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Jun192020
Custom Walnut Clavinet D6
By Mike Novak
This build is certainly one of the most ambitious we have attempted, and we couldn’t be happier with the results!…
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Mike Novak
May292020
Quarantine Wurlitzer 200
By Mike Novak
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Mike Novak
Apr272020
FOR SALE: Hohner Clavinet D6
By Max Brink
We hope everyone is staying safe and keeping their communities safe during this global pandemic. We’re currently working from home…
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Max Brink
Mar272020
Custom Shop: 1973 Ivory Stereophonic Satellite
By Max Brink
A sublime combo that sounds just as good as it looks: 1973 Fender Rhodes Mark I in Ivory tolex with…
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Max Brink
Feb162020
Custom Shop: MIDI Mark II *Sparkletop* Suitcase
By Max Brink
A Classic Rhodes get’s a Custom Shop Overhaul. This Mark II Suitcase 88 was manufactured in 1980 and is a…
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Max Brink
Jan202020
Baby Blue Beauty!
By Max Brink
Here’s a new variation on a past favorite from the workshop: Baby Blue Wurlitzer 206A. This custom baby blue Wurlitzer…
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Max Brink

FULLY RESTORED PIANOS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE

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This is becoming one of our favorite finishes - Ba

This is becoming one of our favorite finishes - Baby Blue Wurlitzer 200a with cream base and matching sustain pedal. This one is already on its way to the West Coast, but sound samples and blog post with more photos coming soon!
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#electricpiano #wurlitzer #200a #babyblue #carolinablue #sonicblue #customshop #vintagekeys #madeinchicago #repairshop #cepco

Bach sure sounds nice on this restored 88 key Rho

Bach sure sounds nice on this restored 88 key Rhodes Mark II Suitcase piano we delivered in Chicago last week. Also, nice to see the rare Rhodes music rack in action! .
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Performed by @gregheaphy #rhodes #electricpiano #rhodessuitcase #vintagekeys #repairshop #madeinchicago #bach #welltempered #classicalmusic #cepco

We’ve been dreaming this one up for a little whi

We’ve been dreaming this one up for a little while now - a custom Walnut Clavinet D6! The case is miter folded and made with solid American black walnut. The top, side and front tuning cover panels feature a high quality solid ply quarter sawn veneer. Hand turned solid walnut legs complete the package! Check out our newest blog posts for more details on this build as well as a bunch of photos (link in bio). .
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Special thanks to our buds @treehouserecordschicago for hosting this photoshoot and @joshuaivantruman for the carpentry.
#customshop #electricpiano #vintagekeys #hohner #clavinet #clavinetd6 #woodshop #walnut #handbuilt #madeinchicago #cepco

Wanna see how we restore this Wurlitzer 200 from b

Wanna see how we restore this Wurlitzer 200 from beginning to end? Check out our most recent blog post for a detailed look at our restoration process from the home workbench during COVID (link in bio). Sound samples and some bonus cat content included!
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#repairshop #repairtechnique #behindthescenes #wurlitzer200 #electricpiano #vintagekeys #wurlitzer #beforeandafter #madeinchicago #knowyourtone #vintagepiano #restorationprocess #cepco

Black Lives Matter #blackouttuesday

Black Lives Matter #blackouttuesday

Original purchase receipt for this lovely 1978 Rho

Original purchase receipt for this lovely 1978 Rhodes Mark I stage piano, now on its way to Panama. We ship internationally, get at us if you’re looking for a top quality fully restored electric piano!
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#rhodes #electricpiano #fenderrhodes #vintagekeys #originalreceipt #1978 #panamacity #repairshop #madeinchicago #cepco

1973 Fender Rhodes Stage 73 in stunning original c

1973 Fender Rhodes Stage 73 in stunning original cosmetic condition fully restored and available for purchase! Contact us for more info. .
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#fenderrhodes #electricpiano #vintagekeys #fullyrestored #repairshop #rhodes #topshelf #forsale #madeinchicago #1973 #cepco

Wurlitzer 200 fully refurbished at home. We shot a

Wurlitzer 200 fully refurbished at home. We shot a lot of photos detailing our restoration process from beginning to end, an in depth blog post will be coming soon! Cameo by ‘Tuff Guy’ 😻
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#wurlitzer #electricpiano #wurlitzer200 #vintagekeys #1973 #fullyrestored #workfromhome #repairshop #streetart #madeinchicago #chicagostreetart #mural #cutecats #cepco

Hohner Clavinet D6 in exceptional original conditi

Hohner Clavinet D6 in exceptional original condition, fully restored by the Chicago Electric Piano Co. This clav is available for purchase, please contact us for more details! .
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#electricpiano #vintagekeys #hohner #clavinet #d6 #closetclassic #originalcondition #madeingermany #repairshop #chicago #cepco

We hope everyone is staying safe out there and fin

We hope everyone is staying safe out there and finding as much musical inspiration as possible! Here is our OG baby blue Wurlitzer, recently featured as part of a home tour on @apartmenttherapy. Major thanks to @sarahecrowley for the shout out and sharing the photo with us.
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#wurlitzer #babyblue #sonicblue #carolinablue #aroundthehouse #electricpiano #vintagekeys #homelife #apartmenttherapy #cepco

Twin Tweed Rhodes Suitcase pianos. One from 1977 a

Twin Tweed Rhodes Suitcase pianos. One from 1977 and the other from 1979. Both feature tweed tolex with amber shellac, ox blood grill cloth and vintage hardware for maximum mojo. The one on the right (1979) also has a deep brown top with gold sparkle flakes and walnut end blocks. .
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#tweed #amber #shellac #customshop #repairshop #rhodes #fenderrhodes #electricpiano #vintagekeys #doneright #mojo #madeinchicago #pianosofinstagram #cepco

Towards the end of 200a production, the Wurlitzer

1973 Fender Rhodes Mark I with accompanying Stereo

1973 Fender Rhodes Mark I with accompanying Stereophonic Satellite cab, deep black sparkle top and ebony stained oak cheekblocks. Meticulously restored inside and out. Follow the link in bio for sound samples and more photos!
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#fenderrhodes #rhodes #electricpiano #vintagekeys #ivory #ivorytolex #sparkletop #customshop #fender #fendercustomshop #stereophonic #repairshop #madeinchicago #cepco

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In light of the COVID19 pandemic CEPCo will be fol

In light of the COVID19 pandemic CEPCo will be following measures laid out by the CDC and common sense to do our part in curbing the infection rate. While our workshop isn’t shut down, we will be working on instruments off site to the best of our ability. We have a lot of fresh content to share that will be making its way to the website and this page, so stay tuned! Take care of each other and remember, toilet paper DOES NOT cure the virus!
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#electricpiano #PSA #vintagekeys #repairshop #customshop #chicago #cepco

1978 Rhodes Mark I Suitcase 88 in Carolina blue to

1978 Rhodes Mark I Suitcase 88 in Carolina blue tolex featuring Birdseye Maple cheekblocks, vintage blue fender grill cloth, sky blue sparkle lid and an optical MIDI system. .
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#rhodes #rhodessuitcase #electricpiano #vintagekeys #pianosofinstagram #sonicblue #carolinablue #babyblue #sparkle #MIDI #birdseyemaple #customshop #repairshop #1978 #✨#💙 #madeinchicago #cepco

Back in the day, the Rheem brand was known for the

Checking in on a recent custom Rhodes Suitcase pia

Checking in on a recent custom Rhodes Suitcase piano we sent to Colorado College! This one is from 1976 and features a sky blue sparkle top, Carolina blue tolex and Birdseye maple blocks. We are honored to have our work at an educational institution where we hope it’ll turn on new generations to the joys of vintage electric pianos. Also, very cool to see it in the company of a lovely Steinway grand and Moog theremin! .
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#rhodes #electricpiano #rhodessuitcase #vintagekeys #colorado #repairshop #customshop #sparkletop #carolinablue #pianolab #steinwaygrand #moog #theremin #cepco

Some behind-the-scenes shots of last nights spray

Some behind-the-scenes shots of last nights spray booth session. For tweed tolex we add a couple coats of amber shellac for both protection and mojo! .
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#vintagekeys #electricpiano #fenderrhodes #spraybooth #behindthescences #amber #shellac #amberisthecolorofyourenergy #beforeandafter #workshop #madeinchicago #cepco

Helpinstill Roadmaster 64 key electric upright pia

Helpinstill Roadmaster 64 key electric upright piano. This beast conveniently folds into itself for ‘easy’ transport. It features a pickup system and an XLR for directly interfacing with a PA system or amplifier. Check out or blog post on the Helpinstill Roadmaster 88 (link in bio) for more details!
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#helpinstill #roadmaster #acousticpiano #electricupright #portablepiano #repairshop #electricpiano #64keys #chicago #vintagekeys #cepco

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