Fender Rhodes Tuneup

Our Fender Rhodes tuneup is a ten-step process designed to restore Rhodes pianos to their original factory specifications and dimensional standards. It is recommended that this process be performed every two years. Pricing information can be found here.

1. Detailed Cleaning

The piano is first disassembled, removed from its case, and thoroughly cleaned. Any dust, metal debris, or foreign objects that could slow down the action or create unwanted noises are removed.

2. Humidity, Rust, and Corrosion Treatment

Surface rust, corrosion, or oxidation is removed and treated to prevent further spread.

3. Cosmetic Repairs

Minor external damage is repaired to prevent further damage to the piano’s exterior. We also offer complete exterior restoration and custom modifications.

4. Dampers Treatment

Damper arms are adjusted and floppy damper felts are rejuvenated using our signature formula. Worn-out or torn felt may need to be replaced.

5. Action Felt Treatment

The action felt is cleaned and treated to maintain responsive and accurate action. Worn-out felt may need to be replaced.

6. Tonebar Grommet Inspection

Flexible rubber grommets are crucial for achieving stable voicing, sustain, and consistent volume. Worn-out grommets may need to be replaced.

7. Hammer Tip Inspection

Loose hammer tips often need to be re-glued to the hammer. Grooved hammer tips may require replacement.

8. Adjustments

[1] Harp inspection and adjustment

[2] Regulation

[3] Voicing

[4] Tuning

9. Re-tuning

To ensure that Rhodes pianos stay in tune, we play the piano and re-check it for any changes in pitch.

10. Training

We believe that every Rhodes owner should know the basics of caring for and maintaining their instrument. When you pick up your piano, we will provide maintenance, voicing, and tuning tips tailored specifically for your Rhodes model and its condition.

Mike Altier

2023-04-24

You're looking at these reviews because you want to know if this guy is the real deal, if you can trust him with your precious piano. The answer is: yes Nir is a 100% pro and passionate about what he does. He's increased the value of Rhodes, increased my appreciation for the instrument, and increased my knowledge of how to care of it.

Gregg Isbell

2023-03-10

I just sold my piano to a professional musician. The buyer was thrilled about the piano model and year of production (‘75) and the upgrade to “better than new”, and had been wanting one for a while. I’m so happy about this whole experience with Fender Rhodes LA refurbishing my piano. Thanks for your remarkable expertise and personal care and pride in your work. So many ears will now be hearing and enjoying the results!

Island Time

2023-01-23

Fender Rhodes LA is a tremendous asset to the Rhodes community. Nir is a class act and provides top notch service and support. Do your Rhodes a favor and give him a visit!

Raph Parpex

2023-01-04

Nir is the sweetest and he knows absolutely everything about Rhodes EPs. At drop off he was able to spot within minutes everything that was wrong and had be poorly fixed on my piano, and then it only took him 1 week to literally bring it back to factory specs. Not to mention that at pick up he took 1h to explain in details how I should maintain it so I could take care of fine adjustments and tuning myself. He is the only person you should reach out to if your Rhodes needs repairs.

Mark Cruz

2022-08-18

Nir is a master craftsman. Not only did he do and amazing job tuning my 73 Fender Rhodes but taught me how to maintain and keep it running well for years to come. Exemplary work and I wouldn't recommend anyone else for repairs and tune ups.

Jessica Rivera

2022-05-26

Very very professional. Talked us through everything and exercised great care in restoring our 1979 baby. Our piano was restored to its former glory and looks and sounds better than I could have ever hoped.

James Jarrard

2021-08-27

Excellent communication, clear and transparent on work performed on my piano. Goes without saying that Nir and his team are very skilled and experienced working on electric pianos.

Juan A. Matos

2021-07-03

Excellent and speedy service. Nir did an excellent job with my Rhodes. He also took his time to teach me the technical basics of tweaking the piano in the case that issues pop up in the future. He's also available to help people fix their Rhodes through Zoom, in the case you don't live in Southern California. Who else does that? Needless to say, I'll be taking my Rhodes to him in the future. Thanks, Nir!

Andrew Zuker

2021-05-16

Nir did a full restoration of my 1974 Suitcase 88 Rhodes is few years ago. During the process he was communicative and professional and helped me understand what he was doing at every step of the way. I feel I paid a very fair price for exemplary service and I couldn’t be happier. Recently I had some static noise issues with the amp and he gave me the advice and counsel I needed to resolve the issue. If you have an old Rhodes, Nir is the premier professional for all of your maintenance, restoration, and repair needs. 10/10.

Kimi Kori

2020-10-29

I had a great experience getting my Rhodes piano repaired by Nir. He inspected it thoroughly, explained everything clearly, answered every one of my questions so kindly (and I had a lot of questions), and offered different levels of service to achieve the best sound possible. I am very happy with how my Rhodes sounds and feels after the repair! Excellent service. Highly recommended.