Members jonathan_matos5 Posted March 18, 2007 Members Share Posted March 18, 2007 i cant explain it other than i dig the sound and after all it is a classic sound:D hi im normally over at the bass forum but i thought id stop over here a bit:wave: ive been thinking about getting a rhodes piano to help with some composing nothing too complex just toying around:thu: what say you keyboard playing peeps about the rhodes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zebra Posted March 18, 2007 Members Share Posted March 18, 2007 *Ahem* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crescent Seven Posted March 18, 2007 Members Share Posted March 18, 2007 The only reason I could think of why you want a Rhodes is so you can go out and buy one of those cabs with the spinning horns. Can't remember what they're called...C7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jonathan_matos5 Posted March 18, 2007 Author Members Share Posted March 18, 2007 *Ahem* i thought i was in the keys forum:o i cant delete:cry: ignore this thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members misterhinkydink Posted March 18, 2007 Members Share Posted March 18, 2007 What does this have to do with goat sex? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members misterhinkydink Posted March 18, 2007 Members Share Posted March 18, 2007 The only reason I could think of why you want a Rhodes is so you can go out and buy one of those cabs with the spinning horns. Can't remember what they're called...C7 Leslie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jonathan_matos5 Posted March 18, 2007 Author Members Share Posted March 18, 2007 What does this have to do with goat sex? nothing... wait... no nothing:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members Bassopotamus Posted March 18, 2007 Members Share Posted March 18, 2007 I think you want one because they are awesome. The spinning speaker is a leslie, which goes with a hammond B3 organ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jonathan_matos5 Posted March 18, 2007 Author Members Share Posted March 18, 2007 I think you want one because they are awesome. The spinning speaker is a leslie, which goes with a hammond B3 organ you got a clip or a link to one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bassopotamus Posted March 18, 2007 Members Share Posted March 18, 2007 Anything trem sounding is the leslie cab. They are a bastard to move. My dad's friend has a B3 and a leslie (refurbed by the same guy who does paul schaffers stuff). The organ weighs at least 350 lbs, and the leslie is brutal to move as well. It is a spinning horn, then either a down firing 12 or 15 with a spinning chute to direct the sound. The whole thing is built into a hardwood case and is about 20x20x48 (plus it has a tube amp in it IIRC). It's like moving a friggin armoire. But nothing sounds so dope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bassopotamus Posted March 18, 2007 Members Share Posted March 18, 2007 This one is cooler And this is Jimmy smith, one of the mastershttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LQ7GpIRKJQ Richard Groove Holmes is my favorite, but there are no youtube clips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassman1956 Posted March 18, 2007 Members Share Posted March 18, 2007 I have a friend who knows Hammonds and Leslies out the wazoo, all models, even hotrods them. If you ever want something Hammond, let me know... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jonathan_matos5 Posted March 18, 2007 Author Members Share Posted March 18, 2007 but thats a hammond b-3 also cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Texas Noise Factory Posted March 18, 2007 Members Share Posted March 18, 2007 Because they sound cool? There were plenty of instruments made by the Rhodes Company. Which one are you referring to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crescent Seven Posted March 18, 2007 Members Share Posted March 18, 2007 I think you want one because they are awesome. The spinning speaker is a leslie, which goes with a hammond B3 organ Ah. It's not like I know the difference. The only keyboard players I like are missing all the fingers on their left hands. I want a Leslie for my bass. C7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members nos Posted March 18, 2007 Members Share Posted March 18, 2007 I've got it's cousin: a Wurlitzer 206 student model modded to 200 model specs. Totally love the thing. I got it for $100 but I had to do considerable modification to make it portable and external amp-ready. Took it from this: to this: There were controls and jacks on the console under the keyboard. I had to do away with most of them, while keeping the circuit functional. It was nerve-wracking because it runs on 140V and up till then I had only worked on 9v pedals. Got it done though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Anesthesia Posted March 18, 2007 Members Share Posted March 18, 2007 I want a Leslie for my bass. C7 That would sound awesome with a glassy chorus effect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretless Posted March 18, 2007 Members Share Posted March 18, 2007 i thought i was in the keys forum:o i cant delete:cry: ignore this thread I can understand wanting one , many a great tune was recorded with a Rhodes somewhere on the track , they really are fun to play , kinda heavy and prices going up and up , so get one ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretless Posted March 18, 2007 Members Share Posted March 18, 2007 I've got it's cousin: a Wurlitzer 206 student model modded to 200 model specs. Totally love the thing. I got it for $100 but I had to do considerable modification to make it portable and external amp-ready. Took it from this: to this: There were controls and jacks on the console under the keyboard. I had to do away with most of them, while keeping the circuit functional. It was nerve-wracking because it runs on 140V and up till then I had only worked on 9v pedals. Got it done though! I like the Wurli's too , some classic Stones comes to mind . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassdudeguy Posted March 18, 2007 Members Share Posted March 18, 2007 wow......i was thinkin more like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thelurker Posted March 18, 2007 Members Share Posted March 18, 2007 If it were me (a keyboard player), I would watch for that "special deal" to come down the pike, and not pursue it until then. They are expensive, and very heavy to move. I think that much of the appeal is strictly the mojo, although they tend to be like a guitar or bass in that they only have two knobs to effect tone, they have actual pickups, and rely on the amp for some of their sound. Very much the string player's mentality! If I was offered one at a ridiculous price by a good friend, I'd likely take it, but I wouldn't go out of my way to buy one. While I prefer old synths myself, the same would hold true for a Moog, a B-3, or a Prophet 5. I'm not a touring musician, I don't NEED any specific synth, and usually don't have a couple thousand dollars lying around waiting to be spent. Good luck with your decision! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thebeatcatcher2 Posted March 19, 2007 Members Share Posted March 19, 2007 they are awesome! my bro has one and i love them. such a bitch to gig with though, can't really set it up by yourself. i don't know what response you got from the keys guys, but check out Native Instruments elektrik piano. you get a rhodes, 2 wurlitzers and a clavinet. i know it's software, but they've sampled every single key at all the different dynamics, should be pretty realistic, i haven't tried it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roswellian Posted March 19, 2007 Members Share Posted March 19, 2007 I have a Rhodes in my basement studio. It is a heavy beast but nowhere near as heavy as an actual piano would be. I have loads of fun running the Rhodes through guitar effect pedals and finding what engineers and musicians have known for 30 years; the Rhodes is a truly awsome instrument and can achieve a wide variety of sounds. Try to imagine a craptastic song like "Just The Way You Are" by Billy Joel without the flanged Rhodes sound..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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