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
- 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…
1Mike Novak - Dec192020
Custom Shop: Seafoam Green Suitcase strikes again!
By Mike NovakRead moreIt’s no secret that Seafoam Green tolex is one of our favorite finishes here at the Chicago Electric Piano Co.…
Mike Novak - Jul012020
Baby Blue Wurlitzer 200a
By Mike NovakRead moreBaby blue has been a popular finish for us lately and it’s no secret why: they look stunning! As with…
Mike Novak - Jun192020
Custom Shop: Walnut Clavinet D6
By Mike NovakRead moreThis build is certainly one of the most ambitious we have attempted, and we couldn’t be happier with the results!…
Mike Novak - Mar272020
Custom Shop: 1973 Ivory Stereophonic Satellite
By Max BrinkRead moreA sublime combo that sounds just as good as it looks: 1973 Fender Rhodes Mark I in Ivory tolex with…
Max Brink - Feb162020
Custom Shop: MIDI Mark II *Sparkletop* Suitcase
By Max BrinkRead moreA Classic Rhodes get’s a Custom Shop Overhaul. This Mark II Suitcase 88 was manufactured in 1980 and is a…
Max Brink - Jan202020
Baby Blue Beauty!
By Max BrinkRead moreHere’s a new variation on a past favorite from the workshop: Baby Blue Wurlitzer 206A. This custom baby blue Wurlitzer…
Max Brink - Dec242019
Custom Shop – Crimson Red Wurlitzer 200
By Max BrinkRead moreCrimson Red and Crushed Velvet – a tantalizing combo! Happy holidays from CEPCo! Here we have a beautiful 200 model…
Max Brink - Dec202019
FOR SALE: Ivory Piano Bass
By Max BrinkRead moreUp for Sale is this fully restored 1979/1980 Piano Bass with custom Ivory Tolex. Along with the Ivory facelift, we…
Max Brink - Nov112019
Custom Shop: “Deep Space” Smart Chop Wurlitzer 214A
By Max BrinkRead moreThe “Deep Space” Sparkletop Wurlitzer is out of this world! Here’s the latest from our Custom Shop earlier this year.…
Max Brink - Oct042019
Custom Shop: Gator Skin Suitcase Mark II 88
By Mike NovakRead moreAn alligator on the loose in Chicago! In mid July, someone released a live 5 foot alligator into the lagoons…
Mike Novak - Sep082019
Custom Shop: A Tribute to the Original Goldtop
By Max BrinkRead moreCheck out this gorgeous tribute from our Custom Shop! This 1975 Rhodes Suitcase was inspired by the early Fender Rhodes…
Max Brink - Aug202019
Custom Shop: Wurlitzer “Pelham-Teal?”
By Max BrinkRead morePelham Blue? Pelham Teal? …Turquoise? Stunning! Here’s a look at one of our most recent Custom Shop Wurlitzers. We fell in…
Max Brink - Jun092019
Custom Shop: Baby Blue Satellite
By Max BrinkRead moreWe think you might enjoy this one! I’ll try not to say too much about the restoration blah blah blah…
Max Brink - May052019
Custom Shop: Teal Fender Rhodes Suitcase 73
By Mike NovakRead moreWe never gave this tolex any serious consideration until it was requested by our client. Seeing is believing and we…
Mike Novak