The Chicago Electric Piano Company is specializes in custom shop restorations for Rhodes, Wurlitzers, Clavinets, and other rare electro-mechanical and early analogue vintage keyboards. Our Origins
The Chicago Electric Piano Company was born out of a passion for vintage analog musical instruments. After years of repairing and restoring electric pianos by word of mouth in Chicago, CEPCo was officially founded by Max Brink in January 2011. Shortly thereafter, Mike Novak partnered up and the business expanded offering new services as well as an inventory of refurbished vintage instruments for sale. Their shared love for keeping vintage instruments alive, —and in some cases bringing them back from the dead— along with the ambition to continually learn new methods to perfect the art and craft of instrument restorations has driven the company’s growth. Today, CEPCo is recognized as one of the world’s leading resources for Rhodes, Wurlitzer’s, Clavinets, and other rare electro-mechanical and analog musical instruments. With clients and visitors from around the globe, we are grateful for the hundreds that have passed through our workshop and the thousands that we have shared and exchanged knowledge of our craft with through online forums and social media platforms such as facebook and instagram. Whether you need basic tuning or a full restoration of your instrument, The Chicago Electric Piano Co. is here to restore the vintage sound that you just can’t get enough of! Our Mission & Philosophy
Our mission is devoted to meeting the needs of musicians and enthusiasts of all ability levels. From the hobbyist to the professional and from the collector to the recording studio, we aim to provide the finest selection of fully restored vintage instruments as well as the vital ongoing maintenance required to prolong the lifespan of these unique instruments. We hold ourselves to the highest level of integrity throughout our process in order to stay true to the original sound and design of the instrument by using the finest quality parts and best methods throughout all of our restorations. We maintain an extensive inventory of vintage parts and have ample experience with the best modern reproduction parts available. There is no on-size-fits-all approach to the restoration of a vintage musical instrument. Ongoing care serves an integral role in the playability and sound of an instrument. Depending on factors such as the condition of parts and current setup, repair and maintenance services must be tailored to suit the needs of the instrument and the player on an individual basis. Our in-house estimates are always free of charge.
