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This just in at Chicago Music Exchange! Fresh Gear is where you’ll find fresh gear from all your favorite manufacturers, updated daily, so you’re always ahead of the beat.
SHOP 2024 CME BUY-ONE-GET-ONE 50% OFF SALE
Let’s make a deal! Call us today to discover deals we can’t advertise, or make an offer to grab your newest gear!
Black Friday and Cyber Week may have come and gone, but we are FAR from finished with our best deals of the year! Make an offer on some of our hottest gear, we’d love to make a deal with you. Or, give us a call at (773)525-7773, let’s get you the best possible deal on the gear you crave!
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!
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!
ASK ABOUT EXPEDITED SHIPPING TODAY!
Highlight Of The Week
It’s the Most Wonderful Time To Grab Fender Gear!
Year round, the jolliest member of the CME staff is product manager Daniel Albert, because he gets to make the Fender guitars of our DREAMS a reality! From Custom Telecasters with two-tone finishes, to guitars with rope purfling, to Surf Burst Sparkle finishes that are hot enough to make us forget about the frigid temperatures in the midwest, every one of our Fender Custom Shop arrivals combines 70 years of guitar making expertise with the joyous reimagining of what those classic designs can be!
This Ibanez Joe Satriani “Chrome Boy” Shines Bright!
Arguably THE most successful and influential guitar virtuoso of all time, Joe Satriani has worked with Ibanez since the late 80s to create the ultimate guitars for shredders of all stripes! Based on the Radius series, the JS Series of guitars has been presented in a myriad of specifications and finishes over the course of its 30+ year existence. Our newest JS Series arrival features a striking “Chrome Boy” finish, supplemented with DiMarzio pickups, a masterpiece Edge tremolo, and Prestige Fret Edge Treatment, guaranteeing rock solid performance to help you conquer any stage!
Get Your Hands on The 500th Powers Electric Guitar Today!
Since summer 2023, we’ve been proud to be one of the few retailers to carry Powers Electric guitars, the brainchild of luthier Andy Powers! Imbued with the vibrancy of Southern California's art & surf culture, each Powers Electric guitar is lightweight and perfectly balanced, with a split radius fingerboard (aiding with string bends) and an Urban Ash hollowbody trussed with two internal soundposts (increasing resonance and sustain)! We’ve been trusted with the 500th Powers Electric guitar to come out of their Southern California plant, and it’s a perfect showcase of everything that Powers Electric has to offer, with a Quilted Maple Pale Ale top and Full Faraday pickups!
Enter Online or In-Store to Win A Jackson Guitar!
Get ready to shred! Chicago Music Exchange has teamed up with Jackson Guitars for the ultimate giveaway, featuring the stunning Jackson Pro Plus Series Soloist SLA3Q in Amber Blue Burst! This guitar is a true masterpiece with its striking quilted maple top, ultra-fast neck, and high-output Seymour Duncan pickups designed for all-out riffing. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting your rock journey, this Soloist will take your playing to the next level. Don’t miss your chance to win this beast—enter now for a shot at guitar greatness!
Enter to win online, in-store, or in the CME Mobile App!
Enter to win now online or on the CME App through October 31, 2024!
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.
DW Collector's Series 6.5x14 Satin Black Brass Snare Drum w/ Copper Hardware
Each DW Collector’s Series snare drum or drum kit begins with a dream, and through careful application of DW’s quality and expertise, that dream comes to life at their Oxnard, California facility! Our newest DW Collector’s Series snare features a 1mm brass shell, cutting through any mix with its signature brightness! The Satin Black finish and Copper Hardware also ensure that you will stand apart during any performance!
SHOP DW DRUM GEAR
Zildjian 16" FX Trash Crash Prototype
A limited time offer in the FX family, the new Zildjian 16” FX Trash Crash Prototype unlocks heavy explosiveness with moderate sustain, giving players that perfect syncopated accent and dark dryness that drummers playing heavier styles of music will love! This Trash Crash will also naturally patina over time, and the unique laser-cut patterns provide perfect balance everywhere on the cymbal, making it a unique FX crash that will be welcomed into your percussive setup for years to come!
Featured Video
"Buried in Gear" A Day at Nerdville with Joe Bonamassa
Few guitar players in the world have amassed a collection of vintage instruments as diverse and eclectic as blues ambassador Joe Bonamassa. A true custodian of vintage gear and American music, the guitarist extraordinaire invited CME’s Andrew Yonke, Daniel Escauriza, and Nathaniel Murphy on a full tour of his personal collection housed in his California home, affectionately dubbed “Nerdville.” Watch the full CME tour of Nerdville to see just how extensive Bonamassa’s incredible collection of vintage gear really is! Plus, look for our latest ad in the next issue of Vintage Guitar Magazine to see Joe Bonamassa after he’s been “Buried In Gear!"
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!
SHOP CME EXCLUSIVE FENDER
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: Big Horizon | Live At Chicago Music Exchange
CME Sessions is back with Big Horizon! Fresh off their latest album, In The Beginning, this powerhouse band delivers a stunning performance, featuring the backbone of Jeff Lynne's ELO and Take That. With influences ranging from Yacht Rock to prog, catchy pop tunes, and a killer horn section, Big Horizon is all about timeless vibes and unforgettable harmonies. Click the link in the bio to watch the full session now on our YouTube channel!
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!
Harmony Series 6 Amps
Crafted for intimate performances and the ultimate in versatility, the Harmony Series 6 delivers everything from the best amp-building techniques of past and present! At the heart of each Series 6 amplifier lies 6L6 power tubes and 12AX7 preamp tubes, with warm lows, rich mids, and glassy highs. Tone shaping comes from a traditional 3-band EQ, presence control, and footswitchable gain boost, while other amenities include a built-in power attenuator, onboard reverb, and a line-out jack to easily record to external devices.
Shop Our Huge Selection Of New, Used, And Vintage Pedals In The Store At CME This Season!
Make your Pedalboard Stand out with CME Exclusive Effects
It’s easy to make your pedalboard stand apart from the pack with both your tones, and its looks: just shop our CME Exclusive effects! We partner with some of our favorite builders to bring you our own spin on our favorite pedals, like the newest Oneder Effects distortion, the HW-2! Delivering both Oneder’s take on the classic chainsaw HM-2 tones, and a high powered, ultra-responsive distortion, the HW-2 was designed with Harms Way’s Bo Lueders to sculpt the ultimate distortion pedal to slam into the front of your amp. The HW-2 does all of this while showcasing our collective love for the Windy City!
ISP Technologies Decimator X Noise Reduction Pedal
It’s 2024, you don’t have to live with extra noise in your circuit! The ISP Technologies Decimator X features their patented adaptive noise reduction technology, and linearized time vector processing for incredibly smooth sustained-note decay with no releasing rippling. Best of all, the Decimator X features extra connectivity versus traditional noise-reduction pedals, making it easy to run the Decimator X in stereo, or in another dual-channel setting!
Cusack Project 34 Selenium Rectifier Pre-Drive Pedal
Add a whole bunch of character to your gain structure with the new Cusack Project 34 Selenium Rectifier Pre-Drive! The Selenium Rectifier core adds warmth and grit at any level of gain, and a whole lot of responsiveness that only increases the harder you push the pedal! With three settings to adjust the P-34’s bottom end, the Project 34 is a great always-on drive, and with true-bypass operation, it’s also a great way to add some dirt when needed!
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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