electric piano
still nothing like the real thing
If you’ve made it here you probably already know. However good the emulations become, there will always be something magical about playing a real Rhodes or Wurlitzer electric piano. What you may not know is how much better these classic pianos can be when they are set up, customized, or completely restored by a technician who knows them inside and out.
Parts and service
We keep a stock of common replacement parts for Rhodes/Wurlitzer, and are able to source any parts we don’t have in stock. We use original as well as reproduction parts, and can advise in a given situation what the right choice is (not all reproduction parts are up the quality of the originals).
Please note that we do not sell parts alone.
typical issues we see
Electrical: No sound, loud pops, excessive hiss / hum
Action: Sticking keys, damper issues (notes not cutting off properly), sluggish / heavy / slow / uneven action, sloppy / loose / noisy / bouncy action
Set up / Tuning / Voicing: Uneven sound, no sparkle or expressiveness, poor pitch
Cosmetic / Mechanical: Damaged tolex, pitted/rusty/missing case hardware and screws, damaged legs, damaged casework
typical work we do
Disassemble and clean
Replace harp screws and grommets
Replace worn action felts and bushings
Level and square keybed
Action lubrication, set up, and modification
Replace worn hammer tips
Rebuild or replace failing amplifiers and electronics
Replace failed / low output pickups
Replace tines & reeds
Voice and tune
overhaul / restoration
If you have high standards and want the absolute best from your instrument, we are right there with you. To bring your electric piano to better-than-factory playability, reliability, and cosmetic condition, we are also well equipped to handle more involved work such as re-bushing the keybed, tolex replacement, tonebar re-plating, full damper replacement, and worn action parts replacement. Contact us and let’s discuss your restoration goals.
Custom work
In addition to maintenance and factory restorations, we have lots of experience customizing these instruments, both functionally and cosmetically. Reach out with your ideas and lets talk.
