Fender Rhodes Tine

DESCRIPTION

Fender Rhodes Tines

For all models after 1970, self cut means un cut, but long enough.

For 73 key pianos, some models start at 1 and some at 8

Piano Bass  E1 - B3

Rhodes 54  C2 - E6

VVP 64  A1 - G6

Rhodes 73 E1 - E7

Rhodes 88 A0 - C8

TUNING SPRINGS ARE NOT INCLUDED!

**WRONG ORDERED PRECUT TINES CAN NOT BE RETURNED!**

FAQ:

My tone bars say one number and my keys another, how do I know which number tine I need?

Disregard both of those numbers and use the chart provided by clicking on the " Selection Guide " link above. You can also count keys starting at the left end of the piano and moving to the right.

I've heard that Rhodes tines have had different tapers throughout the years due to different manufacturers and this could affect strike line, is this true?

Yes, this is accurate. Original 1960's tines are called Raymacs.  They were manufactured with a center-less grind technique which resulted in a gradual taper. Then came the Torrington tine (the most common tine) which was manufactured by a process called swaging that resulted in a shorter taper than that of Raymacs. The Singer tine, manufactured by the Singer Sewing company followed the Torrington and was very close in specifications. Finally, the last tine, the Schaller, is rumored to be the worst tine ever made and had a shorter and steeper taper than the rest.

Our tines are made to the same specifications as the Torringtons and, in fact, even utilize some of the exact same equipment used by Torrington. Although our tines offer the least similarity to Schallar and Raymacs, they can still be used as replacements to blend or feather-in in the case of a bad or missing tine. In our shop we use Vintage Vibe tines as replacements in every piano that comes through the door from 60's models to mid 80's Rhodes. 

All Tines are long enough for the number you shoose, you have to cut them yourself to the correct length.