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Max BrinkWalnut + Plexi Rhodes Stage 73
Read moreAnother 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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Max BrinkCustom Shop: Walnut Wurlitzer 140B
Read moreThe Walnut 140B This 140B came into the workshop painted black and looking like it could tell a story…
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Max BrinkOAK + WHAMMY + PLEXI
Read moreAs usual photos are going to speak for themselves on this one… Our promise is that it always plays as…
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Mike Novak
1977 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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Mike Novak
Wurlitzer Spring Trio
Read moreCustom shop builds don’t stick around long, so when we had three pastel Wurlitzer pianos wrap up at the same…
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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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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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Max Brink
Custom Shop: Wurlitzer 200 in Metallic Bronze
Read moreHave a look and listen to the latest from the CEPCo Custom Shop: the “Metallic Bronze” 200. This Wurlitzer has…
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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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Mike Novak
Alabaster Helpinstill
Read moreNew road case for this Road Master – a stunning finish for this portable acoustic/electric piano. As you can probably…
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Max Brink
Wurlitzer 106P Restoration by CEPCo.
Read moreIt’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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Max Brink
Whammy Clavinet: Whamm-E7 Plex-E7
Read moreThis 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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Max BrinkWe’re on the TeeVee!
Read moreLook at that! CEPCo is on the TeeVee! We are absolutely honored to get a feature on Chicago’s ABC 7…
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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 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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Mike Novak
Baby Blue Wurlitzer 200a
Read moreBaby blue has been a popular finish for us lately and it’s no secret why: they look stunning! As with…
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Mike Novak
Custom Walnut Clavinet D6
Read moreThis build is certainly one of the most ambitious we have attempted, and we couldn’t be happier with the results!…
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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
Baby Blue Beauty!
Read moreHere’s a new variation on a past favorite from the workshop: Baby Blue Wurlitzer 206A. This custom baby blue Wurlitzer…
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Max Brink
Custom Shop – Crimson Red Wurlitzer 200
Read moreCrimson Red and Crushed Velvet – a tantalizing combo! Happy holidays from CEPCo! Here we have a beautiful 200 model…
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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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Max Brink
Custom Shop: “Deep Space” Smart Chop Wurlitzer 214A
Read moreThe “Deep Space” Sparkletop Wurlitzer is out of this world! Here’s the latest from our Custom Shop earlier this year.…
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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 NovakCustom Shop: Black Wurlitzer 145B
Read moreAn elegant customization of an iconic tube powered Wurlitzer! Often times the pianos we get in the shop look like…
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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: Fiesta Red Wurlitzer 200
Read moreHere’s a glimpse at a Wurlitzer customization from earlier this summer. This “Fiesta Red” Wurlitzer 200 was restored with our…
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Max BrinkCustom 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 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 Brink
The Vox Continental Facelift
Read moreIt’s hard to figure out the exact formula for getting a Vox Continental refinished to look right. Unfortunately there is…
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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 BrinkCustom Shop: Wurlitzer 106P — Studious Amplifiers Collaboration *RE-Run*
Read moreHave a look–and listen–to the latest Wurlitzer 106P Restoration from our Custom Shop: RE-Run Alert! We’re uploading a previous blog…
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Max Brink
Custom Shop: Baby Blue Wurlitzer 206A *RE-Run*
Read moreHere’s the latest custom Wurlitzer from our workshop: The Baby Blue Wurli 206A! RE-Run Alert! We’re in the process of…
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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: The Black and Brown Suitcase
Read moreThere goes another stunning custom Rhodes! Have a look at the “Black and Brown” Rhodes Suitcase:
