Chicago Music Exchange | 2024 Holiday Gift Guide

The Ultimate Musician's Wishlist

Welcome to the 2024 Chicago Music Exchange Holiday Gift Guide! Whether you're shopping for yourself or looking for the perfect present for the musician in your life, we've compiled a list of our top picks across a wide range of budgets and categories. From the hottest new gear to staff favorites, there's something for everyone here. Let’s dive in!

The Perfect Gift at Every Price Point

From CME Exclusive Gear, to some of the hottest new releases from the past year, to stocking stuffers that will help someone Rock Around the Clock this Holiday Season, we're making it easier than ever to get every musician on your list (including yourself) the perfect gift!

Holiday Staff Picks

Get inspired by our team’s holiday favorites! From classic gear to hidden gems, our staff has handpicked the best gifts to make every musician's holiday brighter. Whether you’re shopping for a beginner or a seasoned pro, explore our top selections and find something truly special for the holidays.

CME Expert Picks by Category

Electric Guitar

Hot Holiday Steals 

Even though the temperatures are dropping, our holiday deals are just heating up at CME! For the best deals anywhere, anytime, hit up our electric guitar price drops for the best deals on new, used, and vintage gear! We've also picked out a few individual deals that will help you rock around any tree this holiday season!

SHOP ELECTRIC GUITARS PRICE DROPS
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Buy a Gibson USA Guitar, get 2 Maestro Pedals for Free!
It’s the most wonderful time to grab gear! While supplies last, grab the iconic performance of a select new USA-made Gibson Les Paul Standard, and pick up 2 new Maestro Pedals on us! This makes it easier than ever to overhaul your entire sonic attack in one fell swoop!

SHOP GIBSON USA LES PAULSSHOP MAESTRO
Fender new gear price drops

Up to 37% off PRS SE Guitars
Nathaniel Murphy claims he has never played a bad PRS guitar, and that includes the PRS SE models currently on price drop at CME! Combining beloved PRS designs with trusted PRS quality, our price dropped PRS SE guitars are a fantastic option for players looking for a gigging workhorse, a new player looking to grab an instrument that they will continue to reach for, or for those looking to dip their toe into the Stevensville Maryland Manufacturers’ waters!

SHOP PRS PRICE DROPS
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$150 off Fender Vintera II
Tap into the tones of yesteryear with Fender Vintera II guitars & basses! Featuring period-correct colors & neck shapes, and loaded with vintage-voiced pickups, each Fender Vintera II guitar allows players to grab vintage feel with unmatched sounds! For a limited time, every new Fender Vintera II guitar & bass is $150 off!

SHOP FENDER VINTERA II
Fender new gear price drops

$500 off CME Exclusive Fender American Ultra
American Ultra is a forward-thinking line of Fender guitars, with Ultra Noiseless pickups, rolled fingerboard edges, and a tapered neck heel! We’ve partnered with Fender to bring you a collection of CME Exclusive models, applying the American Ultra formula to our eye-catching models! For a limited time, you can grab YOURS for up to $500 off!

SHOP CME EXCLUSIVE FENDER AMERICAN ULTRA
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Up to 32% off Rivolta by Novo
Designed by Dennis Fano of Novo guitars, each Rivolta guitar is inspected and set-up by the Novo team in Nashville TN! With sleek styling, modern playability, and proprietary pickups, each Rivolta guitar gives players access to Dennis Fano’s designs for way less!

SHOP RIVOLTA PRICE DROPS
Fender new gear price drops

Up to 18% off Jackson Pro Plus Guitars
Each Jackson Pro Plus guitar pushes the envelope of modern playability, with screaming Seymour Duncan pickups, rock-solid Floyd Rose tremolos, and signature Jackson feel! Choose from a variety of eye-popping finishes that ensure you will stand out on stage, applied to the classic Jackson body shapes, including Rhoads, Soloist, and Dinky models.

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Jackson Pro Plus
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Check out gear at CME
Looking to check out some of our best gear at some of our best prices? Try putting one of these guitars into your cart!

ADD SOME OF THIS GEAR TO YOUR CART

The Most Popular Electric Guitars of 2024
Plenty of our newest gear came and went faster than we could say “shred”, but these are some of the hottest guitars that were released in 2024!

Fender American Ultra Stratocaster Mystic Pine & Anodized Gold Pickguard
Fender American Ultra Stratocaster Mystic Pine & Anodized Gold Pickguard
Fender American Ultra Stratocaster Mystic Pine & Anodized Gold Pickguard
Fender American Ultra Stratocaster Mystic Pine & Anodized Gold Pickguard
Fender American Ultra Stratocaster Mystic Pine & Anodized Gold Pickguard
Fender American Ultra Stratocaster Mystic Pine & Anodized Gold Pickguard
Fender American Ultra Stratocaster Mystic Pine & Anodized Gold Pickguard
Fender American Ultra Stratocaster Mystic Pine & Anodized Gold Pickguard
Fender American Ultra Stratocaster Mystic Pine & Anodized Gold Pickguard
Fender American Ultra Stratocaster Mystic Pine & Anodized Gold Pickguard

Fender American Ultra Stratocaster Mystic Pine & Anodized Gold Pickguard

$ 44,006.00
Squier Classic Vibe '70s Telecaster Custom Antigua
Squier Classic Vibe '70s Telecaster Custom Antigua
Squier Classic Vibe '70s Telecaster Custom Antigua
Squier Classic Vibe '70s Telecaster Custom Antigua
Squier Classic Vibe '70s Telecaster Custom Antigua
Squier Classic Vibe '70s Telecaster Custom Antigua
Squier Classic Vibe '70s Telecaster Custom Antigua
Squier Classic Vibe '70s Telecaster Custom Antigua

Squier Classic Vibe '70s Telecaster Custom Antigua

$ 9,620.00
Fender American Ultra Stratocaster Bubble Gum Metallic w/Ebony Fingerboard & Anodized Black Pickguard
Fender American Ultra Stratocaster Bubble Gum Metallic w/Ebony Fingerboard & Anodized Black Pickguard
Fender American Ultra Stratocaster Bubble Gum Metallic w/Ebony Fingerboard & Anodized Black Pickguard
Fender American Ultra Stratocaster Bubble Gum Metallic w/Ebony Fingerboard & Anodized Black Pickguard
Fender American Ultra Stratocaster Bubble Gum Metallic w/Ebony Fingerboard & Anodized Black Pickguard
Fender American Ultra Stratocaster Bubble Gum Metallic w/Ebony Fingerboard & Anodized Black Pickguard
Fender American Ultra Stratocaster Bubble Gum Metallic w/Ebony Fingerboard & Anodized Black Pickguard
Fender American Ultra Stratocaster Bubble Gum Metallic w/Ebony Fingerboard & Anodized Black Pickguard
Fender American Ultra Stratocaster Bubble Gum Metallic w/Ebony Fingerboard & Anodized Black Pickguard
Fender American Ultra Stratocaster Bubble Gum Metallic w/Ebony Fingerboard & Anodized Black Pickguard

Fender American Ultra Stratocaster Bubble Gum Metallic w/Ebony Fingerboard & Anodized Black Pickguard

$ 46,565.00
Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Esquire Dakota Red
Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Esquire Dakota Red
Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Esquire Dakota Red
Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Esquire Dakota Red
Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Esquire Dakota Red
Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Esquire Dakota Red
Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Esquire Dakota Red
Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Esquire Dakota Red

Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Esquire Dakota Red

$ 9,211.00
SHOP POPULAR 2024 GUITARS

Bass Guitar

$150 off Fender Vintera II
Each Vintera II bass taps into Fender’s history, updating the styles for the modern era. The pickups on each bass are specifically designed to match the era’s tonal character. While supplies last, each Vintera II bass can be had for $150 off!

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SHOP VINTERA II BASSES
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$300 off Music Man StingRay Basses
Leo Fender, Tom Walker, and Sterling Ball’s StingRay bass has attracted a seemingly endless list of players over the years, and we’re making it easier to add your name to the list of people who have wielded the StingRay! Race down to the BASSment to pick up a StingRay special with a Roasted Maple neck for $300 off!

SHOP MUSIC MAN BASSES ON SALE

Check Out Gear at CME
Looking to check out some of our best gear at some of our best prices? Try putting one of these basses into your cart!

PUT ONE OF THESE BASSES IN YOUR CART
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The Most Popular Basses of 2024
There’s plenty of gear that helped us hold down the low end in 2024, but these are some of the most popular basses for this year!

Fender American Ultra Jazz Bass Mystic Pine Green w/Ebony Fingerboard, Anodized Gold Pickguard, & Matching Headcap
Fender American Ultra Jazz Bass Mystic Pine Green w/Ebony Fingerboard, Anodized Gold Pickguard, & Matching Headcap
Fender American Ultra Jazz Bass Mystic Pine Green w/Ebony Fingerboard, Anodized Gold Pickguard, & Matching Headcap
Fender American Ultra Jazz Bass Mystic Pine Green w/Ebony Fingerboard, Anodized Gold Pickguard, & Matching Headcap
Fender American Ultra Jazz Bass Mystic Pine Green w/Ebony Fingerboard, Anodized Gold Pickguard, & Matching Headcap
Fender American Ultra Jazz Bass Mystic Pine Green w/Ebony Fingerboard, Anodized Gold Pickguard, & Matching Headcap
Fender American Ultra Jazz Bass Mystic Pine Green w/Ebony Fingerboard, Anodized Gold Pickguard, & Matching Headcap
Fender American Ultra Jazz Bass Mystic Pine Green w/Ebony Fingerboard, Anodized Gold Pickguard, & Matching Headcap
Fender American Ultra Jazz Bass Mystic Pine Green w/Ebony Fingerboard, Anodized Gold Pickguard, & Matching Headcap
Fender American Ultra Jazz Bass Mystic Pine Green w/Ebony Fingerboard, Anodized Gold Pickguard, & Matching Headcap

Fender American Ultra Jazz Bass Mystic Pine Green w/Ebony Fingerboard, Anodized Gold Pickguard, & Matching Headcap

$ 47,077.00
Ibanez BTB805MS Bass Workshop 5-String Bass Multi-Scale Transparent Gray Flat Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Ibanez BTB805MS Bass Workshop 5-String Bass Multi-Scale Transparent Gray Flat Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Ibanez BTB805MS Bass Workshop 5-String Bass Multi-Scale Transparent Gray Flat Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Ibanez BTB805MS Bass Workshop 5-String Bass Multi-Scale Transparent Gray Flat Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Ibanez BTB805MS Bass Workshop 5-String Bass Multi-Scale Transparent Gray Flat Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Ibanez BTB805MS Bass Workshop 5-String Bass Multi-Scale Transparent Gray Flat Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Ibanez BTB805MS Bass Workshop 5-String Bass Multi-Scale Transparent Gray Flat Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Ibanez BTB805MS Bass Workshop 5-String Bass Multi-Scale Transparent Gray Flat Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Ibanez BTB805MS Bass Workshop 5-String Bass Multi-Scale Transparent Gray Flat Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Ibanez BTB805MS Bass Workshop 5-String Bass Multi-Scale Transparent Gray Flat Bass Guitars / 5-String or More

Ibanez BTB805MS Bass Workshop 5-String Bass Multi-Scale Transparent Gray Flat

$ 29,679.00
Ibanez TMB100 Talman Bass Black Bass Guitars / 4-String
Ibanez TMB100 Talman Bass Black Bass Guitars / 4-String
Ibanez TMB100 Talman Bass Black Bass Guitars / 4-String

Ibanez TMB100 Talman Bass Black

$ 5,117.00
Squier Classic Vibe '60s Jazz Bass Olive
Squier Classic Vibe '60s Jazz Bass Olive
Squier Classic Vibe '60s Jazz Bass Olive
Squier Classic Vibe '60s Jazz Bass Olive
Squier Classic Vibe '60s Jazz Bass Olive
Squier Classic Vibe '60s Jazz Bass Olive
Squier Classic Vibe '60s Jazz Bass Olive
Squier Classic Vibe '60s Jazz Bass Olive

Squier Classic Vibe '60s Jazz Bass Olive

$ 9,620.00
SHOP THE MOST POPULAR BASSES OF 2024

Acoustic Guitars

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Buy a Taylor, GET a Taylor!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and we want to help you add even more Taylor tone to your sonic arsenal, OR to start the next generation of players off on the right note! Through January 6 2025, purchase a qualifying new 300 or 400 series guitar, and get an Academy Series guitar for $299, a GS Mini for $199, or a Baby Taylor BT1 for $99*!

Must have both guitars in cart. Contact us for full details.

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$100 OFF Select New Taylor Guitars!
Looking to get your hands on a new Taylor guitar? We're making it easier to do exactly that for a limited time! Get $100 OFF select brand new Taylor Guitars through January 6, 2025!

SHOP PRICE DROPPED NEW TAYLOR GUITARS
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20% Off Orangewood Guitars
Orangewood has been one of the most popular additions to our acoustic room in 2024, and through November 10, you can add a rubber bridge Juniper, or one of their punchy mahogany models to your sonic arsenal for 20% OFF!

SHOP ORANGEWOOD
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Check Out Gear at CME
Looking to check out some of our best gear at some of our best prices? Try putting one of these acoustic guitars into your cart!

PUT ONE OF THESE ACOUSTIC GUITARS IN YOUR CART
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Dan B's Acoustic Esssentials

Here at CME, we’re just as invested in your relationship with your acoustic guitar as we are with the relationship you have with your electric guitar! Whether you’re shopping for yourself or for the acoustic guitar player in your life, CME Director of New Product Dan Bordonaro has the perfect list of acoustic guitar essentials that help any player perform to their full potential!

Check Out Gear at CME
Looking to check out some of our best gear at some of our best prices? Try putting one of these acoustic guitars into your cart!

Effects & Pedals

EarthQuaker Devices One-of-a-Kind Pedals 15% Off
For the third year in a row, we’ve partnered with EarthQuaker Devices to give you a series of truly unique pedals! For a limited time, we're able to offer these one-of-a-kind pedals at 15% off, so grab yours before it's gone forever!

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20% Off Keeley Electronics
Since 2001, perhaps no company has pushed the effects envelope than Keeley, with an entire range of pedals that send sonic shockwaves across the musical landscape. Through December 9, send shockwaves of your own out into the sonic landscape by adding select Keeley pedals to your board for 20% off!

SHOP KEELEY PEDALS ON SALE

25% off JHS Pedals
Whether its by collaborating with other popular pedalmakers, or by covering pedal history on their youtube channel, JHS is constantly building itself up as one of the hottest names in the effect pedal space. Through December 6, get 25% off some of the most popular JHS pedals!

SHOP JHS PEDALS ON SALE
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Boss Effects for up to $140 off
Boss revolutionized the form factor of the effects pedal, and boss pedals have appeared on the boards of almost every player imaginable! This Holiday Season, add some of Boss’ most trusted effects for up to $140 off!

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UAFX Price Drops
Putting the tones of some of the most beloved gear ever made on your board, this is a great time to grab your new Universal Audio Pedals! Through December 31, select new Universal Audio effects are up to 37% OFF, so grab the perfect pedals for your board today!

SHOP UNIVERSAL AUDIO EFFECT PRICE DROPS
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Up to 33% off Pigtronix pedals
Striving to push the dialogue of musical effects forward since 2004, Pigtronix offers a universe of forward-thinking pedals that are right at home on any board! Through December 31, you can add Pigtronix’s pedals to your board for less!

SHOP PIGTRONIX

The most popular pedals of 2024
There are some pedals that never stay on our showroom floor for long! Grab some of the hottest effects of 2024!

Boss IR-2 Amp & Cabinet Processor Pedal Effects and Pedals / Cab Sims
Boss IR-2 Amp & Cabinet Processor Pedal Effects and Pedals / Cab Sims
Boss IR-2 Amp & Cabinet Processor Pedal Effects and Pedals / Cab Sims
Boss IR-2 Amp & Cabinet Processor Pedal Effects and Pedals / Cab Sims

Boss IR-2 Amp & Cabinet Processor Pedal

$ 4,094.00
Boss SDE-3 Dual Digital Delay Pedal
Boss SDE-3 Dual Digital Delay Pedal
Boss SDE-3 Dual Digital Delay Pedal

Boss SDE-3 Dual Digital Delay Pedal

$ 4,503.00
Browne Amplification The Protein Dual Overdrive v3 Pedal Green Effects and Pedals / Overdrive and Boost
Browne Amplification The Protein Dual Overdrive v3 Pedal Green Effects and Pedals / Overdrive and Boost
Browne Amplification The Protein Dual Overdrive v3 Pedal Green Effects and Pedals / Overdrive and Boost

Browne Amplification The Protein Dual Overdrive v3 Pedal Green

$ 6,939.00
Caroline Wave Cannon Zero Distortion Pedal
Caroline Wave Cannon Zero Distortion Pedal
Caroline Wave Cannon Zero Distortion Pedal

Caroline Wave Cannon Zero Distortion Pedal

$ 5,097.00
SHOP THE MOST POPULAR EFFECTS OF 2024

Amplifiers

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Up to $599 OFF Marshall Amps
For over 60 years, Marshall has been the sound of Rock N Roll, with modern amplifiers still channeling the magic of Jim Marshall’s original designs! While supplies last, power your rig with a Marshall amplifier for up to $599 off!

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Fender Tone Master Pro Price Drops
A peek into the future of performance, the Fender Tone Master Pro is a guitar workstation boasting over 100 of the most popular amp models, making it a no-brainer for the modern gigging musician! Grab yours for $200 off!

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Up to 45% OFF Vintage Amps
Every vintage piece under our roof has a story to tell, and for a limited time, you can take an extra 15% OFF select vintage amplifiers that are already price dropped! This allows you to tap into the tones of your guitar heroes, launching your tone back to the dawn of rock 'n' roll with unique classics whille allowing you to keep more of your money!

SHOP PRICE DROPPED VINTAGE AMPS

Drum & Percussion

Up to $200 OFF Select Roland Electronic Percussion

Whether you're looking to lay down the beat without annoying the neighbors, or want to add new sounds to your percussive attack, Roland is one of the biggest names in electronic percussion! For a limited time, you can pick up a V-Drums Kit or SPD-SX Electronic Percussion Sampling Pad for up to $200 off!

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Tackle Waxed Canvas Cymbal and Stick Bags
With heavy duty cotton canvas, you can safely carry your gear in style with these waxed canvas stick or cymbal bags! Shop the full collection of Tackle Instrument Supply Co. gear at Chicago Drum Exchange today!

SHOP TACKLE SUPPLY CO.

15% OFF Select Zildjian Cymbals
From Lamb of God to the Pittsburgh Steeline, anywhere music is performed, you will find Zildjian Cymbals! This year, Zildjian reintroduced the Z Custom, a beloved line of cymbals noted for their explosive attack and cutting tones, making them ideal for heavier types of music. Through December 8, grab select Zildjian Z Custom Cymbals for up to 15% OFF!

SHOP ZILDJIAN GEAR ON SALE
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Keys & Synth

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Arturia MiniLAB 3 Price Drops
From the great feeling keyboard, to the DAW-integrated pads & faders, to the 500 curated sounds from Analog Lab’s massive library, the Arturia MiniLAB 3 is an easy way to key into your creative process! Through December 31, grab your MiniLAB 3 for less!

SHOP ARTURIA PRICE DROPS
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$200 off KingKORG Neo
Hail to the King! Featuring their XMT (eXpandedKEY Modeling Technology) which balances high-fidelity modeling with a simple workflow, the KingKORG Neo allows you to quickly dial in rich, stage ready tones. Through December 31 celebrate your sonic coronation by grabbing your KingKORG Neo for $200 off!

SHOP KORG PRICE DROPS

Instant Savings on Roland Synthesizers & Keyboards

Roland has made some of the most beloved synthesizers of all time, and for a limited time, it’s easier than ever to add them to your setup! These price drops include select Boutique Series desktop synths, which pack some of their most beloved designs into an absolutely miniscule form factor. Through January 2, 2025, shop our Roland Keyboard & Synth Price Drops, and add integrate YOURS to your rig for up to 33% OFF!

SHOP ROLAND KEYS & SYNTH PRICE DROPS
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Pro Audio

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Focusrite Vocaster Price Drops
Got a podcast idea? Focusrite’s Vocaster interfaces and recording bundles feature everything you need to get going! With auto gain, easy audio enhancements, and everything you need to start creating content, Vocaster bundles even feature a microphone with a 70dB gain range, and studio-quality headphones! For a limited time, Vocaster interfaces & recording bundles are up to 70% OFF, making it even easier to bring your ideas to life!

SHOP FOCUSRITE PRICE DROPS

Shure Price Drops
Shure makes some of the most trusted microphones found anywhere, and we love partnering with this hometown hero to make it easier for you to trust them too! Through January 3, shop the microphones, earphones, and interfaces you need to perform your best!

SHOP SHURE PRICE DROPS
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Universal Audio Modeling Microphone Price Drops
Universal Audio cut their teeth creating lauded digital versions of some of the most beloved studio effects ever produced, bringing legendary recording techniques to the home studio, or even to the bedroom! For a limited time, producers of all stripes can take advantage of UA price drops on select microphones and interfaces, and get the new UAD Essentials Edition plug-in bundle FREE, including the Teletronix LA-2A Leveler, Pultec EQ collection, Oxide tape emulation, and more, a $299 value!

SHOP UNIVERSAL AUDIO PRO AUDIO PRICE DROPS

Warm Audio Microphone Price Drops

Warm Audio delivers the tones of iconic recording gear to your home studio! Shop price drops on the WA-87 R2, delivering a radio-friendly edge to lead vocals and three polar patterns that has drawn everyone from David Bowie to Ed Sheeran. Or, get your hands on the ultra-rare “EB-circuit” in the form of the WA-14, a perfect choice for micing guitars and pianos!

SHOP WARM AUDIO PRICE DROPS
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CME Expert Picks: Handpicked for Gearheads

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Hot Holiday Steals 

Even though the temperatures are dropping, our holiday deals are just heating up at CME! For the best deals anywhere, anytime, hit up our electric guitar price drops for the best deals on new, used, and vintage gear! We've also picked out a few individual deals that will help you rock around any tree this holiday season!

SHOP ELECTRIC GUITARS PRICE DROPS
20% off PRS SE models

PRS SE Price Drop Promotions
PRS’ SE line of guitars offers their iconic lineup of models at price points that are accessible to all, with PRS’ lauded quality as the cherry on top. For a limited time, you can grab select brand new PRS SE guitars for 20% OFF, including newly introduced 2024 models!

SHOP PRS SE PRICE DROPS
Fender new gear price drops

Fender Player & Player Plus Price Drops
It’s easier than you think to get your hands on some of the models that helped shape the landscape of world music since their introduction in the ‘50s! Fender Player guitars and basses tap into the magic of these models, with player-friendly upgrades that keep Fender on the cutting edge of guitar design, like Player Plus Noiseless pickups (on Player Plus models)

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Tap into the Brown Sound with 30% OFF Select EVH Wolfgang Standard Guitars
Every EVH guitar carries on Eddie’s legacy with stage ready looks and tones! While supplies last, get your hands on select Wolfgang Standards for over $200 off!

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More Staff Picks: Expert Curations for the Gear-Obsessed

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Phil's Top 10 Keyboard Essentials

Moog has been producing instantly identifiable synthesizers since the dawn of synthesis itself, and their Asheville, NC factory still produces instruments that apply Robert Moog’s philosophy to every corner of the synth world. While supplies last, patch into the classic Moog sound for less with our price drops on Moog synthesizers!

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Damon's Top 5 Ibanez

Break through to new sonic frontiers, and bring your creativity to life with synths & controllers from Arturia! The Microfreak allows you to combine wavetable & digital oscillators, with analog filters, resulting in truly unique synth sounds, while their KeyLab and MiniLab controllers provide over 2000 sounds with the included Analog Lab V software, and other included software licenses.

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Fresh gear

Don’t see something you like right away? There is new gear arriving at CME every day, and new discounts being added to our holiday deals every day!

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CME Final Sale Collection

Looking for our deepest discounts of all? Our “Final Sale” offers you the opportunity to grab some of our best gear for up to 65% OFF, with deep discounts in every department but with limited return capabilites.

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Andrew's Exclusive Vault Picks: 5 Must-See Rarities

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Andrew's Top 5 from The Vault
Every day is a sale at the Chicago Drum Exchange! With our Drum & Percussion Deals & Steals, you can take advantage of eye-popping prices across every realm. Shop deep discounts on cymbals, drum kits, snare drums, hardware, and more to get your great deal today!

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FIND THE PERFECT STOCKING STUFFERS!

CME Merch
CME Merch is the perfect way to display one’s love for the world’s greatest music store! With a range of designs and styles paying tribute to rock ‘n’ roll’s various eras, you’re sure to find something that fits the aesthetic of every musician on your list!

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CME "Skull & Vines" T-Shirt

$ 512.00
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CME "Sunset Label" T-Shirt

$ 512.00
CME Youth T-Shirt Black Classic Logo
CME Youth T-Shirt Black Classic Logo
CME Youth T-Shirt Black Classic Logo
CME Youth T-Shirt Black Classic Logo

CME Youth T-Shirt Black Classic Logo

$ 307.00
CME Logo T-Shirt Black
CME Logo T-Shirt Black
CME Logo T-Shirt Black

CME Logo T-Shirt Black

$ 410.00

Souldier Guitar Straps
Made in Michigan with vintage cloth and sustainable practices, Souldier guitar straps offer an extra way to express yourself through your rig! Souldier Straps are also a great way to channel the stars of today, as Taylor Swift, Chris Stapleton, and the Black Keys are just a few of the notable artists who have trusted Souldier straps.

Souldier DreamWeaver - One-of-a-Kind Hand Woven Guitar Strap #29 Accessories / Straps
Souldier DreamWeaver - One-of-a-Kind Hand Woven Guitar Strap #29 Accessories / Straps
Souldier DreamWeaver - One-of-a-Kind Hand Woven Guitar Strap #29 Accessories / Straps

Souldier DreamWeaver - One-of-a-Kind Hand Woven Guitar Strap #29

$ 1,740.00
Souldier DreamWeaver - One-of-a-Kind Hand Woven Guitar Strap #24 Accessories / Straps
Souldier DreamWeaver - One-of-a-Kind Hand Woven Guitar Strap #24 Accessories / Straps
Souldier DreamWeaver - One-of-a-Kind Hand Woven Guitar Strap #24 Accessories / Straps

Souldier DreamWeaver - One-of-a-Kind Hand Woven Guitar Strap #24

$ 1,740.00
Souldier DreamWeaver - One-of-a-Kind Hand Woven Guitar Strap #26 Accessories / Straps
Souldier DreamWeaver - One-of-a-Kind Hand Woven Guitar Strap #26 Accessories / Straps
Souldier DreamWeaver - One-of-a-Kind Hand Woven Guitar Strap #26 Accessories / Straps

Souldier DreamWeaver - One-of-a-Kind Hand Woven Guitar Strap #26

$ 1,740.00
Souldier DreamWeaver - One-of-a-Kind Hand Woven Guitar Strap #25 Accessories / Straps
Souldier DreamWeaver - One-of-a-Kind Hand Woven Guitar Strap #25 Accessories / Straps
Souldier DreamWeaver - One-of-a-Kind Hand Woven Guitar Strap #25 Accessories / Straps

Souldier DreamWeaver - One-of-a-Kind Hand Woven Guitar Strap #25

$ 1,740.00

Kyser Quick Change Capos
Made from aircraft-grade aluminum and appearing in the rigs of countless players, Kyser delivers dependable performance! With a range of colors, including several iconic Fender colors, it’s easy to ensure that you can pair your capo to the rest of your rig, and add the perfect pop of personality to your image!

Kyser Quick-Change Capo for 6-String Acoustic Guitars Stars & Stripes
Kyser Quick-Change Capo for 6-String Acoustic Guitars Stars & Stripes
Kyser Quick-Change Capo for 6-String Acoustic Guitars Stars & Stripes

Kyser Quick-Change Capo for 6-String Acoustic Guitars Stars & Stripes

$ 511.00
Kyser Quick-Change Capo for 6-String Acoustic Guitars Camo 2.0
Kyser Quick-Change Capo for 6-String Acoustic Guitars Camo 2.0

Kyser Quick-Change Capo for 6-String Acoustic Guitars Camo 2.0

$ 511.00
Kyser Quick-Change Capo for 6-String Acoustic Guitars Pink Revival
Kyser Quick-Change Capo for 6-String Acoustic Guitars Pink Revival

Kyser Quick-Change Capo for 6-String Acoustic Guitars Pink Revival

$ 511.00
Kyser Guitars 4 Vets Quick-Change Capo for 6-String Acoustic Guitars Digital Camo Accessories / Capos
Kyser Guitars 4 Vets Quick-Change Capo for 6-String Acoustic Guitars Digital Camo Accessories / Capos
Kyser Guitars 4 Vets Quick-Change Capo for 6-String Acoustic Guitars Digital Camo Accessories / Capos

Kyser Guitars 4 Vets Quick-Change Capo for 6-String Acoustic Guitars Digital Camo

$ 511.00

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