Fender Rhodes Full Action Repair | Kris Yunker

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Here is a time lapse of the last full action repair I did on a 1974 Fender Rhodes stage model. This was done using the Fender Rhodes refurb kit from Vintage Vibe as well as a brand new damper arm install. This included hammer tips, damper felts, Miracle Mod and key pedestal re-felt, new grommets and screws, voicing, and escapement set up.
All music performed, recorded, mixed and mastered by Kris Yunker
All video and video editing by Kris Yunker
All parts from Vintage Vibe
Listen to all of the music I have recorded here open.spotify.com/playlist/7fU...

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  • @JMLRecording
    @JMLRecording Жыл бұрын

    I started to imagine if I could work this fast in real life, how much more AMAZING my life would be.

  • @KrisYunker

    @KrisYunker

    Жыл бұрын

    😂I know right!?!

  • @PetraKann

    @PetraKann

    Жыл бұрын

    His hand speed is incredible. I had to slow down the video to see exactly what he was doing.

  • @muziikfreude3247
    @muziikfreude32473 ай бұрын

    思わず息を呑みました!ナンテ素晴らしいスキルなんでしょ✨あなたの技術と感性は宝物です✨

  • @jaggass
    @jaggass Жыл бұрын

    The bass notes on 73's are great. Im looking for an 88 myself

  • @morganahonkis
    @morganahonkis3 жыл бұрын

    nice work those things have souls

  • @non_rapping_jz
    @non_rapping_jz Жыл бұрын

    Wow. What an improvement. I'm in the process of redoing my 1980 stage 54 that sounded so bad before. Thanks for the inspiration.

  • @analogaddict
    @analogaddict3 жыл бұрын

    Beautifully done!!! That's how a Rhodes should sound.

  • @johnnovie3168
    @johnnovie31683 жыл бұрын

    For some reason this video is so Satisfying

  • @KrisYunker

    @KrisYunker

    3 жыл бұрын

    So happy it is!! Glad you enjoy it!

  • @RetroPlus
    @RetroPlus3 жыл бұрын

    Sounds flawless, great restoration

  • @ukeukeaduke
    @ukeukeaduke2 жыл бұрын

    Kris really knows how to channel his inner Data! Excellent job.

  • @KrisYunker

    @KrisYunker

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hahahaha! One of my favorite ST characters for sure! If only I could move as fast as him.

  • @TehSyneS
    @TehSyneS2 жыл бұрын

    this video was great, thanks for sharing!!

  • @lorevonihlienworth612
    @lorevonihlienworth6123 жыл бұрын

    Amaaaaaazing!

  • @oussmayo
    @oussmayo8 ай бұрын

    music on point! thanks for sharing the restoration process!

  • @keltiquewood
    @keltiquewood2 жыл бұрын

    Nice work Sir!

  • @RGS61
    @RGS613 жыл бұрын

    That was really excellent! Thanks for filming/sharing!

  • @KrisYunker

    @KrisYunker

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!!

  • @TehSyneS
    @TehSyneS2 жыл бұрын

    ah man, it sounds perfect!!

  • @ManCalledMif
    @ManCalledMif2 жыл бұрын

    very impressive repair and keyboard skills 🙌🏼

  • @belzebongnight9521
    @belzebongnight95213 жыл бұрын

    So cool!! Cheers from France 👌

  • @KrisYunker

    @KrisYunker

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @amstaffyoshi1480
    @amstaffyoshi14803 жыл бұрын

    Awesome work and fantastic music! Nice playing.

  • @KrisYunker

    @KrisYunker

    3 жыл бұрын

    Amstaff Yoshi thanks! And thanks for subscribing!

  • @jimneegs3887
    @jimneegs38873 жыл бұрын

    damn dude, you make this look like a piece of cake, did some extremely minor electrical fixes on a friends rhodes and it took damn near all day!

  • @jeffperonto3234
    @jeffperonto323410 ай бұрын

    Good job. Thanks for sharing!

  • @KrisYunker

    @KrisYunker

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @popsss2000
    @popsss20003 жыл бұрын

    One of the best videos I've seen keep up with the good work love the music while you doing your best work on that piano

  • @KrisYunker

    @KrisYunker

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ahh. Thanks Alphonso!!!

  • @bicyclevideos
    @bicyclevideos3 жыл бұрын

    Love it!

  • @KrisYunker

    @KrisYunker

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @TommyCosterMusic
    @TommyCosterMusic3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent vid. 🙏

  • @KrisYunker

    @KrisYunker

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Tommy!

  • @gratefulwindssailing
    @gratefulwindssailing3 жыл бұрын

    Nice job bro you put a lot of hard work into that it definitely paid off !! Now I need you to come fix mine !!!

  • @pelelupapele1325
    @pelelupapele13253 жыл бұрын

    Great job. Mind blowng. I'm definitely getting Jay Graydons Famous E rhodes after watching this epic mission.

  • @AmadeusPiano
    @AmadeusPiano3 жыл бұрын

    Kris is a great musician and a very diligent in his work. We worked together on many projects and would always recommend him *****

  • @arsylvillaroya6958
    @arsylvillaroya69589 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing this, just got a '79 Stage Seventythree in rough shape that will be my project this winter and this is very inspiring. Subbed!

  • @Anamnesia
    @Anamnesia2 жыл бұрын

    Nice Job! Well done... And I have to say; *_That rug REALLY ties the room together, Man_*

  • @KrisYunker

    @KrisYunker

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hahahaha! Thanks!

  • @stevebee8089
    @stevebee80893 жыл бұрын

    This was inspiring and amazing I have two Rhodes 1972 and I’m currently restoring both your video helps a lot 🤘🏽

  • @KrisYunker

    @KrisYunker

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Steve! I’m glad it helps!!

  • @ClaudeLavender
    @ClaudeLavender3 жыл бұрын

    Keeping the Rhodes alive and well 😎

  • @mromanelli
    @mromanelli2 жыл бұрын

    thanks man, great job.. i bought a 1978 mk 1 seventy three stage last week, and im planning to do a restoration. this one helps a lot! thanks again!

  • @KrisYunker

    @KrisYunker

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!! So glad that helps!

  • @fabrigasan2150
    @fabrigasan21503 жыл бұрын

    Che lavoro ! Praticamente lo ha rifatto , ha registrato i martelletti , ha cambiato i tamponi che erano appiattiti , altro non so , certo che ci avevano suonato sopra diverse ore per consumarlo cosi’ , ma ora e’ come nuovo , noi avevamo un 88 tasti , io suonavo la batteria, quando attaccava non riuscivo a stare fermo e il Charleston si apriva e si chiudeva da solo… 🤫🤫

  • @waltertomaszewski1083
    @waltertomaszewski108311 ай бұрын

    Lots of key click, but sounds marvelous!

  • @jeanclaudenormant3562
    @jeanclaudenormant35623 жыл бұрын

    Kris you made an amazing repair of that Rhodes ! thn'x to VV for all parts ! and your music sounds great too ! i first thought myself is it Herbie ???

  • @KrisYunker

    @KrisYunker

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Amazing compliment! Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed🙏🏼

  • @yasinozturk1588
    @yasinozturk15883 жыл бұрын

    great work Kris! I'm just stunned n watched the whole thing with pure pleasure, first time seeing that kinda work, too. Such a fluent work. I wonder, how many hours you put in this beautiful rhodes?

  • @labarthefrederic1294
    @labarthefrederic12943 жыл бұрын

    Amazing first track !!!

  • @KrisYunker

    @KrisYunker

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!!!

  • @labarthefrederic1294

    @labarthefrederic1294

    3 жыл бұрын

    Dear Kris, is this first funk cosmic track available ? makes me think about the "sagittarius black" of Timothy Mc Nealy :-)

  • @KrisYunker

    @KrisYunker

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@labarthefrederic1294 oh man that’s awesome!! It’s only available on here. But the rest of my music is on Spotify open.spotify.com/user/klaatuniktu/playlist/7fUvLiW4vlmze0TpxvIeS0?si=EgbANvjOTa65TsRLHIm1kw

  • @dimitrigol
    @dimitrigol3 жыл бұрын

    Really nice Job Kris. I have got same one 51 74 from Vintage vibe in April 2014. I presume this is not that one you were working on in that video.

  • @nomiseevep
    @nomiseevep3 жыл бұрын

    I'm watching this video over and over just to hear the music. 👍🏻 I hear the following instruments; Clavinet, Rhodes, Bass, Drums and percussion. Anyhting else?

  • @KrisYunker

    @KrisYunker

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Simon! In the first track yes. Same in the second track but I was using analog lab for pads. I think there is some organ in the first track as well. So glad you’re enjoying the music. Here’s a playlist I made of all the music I’ve recorded on. open.spotify.com/user/klaatuniktu/playlist/7fUvLiW4vlmze0TpxvIeS0?si=6lsGhmYeTPuOrX8tiyHXKw

  • @mojooftheg5961
    @mojooftheg59613 жыл бұрын

    Love the background music!!

  • @KrisYunker

    @KrisYunker

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Mojo! Here is a playlist of songs I’ve recorded and guested on. Be sure to check out some of my other videos as well. I’ll have a lot more coming out soon! open.spotify.com/user/klaatuniktu/playlist/7fUvLiW4vlmze0TpxvIeS0?si=kMEz-RdhSIWshU5Vlpqxow

  • @mediasolv

    @mediasolv

    3 жыл бұрын

    That some funky ass grooving- hear you quoting ‘Crazy’

  • @KrisYunker

    @KrisYunker

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@mediasolv Thanks!! Crazy by who?

  • @mediasolv

    @mediasolv

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@KrisYunker gnarls Barkley

  • @KrisYunker

    @KrisYunker

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@mediasolv oh right! That’s cool. Maybe some of that snuck in. Hahah

  • @bourniplus
    @bourniplus3 жыл бұрын

    Great work, and great music too! I was going to ask what it was, then read the description!

  • @KrisYunker

    @KrisYunker

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @nebula0697
    @nebula06973 жыл бұрын

    No trumpet but sounds like the better bits of Miles Davis in the fusion period. I like Rhodes as dry as possible but I did like the effects on this. It's crazy how live it sounds.

  • @greengreen3370
    @greengreen33702 жыл бұрын

    i can't understand that guy who disliked lol

  • @KrisYunker

    @KrisYunker

    2 жыл бұрын

    lol! I think it's a good sign when people dislike it. That's when you really know you're making it! hahah!

  • @Belasem1
    @Belasem13 жыл бұрын

    Whau, nice, very nice Kris,.. :) I need service to mechanic for my restore rhodes piano,.. in Europe :(

  • @joesmooth6489
    @joesmooth64892 жыл бұрын

    Got me thinking I probably should replace the damper arms on my Mark 1

  • @KrisYunker

    @KrisYunker

    Жыл бұрын

    It makes a huge difference if you have old floppy ones! Strongly suggest

  • @alricka4127
    @alricka41274 ай бұрын

    nice video, thanks. Curious to know what did you hide next the Rhodes' ID plate :)

  • @tweeked267
    @tweeked2673 жыл бұрын

    I have a '71 Mark 1A Seventy-Three I am just now getting around to starting my tune-up and refurb. Bought it 6 years ago for $700. Excellent inside condition, not so much outside. This video was awesome and shows that it can be done efficiently with the proper procedures. Good stuff. Thanks!

  • @zmix
    @zmix2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video. At 3:33 it looks like the key pedestals already have those little bumpers installed, were these a feature in 1974 or was the "miracle mod" added already at some point? EDIT: Doy.. had I only waited one minute I would have learned that at 4:33 you answered this question..!! Cattywampus indeed..!

  • @tylerthompson1842
    @tylerthompson18423 жыл бұрын

    Sounds really good and soulful. Did you make any adjustments to the pickups to to get some of the bell character out?

  • @KrisYunker

    @KrisYunker

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yep. Some of the pick ups were to close and the tines were clanking against them.

  • @hankwalker4677
    @hankwalker46772 ай бұрын

    well done - a great sounding overhaul. question - when you removed the stock shims on the side supports, did you find you had to raise the bass side up higher than the treble side? and if so, do you recall what size shims you installed? currently in the process of resetting escapement on a 75 suitcase and after removing the stock shims, i have hit a snag. any tips would be greatly appreciated!

  • @fullmetaldakine
    @fullmetaldakine3 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Awesome man! Thanks for taking the time to make this. What was the estimated costs for a full repair like this. I was recently blessed with one passed down from my grandpa. It’s a Rhodes Mark II stage piano. One day I would love to repair it, have it sounding like it should.

  • @KrisYunker

    @KrisYunker

    3 жыл бұрын

    About 500-600 for all the parts

  • @KrisYunker

    @KrisYunker

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, glad you enjoyed! Great to hear about your family pass down! ❤️

  • @fullmetaldakine

    @fullmetaldakine

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cool! Thanks man, appreciate it.

  • @christianjward
    @christianjward2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this - great to see! A couple of questions if you don't mind...I noticed that you set the escapement by installing shims, after you did the voicing. I had read in the service manual that escapement should be adjusted by raising/lowering the tone bar assembly, and that after this, you then carry out voicing. Did I miss you 'tweaking' the escapement after you installed the shims, and did you then have to re-voice after that too? And one more question...I saw you replaced some tines....what was it about those tines that made you need to replace them? Thanks again for a great video!

  • @KrisYunker

    @KrisYunker

    Жыл бұрын

    Escapement from raising or lowering the tone bar assembly won’t effect the voicing. That will happen if you raise or lower the closest screw on the tone bar to the keys. It raises and lowers the escapement as well and will affect the position of the tine. The front screw closest to the tine will adjust your voicing. Hope that makes sense. Also those tines were drifting out of tune, decayed quickly and sounded dull.

  • @Lewis6
    @Lewis63 жыл бұрын

    Great, many thanks! What recording chain did you use (amp, etc.)?

  • @KrisYunker

    @KrisYunker

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!! Literally just plugged it in direct to the computer with a Behringer interface into logic. Probably used the amp sim and a tape plug in.

  • @Luigi64
    @Luigi642 жыл бұрын

    You're not gonna link to your music in the desc?? I gotta hear more

  • @KrisYunker

    @KrisYunker

    2 жыл бұрын

    You bring up an excellent point! Thank you. I am on all music streaming apps as Kris Yunker but I'll put a link up of a Spotify playlist with all of my music

  • @Anamnesia
    @Anamnesia2 жыл бұрын

    I haz *_WUNDERLST_* for a Rhodes 73 Stage... Which year/make/model would you consider "the best" - I'm assuming you may have played with a few?

  • @MrWorldclassmusician
    @MrWorldclassmusician2 жыл бұрын

    This is really helpful. Sounds like a good job man. Action looks a shit load better too. Difficulty rating for this? Just about to get one which is why im asking. Did you redo the tolex too?

  • @KrisYunker

    @KrisYunker

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Tolex was in good shape actually. Time, precision, willingness to learn, delicate care and patience all tie in. It's not hard I would say.

  • @josedieguez8754
    @josedieguez87542 жыл бұрын

    Nice ! Where do you learn to do a job like that

  • @KrisYunker

    @KrisYunker

    2 жыл бұрын

    Trial and error over the years and the fenderrhodes.org website along with the original manual as well as tons of Vintage Vibe tutorial videos.

  • @ATLS702
    @ATLS7023 жыл бұрын

    the one dislike was whoever installed the cattywampus miracle mod

  • @KrisYunker

    @KrisYunker

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @JuanMiguelTrad

    @JuanMiguelTrad

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@KrisYunker XDDDDD Really WHO in hell can dislike this marvelous video?

  • @KrisYunker

    @KrisYunker

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@JuanMiguelTrad I think it’s a good sign when you get dislikes. That’s the sign that you’re doing something if it elicits all the emotions! 😉

  • @stephenwiseman5203
    @stephenwiseman52032 жыл бұрын

    Hey Kris, great job btw! Question: I have this exact same Fender Rhodes, stage 73, from 1974. I don't know where you are located, or if you do repairs, but if you do, what would you charge to do the same on mine? Not asking for a friend either ,lol.

  • @KrisYunker

    @KrisYunker

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Stephen! Thanks for the kind words ! Go to krisyunker.com for more details but yes I do work on Rhodes and other vintage boards and pianos at my studio. cheers!

  • @waltertomaszewski1083
    @waltertomaszewski108311 ай бұрын

    What did you pixelate (8:37)?

  • @KrisYunker

    @KrisYunker

    10 ай бұрын

    The name of the last person who worked on the Rhodes. 😬

  • @newshyheim9
    @newshyheim9 Жыл бұрын

    does anybody knows what is the name of the background music bring played in this video please?

  • @KrisYunker

    @KrisYunker

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh Thanks! It's my original music! I haven't released it yet. But If you dig it maybe I should. I have a bunch of music out on Spotify here open.spotify.com/playlist/7fUvLiW4vlmze0TpxvIeS0?si=f2ae8a711f4e4781

  • @pjlabarge
    @pjlabarge3 жыл бұрын

    Which style of hammer tips did you end up going with??

  • @KrisYunker

    @KrisYunker

    3 жыл бұрын

    Angled color tips

  • @pjlabarge

    @pjlabarge

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@KrisYunker Ooh, dope! I just picked up an early '75 Rhodes that I'm gonna do the Miracle Mod on! Any tips you have from doing it?

  • @d179654582248
    @d1796545822483 жыл бұрын

    Any experience adding a bump/miracle mod to an early piano with a Marcel curve?

  • @KrisYunker

    @KrisYunker

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, It's the same process. The Vintage Vibe Miracle Mod video does a good good of showing and explaining what to do.

  • @d179654582248

    @d179654582248

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@KrisYunker for some reason, some techs are telling me that if you’ve already got the Marcel curve than you don’t need the bump mod, but my action sucks big donkey dicks even though the piano sounds fantastic.

  • @KrisYunker

    @KrisYunker

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@d179654582248 check you key height, escapement, and make sure your bushing aren’t too tight. Also lube your balance and front rail pins with Protek.

  • @Stratocaster65
    @Stratocaster652 жыл бұрын

    Kris do you restore Rhodes keyboards for customers?

  • @KrisYunker

    @KrisYunker

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Stratocaster65! I do, in fact this rhodes was for one of my customers!

  • @stevec.1802
    @stevec.18023 жыл бұрын

    Nicely done. Btw- how many hours did it take you? I bought a 73 stage new in the 70’s but sold it in 87 unfortunately. Retro is a good thing except for the weight factor of the Rhodes.

  • @KrisYunker

    @KrisYunker

    3 жыл бұрын

    I can’t remember but somewhere between a total of 20-40 hours.

  • @stevec.1802

    @stevec.1802

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@KrisYunker Kris, back in the day I had Dyno My Piano do some work on my Rhodes that was quite an improvement, but the new overhauled models out of VVP are off the hook.

  • @KrisYunker

    @KrisYunker

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@stevec.1802 oH cool! Yeah, VVs pianos are insane! Hope to own one someday.

  • @josephteolis2808

    @josephteolis2808

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@KrisYunker Excellent video, I loved hearing you play as well as the care and expertise of the restore. My neighbor has a week 44 1974 suitcase 88 that looks like it never saw the road. I will be getting a concert later today. Trying to find a home for her!

  • @Anamnesia

    @Anamnesia

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@KrisYunker I was going to say; somewhere between 1 and 3 days... Well worth it though! 😁 🤩 😎

  • @halperez2643
    @halperez26433 жыл бұрын

    What did you do to fix the hard metal against metal sound of the upper register?

  • @KrisYunker

    @KrisYunker

    3 жыл бұрын

    Good question. That was bad voicing and pickups too close.

  • @halperez2643

    @halperez2643

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. I just got an 81 Suitcase. Love it but that upper register sounds a bit like a kids toy piano. Tells me I do not need to replace the hammer tips which I was not looking forward to.

  • @KrisYunker

    @KrisYunker

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hal Perez well, take a look at those tips though. If they are worn down heavily than I would suggest replacing. It’s one of those things that just needs to happen every so often depending on the amount of playing it gets. A new set is not too expensive. It’s a little labor intensive doing the cleaning but get a good playlist of music going it breezes by.

  • @halperez2643

    @halperez2643

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thx.

  • @SM-ht7qf
    @SM-ht7qf2 жыл бұрын

    i have one key on my fender rhodes piano bass that plays a thumping sound the tine doesn't vibrate, how do i fix this

  • @KrisYunker

    @KrisYunker

    2 жыл бұрын

    Did you try raising the tine and tonebar? It could happen if the tine is too close to the hammer.

  • @SM-ht7qf

    @SM-ht7qf

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@KrisYunker the bridle strap snapped and i ordered a new one

  • @PianoMan-hx3ev
    @PianoMan-hx3ev2 жыл бұрын

    Okay, complicated anyone?

  • @anthonymixtape
    @anthonymixtape9 ай бұрын

    What is the cost

  • @KrisYunker

    @KrisYunker

    9 ай бұрын

    this job ran about 1k with materials

  • @anthonymixtape

    @anthonymixtape

    9 ай бұрын

    @KrisYunker ok thank you I get to you when I ready love it

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