Rhodes Mark 7 73vsRhodes Mark V Stage 73
Summary
Rhodes Mark 7 73 and Rhodes Mark V Stage 73: 2 Rhodes electric pianos compared side by side. They differ on 5 of 12 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Rhodes Mark 7 73LegacyView details → | Rhodes Mark V Stage 73Legacy since 1985View details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Rhodes | Rhodes |
| Status | Legacy | Legacy |
| Released | 2007 | 1984 |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 73 | 73 |
| Key action | Hammer-action | Hammer-action |
| Aftertouch | None | None |
| Keybed | 73 wooden keys, action based on the Mark V | 73 wooden keys with a revised action and dampers that let the tines ring more freely |
| Sound | ||
| Tone source | Tines | Tines |
| Sound engine | Electromechanical: hammer-struck steel tines and tonebars read by electromagnetic pickups | Electromechanical: hammer-struck steel tines and tonebars read by electromagnetic pickups; passive |
| Polyphony | Full polyphony (73 notes) | Full polyphony (73 notes) |
| Features | Moulded fibreglass case, Passive (S), active (A) or active MIDI (AM) versions, Active versions add a 3-band EQ preamp and tremolo, Also made in 61- and 88-note sizes, Matching powered speaker platforms | Moulded plastic body, One-piece collapsible stand, Lightest vintage Rhodes, MIDI version prototyped only |
| Connections | ||
| Outputs | 1/4-inch unbalanced | 1/4-inch unbalanced |
| Pedal inputs | Sustain (mechanical) | Sustain (mechanical) |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black, Red, White | Black |
| Weight | — | 45 kg |
Key differences
- Released: Mark 7 73 – 2007 Mark V Stage 73 – 1984
- Keybed: Mark 7 73 – 73 wooden keys, action based on the Mark V Mark V Stage 73 – 73 wooden keys with a revised action and dampers that let the tines ring more freely
- Sound engine: Mark 7 73 – Electromechanical: hammer-struck steel tines and tonebars read by electromagnetic pickups Mark V Stage 73 – Electromechanical: hammer-struck steel tines and tonebars read by electromagnetic pickups; passive
Both are the same on tone source (Tines), keys (73) and key action (Hammer-action).