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Mike Novak1975 Disco Rhodes
Read moreCompletely over the top in all the best ways! This glammed out Rhodes is not only eye catching, but also…
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Mike NovakFor Sale: 1969 Wurlitzer 200
Read moreRarely available Wurlitzer 200 from 1969 with original hair pin legs! Freshly restored by CEPCo and available for purchase! We…
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Mike Novak
For Sale: 1980 Rhodes MKII 73
Read moreHere is a rare opportunity to own one of our fully restored pianos – and skip the repair queue 😉.…
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Mike Novak
March – the “Chevelle” Wurlitzer
Read moreAction as fast as a race car. We were beyond excited to draw inspiration from a rare vintage Chevy Chevelle…
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Mike Novak
The “Bagel” Rhodes – 1974 Ash Fender Rhodes
Read moreOur 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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Mike Novak
Hammond Solovox – a 1940s Mono Tube Synth
Read moreAmongst the earliest synthesizers, the Hammond Solovox was originally designed as an add-on to console pianos or organs, providing the…
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Mike Novak
Manuel Turizo custom Walnut Rhodes
Read moreWe were recently contacted by Colombian singer Manuel Turizo to build a special custom Rhodes piano. After perusing our inventory,…
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Mike Novak
For Sale: 1976 Rhodes Stage 88
Read moreIf you’ve been hunting for a wonderful Rhodes piano, look no further! Here is a rare opportunity to…
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Mike Novak
Rare Gem: the Musser AmpliCeleste
Read moreCeleste meets electric piano in this unique mashup of 1960s ingenuity. The late 60s were a special time for innovation…
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Mike NovakEagle Ringer Tee
Read moreOur coveted ringer tee is back in stock, this time in black! Designed by Ryan Troy Ford and printed in…
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Mike NovakCEPCo Halloween – Theme from Twin Peaks
Read moreJoin us as we dive into the Lynchian world of Twin Peaks, CEPCo style. Garrett “Killer Bob” Spoelhoef – 1977…
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Mike NovakHappy Holidays from the CEPtet!
Read moreAs we close in on the end of the year, we would like to wish you all a happy and…
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Mike NovakDaniel Villarreal live @CEPCo
Read moreDaniel Villarreal and band stopped by for an intimate in-shop performance of Farfisa forward psychedelic and vibrant jams. Here is…
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1977 Walnut Rhodes Stage 73 – “God Only Knows”
Read moreTo showcase this one-of-a-kind custom build, we brought the piano back to the wood shop where our carpenter Josh Truman…
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Mike Novak
Wurlitzer Spring Trio
Read moreCustom shop builds don’t stick around long, so when we had three pastel Wurlitzer pianos wrap up at the same…
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Mike NovakWalnut Rhodes 88 – Refined Elegance
Read moreA long time vision finally realized, this piano is truly a show stopper. This is an idea we had been…
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Mike Novak
Happy Holidays from CEP!
Read moreWe would like to wish all a happy holiday season! Please enjoy this live performance by our “in house” trio…
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Mike Novak2022 Calendar is Live!
Read moreLooking for a unique gift for the vintage music aficionado in your life? The CEPCo 2022 wall calendar checks all…
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Mike Novak
Chevy Boogie Van + Forest Green Rhodes
Read moreGreen with Envy: 1976 Chevy van and 1977 Rhodes Suitcase One of our favorite Rhodes custom builds, this Suitcase piano…
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Mike Novak
Wurlitzer 207a with Keynote Visualizer
Read moreClass is in session! Imagine walking into a piano lab in the late 70s, then picture this beautiful Wurlitzer piano…
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Mike Novak
Custom Shop: Ostrich Rhodes Suitcase
Read moreOstrich tolex accented by shades of brown give this custom Fender Rhodes a distinct and classy look. Our client selected…
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Mike Novak
Alabaster Helpinstill
Read moreNew road case for this Road Master – a stunning finish for this portable acoustic/electric piano. As you can probably…
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Mike NovakProfessor Goss visits the Piano Co!
Read moreOur 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
Flagship: 1979 Rhodes Mark I Suitcase 88 restoration
Read moreIt 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
Custom Shop: Seafoam Green Suitcase strikes again!
Read moreIt’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
Rhodes 7055 Student Model: An In Depth Look
Read moreAfter the iconic “Jetsons” pianos of the late 60’s, Rhodes introduced a new education series. These pianos were housed in…
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Mike Novak
Baby Blue Wurlitzer 200a
Read moreBaby blue has been a popular finish for us lately and it’s no secret why: they look stunning! As with…
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Mike Novak
Custom Shop: Walnut Clavinet D6
Read moreThis 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 NovakCustom Shop: Gator Skin Suitcase Mark II 88
Read moreAn alligator on the loose in Chicago! In mid July, someone released a live 5 foot alligator into the lagoons…
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Mike Novak
An In-Depth look at the Helpinstill Roadmaster Mark II
Read moreConsidering an instrument that weighs over 200lbs to be “portable” is a bit of a stretch, but here we have…
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Mike NovakCustom Shop: Teal Fender Rhodes Suitcase 73
Read moreWe never gave this tolex any serious consideration until it was requested by our client. Seeing is believing and we…
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Mike NovakCustom Shop: Black Wurlitzer 145B
Read moreAn elegant customization of an iconic tube powered Wurlitzer! Often times the pianos we get in the shop look like…
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Rare Breed: Green Pickup Fender Rhodes MKI Stage Piano
Read moreWe thought this was curious enough to share – a Fender Rhodes stage piano with a full set of green…
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