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Apr022021
We’re on the TeeVee!
By Max Brink
Look at that! CEPCo is on the TeeVee! We are absolutely honored to get a feature on Chicago’s ABC 7…
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Max Brink
Apr012021
Custom Shop: Tweed Suitcase
By Max Brink
Harking back to the classic 50’s Fender amps, the tweed look has become timeless – and a CEPCo favorite. Although…
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Max Brink
Mar022021
Professor Goss visits the Piano Co!
By Mike Novak
Our buddy Woody Goss recently came by the shop for an in depth look behind the scenes at CEP. Along…
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Mike Novak
Jan252021
Flagship: 1979 Rhodes Mark I Suitcase 88 restoration
By Mike Novak
It doesn’t get more classic than this: a full 88 keyset with suitcase amplifier from the very end of Mark…
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Mike Novak
Dec192020
Custom Shop: Seafoam Green Suitcase strikes again!
By Mike Novak
It’s no secret that Seafoam Green tolex is one of our favorite finishes here at the Chicago Electric Piano Co.…
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Mike Novak
Dec042020
Introducing the 2021 Vintage Keyboard Calendar
By Max Brink
We’re excited to present our 2021 Vintage Keyboard Calendar–Now available for pre-order! Inspired by 70s/80s design trends, each month features…
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Max Brink

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Wurlitzer 206a conversion to 200a spec with a full

Wurlitzer 206a conversion to 200a spec with a full mechanical overhaul and a bright yellow paint job 🤩. This beauty is now happily residing in Chile! Also — our ever growing Wurlitzer playlist has been updated with 13 new bangers for your weekend enjoyment!
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#wurlitzer #brightyellow #mellowyellow #vintagekeys #electricpiano #chile #southamerica #customshop #cepco

Happy belated May y’all! In honor of this 54 key

Happy belated May y’all! In honor of this 54 key Rhodes, we’ve added 16 fresh jams to our ever growing Rhodes playlist. Check the link in bio to give it a spin (spotify playlists - “the Rhodes we travel”)!
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Photo retouching by @jacobwattsphoto #rhodes #may #54 #playlist #calendar #2021 #customshop #vintagekeys #electricpiano #cepco

We got a couple exciting new builds to share soon.

We got a couple exciting new builds to share soon...stay tuned!
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Photos by @jeff_marini #walnut #rhodes #clavinet #hohner #d6 #electricpiano #vintagekeys #customshop #pianoporn #🙀 #cepco

For those wondering what the pull out tray is used

For those wondering what the pull out tray is used for on the Wurlitzer student models, here ya go! Thanks to our friends @topochicousa for the bubbles and keeping us hydrated and refreshed alllllll day long.
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#topochico #mineralwater #electricpiano #vintagekeys #sponsored #wurlitzer #jacksonfive #cepco

Here we have a lovely Wurlitzer 206a completely ov

Here we have a lovely Wurlitzer 206a completely overhauled inside and out in a stunning baby blue - apparently our signature Wurli finish these days!
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#wurlitzer #fullrestoration #electricpiano #vintagekeys #206a #babyblue #carolinablue #studentmodel #madeinchicago #cepco

Just realized we forgot to share our April calenda

Just realized we forgot to share our April calendar image 😅 so here it is: the unmistakable Wurlitzer 106p!
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Photo retouching by @jacobwattsphoto #wurlitzer #studentmodel #2021 #calendar #electricpiano #vintagekeys #topotangerine #repairshop #april #cepco

Reminiscent of 50s Fender amps, the tweed look has

Reminiscent of 50s Fender amps, the tweed look has become timeless - and a shop favorite! Here we have a 1979 Rhodes Suitcase piano. Along with the top shelf mechanical and electronic restoration, this one features a dark brown sparkle top lid and spalted maple blocks. Instant vibe!
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#rhodes #rhodessuitcase #tweed #ambershellac #sparkletop #vintagekeys #electricpiano #vibe #customshop #spaltedmaple #janus #1979 #repairshop #madeinchicago #cepco

Putting the final touches on this 1979 Custom Twee

Putting the final touches on this 1979 Custom Tweed Rhodes MKI Suitcase 73 before it goes home. Headphones on for maximum stereo immersion!
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Played by Matt Blocher, recorded onsite at Chicago Electric Piano Co #rhodes #electricpiano #suitcasepiano #1979 #tweed #customshop #vibe #stereo #repairshop #vintagekeys #cepco

The unmistakable Rheem Kee Bass (or “Lee Bass”

The unmistakable Rheem Kee Bass (or “Lee Bass” in this instance). We particularly love the “bass booster” throttle lever.
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#comboorgan #rheem #keebass #bass #lowend #homeappliance #1960s #vintagekeys #basssynth #cepco

Petit offerings: a selection of small but potent v

Petit offerings: a selection of small but potent vintage keys (and a bass amp as...the base). From the top down:
Wurlitzer 106p - Fender Rhodes Piano Bass - Rheem Kee Bass - Hohner Bass 3 - Fender Bassman head.
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Photo retouching by @jacobwattsphoto #petitofferings #wurlitzer #fenderrhodes #rhodes #rheem #hohner #bass #bassman #electricpiano #comboorgan #vintagekeys #cepco

Killer 1971 Fender Rhodes Suitcase 73 overhauled i

Killer 1971 Fender Rhodes Suitcase 73 overhauled inside and out. Blog post with audio samples coming soon, but enjoy these pics in the meantime. This was a shop favorite!
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#fenderrhodes #1971 #suitcasepiano #rhodes #electricpiano #vintagekeys #vintagevibe #customshop #fullyrestored #madeinchicago #repairshop #cepco

One of the most iconic keyboard rigs ever: Fender

One of the most iconic keyboard rigs ever: Fender Rhodes piano bass and Vox Continental organ, as made famous by Ray Manzarek of the Doors. This is our featured calendar image for March.
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Photo retouching by @jacobwattsphoto #voxcontinetnal #comboorgan #fenderrhodes #pianobass #electricpiano #vintagekeys #softparade #raymanzarek #rigrundown #cepco

Repro #clavinet music racks available! Exact repli

Way back before all the snow, our buddy @professor

Way back before all the snow, our buddy @professor_goss came by the shop to talk all things electric piano. Check out the full video linked in our bio for an educational look behind the scenes at CEPCo and some serious Goss riffage.

Featured cal image for February: the glorious Yama

Featured cal image for February: the glorious Yamaha CP70. From golf clubs to motorcycles to a whole range of musical instruments, it seems Yamaha dipped their toes into a little bit of everything. Designed for stage use, this “portable” electric grand piano separates into two pieces: one with the harp/electronics and the other with the action/keybed. We put together a power hour playlist in honor of this beast, follow the link in our bio to give it a spin! Photo retouching by @jacobwattsphoto
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#cp70 #yamaha #electricpiano #grandpiano #nippongakki #madeinjapan #2021 #calendar #vintagekeys #february #photoretoucher #cepco

1979 Rhodes Mark I Suitcase 88. Flagship piano fro

1979 Rhodes Mark I Suitcase 88. Flagship piano from the end of Rhodes Mark I production fully restored and refinished in a handsome classic black tolex. Check out the link in our bio for a link to our blog post featuring more photos and audio samples!
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#fullyrestored #customshop #rhodes #electricpiano #vintagekeys #1979 #flagship #suitcaserhodes #madeinchicago #repairshop #pianosofinstagram #cepco

Matt gives this lovely 1979 Rhodes Suitcase 88 a f

Matt gives this lovely 1979 Rhodes Suitcase 88 a final play test before it heads out to its new home in Texas. Check it out with headphones for the maximum hypnotic experience 😎
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#rhodes #electricpiano #thebeatles #vintagekeys #abbeyroad #abbeyrhodes #stereotremolo #repairshop #fullyrestored #madeinchicago #cepco

Featured calendar image for January: custom shop b

Featured calendar image for January: custom shop baby blue Wurlitzer 200a. Photo retouching by @jacobwattsphoto
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#newyear #january #customshop #babyblue #wurlitzer #electricpiano #carolinablue #vintagekeys #repairshop #madeinchicago #cepco

Peace out 2020 ✌️ . . . . . Some of our favori

Peace out 2020 ✌️
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Some of our favorite restorations of the year, photo by @iwaslikeyo #vintagekeys #customshop #electricpiano #pianoco #fenderrhodes #rhodes #wulritzer #clavinet #repairshop #happynewyear #2021 #madeinchicago #cepco

Back to our regular content - 1979 Rhodes Suitcase

Back to our regular content - 1979 Rhodes Suitcase 73 from the tail end of Mark I production. Customized in one of our favorite finishes: Seafoam green! Accents include birds-eye maple blocks and a subtle mint green sparkle top. Check the link in bio for more photos and sound samples.
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#electricpiano #rhodes #rhodessuitcase #1979 #vintagekeys #seafoamgreen #surfgreen #classic #mintgreen #customshop #repairshop #madeinchicago #cepco

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