Posts tagged with ‘Sparkletop’

  • 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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  • Nov182023

    Noble Bautista live @CEPCo

    We were excited to welcome fellow Chicagoan, Noble Bautista to our workshop, who floored us with an intimate live performance…

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  • Jul262023

    Custom Shop: Walnut Wurlitzer 140B

    The Walnut 140B   This 140B came into the workshop painted black and looking like it could tell a story…

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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Nov112019

    Custom Shop: “Deep Space” Smart Chop Wurlitzer 214A

    The “Deep Space” Sparkletop Wurlitzer is out of this world! Here’s the latest from our Custom Shop earlier this year.…

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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Jan122018

    Custom Fender Rhodes Mark I 54

      Here is one of the most ambitious –and definitely the nerdiest– custom restorations that we have ever attempted: A custom…

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  • Nov222017

    MIDI Rhodes: Custom Glam-Sparkletop

    Here’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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  • Oct212017

    Custom Rhodes: “Lunar Dark Star”

    Things are beginning to settle from our move over to the Treehouse Records building on Cicero Avenue. Here’s a look…

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  • Jun012017

    Custom Shop: Surf Green Rhodes Mark I Stage 73

    The tide is coming back in! …Or is it going out? What’s best for riding that dream wave anyway? ? ?…

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  • Apr122017

    FOR SALE: Custom MIDI Rhodes Suitcase 88

      Up for sale is this Customized MIDI Rhodes Mark I Suitcase 88, restored by The Chicago Electric Piano Company. This piano…

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  • Apr122017

    FOR SALE: 1975 Rhodes Mark I *Stereophonic Satellite* 88

    Here’s the latest custom amplifier from our workshop! After a series of custom Wurlitzer amplifiers we finally decided to dream…

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  • Feb082017

    Custom Shop: “Champagne Cowboy” Rhodes

    Here is a glimpse of the latest Custom Shop Rhodes from The Chicago Electric Piano Company: Did we finally go over…

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  • Aug142016

    FOR SALE: Custom “Sea Foam” Rhodes Stage 73

    Here’s another beautiful Custom Rhodes from our Custom Shop! Surfs Up! Another Custom Shop Rhodes restoration up for sale! This…

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  • Aug142016

    FOR SALE: Custom “Blue Sky Sparkle” Rhodes Suitcase 73

    Here’s the latest Custom Shop Rhodes from our workshop. This one was upgraded to eleven! [Update: This piano has sold.…

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  • Aug282015

    Custom Shop: The Tweed Copper Top Rhodes

    Here’s the latest from our custom shop: The “Tweed Copper Top” Rhodes. This is a late 1971 Rhodes Mark I…

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  • Aug122014

    Kesha’s Custom Wurlitzer 200

    Here’s a look at the latest from our custom shop: Kesha’s Custom Psychedelic Wurlitzer 200. This Wurlitzer has been fully…

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  • Jul022014

    Custom Shop: The Ivory Fender Rhodes Piano Bass

    It doesn’t get much cooler than a Rhodes Piano bass!   Here’s the latest custom built Rhodes in our inventory:…

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