Kellen Boersma – The Chicago Electric Piano Co.

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The “Death Star” Yamaha CP-80
By Kellen Boersma
Here’s the latest from our Custom Shop, the “Death Star” Yamaha CP-80B. Fit for Darth Vader’s penthouse, this Yamaha oozes…
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Now Streaming: CEPCo’s Holiday Playlist on Spotify
By Kellen Boersma
Are you completely sick of “All I want for Chrismas (is you)”? Do you hollar at the very mention of…
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electricpianoco Jul 23

1975 Rhodes 88 with Super Satellite cabs 🛰️🛰️
@matt.blocher demos our latest custom shop build with a lush improv showcasing the wiiiiiide stereo field of this set. Baby blue sure sounds good 💙💙
Head over to our website for a closer look at another rare satellite restoration in our archives!
#rhodes #supersatellite #electricpiano #vintagekeys #restoration #🛰️ #💙💙 #repairshop #chicago #cepco

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electricpianoco Jul 18

1975 Rhodes Stage 88 with Super Satellite cabinets 💙🛰️
Available as a factory add on for the Rhodes stage, these rare super satellite cabinets pair with the same preamp found in suitcase models. They offer a massive sound and extra wide stereo tremolo! Each cabinet features a dedicated power amp and two 12” speakers.
In addition to our mechanical and electronic services, this piano also received a cosmetic overhaul with Carolina blue tolex, white sparkle top lid, cheekblocks and sustain pedal and finally white piping on silver grill cloth for the speakers. Video coming soon!
#rhodes #supersatellite #1975 #sparkletop #vintagekeys #🛰 #💙 #madeinchicagoelectricpiano #customshop #cepco

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electricpianoco Jul 13

The Musser AmpliCeleste 💎🎶
Little is known about this rare gem, but what we can say is that it beautifully blends Celeste and electric piano.
Check out Matt Blocher’s performance of Chopin’s famous Nocturne and then head over to our website for a detailed look at our restoration!
@matt.blocher #musser #ampliceleste #rareinstrument #electricpiano #vintagekeys #electrovoice #prattreed #madeinchicago #chopin #nocturne #cepco

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electricpianoco Jul 11

Our friend and neighbor Cesar Pino aka @c3zr_music recently dropped by for an intimate in-shop performance. Here he is on our MKV playing an original medley of classic BeeGees tunes. Check out his new single “BBB” out on @600blockrecords 😎😎
#beegees #c3zr #rhodes #mkv #electricpiano #howdeepisyourlove #vintagekeys #restorationshop #repairshop #madeinchicago #cepco

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electricpianoco Jul 8

Here we have a rare gem: the Musser Ampliceleste! 💎💎
A marvel of 1960s engineering, this instrument combines vibraphone style bars with a piano style hammer action produced by Pratt Reed. Amplified through a pickup system and a giant electro-voice speaker, this unique keyboard is a perfect middle ground between celeste and electric piano.
Performance video and detailed blog post to follow!
#musser #ampliceleste #rarebreed #electricpiano #celeste #vintagekeys #1960s #prattreed #vibraphone #knowyourtone #repairshop #madeinchicago #cepco

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electricpianoco Jul 4

All hands on deck for this beautiful custom smoked plexiglass 1976 Rhodes Stage 88!

Before we send this beauty back up north to Fargo, here’s a 6 hand version of Idris Muhammed’s “Loran’s Dance”.

If you’d like a plexiglass top for your Rhodes, we’re making them for all Rhodes models in 20+ colors, please get in touch!

#rhodes #1976 #jazz #handmodel #customkeys #rhodespiano #soulcover #jazzcover #idrismuhammad #korg55b #keyscover #restoration #plexiglass #piano #cepco #chicagoelectricpianocompany

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electricpianoco Jun 27

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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electricpianoco Jun 25

Walnut Clavinet D6 build for Page McConnell 🎏

In addition to our top shelf electronic and mechanical overhaul, we made a bespoke black walnut case with matching legs! We love how the highly figured panels and finger joints came together on this one. The laser etched “Hohner” emblem ties it all together. Video and blog post coming soon!

This Clavinet will be in good company as a part of the Phish keys rig. You know where to look: Page side Rage side.

@pagemcconnell @phish #phish #pagemcconnell #pagesiderageside #hohner #electricpiano #vintagekeys #clavinet #clav #restoration #germanengineering #madeinchicago #cepco

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electricpianoco Jun 20

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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electricpianoco Jun 17

ARP appreciation post ⚡️🎹⚡️

Pictured here:
Rhodes Electronic Piano, ARP Solina String Ensemble, ARP Pro Soloist, ARP Odyssey, ARP Axxe, and Octave the Cat.

In the early 1980s, the future of both the Rhodes and ARP brands were uncertain. Now under the ownership of the CBS corporation, there were a couple ARP designed instruments released under the Rhodes name, including the “Electronic Piano” pictured here (as well as the Rhodes Chroma synth). It should be noted that Harold Rhodes opposed this rebranding as he thought (rightfully so) that it diluted the legacy of the Rhodes piano.
“The Cat” is a synth produced by Octave and is included in this set because it is so similar to the Odyssey design that the company was sued by ARP in the 70s.

Regardless of the tumultuous history, we here at CEPCo have grown fond of these instruments and have a strong appreciation for this era of analog synthesizers!

#analogsynth #arp #arpodyssey #octavecat #arpaxxe #arpprosoloist #solinastringensemble #vintagekeys #electricpiano #restorationshop #pianoporn #madeinchicago #lawsuit #cepco

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The “Death Star” Yamaha CP-80

Now Streaming: CEPCo’s Holiday Playlist on Spotify