LDR in Rhodes piano (help!)

Magnetmaz · 21st July 2004, 12:06 AM

I've got a '75 Rhodes stage piano ( MK 1 )...and everything works but the vibrato circuit. I've been told that the 2 LDRs burn out in these somewhat frequently, and they need to be replaced.

I looked at the circuitboard, and i can see they are labled VACTEC. I see that VACTEC made many of the LDR's used in fender amplifiers. The schematic of my preamp doesn't specify which LDR it is.

For the life of me i can't find the specific VACTEC model # for this particular circuit in order to replace it. I've seen Fender LDR replacements, but they look like they're homemade and are upwards of $20@.

Anyone know the # of the vactec component i'm looking for, and an internet puveyor that sells them?

thanks in advance

-Maz

Optical · 27th July 2004, 06:55 AM

Ive seen people replace the LDR's found in compressors with cheap versions i.e. standard off the shelf types without problems, you could try it..?

21st July 2004, 12:06 AM	#1
Magnetmaz diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	LDR in Rhodes piano (help!) I've got a '75 Rhodes stage piano ( MK 1 )...and everything works but the vibrato circuit. I've been told that the 2 LDRs burn out in these somewhat frequently, and they need to be replaced. I looked at the circuitboard, and i can see they are labled VACTEC. I see that VACTEC made many of the LDR's used in fender amplifiers. The schematic of my preamp doesn't specify which LDR it is. For the life of me i can't find the specific VACTEC model # for this particular circuit in order to replace it. I've seen Fender LDR replacements, but they look like they're homemade and are upwards of $20@. Anyone know the # of the vactec component i'm looking for, and an internet puveyor that sells them? thanks in advance -Maz

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27th July 2004, 06:55 AM	#2
Optical diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Auckland, New Zealand	Ive seen people replace the LDR's found in compressors with cheap versions i.e. standard off the shelf types without problems, you could try it..?

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