CME Custom Relicing | HAPPY APRIL FOOL'S DAY

At Chicago Music Exchange, we LOVE vintage gear. Nothing feels quite like a guitar that has been played for decades – it's a lot like a perfectly worn-in baseball glove. That's why we're thrilled to introduce to you: CME Custom Relic'ing* (see disclaimer)! 

Yes, you read right. Bring your untouched gear to our Custom Relic'ing Experts, and we'll use our patented relic'ing process to set you on the path to perfect tone. We can't give away all of our secrets, but we can give you a quick behind-the-scenes video tour:

As you can see, there are a lot of ways to make a brand new guitar feel vintage. It's not just the scratches or the dents, the cracked finish, or the worn neck. It's a lifetime of many forms of abuse – from bumpy road trips and faulty stands to smoky bar gigs, drunken bandmates and angry exes. So bring your guitar in to Chicago Music Exchange today...we'll take good care of it.

Disclaimer:
*THIS IS NOT A REAL SERVICE AVAILABLE. April Fool's Joke Only!

No useable instruments were harmed in the making of this video. All of the guitars featured were already beyond repair. PLEASE do not try relic'ing your instruments at home. Remember, we're the professionals.

SHOP RELIC GUITARS

Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1963 Firebird V Ember Red Ultra Light Aged w/Maestro Vibrola
Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1963 Firebird V Ember Red Ultra Light Aged w/Maestro Vibrola
Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1963 Firebird V Ember Red Ultra Light Aged w/Maestro Vibrola
Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1963 Firebird V Ember Red Ultra Light Aged w/Maestro Vibrola
Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1963 Firebird V Ember Red Ultra Light Aged w/Maestro Vibrola
Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1963 Firebird V Ember Red Ultra Light Aged w/Maestro Vibrola
Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1963 Firebird V Ember Red Ultra Light Aged w/Maestro Vibrola
Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1963 Firebird V Ember Red Ultra Light Aged w/Maestro Vibrola
Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1963 Firebird V Ember Red Ultra Light Aged w/Maestro Vibrola

Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1963 Firebird V Ember Red Ultra Light Aged w/Maestro Vibrola

$6,669.00
Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1961 Les Paul SG Standard
Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1961 Les Paul SG Standard
Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1961 Les Paul SG Standard
Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1961 Les Paul SG Standard
Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1961 Les Paul SG Standard
Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1961 Les Paul SG Standard
Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1961 Les Paul SG Standard
Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1961 Les Paul SG Standard
Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1961 Les Paul SG Standard
Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1961 Les Paul SG Standard
Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1961 Les Paul SG Standard

Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1961 Les Paul SG Standard "CME Spec" Ultra Light Aged Heavy Antique Pelham Blue w/Stop Bar & Grovers

$5,399.00
Fender Custom Shop 1952 Telecaster
Fender Custom Shop 1952 Telecaster
Fender Custom Shop 1952 Telecaster
Fender Custom Shop 1952 Telecaster
Fender Custom Shop 1952 Telecaster
Fender Custom Shop 1952 Telecaster
Fender Custom Shop 1952 Telecaster
Fender Custom Shop 1952 Telecaster
Fender Custom Shop 1952 Telecaster
Fender Custom Shop 1952 Telecaster
Fender Custom Shop 1952 Telecaster

Fender Custom Shop 1952 Telecaster "Chicago Special" Heavy Relic Faded Butterscotch Blonde

$5,650.00
Fender Custom Shop 1954 Telecaster Heavy Relic Faded Aged Nocaster Blonde
Fender Custom Shop 1954 Telecaster Heavy Relic Faded Aged Nocaster Blonde
Fender Custom Shop 1954 Telecaster Heavy Relic Faded Aged Nocaster Blonde
Fender Custom Shop 1954 Telecaster Heavy Relic Faded Aged Nocaster Blonde
Fender Custom Shop 1954 Telecaster Heavy Relic Faded Aged Nocaster Blonde
Fender Custom Shop 1954 Telecaster Heavy Relic Faded Aged Nocaster Blonde
Fender Custom Shop 1954 Telecaster Heavy Relic Faded Aged Nocaster Blonde
Fender Custom Shop 1954 Telecaster Heavy Relic Faded Aged Nocaster Blonde
Fender Custom Shop 1954 Telecaster Heavy Relic Faded Aged Nocaster Blonde
Fender Custom Shop 1954 Telecaster Heavy Relic Faded Aged Nocaster Blonde
Fender Custom Shop 1954 Telecaster Heavy Relic Faded Aged Nocaster Blonde

Fender Custom Shop 1954 Telecaster Heavy Relic Faded Aged Nocaster Blonde

$5,150.00

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