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In this video I look at the latest release for them Vintage Vibe, the Vintage Vibe Marquis 73 Electric Piano.
This is the latest piano from Vintage Vibe and is has a focus towards affordability. But interestingly is doesn't seem to be budget - it has Variable Voice Control, Capstan Pedestals and has the option of a preamp.
Having studied Engineering, Physics and Manufacturing, I can see the manufacturing improvements they appear to have implemented in this design. Reducing the number of options but increasing the features that customers think are important. It reminds me of the Henry Ford Quote of "you can have it any color - as long as its black". This is streamlining the production line which should allow cost savings without losing function.
It is still early in the products life cycle and I haven't heard any samples of it yet. But it does look promising. The price it is advertised at seems very similar to the price that second hand Fender Rhodes Mk1 pianos are advertised for sale for. Will this create a ripple in the second hand market? - for me knowing that original tines can only survive so many strikes and the condition any original pianos are in it makes this new piano a tempting option.
I am not saying tines are delicate , I have had my Mk1 Fender Rhodes and play it regularly and have never broken a tine, but tine life does depend on how you play. Good tines that are well looked after can last well past 40 50 years, ones that have been subjected to rust, damage and heavy playing, may not last so long. Buying new - you know what condition the tines are in.
Let me know what you think of it in the comments?
For transparency, I have not been asked to make this video or receive anything form 3rd parties. There is no review or approval of what is included.