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Gibson Generation Collection

New Acoustics Featuring The Gibson Player Port

Meinl Classics Custom Dual

New Cymbal Arrivals From Meinl

This Week @

Check Out The Latest And Greatest Gear

Gibson Generation Collection

New Acoustics Featuring The Gibson Player Port

Meinl Classics Custom Dual

New Cymbal Arrivals From Meinl

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Store Tour 2020!

Ever wish you had the Chicago Music Exchange all to yourself? Now you do. Enjoy this private look, filmed entirely in a single shot and set to an exclusive, instrumental version of "Ain't Much Left Of Me" by our friends Blackberry Smoke.

The store may look empty, but we're always here for you. And if you miss us, don't worry. You'll be hearing from us soon.

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Testimonials

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Great to deal with. Got a really good deal, so much better than expected. Would return to buy stuff from these guys for sure!

Isaac Teo

What an overwhelming experience of guitars and drums! Super nice crew and a really clean, well organized place. Never have I seen so many Gibsons on one wall! Awesome experience and prices are comparable to the other stores.

Traveling with Turk (Local Guide)

Very cool store with a great selection. I like that they either make you use headphones or an isolation room to try out electric guitars or amps.

Stephon Wasio

Absolutely outstanding and incredible guitar shop. Best I've ever been to. Unreal selection of every kind of guitar you can imagine. Super helpful, friendly, and patient staff.

Mark Huber

Husband bought guitar of his dreams. Prices are competitive even with eBay. Lots of assistance if you need it but they mostly leave you be. Gave us a great deal on this Taylor.

Irene Vaughn

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Sep 21, 2021

Gibson | Generation Collection

Gibson courts the players of tomorrow with the new Generation Collection, advanced acoustics with traditional construction and some distinctly mode...

Sep 20, 2021

Meinl | Classics Custom Dual Series

New at Chicago Drum Exchange, Meinl’s Classics Custom Dual Series offers hybrid-finish rides, crashes, hi-hats, and splashes with a warm, dynamic s...

Sep 14, 2021

Fender | Player Plus

Fender celebrates the working musician with the Player Plus Series, core models with advanced features and brand new finishes designed to give cont...

Sep 01, 2021

Introducing | Mythos Pedals

Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Mythos Pedals is the brainchild of Zach Broyles, an effects-obsessed designer who, with the help of his wife, aims t...

Aug 31, 2021

Gibson | Nathaniel Rateliff Signature

The Gibson Montana Nathaniel Rateliff Signature LG-2 features a compact mahogany body topped with Adirondack Red Spruce, a Vintage Sunburst finish,...