Rhodes Mark I Stage 88vsRhodes Mark II Stage 88
Summary
Rhodes Mark I Stage 88 and Rhodes Mark II Stage 88: 2 Rhodes electric pianos compared side by side. They differ on 3 of 12 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Rhodes Mark I Stage 88Legacy since 1979View details → | Rhodes Mark II Stage 88LegacyView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Rhodes | Rhodes |
| Status | Legacy | Legacy |
| Released | 1971 | 1979 |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
| Key action | Hammer-action | Hammer-action |
| Aftertouch | None | None |
| Keybed | 88 wooden keys, same action as the Stage 73 | 88 keys: wooden at first, plastic keys introduced in 1980 |
| Sound | ||
| Tone source | Tines | Tines |
| Sound engine | Electromechanical: hammer-struck steel tines and tonebars read by electromagnetic pickups; passive, needs an external amplifier | Electromechanical: hammer-struck steel tines and tonebars read by electromagnetic pickups; passive, needs an external amplifier |
| Polyphony | Full polyphony (88 notes) | Full polyphony (88 notes) |
| Features | Passive, no power needed, Volume and bass boost controls, Detachable legs, Sustain pedal with push rod | Flat lid for stacking another keyboard, Volume and bass boost controls, Passive, no power needed |
| Connections | ||
| Outputs | 1/4-inch unbalanced | 1/4-inch unbalanced |
| Pedal inputs | Sustain (mechanical) | Sustain (mechanical) |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black | Black |
Key differences
- Released: Mark I Stage 88 – 1971 Mark II Stage 88 – 1979
- Keybed: Mark I Stage 88 – 88 wooden keys, same action as the Stage 73 Mark II Stage 88 – 88 keys: wooden at first, plastic keys introduced in 1980
Both are the same on tone source (Tines), keys (88) and key action (Hammer-action).