School me on buying a Rhodes

ZEN2

So I've decided that rather than drop mad loot on digital reproductions, I'd rather get the real deal. I've been scouting around ebay to get an idea what's out there, but there seems to be a huge price range depending on the model in question.Can anyone break this down for me? I don't want to drop more than a few hundred if possible. What models should I be looking for? Is there anything I should avoid?Also.. what keys would be a good, more economical substitute for a Rhodes?

kala

i have found 2 in my life well below "real mkt value" at fleas
both were suitcases
120 and one for 50
both needed rehab to the tune of 2-3hundred
there are plenty out there
craigslist,ghetto music stores,school auctions,etc
just hold out and wait for the right one

ZEN2

Also.. what keys would be a good, more economical substitute for a Rhodes?

there is no substitute for a rhodes man, we have (6) in our camp, we are rhodes whores, but you can get a fully functional one for 500$ & under if you look hard nuff, ebay prolly not a good look imo but good luck...

Definitely not buying off ebay.. but it gave me an idea of what prices to expect. Any particular models to avoid? Or trouble spots I should look out for that wouldn't be readily apparent?

Mad Drama Teacher

Buy mine. 73 stage.

ZEN2

thanks for all the info..

i'm going to keep hitting up the shops around here and hope something pops up on the cheap.

on a similar note.. anyone know of any other decent analog keys in the 200-300 range?