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"title": "Rhodes Unveils Custom Shop \u2018Marshmallow\u2019 Piano in Pastel Pink",
"modified_at": "2026-04-09 09:33:02",
"published_at": "2026-04-09 09:33:00",
"url": "https://news.hummingbirdmedia.com/rhodes-unveils-custom-shop-marshmallow-piano-in-pastel-pink",
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"culture": "en",
"language": "EN",
"subtitle": "Limited-edition MK8 piano inspired by the pillowy forms and lighthearted spirit of classic marshmallows",
"slug": "rhodes-unveils-custom-shop-marshmallow-piano-in-pastel-pink",
"body": "
Leeds, United Kingdom, April 9, 2026 — Rhodes Music announces the latest release in its Custom Shop series: the MK8 ‘Marshmallow,’ available to order from April 9 through April 23. 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.
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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.
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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
Expression pedal control for modulation and delay parameters
MK8 analogue preamp with parametric EQ, drive, envelope, wah, and vari-pan
Availability \u200bMarshmallow is available exclusively through the Rhodes Custom Shop from April 9 to April 23, 2026, with optional MIDI for an additional £1299.
About Rhodes \u200bFor Rhodes loyalists around the world, this is a new chapter in Rhodes' history, not a new book. With the Rhodes MK8, we’re returning to the principles, aesthetic, craftsmanship, and pride of Harold Rhodes’ originals. We’re paying homage to the past with our gaze fixed firmly on what lies ahead.
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\n Hunter Williams\n Public Relations, Hummingbird Media, Inc.\n
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