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Mike Novak1977 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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Max BrinkNigel Hall Trio performs “Intimate Friends” Live at CEPCo
Read moreThe Nigel Hall Trio performs an arrangement of Eddie Kendricks’ “Intimate Friends”. Featuring Erick “Jesus” Coomes on bass, Adam Deitch…
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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 NovakHappy 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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Kellen BoersmaNow Streaming: CEPCo’s Holiday Playlist on Spotify
Read moreAre you completely sick of “All I want for Chrismas (is you)”? Do you hollar at the very mention of…
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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
1973 Fender Rhodes Suitcase: Ostrich Edition
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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Max Brink
Custom Shop: Tweed Suitcase
Read moreHarking back to the classic 50’s Fender amps, the tweed look has become timeless – and a CEPCo favorite. Although…
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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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Max Brink
FOR SALE: Fender Rhodes Piano Bass (1971)
Read moreThe Fender Rhodes Piano Bass is THE model that introduced the Rhodes to the world. This 1971 is a prime…
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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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Max Brink
Custom Shop: 1973 Ivory Stereophonic Satellite
Read moreA 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
Custom Shop: MIDI Mark II *Sparkletop* Suitcase
Read moreA 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
FOR SALE: Ivory Piano Bass
Read moreUp for Sale is this fully restored 1979/1980 Piano Bass with custom Ivory Tolex. Along with the Ivory facelift, we…
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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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Max Brink
Custom Shop: A Tribute to the Original Goldtop
Read moreCheck out this gorgeous tribute from our Custom Shop! This 1975 Rhodes Suitcase was inspired by the early Fender Rhodes…
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Max BrinkCustom Shop: Baby Blue Satellite
Read moreWe think you might enjoy this one! I’ll try not to say too much about the restoration blah blah blah…
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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 Novak
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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Max Brink
Custom Shop: “Sea Foam” Fender Rhodes Mark I Stage 73 Satellite
Read moreCEPCo catches another gnarly wave! Surf’s up! These Sea Foam Rhodes are some of our favorite custom shop creations from…
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Max Brink
Custom Shop: White Rhodes and Marshall Amp Combo
Read moreWe’ve been busy with so many customizations that we don’t have the time to write much about all of them……
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Max BrinkCEPCo T-Shirt Pre-Sale!
Read moreNew T-Shirt Design! Pre-Order Yours Today! Click Here to be Redirected to the Pre-Order We’re getting ready to screen print…
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Max Brink
FOR SALE: Custom Shop Seafoam Rhodes Mark I Suitcase
Read moreUpdate: This Piano Sold. Please visit our for sale page for upcoming restorations. Surfs Up! Here’s our latest Custom Shop…
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Max BrinkFind Your Dream Rhodes at CEPCo
Read moreOur goal is to restore the Rhodes of your dreams! For some, that dream Rhodes is simply a 1975 Rhodes…
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Max BrinkFOR SALE: “Knotty Fiesta” Piano Bass
Read moreHere’s our latest custom Rhodes creation from The Chicago Electric Piano Co. : This Piano Bass gets back to the…
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Max Brink
Custom Fender Rhodes Mark I 54
Read moreHere is one of the most ambitious –and definitely the nerdiest– custom restorations that we have ever attempted: A custom…
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Max Brink
MIDI Rhodes: Custom Glam-Sparkletop
Read moreHere’s a custom Rhodes that we’re not going to forget! Inspired by their “Grape Sparkle” Gretsch Penguin guitar, we were…
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Max Brink
Custom Rhodes: “Lunar Dark Star”
Read moreThings are beginning to settle from our move over to the Treehouse Records building on Cicero Avenue. Here’s a look…
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Max BrinkRhodes Mark I Suitcase 88 Restoration Feature
Read moreWhile moving between buildings, we started reposing some of our favorite blog posts during our time at our previous space labeled…
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Max BrinkA Rhodes Reborn! *RE-Run*
Read moreHere’s the latest beauty from our workshop: 1975 Rhodes Mark I Suitcase 73. Re-Run Alert–We usually don’t do this, but…
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Max Brink
Custom Shop: Surf Green Rhodes Mark I Stage 73
Read moreThe tide is coming back in! …Or is it going out? What’s best for riding that dream wave anyway? ? ?…
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Max Brink
FOR SALE: Custom MIDI Rhodes Suitcase 88
Read moreUp for sale is this Customized MIDI Rhodes Mark I Suitcase 88, restored by The Chicago Electric Piano Company. This piano…
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Max Brink
FOR SALE: 1975 Rhodes Mark I *Stereophonic Satellite* 88
Read moreHere’s the latest custom amplifier from our workshop! After a series of custom Wurlitzer amplifiers we finally decided to dream…
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Max BrinkCustom Shop: “Champagne Cowboy” Rhodes
Read moreHere is a glimpse of the latest Custom Shop Rhodes from The Chicago Electric Piano Company: Did we finally go over…
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Max Brink
Custom Shop: Tweed & Walnut Special!
Read moreThere goes another one of my favorites! Tweed and Walnut Special! If you look closely this one might look familiar……
