Produced in the early 60s, the Piano Bass was the only Fender Rhodes® built before CBS bought both companies in 1962. Its action has rubber-tipped hammers that strike metal tines. The sound is sent to the passive output via electro-magnetic pickups. If you've ever watched video of the Doors performing, you might've noticed there was no bass player. In fact, the Doors keyboardist Ray Manzarek played all the bass parts on the original Rhodes Piano Bass perched on top of his Vox® Continental organ!
Produced in the early 60s, the Piano Bass was the only Fender Rhodes® built before CBS bought both companies in '62. Its action has rubber-tipped hammers that strike metal tines. The sound is sent to the passive output via electro-magnetic pickups. The Doors keyboardist Ray Manzarek played all the band's bass parts on a Rhodes Piano Bass perched on top of his Vox® organ!
Resources: Keyscape Reference Guide
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