pianos
Posted: Sat Nov 09, 2013 10:03 pm
by warwick.hoy
Austin;
Flooded with Rhodeses?
Why does that not surprise me.
STAHP!!!