James BayWurlitzer EP200A | Simply RedVintage Vibe 73A | Laura MvulaWurlitzer 200 |
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Jacob CollierEP200A | Rod ArgentRhodes MkV | Corinne Bailey RaeWurlitzer 145 |
Ben WattEP200a | Penguin CafeWurlitzer 140 | Kaiser ChiefsWurlitzer 200A |
Rag'n'Bone Man |
Some of our happy customers
Klassic Keys GB
Established in 2008, Klassic Keys (KKGB) are specialists in vintage keyboards dating from the 1960s and 1970s. Wurlitzer and Rhodes are the two main manufacturers with Ensoniq & Yamaha being some of the secondary. Klassic Keys have in their team highly qualified technicians and a sales team with over 25 years of dealing with vintage and electric keyboards.
We source our keyboards from the UK domestic and the North American continent. Products are never simply ' sold on ', every item is restored & refurbished from a workable level to professional restoration using original or reproduction parts. Exporting world wide, over 500 pianos and synthesizers have already been successfully restored and delivered to their proud and satisfied owners.
klassic Keys are based near Ashby-de-la-Zouch & Burton-on-Trent, placing us at the very centre of England. We are Located near to the M42 & M1 motorways, about 120 miles from London, 10 miles from East Midlands Airport and 30 minutes from the central cities of Birmingham, Leicester, Nottingham & Derby. We have a storage unit, a workshop and a small demo suite.
Viewing and demonstrations are subject to appointments only. We accept all major credit cards except American Express & Diner's Card. Please contact us for further information.
Doug Mckendrick CEO
I knew that I had reached the top level in the pro muso/recording world the day I was in Abbey Road Studios in 2017. I was doing a quickie repair to a KKGB Wurlitzer EP200 on the premises, peeped out of the window, and there was the famous 'Beatles' pedestrian crossing, complete with continuous selfie-taking fans from all over the world... I thought ''golly gosh'', here I am in THE most famous recording studio on the planet (Shadows/Cliff/Beatles et al) and KKGB Wurlis & Rhodes being played by musos like James Bay/Laura Mvula/Ben Watt - bands like Kaiser Chiefs/Hot Chip and TOP jazz pros like Neil Cowley/Ross Stanley/David Clayton, who NEED instruments that are reliable and perform to "pro" standard, not forgetting many enthusiastic collectors and professional producers (Phil Harding/Steve Smith) and tribute bands (Carpenters Gold) and European/Scandinavian studios/musos and hire companies (Session Music - Dublin/Ooosh!).
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Neil Cowley Trio
'' If Doug says its ok...then it definitely IS ok ''
Ben Watt
'' I have been renting an EP200a in various cities across the US these past two weeks on my tour, and NONE are a patch on yours, Doug. Thanks. ''
"I bought my Rhodes 54 from Klassic Keys the best part of a decade ago. It was my staple through many recording sessions and festivals and always served me well, lovely sound and pleasure to play. Due to changing circumstances in my life I had to put it into storage for about 4 years and when I recently took her back out she needed a little TLC. There were some dead notes, a few sluggish keys and generally she’d lost the ‘sparkle’ that made her a joy to play when I first got her (note to others – do not keep your Rhodes in a damp storage unit for 4 years!). I figured the best course of action would be to return to Klassic Keys and book the piano in for a full service. I could not be happier with the results. New life has been breathed into my Rhodes and she is once more a joy to play and to listen to. Doug is excellent at explaining the work that needs to be done and really puts a lot of effort and the benefit of his many years of expertise into making the instrument achieve its full potential. After visiting Doug in his workshop and him showing me round I really got the impression that he is an expert in his field and also seriously passionate about keeping these electromechanical instruments working at their best. To anyone else who owns a classic keyboard and is thinking of getting it serviced, look no further than Klassic Keys! I will certainly be a repeat customer, either to purchase additions to my rig or to keep the current rig afloat. Thanks Doug! " Asa Maynard