• Dec012024

    Tis the Season…

    Please check out our holiday sale and help support your friendly Electric Piano Co! Shop here

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  • Sep062024

    Manuel Turizo custom Walnut Rhodes

    We were recently contacted by Colombian singer Manuel Turizo to build a special custom Rhodes piano. After perusing our inventory,…

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  • Sep032024

    For Sale: 1976 Rhodes Stage 88

    If you’ve been hunting for a wonderful Rhodes piano, look no further! Here is a rare opportunity to own one…

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  • May312024

    Eagle Ringer Tee

    Our coveted ringer tee is back in stock, this time in black! Designed by Ryan Troy Ford and printed in…

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  • May242024

    The Plexi-Blonde Rhodes Mark II Suitcase

    Here’s the latest from the CEPCo Custom Shop: The Plexi-Blonde Rhodes Mark II Suitcase. Here at CEPCo, we have been…

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  • May072024

    OPEN HOUSE – Saturday May 11 – New Rhodes MK8

    In celebration of the new Rhodes MK8 piano coming to our showroom floor we are opening our doors Saturday, May…

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  • May032024

    The New Rhodes MK8 Comes to Chicago!

    The Rhodes is back! Introducing the MK8 Rhodes is back with the all new MK8. Announced in 2021, the Rhodes…

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  • Nov202023

    Custom Shop Mark 7 ?!

    Here’s to another one of a kind! The Rhodes Mark 7 is a really rare bird that was only produced…

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  • Oct312023

    CEPCo Halloween – Theme from Twin Peaks

    Join us as we dive into the Lynchian world of Twin Peaks, CEPCo style. Garrett “Killer Bob” Spoelhoef – 1977…

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  • Sep262023

    Walnut + Plexi Rhodes Stage 73

    Another gorgeous one-of-a-kind Rhodes restoration leaves the workshop! One-of-a-kind for now, at least… This Mark I Stage 73 was restored…

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  • Sep012023

    Live from CEPCo: FLOCKS

    Chicago/Cincinati band, FLOCKS, performs live at The Chicago Electric Piano Co! Straddling the gap between jazz and electronica, the Cincinnati/Chicago…

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  • Feb262023

    Introducing: The “JHODES”

    It’s more common for us to match a Pantone color than a pair of pants. Sometimes we reference a classic…

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  • May142022

    1977 Walnut Rhodes Stage 73 – “God Only Knows”

    To 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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  • Mar102022

    Teal Rhodes: 1976 custom shop Suitcase

    Our latest custom shop…

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  • Feb242022

    Mavis Staples’ Rhodes Auction — Auction Ended

    An opportunity to own…

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  • Feb042022

    Nigel Hall Trio performs “Intimate Friends” Live at CEPCo

    The Nigel Hall Trio performs an arrangement of Eddie Kendricks’ “Intimate Friends”. Featuring Erick “Jesus” Coomes on bass, Adam Deitch…

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  • Jan032022

    Walnut Rhodes 88 – Refined Elegance

    A long time vision finally realized, this piano is truly a show stopper. This is an idea we had been…

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  • Dec232021

    Happy Holidays from CEP!

    We would like to wish all a happy holiday season! Please enjoy this live performance by our “in house” trio…

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  • Dec172021

    Now Streaming: CEPCo’s Holiday Playlist on Spotify

    Are you completely sick of “All I want for Chrismas (is you)”? Do you hollar at the very mention of…

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  • Dec082021

    2022 Calendar is Live!

    Looking for a unique gift for the vintage music aficionado in your life? The CEPCo 2022 wall calendar checks all…

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  • Oct112021

    Chevy Boogie Van + Forest Green Rhodes

    Green with Envy: 1976 Chevy van and 1977 Rhodes Suitcase One of our favorite Rhodes custom builds, this Suitcase piano…

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  • Aug202021

    Custom Shop: Ostrich Rhodes Suitcase

    Ostrich tolex accented by shades of brown give this custom Fender Rhodes a distinct and classy look. Our client selected…

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  • Apr012021

    Custom Shop: Tweed Suitcase

    Harking back to the classic 50’s Fender amps, the tweed look has become timeless – and a CEPCo favorite. Although…

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  • Mar022021

    Professor Goss visits the Piano Co!

    Our buddy Woody Goss recently came by the shop for an in depth look behind the scenes at CEP. Along…

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  • Jan252021

    Flagship: 1979 Rhodes Mark I Suitcase 88 restoration

    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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  • Dec192020

    Custom Shop: Seafoam Green Suitcase strikes again!

    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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  • Nov202020

    FOR SALE: Fender Rhodes Piano Bass (1971)

    (Sold – If you are looking for a CEPCo restored Piano Bass similar to this one please contact info@chicagoelectricpiano.com for…

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  • Sep162020

    Rhodes 7055 Student Model: An In Depth Look

    After the iconic “Jetsons” pianos of the late 60’s, Rhodes introduced a new education series. These pianos were housed in…

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  • Mar272020

    Custom Shop: 1973 Ivory Stereophonic Satellite

    A sublime combo that sounds just as good as it looks: 1973 Fender Rhodes Mark I in Ivory tolex with…

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  • Feb162020

    Custom Shop: MIDI Mark II *Sparkletop* Suitcase

    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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  • Dec202019

    FOR SALE: Ivory Piano Bass

    Up for Sale is this fully restored 1979/1980 Piano Bass with custom Ivory Tolex. Along with the Ivory facelift, we…

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  • Oct042019

    Custom Shop: Gator Skin Suitcase Mark II 88

    An alligator on the loose in Chicago! In mid July, someone released a live 5 foot alligator into the lagoons…

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  • Sep082019

    Custom Shop: A Tribute to the Original Goldtop

    Check out this gorgeous tribute from our Custom Shop! This 1975 Rhodes Suitcase was inspired by the early Fender Rhodes…

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  • Jun092019

    Custom Shop: Baby Blue Satellite

    We think you might enjoy this one! I’ll try not to say too much about the restoration blah blah blah…

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  • May052019

    Custom Shop: Teal Fender Rhodes Suitcase 73

    We never gave this tolex any serious consideration until it was requested by our client. Seeing is believing and we…

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  • Feb132019

    Rare Breed: Green Pickup Fender Rhodes MKI Stage Piano

    We thought this was curious enough to share – a Fender Rhodes stage piano with a full set of green…

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  • Jan052019

    Custom Shop: “Sea Foam” Fender Rhodes Mark I Stage 73 Satellite

    CEPCo catches another gnarly wave! Surf’s up! These Sea Foam Rhodes are some of our favorite custom shop creations from…

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  • Oct292018

    Custom Shop: White Rhodes and Marshall Amp Combo

    We’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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  • Aug032018

    CEPCo T-Shirt Pre-Sale!

    New 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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  • Jul272018

    FOR SALE: Custom Shop Seafoam Rhodes Mark I Suitcase

      Update: This Piano Sold. Please visit our for sale page for upcoming restorations. Surfs Up! Here’s our latest Custom Shop…

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