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As we supposed before the NAMM show, new Rhodes, presented there, were truly unbelievable.

Well, according to Sonicstate.com, this newcomer caused the most of agiotage. The true and original Rhodes remade and repackaged for 2007 was literally attacked by devoted fans, so it wasn't easy to come around. Have to say this Rhodes piano was indeed recreated starting from the manufacturing technology - that's why we have here modern, but still all way classical electromechanical instrument. Only the keyboard action was slightly affected - now it's more lightweight.

Top of the line Rhodes Mark 7 is equipped with MIDI interface, USB, pitch bend and modulation wheels, optional are speakers up to 300 Wt. The only question we have is the glossy finish. Not good for the road. But after seeing some video, one can find, there's more options in this field.

Official info/specs^

http://www...iano.com/rhodes_news.htm

  - All Rhodes Pianos True Rhodes Electromechanical Designed 
  - 9 new models featuring state-of-art-design and Mark 7 technology
  - Three different sizes: 88-, 73-, and 61-key sizes in passive, active, and active MIDI configurations
  - Light, transportable, hi-performance neodymium speaker systems
  - Volume controled front to back Speaker Platform
  - Lighter overall weight
  - Mark 7 technology
  - Modular format
  - Passive-to-active capability with MIDI
  - Pre-amp with hi-performance 3-band equalizer
  - Tremolo and pitch bend
  - Wood keys and key bed
  - LCD screen 
  - Ventilated humidity system
  - Mark 5 action design
  - Dual-panel USB ports
  - Custom Anvil cases 
  - New stand design
  - New pedal design 
  - Safety locking system
  - Headphone capability 
  - Durable custom and soft-touch finishes