August 13th, 2009 by CME

Les Paul (1915 - 2009)… We love and miss you.

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -  Acclaimed guitarist and inventor Les Paul died this week from complications of severe pneumonia at White Plains Hospital in New York at the age of 94. He revolutionized the music industry with the invention of the Les Paul Electric Guitar and Overdub Multitrack Recording. According to Gibson Guitar, Les Paul died with his family and friends by his side.

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March 6th, 2009 by CME

On Thursday March 26, 2009…

Come hang out with Taylor factory experts for a lively night of guitar talk and test-driving! The Taylor Guitars Road Show crew is back on tour to bring to you the latest ideas and gear, directly from Taylor’s headquarters.

•    Check out the new T3 semi-hollow body electric
•    Hear a demo of how acoustic shapes and woods affect tone
•    Learn to “mod” a Solid Body with new loaded pick guards
•    Get the latest on Taylor’s Build to Order program
•    Sample killer custom and one-off beauties, all for sale
•    Register to win a Taylor guitar of your choice
•    Free Taylor Ware gear and Elixir Strings (while supplies last)

Thursday March 26, 2009

4 pm - 7 pm

Call for info: 773 . 525 . 7773

Chicago Music Exchange
3316 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60657

February 6th, 2009 by CME

From Guitar Workshop’s YouTube videos, National Fingerstyle Guitar Champion Pat Kirtley teaches a note for note version of Chet Atkins’ “Rose Ann.”

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