Rhodes Stage 61 Launch Edition

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Rhodes Stage 61 Launch Edition

Rhodes

Stage 61 Launch Edition

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 622539
Brand: Rhodes
Model: Stage 61 Launch Edition
Category: Stage Pianos
Price: $8,468.90

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This Stage 61 Launch Edition is a beautifully crafted, authentic Rhodes experience, perfect for serious players seeking that true vintage vibe. The Kluge action and passive design capture the original feel incredibly well, though its limited polyphony and premium price tag mean it’s best suited for purists and dedicated collectors.

Product Description

  • Rhodes Stage 61 Launch Edition
  • Analogue Electric Piano
  • With 61 keys
  • Special edition - limited to 61 units worldwide
  • Designed by the well-known designer Axel Hartmann
  • Classic electromechanical sound generation with tines and pickups delivers the legendary original sound
  • High-quality spruce wood keyboard from Kluge Klaviaturen GmbH with oak and beech wood frame
  • Sound generation with passive circuitry requires no power supply
  • Passive volume and tone control allows smooth and sensitive processing of the classic Rhodes sound
  • More compact and lighter design compared to the Rhodes Mk 8 series
  • Black tolex wooden housing
  • khaki-green ABS lid with eye-catching vinyl finish and black front panel with orange accents
  • Output: 1x 6.3 mm jack mono unbalanced
  • *Contents of delivery: *
  • Stage 61 piano
  • Sustain pedal
  • Rhodes Members cards
  • QuickStart guide
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 1012 x 233 x 570 mm
  • Weight: 26 kg
PROS
  • • Kluge keyboard action provides exceptional responsiveness and feel
  • • Passive circuitry delivers authentic, nuanced Rhodes tone
  • • Unique aesthetic with Hartmann design and striking color scheme
  • • Compact size makes it more manageable than older Rhodes models
CONS
  • • Limited polyphony restricts complex chord voicings and layering
  • • Passive design means no onboard effects or amplification
  • • Premium-priced, placing it out of reach for many players

Product Video

Key Features

Keys 61
Key Action Spruce wood keyboard from Kluge Klaviaturen GmbH, hammer action
Sounds Classic electromechanical Rhodes electric piano tone, passive circuitry
Polyphony Single note – passive design limits polyphony
Effects None – relies on external effects processing
Connections 1x 6.3 mm jack mono unbalanced
Weight Approximately 110 lbs (estimate based on materials and construction)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The passive design yields a more organic and dynamic response, lacking the potential for sterile digital artifacts, but it requires an external amplifier to produce sound.
The Kluge action aims to replicate the feel of a vintage Rhodes, but with modern precision and consistency, offering a slightly refined and responsive playing experience.
The combination of the unique Hartmann design, limited production run, and the use of high-end materials like spruce wood and oak signifies a collector's item representing a pinnacle of Rhodes craftsmanship.

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