Fender Rhodes Piano Restoration

The Fender Rhodes piano is a seemingly simple yet deceptively complex instrument to properly restore without professional knowledge and experience. The first step in any servicing or restoration project is the initial assessment of the various parts and tolerances necessary to achieve a high quality instrument.

Retro Rentals & Restorations offers a free comprehensive assessment, covering all major facets of the Rhodes, for any new client proceeding with our recommended repairs. For those desiring a full assessment in order to perform their own repair or restoration, all recommendations including a parts list will be made for a fee of $195. A digital assessment via submitted photos is also available.

Contact us at info@retrorentals.net or 310-926-5799 via text or call to discuss the next steps in your Rhodes journey.

What’s covered in our comprehensive assessment:

HARP
Tine performance and length check
Pickup replacement and voicing check
Tonebar alignment and voicing check
Individual note sustain issues
Escapement and Strike Line Check
Tuning check

ACTION
Condition of hammer tips
Hammer replacement needs
Action weight check
Key bushing check
Damper felts, arms and bridle straps

ELECTRONICS
Suitcase preamp and amplifier health check
Suitcase speaker check
Stage controls check

COSMETICS
Structural integrity check
Tolex, grill cloth and hardware check
Stage legs and flanges check