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  • Feb112025

    Wil Blades Hammond Organ Workshop at CEPCo!

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    We’re thrilled to welcome Wil Blades to the shop for a special Hammond Organ Workshop on the 22nd of this…

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  • Feb022025

    The “Bagel” Rhodes – 1974 Ash Fender Rhodes

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    Our collaboration with LAs Yeastie Boys Bagels has resulted in a one-of-a-kind piano that looks as tasty as it sounds.…

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  • Jan222025

    Hammond Solovox – a 1940s Mono Tube Synth

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    Amongst the earliest synthesizers, the Hammond Solovox was originally designed as an add-on to console pianos or organs, providing the…

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  • Oct012024

    Sparkle City: The Liberace-Inspired Custom Wurlitzer 214A

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    What do you do when a Vegas wedding chapel asks you for a “piano that could make Liberace proud”? You…

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  • Sep062024

    Manuel Turizo custom Walnut Rhodes

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    We were recently contacted by Colombian singer Manuel Turizo to build a special custom Rhodes piano. After perusing our inventory,…

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  • Sep032024

    For Sale: 1976 Rhodes Stage 88

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    If you’ve been hunting for a wonderful Rhodes piano, look no further! Here is a rare opportunity to own one…

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YouTube Video VVVSY1J4b2ZqZlg5TzdpZUg3ZFRrcmh3LkVoRWphZTVnR2x3 Keegan brings this 70s Hammond Piper console organ to life with his rendition of the @Gorillaz 2001 classic “Clint Eastwood”. Organs like this were marketed for home use through much of the 60’s, 70’s, and beyond. Often equipped with Rhythm Machines, auto bass accompaniment, on-board rotary speakers, and features unmentioned, these are often wildly undervalued instruments. Lowrey, Hammond, Baldwin, Gulbranson, and many more are among the companies who produced instruments like these. Although its rare that the value of one of the instruments merits restoration on a value-only basis, they are versatile instruments and always worth saving to make great music with.
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Lick of the Week - "Clint Eastwood" by the Gorillaz
Chicago Electric Piano February 15, 2025 10:18
Keegan brings this 70s Hammond Piper console organ to life with his rendition of the @Gorillaz 2001 classic “Clint Eastwood”. Organs like this were marketed for home use through much of the 60’s, 70’s, and beyond. Often equipped with Rhythm Machines, auto bass accompaniment, on-board rotary speakers, and features unmentioned, these are often wildly undervalued instruments. Lowrey, Hammond, Baldwin, Gulbranson, and many more are among the companies who produced instruments like these. Although its rare that the value of one of the instruments merits restoration on a value-only basis, they are versatile instruments and always worth saving to make great music with.

Keegan brings this 70s Hammond Piper console organ to life with his rendition of the @Gorillaz 2001 classic “Clint Eastwood”.

Organs like this were marketed for home use through much of the 60’s, 70’s, and beyond. Often equipped with Rhythm Machines, auto bass accompaniment, on-board rotary speakers, and features unmentioned, these are often wildly undervalued instruments.

Lowrey, Hammond, Baldwin, Gulbranson, and many more are among the companies who produced instruments like these. Although its rare that the value of one of the instruments merits restoration on a value-only basis, they are versatile instruments and always worth saving to make great music with.

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Lick of the Week - "Clint Eastwood" by the Gorillaz

Chicago Electric Piano February 15, 2025 10:18

Embracing mood and space, Garrett runs through the changes on Sam Rivers’ classic “Beatrice” on our latest custom piano - the affectionately dubbed “bagel Rhodes” 🎹🥯🎹 Housed in a custom ash case with cream painted top, this 1974 Fender Rhodes Stage 73 is now singing sweetly in the LA hills. Big thanks to Tree House Records for the use of this giant sound stage and the reverb tail 🫠🫠

Embracing mood and space, Garrett runs through the changes on Sam Rivers’ classic “Beatrice” on our latest custom piano - the affectionately dubbed “bagel Rhodes” 🎹🥯🎹
Housed in a custom ash case with cream painted top, this 1974 Fender Rhodes Stage 73 is now singing sweetly in the LA hills.
Big thanks to Tree House Records for the use of this giant sound stage and the reverb tail 🫠🫠

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Lick of the Week - "Beatrice" by Sam Rivers

Chicago Electric Piano February 2, 2025 08:45

The Farfisa Transicord 🪗⚡️ Keegan demonstrates the lush tones the Transicord is capable of! From the same line as their mid 60s compact combo organ series, the Transicord shares familiar cosmetics with the combos but was marketed to the discerning accordionist that really wanted to cut through the mix. Functionally, it operates and sounds very much like a combo compact and shares the same F/AR power supply used for the mighty Duo. The bellows control dynamics, unless the multi tone booster circuitry is engaged in which case it acts as more of an EQ swell.

The Farfisa Transicord 🪗⚡️
Keegan demonstrates the lush tones the Transicord is capable of!

From the same line as their mid 60s compact combo organ series, the Transicord shares familiar cosmetics with the combos but was marketed to the discerning accordionist that really wanted to cut through the mix. Functionally, it operates and sounds very much like a combo compact and shares the same F/AR power supply used for the mighty Duo. The bellows control dynamics, unless the multi tone booster circuitry is engaged in which case it acts as more of an EQ swell.

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Farfisa Transicord 🪗⚡️

Chicago Electric Piano January 28, 2025 13:17

One of the first pop songs to feature a science fiction influence, Joe Meek’s classic “Telstar” took over the airwaves in 1962 and showcases his innovative and experimental approach to music production. Our version is performed by Keegan on the Hammond Solovox/Korg drum machine and Kellen on our latest custom Wurlitzer 206a. What’s a Hammond Solovox you may ask?? Check out our deep dive here: https://youtu.be/ffPWjD8x3uk

One of the first pop songs to feature a science fiction influence, Joe Meek’s classic “Telstar” took over the airwaves in 1962 and showcases his innovative and experimental approach to music production.
Our version is performed by Keegan on the Hammond Solovox/Korg drum machine and Kellen on our latest custom Wurlitzer 206a.

What’s a Hammond Solovox you may ask?? Check out our deep dive here:
https://youtu.be/ffPWjD8x3uk

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Lick of the Week - Telstar!

Chicago Electric Piano January 22, 2025 21:22

Mendelssohn’s wedding march to a disco beat 🥂🪩💒 Matt plays our latest custom silver sparkle Wurlitzer 214a, accompanied by Kellen on the Rhodes piano bass and Korg drum machine. To learn more about this one-of-a-kind piano, check out our blog post here: https://chicagoelectricpiano.com/wurlitzer/sparkle-city-the-liberace-inspired-custom-wurlitzer-214a/

Mendelssohn’s wedding march to a disco beat 🥂🪩💒
Matt plays our latest custom silver sparkle Wurlitzer 214a, accompanied by Kellen on the Rhodes piano bass and Korg drum machine.

To learn more about this one-of-a-kind piano, check out our blog post here: https://chicagoelectricpiano.com/wurlitzer/sparkle-city-the-liberace-inspired-custom-wurlitzer-214a/

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Lick of the Week - Mendelssohn's Wedding March

Chicago Electric Piano January 21, 2025 21:59

CEPCo is proud to host Denver keys wizard Eric Luba alongside Chicago's own Collin O'brien, heard here doing their thing on Roberta Flack's classic "Feel Like Makin' Love". Eric - 1975 Rhodes Super Satellite 88 (overhauled by CEP in baby blue) and Mini Moog Collin - drums Recorded live at the Chicago Electric Piano Co.

CEPCo is proud to host Denver keys wizard Eric Luba alongside Chicago's own Collin O'brien, heard here doing their thing on Roberta Flack's classic "Feel Like Makin' Love".

Eric - 1975 Rhodes Super Satellite 88 (overhauled by CEP in baby blue) and Mini Moog
Collin - drums

Recorded live at the Chicago Electric Piano Co.

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Feel Like Makin' Love - Eric Luba and Collin O'Brien LIVE at Chicago Electric Piano Co

Chicago Electric Piano January 21, 2025 21:54

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Lick of the week - “Vehicle” by the Ides of March.
We found our recent Chevelle inspired Wurlitzer 200 to be the perfect “vehicle” for this song 😉
Hailing from Berwyn Illinois (just outside of Chicago), the Ides of March were billed alongside the likes of Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin after the release of this 1970 chart topper.
Matt - Wurlitzer 200
Kellen - Vox Continental
@matt.blocher @kellenbeanzma #lickoftheweek #wurlitzer #voxorgan #voxcontinental #comboorgan #electricpiano #vintagekeys #vehicle #idesofmarch #cepco

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Lick of the week - “Vehicle” by the Ides of March. We found our recent Chevelle inspired Wurlitzer 200 to be the perfect “vehicle” for this song 😉 Hailing from Berwyn Illinois (just outside of Chicago), the Ides of March were billed alongside the likes of Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin after the release of this 1970 chart topper. Matt - Wurlitzer 200 Kellen - Vox Continental @matt.blocher @kellenbeanzma #lickoftheweek #wurlitzer #voxorgan #voxcontinental #comboorgan #electricpiano #vintagekeys #vehicle #idesofmarch #cepco

Lick of the week - “Vehicle” by the Ides of March.
We found our recent Chevelle inspired Wurlitzer 200 to be the perfect “vehicle” for this song 😉
Hailing from Berwyn Illinois (just outside of Chicago), the Ides of March were billed alongside the likes of Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin after the release of this 1970 chart topper.
Matt - Wurlitzer 200
Kellen - Vox Continental
@matt.blocher @kellenbeanzma #lickoftheweek #wurlitzer #voxorgan #voxcontinental #comboorgan #electricpiano #vintagekeys #vehicle #idesofmarch #cepco ...

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The Plexi-Blonde Rhodes MKII Suitcase 🤎💛
Check out this meditative improv by @matt.blocher showcasing the lush stereo tremolo of this freshly overhauled Rhodes piano.
You can find more photos and details about this restoration on our blog post. Link in bio!
#rhodes #mkii #blonde #suitcase #fenderblonde #electricpiano #plexiglass #customshop #improvisation #cepco

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The Plexi-Blonde Rhodes MKII Suitcase 🤎💛 Check out this meditative improv by @matt.blocher showcasing the lush stereo tremolo of this freshly overhauled Rhodes piano. You can find more photos and details about this restoration on our blog post. Link in bio! #rhodes #mkii #blonde #suitcase #fenderblonde #electricpiano #plexiglass #customshop #improvisation #cepco

The Plexi-Blonde Rhodes MKII Suitcase 🤎💛
Check out this meditative improv by @matt.blocher showcasing the lush stereo tremolo of this freshly overhauled Rhodes piano.
You can find more photos and details about this restoration on our blog post. Link in bio!
#rhodes #mkii #blonde #suitcase #fenderblonde #electricpiano #plexiglass #customshop #improvisation #cepco ...

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Lick of the Week - Summer Madness by Kool & the Gang 🌞
Released in 1974, this song is a perfect respite for a heat wave - and a great showcase of our ARP collection.
Garrett @spuly_ - 1972 Fender Rhodes suitcase; drum machine
Matt @matt.blocher - Octave the Cat
Keegan @krazykeegan - ARP Odyssey
Mike @novakshreds - ARP Solina and ARP Axxe

#lickoftheweek #summermadness #koolandthegang #arp #fenderrhodes #electricpiano #vintagekeys #🌞#odyssey #axxe #solina #octavecat #cepco

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Lick of the Week - Summer Madness by Kool & the Gang 🌞 Released in 1974, this song is a perfect respite for a heat wave - and a great showcase of our ARP collection. Garrett @spuly_ - 1972 Fender Rhodes suitcase; drum machine Matt @matt.blocher - Octave the Cat Keegan @krazykeegan - ARP Odyssey Mike @novakshreds - ARP Solina and ARP Axxe #lickoftheweek #summermadness #koolandthegang #arp #fenderrhodes #electricpiano #vintagekeys #🌞#odyssey #axxe #solina #octavecat #cepco

Lick of the Week - Summer Madness by Kool & the Gang 🌞
Released in 1974, this song is a perfect respite for a heat wave - and a great showcase of our ARP collection.
Garrett @spuly_ - 1972 Fender Rhodes suitcase; drum machine
Matt @matt.blocher - Octave the Cat
Keegan @krazykeegan - ARP Odyssey
Mike @novakshreds - ARP Solina and ARP Axxe

#lickoftheweek #summermadness #koolandthegang #arp #fenderrhodes #electricpiano #vintagekeys #🌞#odyssey #axxe #solina #octavecat #cepco ...

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Lick of the week - Eminence Front by the Who
Pete Townsend’s early 80s groove masterpiece is built around the Yamaha Electone E70 organ, and we’ve been scheming this video ever since we got our own 😎😎
Keegan - Yamaha Electone E70
Matt - 1974 Fender Rhodes Suitcase 88
Garrett - drum kit
Mike - Clavinet D6
@krazykeegan @matt.blocher @novakshreds @yaggerdang @officialthewho
#vintagekeys #electricpiano #eminencefront #thewho #petetownsend #repairshop #rhodespiano #yamaha #yamahaorgan #clavinet #rogerdrums #lickoftheweek #cepco

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Lick of the week - Eminence Front by the Who Pete Townsend’s early 80s groove masterpiece is built around the Yamaha Electone E70 organ, and we’ve been scheming this video ever since we got our own 😎😎 Keegan - Yamaha Electone E70 Matt - 1974 Fender Rhodes Suitcase 88 Garrett - drum kit Mike - Clavinet D6 @krazykeegan @matt.blocher @novakshreds @yaggerdang @officialthewho #vintagekeys #electricpiano #eminencefront #thewho #petetownsend #repairshop #rhodespiano #yamaha #yamahaorgan #clavinet #rogerdrums #lickoftheweek #cepco

Lick of the week - Eminence Front by the Who
Pete Townsend’s early 80s groove masterpiece is built around the Yamaha Electone E70 organ, and we’ve been scheming this video ever since we got our own 😎😎
Keegan - Yamaha Electone E70
Matt - 1974 Fender Rhodes Suitcase 88
Garrett - drum kit
Mike - Clavinet D6
@krazykeegan @matt.blocher @novakshreds @yaggerdang @officialthewho
#vintagekeys #electricpiano #eminencefront #thewho #petetownsend #repairshop #rhodespiano #yamaha #yamahaorgan #clavinet #rogerdrums #lickoftheweek #cepco ...

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Getting Phunky with a medley of perennial Phish Phavorites “Tweezer” and “Stash” on this custom Hohner Clavinet D6, built for @pagemcconnell of @phish

Also Pheaturing @matt.blocher on our Rhodes MK8 and a korg 55b rhythm machine.

When Page called for a custom Clavinet, we were Philled with excitement! We tasked ourselves to Phix him up with the best of the best.

Phollowing a Phull mechanical and electronic restoration of the Clavinet, we phoned @joshuaivantruman to build this beautiful black walnut case to house the instrument, and violá! Clavinet euPhoria!

A big thanks to Eddie @sta2ned for making this all happen!

#phish #pagemcconnell #vidablue #tweezer #stash #clavinet #rhodes #rhodesmk8 #hohner #pageside #hohnerclavinet #clavinetd6 #woodworking #restoration #vintagekeys #customkeys #phishlove #phishcover #controlforsmilerscantbebought

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Getting Phunky with a medley of perennial Phish Phavorites “Tweezer” and “Stash” on this custom Hohner Clavinet D6, built for @pagemcconnell of @phish Also Pheaturing @matt.blocher on our Rhodes MK8 and a korg 55b rhythm machine. When Page called for a custom Clavinet, we were Philled with excitement! We tasked ourselves to Phix him up with the best of the best. Phollowing a Phull mechanical and electronic restoration of the Clavinet, we phoned @joshuaivantruman to build this beautiful black walnut case to house the instrument, and violá! Clavinet euPhoria! A big thanks to Eddie @sta2ned for making this all happen! #phish #pagemcconnell #vidablue #tweezer #stash #clavinet #rhodes #rhodesmk8 #hohner #pageside #hohnerclavinet #clavinetd6 #woodworking #restoration #vintagekeys #customkeys #phishlove #phishcover #controlforsmilerscantbebought

Getting Phunky with a medley of perennial Phish Phavorites “Tweezer” and “Stash” on this custom Hohner Clavinet D6, built for @pagemcconnell of @phish

Also Pheaturing @matt.blocher on our Rhodes MK8 and a korg 55b rhythm machine.

When Page called for a custom Clavinet, we were Philled with excitement! We tasked ourselves to Phix him up with the best of the best.

Phollowing a Phull mechanical and electronic restoration of the Clavinet, we phoned @joshuaivantruman to build this beautiful black walnut case to house the instrument, and violá! Clavinet euPhoria!

A big thanks to Eddie @sta2ned for making this all happen!

#phish #pagemcconnell #vidablue #tweezer #stash #clavinet #rhodes #rhodesmk8 #hohner #pageside #hohnerclavinet #clavinetd6 #woodworking #restoration #vintagekeys #customkeys #phishlove #phishcover #controlforsmilerscantbebought ...

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Here we demonstrate the unique ability of our custom Helpinstill piano to split its own keyboard into three separate outputs; Bass, Middle, and Treble. Of course, the two-way split became somewhat standard in the digital era, but can you name any other acoustic instrument that can split its register like this?

The treble is run through a vintage @bossinfoglobal DM-3 for maximum @lee_scratch_perry vibes. The midrange is run through a vintage Boss Ph-1 phaser. We ran the bass through a vintage @ehx mini Q tron for a little @bootsy_collins nod.

Stay tuned for more footage and an in-depth blog post on our website about this super unique Helpinstill restoration.

#helpinstill #helpinstillpiano #helpinstillroadmaster #custompiano #boss #bossdelay #phaser #qtron #electroharmonix #ehx #whitepiano #leescratchperry #cminor #restoration #customkeys #madeinchicago #cepco #chicagoelectricpianocompany

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Here we demonstrate the unique ability of our custom Helpinstill piano to split its own keyboard into three separate outputs; Bass, Middle, and Treble. Of course, the two-way split became somewhat standard in the digital era, but can you name any other acoustic instrument that can split its register like this? The treble is run through a vintage @bossinfoglobal DM-3 for maximum @lee_scratch_perry vibes. The midrange is run through a vintage Boss Ph-1 phaser. We ran the bass through a vintage @ehx mini Q tron for a little @bootsy_collins nod. Stay tuned for more footage and an in-depth blog post on our website about this super unique Helpinstill restoration. #helpinstill #helpinstillpiano #helpinstillroadmaster #custompiano #boss #bossdelay #phaser #qtron #electroharmonix #ehx #whitepiano #leescratchperry #cminor #restoration #customkeys #madeinchicago #cepco #chicagoelectricpianocompany

Here we demonstrate the unique ability of our custom Helpinstill piano to split its own keyboard into three separate outputs; Bass, Middle, and Treble. Of course, the two-way split became somewhat standard in the digital era, but can you name any other acoustic instrument that can split its register like this?

The treble is run through a vintage @bossinfoglobal DM-3 for maximum @lee_scratch_perry vibes. The midrange is run through a vintage Boss Ph-1 phaser. We ran the bass through a vintage @ehx mini Q tron for a little @bootsy_collins nod.

Stay tuned for more footage and an in-depth blog post on our website about this super unique Helpinstill restoration.

#helpinstill #helpinstillpiano #helpinstillroadmaster #custompiano #boss #bossdelay #phaser #qtron #electroharmonix #ehx #whitepiano #leescratchperry #cminor #restoration #customkeys #madeinchicago #cepco #chicagoelectricpianocompany ...

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🎙️🇩🇪 Our take on Wilco’s “Impossible Germany”. Whammy Clavinets often get compared to lead guitars, and so we decided to take Nels Cline’s sensitive vibrato style licks and try them out on the Whammy Clavinet. Accompanied by @matt.blocher on a freshly restored Wurlitzer 214, we love the way this little homage came out. 🇩🇪🎙️

🌳 This custom oak-cased whammy-modified Hohner Clavinet received our top-shelf services. See a detailed blog post on our website for a deep dive into this very special instrument. 🌳

Wilco represents Chicago in the best ways possible; We’ve had the pleasure of restoring a few keyboards for them. We love the tones they get at their Loft studio, as well as their songs! We hope you enjoy this take as much as we enjoyed playing it.

#clavinet #hohnerclavinet #whammyclavinet #customkeys #customwoodwork #oak #wurlitzer #wurlitzer214 #wurlitzer200a #vintagekeys #wilco #nelscline #skybluesky #impossiblegermany #2007 #explorepage #jefftweedy #keyscover #cepco #chicagoelectricpianoco

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🎙️🇩🇪 Our take on Wilco’s “Impossible Germany”. Whammy Clavinets often get compared to lead guitars, and so we decided to take Nels Cline’s sensitive vibrato style licks and try them out on the Whammy Clavinet. Accompanied by @matt.blocher on a freshly restored Wurlitzer 214, we love the way this little homage came out. 🇩🇪🎙️ 🌳 This custom oak-cased whammy-modified Hohner Clavinet received our top-shelf services. See a detailed blog post on our website for a deep dive into this very special instrument. 🌳 Wilco represents Chicago in the best ways possible; We’ve had the pleasure of restoring a few keyboards for them. We love the tones they get at their Loft studio, as well as their songs! We hope you enjoy this take as much as we enjoyed playing it. #clavinet #hohnerclavinet #whammyclavinet #customkeys #customwoodwork #oak #wurlitzer #wurlitzer214 #wurlitzer200a #vintagekeys #wilco #nelscline #skybluesky #impossiblegermany #2007 #explorepage #jefftweedy #keyscover #cepco #chicagoelectricpianoco

🎙️🇩🇪 Our take on Wilco’s “Impossible Germany”. Whammy Clavinets often get compared to lead guitars, and so we decided to take Nels Cline’s sensitive vibrato style licks and try them out on the Whammy Clavinet. Accompanied by @matt.blocher on a freshly restored Wurlitzer 214, we love the way this little homage came out. 🇩🇪🎙️

🌳 This custom oak-cased whammy-modified Hohner Clavinet received our top-shelf services. See a detailed blog post on our website for a deep dive into this very special instrument. 🌳

Wilco represents Chicago in the best ways possible; We’ve had the pleasure of restoring a few keyboards for them. We love the tones they get at their Loft studio, as well as their songs! We hope you enjoy this take as much as we enjoyed playing it.

#clavinet #hohnerclavinet #whammyclavinet #customkeys #customwoodwork #oak #wurlitzer #wurlitzer214 #wurlitzer200a #vintagekeys #wilco #nelscline #skybluesky #impossiblegermany #2007 #explorepage #jefftweedy #keyscover #cepco #chicagoelectricpianoco ...

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