Rhodes Mark II Stage 73vsRhodes Mark V Stage 73
Summary
Rhodes Mark II Stage 73 and Rhodes Mark V Stage 73: 2 Rhodes electric pianos compared side by side. They differ on 4 of 12 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Rhodes Mark II Stage 73LegacyView details → | Rhodes Mark V Stage 73Legacy since 1985View details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Rhodes | Rhodes |
| Status | Legacy | Legacy |
| Released | 1979 | 1984 |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 73 | 73 |
| Key action | Hammer-action | Hammer-action |
| Aftertouch | None | None |
| Keybed | 73 keys: wooden at first, plastic keys introduced in 1980 | 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; passive, needs an external amplifier | Electromechanical: hammer-struck steel tines and tonebars read by electromagnetic pickups; passive |
| Polyphony | Full polyphony (73 notes) | Full polyphony (73 notes) |
| Features | Flat lid for stacking another keyboard, Volume and bass boost controls, Passive, no power needed, Detachable legs | 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 | Black |
| Weight | — | 45 kg |
Key differences
- Released: Mark II Stage 73 – 1979 Mark V Stage 73 – 1984
- Keybed: Mark II Stage 73 – 73 keys: wooden at first, plastic keys introduced in 1980 Mark V Stage 73 – 73 wooden keys with a revised action and dampers that let the tines ring more freely
- Sound engine: Mark II Stage 73 – Electromechanical: hammer-struck steel tines and tonebars read by electromagnetic pickups; passive, needs an external amplifier 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).