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Product Description
The Vintage Vibe Marquis 73 Piano is a direct evolution of the early Fender-Rhodes Mk1 piano in terms of action, dynamic response, portability, style, and versatility. The Marquis features the latest revision of Vintage Vibe's patented Dual Capstan Action. Hammer height at rest, key dip and escapement are all individually adjusted for the most even feel ever attained in a tine piano. The latest jack reduces drag, providing an accelerated hammer throw. The new hammers feature a revised balance, further accelerating hammer throw.
DYNAMIC RESPONSE
Coupled with the most adjustable action available, the Marquis features Vintage Vibe's latest, True-Tone Tines. After 14 years of research, their latest tines consistently capture the characteristics of the best Original Tines from the early MK 1 era. Beautiful, round fundamentals under a light touch, as well as the longest decay of harmonic content possible under spirited playing result in an electric piano that truly sings.
STYLE
The Marquis are housed in a streamlined homage to the original Fender-Rhodes MK1 piano. The chassis is covered in durable Tolex-type vinyl covering, and features an elegant, weight reducing, low profile design. The name rail is anodized aluminum, just like the original, and sits upon solid ash cheek blocks.
The ABS lid is all Vintage Vibe with the classic V scoop and Chrome V logo, yet is serenely reminiscent of the Fender Rhodes Mk1 Piano. A simple lifting of the lid and one is transported into the gorgeous shimmer of shiny metal and creative hardwood design below - a true masterpiece in today's world of planned obsolescence. The traditional style sustain pedal provides decades of trouble-free service. No pressure points to break, no cables to stretch or fray, and a smooth, unmatched feel. All Marquis Pianos come with chrome plated, adjustable legs and crossmembers that exceed original specifications in fit and finish.
Variable Voice Control
Patented Variable Voice Control captures all the classic voices of the original American classic. From round, lush tones, to thin, full harmonics or anywhere in between, you decide how your piano is voiced, instantly.
With its appearance on thousands of iconic records, it’s not hard to hear just how versatile the classic Fender Rhodes sound can be. But there are a myriad of factors that contribute to the sound of a Rhodes piano, like the vintage of piano used, and how each of those instruments was set up. With an original production run of approximately 20 years, many different iterations of Harold Rhodes’ design were produced, and over the past 50 plus years, countless musicians and technicians each had their own idea of how to voice their piano.
ACTIVE CONSOLE
The Active Marquis features the latest revision of Vintage Vibe's StereoVibe preamp. Lithium battery-power provides 18 hours of playtime. Fast charging is accomplished by a USB-C standard cell phone charger, and can be charged while playing.
The new EQ curve allows the musician to precisely dial in harmonic attack, while preserving clarity in the upper register. The new tremolo features the widest range of speed we have ever offered, and an improved waveform provides a most accurate recreation of the incandescent light bulb tremolo found in the iconic Peterson Suitcase pianos. Well defined, vibraphone and Wurlitzer vibes in mono, as well as soft, ethereal panning in stereo are easily attainable.
The effects loop directs an off-the-harp signal through any pedal(s) of your choosing. Stereo headphone jack included.