UPDATE: replacement latches for the Mark V can be found here: http://www.dblittle.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=29&products_id=108
Well, finally, after months of back and forth. I was able to order a single “extrusion mount twist latch” to try out on the case for my Rhodes Mark V piano. The three latches on the back of the case had broken off over the years and these replacement ones looked promising.
They fit perfectly in the extrusion, but I had to drill a new hole for the rivet. Not a big deal, considering.
I’m going to attach the latch soon, and then order 2 more to replace the other missing ones. So, if you are ever looking for replacement latches for your Rhodes Mark V case, let me know, and I’ll point you in the right direction.
Hello, I have a Mark V as well and I too need to replace some latches. If you could let me know where you acquired them, I would extremely grateful. I also plan on selling this bad boy when the latches are replaced. It is in great condition. It doesn’t have the original stand but comes with a heavy-duty
Z stand. Do you think not having the original stand affects the value?
Thanks a bunch.
Patrick Jones
I’m also looking for latches and I would LOVE it if you pointed me in the right direction!
Thanks!
Hey y’all. Sorry for not including more information here about the latches. I ordered them from Penn Elcom (part number – 7440). They ended up costing me about US$25 each.
Their website is:
http://www.penn-elcom.com
Here is the page for the part:
http://www.penn-elcom.com/ProductDetail.asp?PN=7440&GC=450&MD=B&ST=&NP=20
If anyone’s following this, I’m making a latch order for the Mark V and will have 4-6 available for sale after the $100 min order from Penn-Elcom. Dblittle is not responding and their links are dead. Time to get this case working! And many thanks to Joe for this research.
The new Penn-Elcom link is:
http://www.penn-elcom.com/product/hardware/latches/surface-latches/7440/647/