New Rhodes Custom Shop Piano

Rhodes Music has announced the latest release in its Custom Shop series: the MK8 'Marshmallow,' which they say is available to order from April 9 through April 23. A spokesperson told us, "Defined by a pastel pink finish and a refined, colour-driven design, this limited-edition model explores a softer visual identity within the Custom Shop line, while retaining the expressive sound and craftsmanship of the flagship MK8." Here's more details direct from the company

Marshmallow is part of the Rhodes Custom Shop, a series of limited-run MK8 pianos, each shaped by a distinct visual concept. Hand-built in Leeds, UK, by Rhodes Master Builders, each instrument is available for a limited period only, built to order, individually numbered, and will not be reissued once the order window closes.

Inspired by the pillowy forms and nostalgic tones of classic marshmallows, the design is expressed through a soft pastel palette. A pastel pink hood and matching hood strip anchor the aesthetic, flowing into the tolex base and cheekblocks to create a cohesive silhouette. Additional details include a matching front panel with rose pink preamp and FX inlays, custom rose pink dial caps, and silver-on-rose-pink logo plates. A colour-matched sustain pedal and footplate complete the design.

Key Features - Marshmallow MK8

    _    Pastel pink hood with matching hood strip
    _    Pastel pink tolex base and cheekblocks
    _    Rose pink front panel with matching preamp and FX inlays
    _    Custom rose pink dial caps
    _    Silver-on-rose-pink front and rear logo plates
    _    Pastel pink sustain pedal with matching footplate
    _    73-note Kluge Klaviaturen keyboard (Steinway Group)
    _    Custom stereo analogue FX: compressor, phaser, chorus, delay (true bypass)
    _    Expression pedal control for modulation and delay parameters
    _    MK8 analogue preamp with parametric EQ, drive, envelope, wah, and vari-pan

Pricing and Availability:

Marshmallow is available exclusively through the Rhodes Custom Shop from April 9 to April 23, 2026, with optional MIDI for an additional £1299.

Pricing (without MIDI)

• GBP:  £11,995 (+VAT)
• EUR:  €13,995 (+ local taxes)
• USD: $15,995

More information:

• Rhodes Custom Shop

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