The CEPCo Custom Shop
The goal of our Custom Shop services is to bring to life any custom look, feel, or sound that you are dreaming for your instrument. We work with a variety of craftsmen and fabricators that have expertise in Woodworking, Painting, Plastics, Plexiglass, Metal, & more…
In addition to cosmetics, we also offer custom modifications that upgrade electronics, MIDI installations, the Clavinet Whammy System, and more. Let the photo gallery below inspire you!
For more information about our Custom Shop services or to request a quote please email info@chicagoelectricpiano.com
Custom Shop Blog Posts
- Jan142022
Refined Elegance pt II: Walnut Clavinet D6
By Max BrinkRead moreClavinet meets MCM furniture in this custom shop build We are no strangers to handcrafted wood enclosures these days. So…
1Max Brink - Jan032022
Walnut Rhodes 88 – Refined Elegance
By Mike NovakRead moreA long time vision finally realized, this piano is truly a show stopper. This is an idea we had been…
Mike Novak - Dec232021
Happy Holidays from CEP!
By Mike NovakRead moreWe would like to wish all a happy holiday season! Please enjoy this live performance by our “in house” trio…
Mike Novak - Dec172021
Now 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…
Kellen Boersma - Dec082021
2022 Calendar is Live!
By Mike NovakRead moreLooking for a unique gift for the vintage music aficionado in your life? The CEPCo 2022 wall calendar checks all…
Mike Novak - Oct112021
Chevy Boogie Van + Forest Green Rhodes
By Mike NovakRead moreGreen with Envy: 1976 Chevy van and 1977 Rhodes Suitcase One of our favorite Rhodes custom builds, this Suitcase piano…
Mike Novak - Sep302021
Custom Shop: Wurlitzer 200 in Metallic Bronze
By Max BrinkRead moreHave a look and listen to the latest from the CEPCo Custom Shop: the “Metallic Bronze” 200. This Wurlitzer has…
Max Brink - Aug202021
Custom Shop: Ostrich Rhodes Suitcase
By Mike NovakRead moreOstrich tolex accented by shades of brown give this custom Fender Rhodes a distinct and classy look. Our client selected…
Mike Novak - Jul172021
Alabaster Helpinstill
By Mike NovakRead moreNew road case for this Road Master – a stunning finish for this portable acoustic/electric piano. As you can probably…
Mike Novak - Jul082021
Wurlitzer 106P Restoration by CEPCo.
By Max BrinkRead moreIt’s been a while since we’ve had a 106P at the workshop… Here we go again! The 106P’s were originally…
Max Brink - May282021
Whammy Clavinet: Whamm-E7 Plex-E7
By Max BrinkRead moreThis probably isn’t the first Whammy E7, and it’s definitely not the first (Castlebar) to feature plexiglass, but it’s the…
Max Brink - Apr022021
We’re on the TeeVee!
By Max BrinkRead moreLook at that! CEPCo is on the TeeVee! We are absolutely honored to get a feature on Chicago’s ABC 7…
Max Brink - Apr012021
Custom Shop: Tweed Suitcase
By Max BrinkRead moreHarking back to the classic 50’s Fender amps, the tweed look has become timeless – and a CEPCo favorite. Although…
Max Brink - Mar022021
Professor Goss visits the Piano Co!
By Mike NovakRead moreOur buddy Woody Goss recently came by the shop for an in depth look behind the scenes at CEP. Along…
Mike Novak - Jan252021
Flagship: 1979 Rhodes Mark I Suitcase 88 restoration
By Mike NovakRead moreIt doesn’t get more classic than this: a full 88 keyset with suitcase amplifier from the very end of Mark…
Mike Novak