CUSTOM SHOP

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

    Clavinet meets MCM furniture in this custom shop build We are no strangers to handcrafted wood enclosures these days. So…

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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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  • Sep302021

    Custom Shop: Wurlitzer 200 in Metallic Bronze

    Have a look and listen to the latest from the CEPCo Custom Shop: the “Metallic Bronze” 200. This Wurlitzer has…

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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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  • Jul172021

    Alabaster Helpinstill

    New road case for this Road Master – a stunning finish for this portable acoustic/electric piano. As you can probably…

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  • Jul082021

    Wurlitzer 106P Restoration by CEPCo.

    It’s been a while since we’ve had a 106P at the workshop… Here we go again! The 106P’s were originally…

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  • May282021

    Whammy Clavinet: Whamm-E7 Plex-E7

    This probably isn’t the first Whammy E7, and it’s definitely not the first (Castlebar) to feature plexiglass, but it’s the…

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  • Apr022021

    We’re on the TeeVee!

    Look at that! CEPCo is on the TeeVee! We are absolutely honored to get a feature on Chicago’s ABC 7…

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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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