Rhodes are now taking orders for two new Custom Shop MK8 pianos that have been inspired by winter landscapes and brutalist architecture respectively. The Glacial and Monolith limited-edition models will be hand-built to order in Leeds, UK by Rhodes Master Builders, and will not be reissued once the order window closes on 9 January 2026.
Custom Shop Glacial
Rhodes say that the MK8 Glacial has been inspired by “the quiet intensity of winter and the clarity of frozen landscapes”. Its design centres on a hand-engraved transparent hood etched with a frost motif, and features an Arctic White front panel, cheekblocks, tolex base and matching sustain pedal. Subtle accents of Frostline Blue in the inlays, dial caps and logo plates complete a palette inspired by the stark, reflective tones of cold-weather environments.
Key Features
- Hand-engraved transparent hood with frost motif
- Arctic White harp, front panel, cheekblocks, and tolex base
- Arctic White sustain pedal with matching footplate
- Frostline Blue inlays and dial caps
- Silver-on-Frostline Blue logo plates
- 73-note precision-manufactured Kluge keyboard.
- Rhodes stereo analogue FX: Compressor, phaser, chorus, delay (true bypass).
- MK8 analogue preamp with EQ, drive, envelope control, wah and vari-pan.
Custom Shop Monolith
The MK8 ‘Monolith’ draws inspiration from brutalist architecture, and sports a hand-painted, distressed concrete-effect hood, base and cheekblocks, giving the piano the appearance of a single cast form. Grey Stone-effect finishes on the front panel, cross braces and hood strip reinforce the industrial aesthetic, while Machined Silver inlays and slate dial caps add subtle contrast. a matching stone-coated sustain pedal and footplate complete the unified identity.
Key Features
- Hand-painted, distressed concrete-effect hood.
- Concrete-effect base and cheekblocks.
- Grey Stone-effect front panel, cross braces and hood strip.
- Grey Stone-effect sustain pedal and footplate.
- Machined Silver inlays and slate dial caps.
- Slate-on-Machined Silver logo plates.
- 73-note precision-manufactured Kluge keyboard.
- Rhodes stereo analogue FX: Compressor, phaser, chorus, delay (true bypass).
- MK8 analogue preamp with EQ, drive, envelope control, wah and vari-pan.
Pricing & Availability
Both MK8 models are available to order until 9 January 2026, and can be ordered exclusively from the Rhodes Custom Shop. Prices are as follows:
- Glacial: $16,395£12,295 including VAT / €14,345.
- Monolith: $15,995£11,995 including VAT / €13,995.
Both can be ordered with or without MIDI (with MIDI will incur an additional cost). Customers may secure their order with a 20% deposit or receive a complimentary Rhodes stand when paying in full.
