Rhodes Celebrates 80 Years With Limited-Edition MK8/80AE Electric Piano
Rhodes has announced the MK8/80AE, a limited-edition version of the company’s MK8 electro-mechanical piano, created to mark the 80th anniversary of the Rhodes brand.
Designed by Rhodes Chief Product Officer Dan Goldman, together with the Rhodes Custom Shop team, the instrument combines the standard MK8 platform with an exclusive black-and-chrome finish, a transparent top, onboard analogue effects, and optional MIDI capability.
Production is limited to 80 instruments worldwide, with order books opening June 30, 2026, and deliveries expected to begin in early 2027.
Features:
- Rhodes Custom All-Black Keyboard
- Gloss-varnished black oak case
- Gloss-varnished black oak legs with leg storage bag
- Black stand frame with chrome leg braces
- Transparent hood
- Chrome hood strip
- Black varnished tine and pickup rails
- Chrome tone bars
- Black nickel polished chrome front panel
- Black on chrome preamp and FX panels
- Chrome dial caps
- Black on chrome logo plates and side panels
- Black pedal with Chrome logo plate
- Bespoke 80AE serial plate
The Rhodes MK8/80AE is limited to 80 instruments worldwide, and is available to order now for $19,194.00 USD.
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