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#323742 - 05/09/11 08:23 AM Re: A genuine Fender Rhodes [Re: Dnj]
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Originally Posted By: Dnj
I used to play a Rhodes on a Cruise ship lounge gig in the early 80's.
Cool! cool
Donny, was the ship you played on anything like this one? grin

song is performed by Rene Pol on a Tyros 3 : smile

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#323743 - 05/09/11 08:29 AM Re: A genuine Fender Rhodes [Re: Sweentech1]
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hahaha Scott aside from way to much VH, it sounds terrific on T3 I've played this tune in it's heyday on board the Holland America Ships many times years ago.....thanx for the morning smile!

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#323754 - 05/09/11 10:02 AM Re: A genuine Fender Rhodes [Re: Scottyee]
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Originally Posted By: Scottyee
Originally Posted By: Dnj
I used to play a Rhodes on a Cruise ship lounge gig in the early 80's.
Cool! cool
Donny, was the ship you played on anything like this one? grin

song is performed by Rene Pol on a Tyros 3 : smile




Edited by tony mads usa (05/09/11 10:02 AM)
Edit Reason: LINK DID NOT WORK ... DARN !!!
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#323762 - 05/09/11 10:46 AM Re: A genuine Fender Rhodes [Re: tony mads usa]
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Originally Posted By: tony mads usa
LINK DID NOT WORK ... DARN !!!
Tony, don't think this is an age restricted video, but check your parental controls setting. grin

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#323771 - 05/09/11 12:20 PM Re: A genuine Fender Rhodes [Re: Sweentech1]
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Why the fascination with this old stuff? They were heavy, needed repair all the time, had only one sound. I can press one button and get the same sound. I don't want a 73 Ford to drive around in either! One of my really happy days was the day I sold the Wurlitzer.
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#323772 - 05/09/11 12:32 PM Re: A genuine Fender Rhodes [Re: BEBOP]
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Originally Posted By: BEBOP
Dave, when are you going to buy my clavinet D6. I been holding it for you as requested for about 5 years but have to move it out, along with some other keyboards. Running out of room now even in the storage frown
Bebop


Bebop, if you check out any of Stevie Wonder's setups, whether live or in the studio, he still uses the Clavinet on many of his tunes, even though he has a Yamaha Motif that has great Clavinet voices.

It's mainly due to the way the instrument engages the player, which the Clavinet does to a great degree.

I was reading in a magazine where Stevie has people hunting down Clavinets in various conditions to maintain the several that he has already.

I saw one of Stevie's stage setups where there were two identical keyboard rigs, each one comprised of a Yamaha Motif with a vintage Clavinet on top.

I have never owned one, but I have played them, and they are quite a powerful instrument, especially emulating rhythm guitar.

Ian
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#323792 - 05/09/11 04:15 PM Re: A genuine Fender Rhodes [Re: Sweentech1]
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Hi Don,

You know I kinda agree with you and disagree at the same time. I have never owned a Rhodes, but it has been my ambition to own one for some time. Having played it a bit in the last few days I can confirm the current crop of emulators are very very good.

However the one thing I notice the original still has, is the feedback from the keys... the vibration running back along the keyboard which makes it feel alive.

So many players play these things with a ton of different effects that using a modern model would make no real difference in the sound. An yes it is very very heavy. But I still want one!

John
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#323796 - 05/09/11 05:11 PM Re: A genuine Fender Rhodes [Re: Sweentech1]
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Different strokes, Don. I play the real deal as often as I can. Nothing can come close to a Suitcase with stereo amplification.

Really like to use a Suitcase, B-3 and a DX-7 on top.


Russ

And you're right...horribly expensive to maintain and move.

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#323797 - 05/09/11 05:24 PM Re: A genuine Fender Rhodes [Re: Sweentech1]
DonM Offline
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I know, I know. . . just trying to get a rise out of the "old school" guys.
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#323799 - 05/09/11 05:29 PM Re: A genuine Fender Rhodes [Re: Sweentech1]
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No Rise here ... I LOVE mine, and as close as things get, there is still NOTHING that has as much "uuumph" when you spank it at different levels of velocity. It's a rabid beast of cold, hard funk. There ... go write THAT Song! smile
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