Fender Rhodes Preamp Restoration – Optimize Your Sound
The preamp is a key part of your Rhodes Suitcase piano, providing the rich, deep sound that is so characteristic of Fender Rhodes instruments. However, over time, the electronic components degrade and affect the sound quality of your instrument.
At Funky Keys we offer complete restoration, repair and maintenance services to bring your preamps back to life, whether they are Rhodes Suitcase or Super Satellite models.
Why Restore Your Preamp
With natural wear and tear, passive components like capacitors (capacitors) lose their effectiveness, which can lead to electrical failures. We offer to recap (replace capacitors) and check the entire electronic circuitry of your preamp to ensure maximum reliability and prevent future failures.
Each preamp is carefully examined, repaired if necessary, and updated with high-quality components to ensure optimal performance, while maintaining the authentic, vintage Rhodes sound.
Our Restoration Services for Rhodes Preamps
With natural wear and tear, passive components like capacitors (capacitors) lose their effectiveness, which can lead to electrical failures. We offer to recap (replace capacitors) and check the entire electronic circuitry of your preamp to ensure maximum reliability and prevent future failures.
Each preamp is carefully examined, repaired if necessary, and updated with high-quality components to ensure optimal performance, while maintaining the authentic, vintage Rhodes sound.
Our Restoration Services for Rhodes Preamps
We work on all aspects of your preamp, taking care of every detail:
- Capacitor replacement: We install high-quality capacitors to ensure signal stability and purity.
- Cable replacement: We use robust and efficient cables, such as those from the Mogami brand, renowned for their durability. We also replace RCA cables to eliminate the risk of false contacts with the harp.
- Jack redesign: We replace and rewire worn jacks, to ensure perfect and long-lasting connectivity.
- Noise reduction (Thumb Mod): On Peterson-type preamps, we install a specific modification to reduce the annoying noise of the vibrato when it is used, thus improving the sound quality.
- Potentiometers: The potentiometers are cleaned, lubricated, and replaced if necessary with remanufactured original models, ensuring smooth and precise control.
- Galvanization: On request, we can also restore the internal aesthetics of the preamp by galvanizing the metal parts to protect them from humidity and restore their shine.
Examples of Work Done
Here are some examples of our preamp restoration work, including Janus models and other preamps used in Rhodes Suitcases.
- Nameplate Replacement: We remanufacture high-quality, laser-etched, scratch-resistant nameplates to restore your instrument to its original appearance.
- Complete Circuit Board Rebuild: We restore the internal circuitry of each preamp to ensure impeccable sonic performance.
A Personalized and Quality Service
Whether you need a complete restoration or simple maintenance, our team will help you extend the life of your instrument and improve its performance. We are committed to providing a tailor-made service, with careful attention to every detail.
Contact us for a Personalized Consultation
To discuss your requirements or obtain more information about our Fender Rhodes preamp restoration services, please do not hesitate to contact us by phone, email, or by booking an appointment via our online form.