Chicago music exchange featured VIDEOS

From Gear Demos to Full Band Jams, our videos cover 'em all!

Chicago Music Exchange is not just a guitar store. We're a valuable resource for musicians. Subscribe to our YouTube channel and enjoy new guitar demo videos every week! Chicago Music Exchange specializes in musical instruments – from rare vintage guitars and new and used gear, to the latest in effect pedals. With a staff that is highly entertaining and extremely knowledgeable, and a talented in-house film team, we are able to provide you with excellent video demos, in-store artist performances, brand documentaries, and sharp short films every week, featuring the best in new, used and vintage gear.

All of our videos feature our employees and are created here, in-house at the Chicago Music Exchange, so if you're looking for guitar demo videos, 100 Bass Riffs, or featured drum kit demos, we've got your gear cinema covered.

CHECK OUT SOME OF OUR LATEST VIDEOS!

BEST Used Guitar?! | Plugged In Ep. 6

Watch Nathaniel look around the shop for the best USED guitar in the building!

This episode is all about USED! Chicago Music Exchange loves trades and buying gear. We always have TONS of great used gear on the floor that can lead to some great deals for YOU! Watch as Nathaniel looks around the store for the best used guitar and plugs them in. Check it out!

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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. Watch the full session now on our YouTube channel!

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FULL BAND FRIDAY FRENZY!

Every Friday, the CME House Band does what they do best: play hooky. The only difference? We get it all on film. Sit in on some of CME’s most memorable jams, and check back in each week for a new groove.

"Fairies Wear Boots" Black Sabbath | CME Full Band Fridays

This Full Band Friday, dive into the depths of the Season as we summon the heavy, haunting riffs of Black Sabbath’s “Fairies Wear Boots”! Turn it up and join us in celebrating Halloween right around the corner—with a wall of doom-filled sound.

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Vintage Gear Demos

Whether you’re looking to trade in your vintage gear or expand your collection, we’ve got the goods, and we’ve got ‘em on film. Check out our vintage gear demos for the lowdown on legendary vintage guitars, basses, and more by brands like Gibson, Fender, Rickenbacker, and Gretsch.

Exclusive Gear

CME Exclusives are only available at the Chicago Music Exchange, and we love to show them off. We demo all our favorite models to illustrate what sets them apart and ensure that even the smallest details are never out of reach. Learn more about CME Exclusive guitarsdrums, and more by brands like Fender, Gibson, Ludwig, and La Bella.

AMP DEMOS

Dime that sucker! Dig our amp demos and check out models by Fender, Tone King, Marshall, and more and get the ten you want to turn to 11.

CME Vault

Take a look inside the CME Vault. Scope our rarest and most coveted vintage Gibsons, Fenders, Martins, and more, and don’t let the door close behind you.

DRUM EXCHANGE DEMOS

If you guessed that the Chicago Drum Exchange is where we keep the beat, you hit it on the head. Watch drum demos on new gear from today’s top brands like Ludwig, Tama, DW, A&F, and more.

PEDAL DEMOS

Put the pedal to the metal and cruise through our huge playlist of effect demos, complete with detailed run-throughs of new builds by manufacturers like Earthquaker Devices, Fuzzrocious, Electro-Harmonix, and JHS.

LIVE IN-STORE PERFORMANCES

At the Chicago Music Exchange, the music never stops, unless you hit pause. Check out live performances by some of our favorite artists on some of our favorite gear, and see if you can’t spot the Les Paul Wall, the Chicago Drum Exchange, and other CME landmarks.

ACOUSTIC DEMOS

We’re always down to keep it au naturel. Enjoy demos of amazing acoustic guitars by brands like Santa Cruz Guitar Company, Taylor, Collings, and Gibson, a lot, lot more. And if you don’t see your favorite brand right away, dread not! There is plenty to peruse.

SELL & TRADE AT CME!

Is your used music gear getting stale? Looking to take your playing to another level? At Chicago Music Exchange every trade is an upgrade to your instrument arsenal! Not only that, it can be an avenue that leads your playing in new musical directions—even, to some of the most extreme ends of the creative spectrum!

Here at CME, Your Old Guitars Will Never Go Out of Style!

Now, trading or selling your musical instruments is easier than ever with the CME Mobile App, or, you can click the “Trade Now” button on our listings to get started, today!

LEARN MORE!

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