Rhodes MK8

€12.990

Rhodes MK8: The Ultimate in Sound and Feel


Bol Piano's is the first and only one in the Netherlands to offer the very exclusive Rhodes MK8 - a legendary electric piano that returns to the foreground. Precision built in the UK using the finest hand selected materials.

This very unique instrument can only be purchased on order. You can also have the Rhodes made entirely to your own taste. These instruments are built by hand on request. The delivery time and price (if different from this version) is only on request.

Keyboard

The Rhodes MK8's keyboard, precision crafted by internationally renowned Kluge Klaviaturen GmbH (Steinway Group), offers unparalleled expression and a nuanced piano feel.

Built-in Effects

The MK8 allows you to set the effects of your choice with built-in VCA analog compressor and low-noise analog stereo 'bucket brigade' effects: chorus, phaser, delay.

Preamplifier

The custom Rhodes-engineered MK8 analog preamp features parametric EQ, independent drive, envelope control, wah, new 4-wave vari-pan, audio range modulation capabilities and dual expression pedal control inputs.

Personalization

With external design by Axel Hartmann, the MK8 echoes the classic lines of the beloved Rhodes MK1 piano, while inviting a level of owner personalization never before offered on a Rhodes.

Choose from solid and custom sparkling colors for the lid, along with a selection of beautiful finishes for the front panel, enclosure, preamp front panel, pedal and rear grill.

Audio Demos

Hear examples of the Rhodes Mk8 in action, with different settings and styles to give you an idea of ​​what this instrument can do.

Discover the Rhodes MK8 now at Bol Pianos and experience the ultimate in sound and feel.

Specifications




MODELS MK8 S // MK8 FX
ANALOGUE PREAMP True analogue signal path. Volume, drive, envelope controls. Expression pedal control of volume, mid sweep (wah), pan speed, pan depth. Rhodes custom analogue tri-band (low/mid/high) active equaliser (+/- 15db range). Voltage-controlled, resonant midrange filter. Rhodes custom vari-pan with variable rate/depth. 4 wave shapes and audio-rate modulation.
ANALOGUE EFFECTS OPTION Rhodes custom stereo effect processor: VCA compressor, phaser, Bucket brigade chorus, delay. Expression pedal control of phaser speed, chorus speed, delay time, delay mix.
POWER SUPPLY 15-Volt, 4-pin locking XLR external supply with universal voltage.
KEYBOARD 73-note (E8-E80) Rhodes custom spruce keyboard by Kluge Klaviaturen GmbH, oak and beech key frame.
PICKUPS Rhodes custom precision-wound alnico pickups with anti-slip adjustment for accurate voicing and flat-ended pickup heads for accurate volume adjustment.
ACTION Rhodes custom high-impact ABS hammers and combs, quad-zone hard-wearing tips, aerospace-grade damper combs, black natural wool damper felts.
TONE GENERATION Rhodes custom precision steel tines and tonebars, sustainably sourced Baltic birch tine and pickup rails.
LEFT SIDE CONNECTION PANEL 2 x Balanced XLR outputs (L/R), 2 x 1/4” jack Outputs (L/R), 1 x 1/4” jack send (direct pickup output), 1 x 1/4” return.
HEADPHONES 1 x 1/4” headphone jack, independent volume control.
UI PANELS Standard: Scratch-resistant brushed-aluminium foil. Legend: Black with silver legend or silver with black legend.
PEDAL Rhodes custom twist-lock piano connector with flexi-cable. Chrome aluminium footplate. Rhodes folding protective non-slip mat.
FRONT PANEL AND REAR GRILLE Standard: Black/Silver anodised aluminium.
RIGHT SIDE CONNECTION PANEL USB: Reserved for future firmware updates. 2 x assignable jack expression pedal inputs. MIDI out DIN socket, reserved for future MIDI capability.
STAND Rhodes custom telescopic (L/R adjustment) powder coated black steel/ mirror-chrome steel. Height adjustable front legs. Folds compactly for transport.
HOOD Black ABS, custom colours.
CASE Lightweight ply case with tolex, aluminium base plate. Solid walnut option.
WEIGHT 75lbs/34kg
DIMENSIONS 1153 (w) x 563 (d) x 225 (h)