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2024 CME BACK TO SCHOOL SALE
Shop CME Back to School Sale Through Midnight Monday! BOGO 50%, 20%, or 10% Sale Collections and more CME Exclusive Deals!
CME is saying “so long!” to the summer with BIG savings on gear so you can stock up for the start of the school year! Now through August 12, get 20% OFF select* new gear, or take 10% OFF select Vintage & Used gear. Or, buy-one-get-one 50% OFF select new accessories! Plus, get $500 OFF select* Fender and Gibson CME Exclusive electric guitars!
*Select gear only. Exclusions apply.
OPEN THE CME APP TO SHOP OUR ST. PATRICK'S DAY SALE!
Feeling Lucky? Download the CME App to Access Huge Deals During our St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Sale!
This St. Patrick’s Day weekend, if you’re looking to find your four-leaf-clover-of-a-deal on guitars, amps, accessories, and more, then it’s your lucky day—but, ONLY if you download the CME mobile app! Now, through midnight Monday, March 18, download the CME Mobile App to access $500 OFF deals on select Gibson (w/ coupon code DIRTY500) and Fender CME Exclusives (ULTRA500) guitars! Plus, get up to 10% OFF Vintage/Used gear (w/ code MARCH10) through midnight Monday, as well as deals on select* guitars, amps, accessories, and more!
Save BIG on Your Next Gear Purchase During CME’s 2024 Spring Sale, Now Extended One More Day!
Chicago Music Exchange is your go-to destination for some of the most sought-after vintage and used musical instruments available anywhere! From a vintage refin from 1957 of the electric guitar model that launched the Fender brand into the stratosphere to a Gibson Les Paul Junior Cherry from the years before they changed the name to SG, plus a vintage Gibson acoustic used by Nathaniel Rateliff on some of his biggest recordings—find the coolest vintage and used guitars alongside their brand-new custom shop counterparts at CME!
Highlight Of The Week
Grab our newest Jackson Custom Shop Guitars today - including the CME Exclusive 1982 Dinky!
For over 40 years, Jackson Guitars has been crafting high-performance shred machines, and now we’re proud to present the CME Exclusive Jackson Custom Shop 1982 Dinky models! Paying tribute to Jackson's early days in the '80s, these custom-built guitars feature quartersawn maple necks, Floyd Rose tremolos, and exclusive Bare Knuckle pickups—available only at Chicago Music Exchange!
Another 80s classic has arrived at CME: Meet the Gibson Modern Victory!
The original Gibson Victory MVX and MVIII were one of the last designs to originate from Gibson’s Kalamazoo plant before it ceased making Gibson guitars in 1984, designed to take on Fender’s contemporary offerings, as well as nodding to the eventual aesthetic of the ‘80s. Now, merging the DNA of the original models with modern upgrades like refined body contours and improved weight, the Victory has returned, loaded with a pair of 80s Tribute Humbuckers that can be both coil split and coil selected! Available with a range of Figured AA-top and Satin finishes, these axes are crafted for limitless self-expression!
New PRS Wood Library Guitars with Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboards? Yes please!
The PRS Wood Library program offers exclusive, custom-built guitars based on PRS Core models, with special woods and unique features not available in standard catalogs. As one of the few select dealers in the U.S. granted access, Chicago Music Exchange hand-selects premium woods directly from PRS’s Wood Library in Stevensville, MD—resulting in limited runs of one-of-a-kind instruments. With custom configurations and finishes, each PRS Wood Library guitar offers a distinct, high-end feel, ensuring unparalleled quality and craftsmanship. Discover CME's PRS Wood Library collection for a guitar that's truly one of a kind!
Chicago Music Exchange Holiday Gift Guide
You’ve got enough on your plate. Let the Chicago Music Exchange help make your holidaze a little clearer with our Holiday Gift Guide! With great deals and financing options, we are certain you will find everything you need. Book an appointment for Monday or Tuesdays today!
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Enter Online or In-Store to Win ONE FREE CME Exclusive EarthQuaker Devices pedal OF YOUR CHOICE!
Designed to be simple and user-friendly, EarthQuaker Devices pedals supply loads of practical, useable, and musical sounds, making them a launchpad for sonic exploration and aural innovation. EQD has long been known to make exclusive runs for dealers when a certain store’s customer base, shows a preference for a specific colorway—and now’s your chance to get YOUR CHOICE of ONE of our CME Exclusive pedals by Earthquaker Devices!
So, whether you’re looking to add some otherworldly reverberation a dynamic audio grinder, or a data corruptor to your board, now, through Sept. 30 you can enter online or in-store to win ONE In-Stock CME Exclusive EarthQuaker Devices pedal of YOUR CHOICE—FREE!
CME Final Sale Collection
New At CME!
When you love gear as much as we do here at CME, sometimes you end up with more guitars than hooks to hang them from. And we are determined to find the right home for this gear so as a Final Sale item, no returns or exchanges will be available. But with prices like this, why would you even need to! Your gain is our loss!
Items marked Final Sale have been heavily discounted and are not eligible for returns, exchanges or refunds. If you have any questions regarding your Final Sale items, please reach out to our customer service team through live chat, email (customerservice@chicagomusicexchange.com), or phone (773) 525-7773. Exceptions to the policy are if you’ve received a faulty, damaged, and/or incorrectly advertised product, in which case you can reach out to the Customer Care team for a full refund (case must be submitted up to 3 days after delivery date). Returns that do not meet this criteria and cancellations will be charged a restocking fee plus any additional shipping charges
Please Note: Final Sale items are not covered by our general return policy. These items do not qualify for returns or exchanges unless proof can be provided within 3 days of receipt that the item arrived in a condition inconsistent with the product description. Returns that do not meet this criteria will be charged a restocking fee.
Chicago Drum Exchange
You can’t beat the Chicago Drum Exchange. Shop the newest gear from Chicago’s best drum shop today.
Istanbul Agop Mel Lewis Ride Cymbal
The Istanbul Agop Mel Lewis Ride Cymbal delivers a warm, complex tone with a vintage feel, making it perfect for jazz and other expressive styles. Handcrafted to replicate the cymbals used by legendary drummer Mel Lewis, this ride offers a smooth blend of stick definition and lush overtones, ideal for nuanced performances. Available at Chicago Drum Exchange, this cymbal brings classic sound and top-notch craftsmanship straight from Istanbul to your kit. Discover the authentic jazz tones of the Istanbul Agop Mel Lewis Ride today!
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Featured Video
Insane Led Zeppelin Cover on 1959 Les Paul Burst
Guitars like this incredible 1959 Gibson Les Paul don't come around often. When they do we immediately give them to Nathaniel Murphy. This guitar is now sold but it lived in the Vaults at Chicago Music Exchange for a few months and we've been sitting on this rad arrangement Nathaniel recorded. He's playing through a Magnatone Twilighter Stereo, using the onboard reverb and original varistor based pitch shifting vibrato.
Shop Antelope Audio Zen Q Bundle Promotions
Attention!! Antelope Audio Special Offer! With the Zen Q Synergy Core, you can immediately start creating with 37 included effects, an FX bundle, afx2daw & Bitwig Studio DAW, once activated! Take the leap forward without leaving your home studio. Shop this Antelope Audio Zen Go Synergy Core 4x8 Interface and get $5279 worth of plugins and gear free!!
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE VAULT AT CHICAGO MUSIC EXCHANGE!
Do you have a piece of gear worthy of the vault?! Call us at (773) 525-7773 or chat us on our website and we can help present your gear in a truly amazing experience for musicians and collectors that come to Chicago Music Exchange from all over the world!
LEARN MORE HERE!Fresh Fender Custom Shop "Chicago Special" Guitars!
Here at Chicago Music Exchange, we’ve collaborated with the best minds at Fender’s “Dream Factory” to build the best instruments we can imagine from top to bottom, going over each spec to ensure that we offer our customers an array of electric guitar options they won’t find anywhere, each representing the combined product of our dreams and theirs! Scroll through all the latest finds and cool new finishes from Fender Custom Shop guitars on our website, or in the CME Mobile App!
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Shop Huge Price Drops On Focal Studio Monitoring Gear—Now Thru December 30!
Hear your music—not your speakers!—with price drops on Focal studio monitors, going on now at CME! Focal’s Alpha Evo line features a bass-reflex design that allows outstanding acoustic integration, while Shape monitors combine numerous settings optimized for the acoustics of small listening rooms! Plus, now you can save $50 on your next purchase of Focal Listen professional closed-back studio headphones, or save $250 on Focal Clear Mg professional open-back studio headphones—now thru December 30 at CME!
LEARN ABOUT OUR FINANCING OPTIONS TODAY!
Get financed today and be approved to rock now and pay later!
CALL NOW!Featured Video
CME Sessions: Spanish Love Songs | Live at Chicago Music ExchangeAhead of their upcoming fall tour in support of their most recent studio album, “No Joy,” Spanish Love Songs’ vocalist/guitarist Dylan Slocum dropped into the Video Room at Chicago Music Exchange to give us a stripped-down sampling of a few tunes for this CME Session. Catch these songs with the full band this fall, when Spanish Love Songs goes on tour with Alkaline Trio! Subscribe to our Youtube Channel for more!
Effects & Amplification
Let us be your Pedal Plug and Amplifier Tone Shop!
Preorder the New Portable Marshall JTM Series Amplifiers!
The amp that started it all is back! Now in a new portable size, the iconic JTM has been added to Marshall’s Studio range, offering players authentic, smooth, valve-driven break-up at lower volumes. Check out Marshall JTM Studio options now available for preorder at CME!
Super Larry Rally Sport Reverb
Meet your new go-to: The Super Larry Rally Sport Reverb. With classic American tube tone, lush spring reverb, and just the right amount of breakup, this 20-watt beauty delivers rich highs, deep bass, and pure joy—whether you’re playing clean or with pedals. Stunning looks, incredible sound, all in one perfect amp.
Shop Our Huge Selection Of New, Used, And Vintage Pedals In The Store At CME This Season!
Death by Audio Bass War Fuzz
Crank up the chaos with the Death by Audio Bass War Fuzz pedal. Built to deliver massive, crushing fuzz with deep, earth-shaking lows, this pedal is designed for bass players who want to push their sound into battle mode. Whether you're looking for thick, gritty tones or a full-on sonic assault, the Bass War Fuzz will have your back. Prepare for war—your bass will never sound the same.
Mythos Envy Pro Overdrive
Zach Broyles of Mythos Pedals, self-described obsessive Tube Screamer connoisseur, has established his take on the 808 circuit! Combining the classic layout with upgrades like a socketed Op-Amp, Bass Boost Push Switch, Clipping Mode Push Switch, and increased overall output, the new Mythos Envy Pro Overdrive NV-9 is the perfect solution for those who love the classic screamer circuit, but wish it offered a little something extra.
Line 6 DL4 MkII Delay Modeler 25th Anniversary Edition
Since the introduction of the original Line 6 DL4 in 1999, the green delay modeler has found its way onto the pedalboards of everyone from Ace Frehley to Yvette Young! The newest edition celebrates 25 years of standout performance with 30 different delay models (including the 15 original DL4 models), 2 looper types, and up to 240 seconds of looping time, all presented within a special silver housing!
EarthQuaker Devices One-of-a-Kind 2024 Pedals
CME is continuing its exclusive partnership with EQD! For the third year in a row, we’re offering One-Of-A-Kind editions of some of the most popular EarthQuaker Devices pedals! Check out our selection of CME Exclusive EQD One-Of-A-Kind pedals and find a perfect fit for your pedalboard!
Featured Video
What's a "Chicago Special?" | Fender Custom Shop
The Fender Custom Shop "Chicago Special" Guitars are only here at Chicago Music Exchange. Nathaniel sat down with Daniel Albert to get the scoop on what sets these apart! This video specifically cover the 1962 Jazzmasters but we plan to do videos for all the models of Chicago Special we currently offer. Stay Tuned for those!
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