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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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  • Aug242024

    Funkin’ Furniture: A Custom Oak Whammy Modified Hohner Clavinet D6

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    Here’s the latest from our custom shop: A whammy modified Hohner Clavinet D6, with some twists. We had a custom…

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  • Aug152024

    Triple Threat: The Winter White Helpinstill

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    Here’s the latest out of our custom shop: A Helpinstill 64 Road Piano with a one-of-a-kind electronics set up, a…

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  • Jul102024

    Rare Gem: the Musser AmpliCeleste

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    Celeste meets electric piano in this unique mashup of 1960s ingenuity. The late 60s were a special time for innovation…

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  • Jun252024

    Page McConnell’s Walnut Clavinet D6

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    He’s got a Clavinet because he’s got a band. Here’s a look at Page McConnell’s Custom Clavinet by The Chicago…

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YouTube Video VVVSY1J4b2ZqZlg5TzdpZUg3ZFRrcmh3Lm0wNmZ4TUJ5THZB 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
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Lick of the Week - "Vehicle" by the Ides of March
Chicago Electric Piano October 9, 2024 13:24
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

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

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YouTube Video VVVSY1J4b2ZqZlg5TzdpZUg3ZFRrcmh3Lm0wNmZ4TUJ5THZB

Lick of the Week - "Vehicle" by the Ides of March

Chicago Electric Piano October 9, 2024 13:24

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

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

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Lick of the Week - Eminence Front by the Who

Chicago Electric Piano September 30, 2024 10:07

Garrett shows off our latest custom Rhodes with a montunos improvisation inspired by the Afro-Cuban tradition. Our trusty Korg drum machine holds down the clave 🕺💃

Garrett shows off our latest custom Rhodes with a montunos improvisation inspired by the Afro-Cuban tradition. Our trusty Korg drum machine holds down the clave 🕺💃

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1975 Walnut Rhodes Stage 73 - montuno improv

Chicago Electric Piano September 6, 2024 10:07

Garrett shows off the beautiful tone of this 88 key Rhodes Stage from 1976 with the Erroll Garner classic "Misty". This piano is available for purchase, inquire for more details info@chicagoelectricpiano.com

Garrett shows off the beautiful tone of this 88 key Rhodes Stage from 1976 with the Erroll Garner classic "Misty". This piano is available for purchase, inquire for more details info@chicagoelectricpiano.com

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1976 Rhodes Stage 88 - Misty by Erroll Garner

Chicago Electric Piano September 3, 2024 15:20

We took some of Nels Cline's fantastic solo from Wilco's "Impossible Germany" and put it to our recent custom Hohner Clavinet. The chording was handled on a freshly restored Wurlitzer 214. Nels Cline's incredible vibrato-centric playing made us wonder about how fitting the Whammy Clavinet could be to handle these licks, we found it worked wonderfully! And was a lot of fun to boot. With a custom Oak enclosure, Whammy modification, custom turned legs, and complete overhaul, you'll want to see our Website for a deep dive blog post into this very special customized Hohner Clavinet.

We took some of Nels Cline's fantastic solo from Wilco's "Impossible Germany" and put it to our recent custom Hohner Clavinet. The chording was handled on a freshly restored Wurlitzer 214.

Nels Cline's incredible vibrato-centric playing made us wonder about how fitting the Whammy Clavinet could be to handle these licks, we found it worked wonderfully! And was a lot of fun to boot.

With a custom Oak enclosure, Whammy modification, custom turned legs, and complete overhaul, you'll want to see our Website for a deep dive blog post into this very special customized Hohner Clavinet.

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Wilco's "Impossible Germany" on Custom Oak Hohner Whammy Clavinet & Wurlitzer 214

Chicago Electric Piano August 24, 2024 09:40

Little is known about the Musser Ampliceleste, but from first hand experience we can say it is a super cool and rare artifact of the late 60s. Featuring celeste style tone bars, a hammer action and pick up system, this instrument beautifully blends orchestral bells with electric piano. Enjoy this performance of Chopin's famous nocturne and check out our blog post for an in depth look at our restoration! https://chicagoelectricpiano.com/custom-shop/musser-ampliceleste/

Little is known about the Musser Ampliceleste, but from first hand experience we can say it is a super cool and rare artifact of the late 60s. Featuring celeste style tone bars, a hammer action and pick up system, this instrument beautifully blends orchestral bells with electric piano.
Enjoy this performance of Chopin's famous nocturne and check out our blog post for an in depth look at our restoration!
https://chicagoelectricpiano.com/custom-shop/musser-ampliceleste/

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Rare Gem: Musser AmpliCeleste

Chicago Electric Piano July 13, 2024 10:24

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Mendelssohn’s wedding march to a disco beat 🥂🪩💒
Matt plays our latest custom silver sparkle Wurlitzer accompanied by Kellen on the Rhodes piano bass and Korg drum machine.
Special shoutout to our own Garrett @spuly_ who tied the knot this weekend. Congrats!!!
@matt.blocher @kellenbeanzma @surethingchapel #weddingmarch #mendelssohn #wurlitzer #vintagekeys #electricpiano #pianobass #korg #drummachine #surething #hitched #disco #cepco

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Mendelssohn’s wedding march to a disco beat 🥂🪩💒 Matt plays our latest custom silver sparkle Wurlitzer accompanied by Kellen on the Rhodes piano bass and Korg drum machine. Special shoutout to our own Garrett @spuly_ who tied the knot this weekend. Congrats!!! @matt.blocher @kellenbeanzma @surethingchapel #weddingmarch #mendelssohn #wurlitzer #vintagekeys #electricpiano #pianobass #korg #drummachine #surething #hitched #disco #cepco

Mendelssohn’s wedding march to a disco beat 🥂🪩💒
Matt plays our latest custom silver sparkle Wurlitzer accompanied by Kellen on the Rhodes piano bass and Korg drum machine.
Special shoutout to our own Garrett @spuly_ who tied the knot this weekend. Congrats!!!
@matt.blocher @kellenbeanzma @surethingchapel #weddingmarch #mendelssohn #wurlitzer #vintagekeys #electricpiano #pianobass #korg #drummachine #surething #hitched #disco #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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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 ...

Garrett demonstrates the lush stereo tremolo of this 1974 Fender Rhodes Suitcase 88 ⚡️⚡️
In addition to our full mechanical and electronic restoration, this one also features fresh black tolex and new grill cloth.
@spuly_ #fenderrhodes #rhodes #electricpiano #vintagekeys #repairshop #madeinchicago #fender #restoration #overhaul #cepco

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Garrett demonstrates the lush stereo tremolo of this 1974 Fender Rhodes Suitcase 88 ⚡️⚡️ In addition to our full mechanical and electronic restoration, this one also features fresh black tolex and new grill cloth. @spuly_ #fenderrhodes #rhodes #electricpiano #vintagekeys #repairshop #madeinchicago #fender #restoration #overhaul #cepco

Garrett demonstrates the lush stereo tremolo of this 1974 Fender Rhodes Suitcase 88 ⚡️⚡️
In addition to our full mechanical and electronic restoration, this one also features fresh black tolex and new grill cloth.
@spuly_ #fenderrhodes #rhodes #electricpiano #vintagekeys #repairshop #madeinchicago #fender #restoration #overhaul #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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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 ...

Garrett shows off our latest custom Rhodes with a montunos improvisation inspired by the Afro-Cuban tradition. Our trusty Korg drum machine holds down the clave 🕺💃
This 1975 Rhodes stage 73 features our full restoration inside and out. You can learn more about our process and this piano in our blog post - link in bio.
@spuly_ #rhodes #afrocuban #electricpiano #vintagekeys #manuelturizo #montuno #clave #drummachine #repairshop #walnut #customshop #madeinchicago #cepco

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Garrett shows off our latest custom Rhodes with a montunos improvisation inspired by the Afro-Cuban tradition. Our trusty Korg drum machine holds down the clave 🕺💃 This 1975 Rhodes stage 73 features our full restoration inside and out. You can learn more about our process and this piano in our blog post - link in bio. @spuly_ #rhodes #afrocuban #electricpiano #vintagekeys #manuelturizo #montuno #clave #drummachine #repairshop #walnut #customshop #madeinchicago #cepco

Garrett shows off our latest custom Rhodes with a montunos improvisation inspired by the Afro-Cuban tradition. Our trusty Korg drum machine holds down the clave 🕺💃
This 1975 Rhodes stage 73 features our full restoration inside and out. You can learn more about our process and this piano in our blog post - link in bio.
@spuly_ #rhodes #afrocuban #electricpiano #vintagekeys #manuelturizo #montuno #clave #drummachine #repairshop #walnut #customshop #madeinchicago #cepco ...