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Vintage & Used

Shop Vintage & Used Gear Now.

Take a Tour

360 Degrees & Beyond!

Chicago Special

Fender, CME Style

FRESH GEAR

Shop New & Used Arrivals.

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Electric Guitars

5251 products

Bass Guitars

1413 products

Acoustic Guitars

1709 products

Effects & Pedals

3029 products

Drums & Percussion

6843 products

Keys & Synthesizers

533 products

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Gibson USA Limited Edition Lukas Nelson Signature '56 Les Paul Junior Satin Vintage Sunburst Pre-Order

$1,599.00

Electric Guitars / Solid Body

Rivolta by Novo Combinata I Camino Burst B-STOCK

$795.00

Electric Guitars / Solid Body

PRS SE Paul's Guitar Figured Maple Top Fire Red B-STOCK

$895.00

Electric Guitars / Solid Body

Cusack Music Tap A Whirl Analog Tremolo w/ Tap Tempo V3 USED

$245.00

Effects and Pedals / Tremolo and Vibrato

Fender American Performer Jazz Bass Satin Surf Green (Serial #US19043766) B-STOCK

$1,125.00

Bass Guitars / 4-String

Reverend Double Agent OG Mulberry Mist LE w/Dark Roasted Maple Neck (CME Exclusive) B-STOCK

$945.00

Electric Guitars / Solid Body

Fender Alternate Reality Powercaster 3-Color Sunburst (Serial #MX18181326) B-STOCK

$795.00

Electric Guitars / Solid Body

Fender Alternate Reality Powercaster 3-Color Sunburst (Serial #MX18181324) B-STOCK

$825.00

Electric Guitars / Solid Body

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Squier CME Exclusive Purple Metallic Jazzmaster

Only available at the Chicago Music Exchange and Anderton’s Music in the UK, these vintage-spec offsets offer a lot to get excited about, like dual alnico pickups, non-locking tremolo, gold anodized pickguard, and a Purple Metallic finish.

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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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Aug 11, 2020

Squier Classic Vibe Jazzmaster CME Exclusive Purple Metallic

Designed by Anderton’s UK and for sale stateside exclusively through the Chicago Music Exchange, this Squier FSR Classic Vibe ‘60s Jazzmaster highl...

Aug 05, 2020

Fender Custom Shop Masterbuilt Marauder

The fabled Fender Marauder, a guitar that never was, finally is, and it’s the best of a bunch of worlds.

Aug 05, 2020

Boutique Guitar Showcase 2020

Ten countries, 25 cities, and over 35,000 miles, but only one Chicago Music Exchange! Catch Boutique Guitar Showcase 2020 on the Chicago leg of its...

Jul 30, 2020

Vidami Youtube Controller

Vidami is a hands-free way to watch, learn, and play along with your favorite videos. The controller is shaped like a conventional A/B switch and c...

Jul 28, 2020

Ernie Ball Family Reserve

The Ball Family Reserve represents the finest that Ernie Ball has to offer. Including models formerly reserved for the family, their friends, and s...

Jul 28, 2020

PRS Modern Eagle V

PRS unveils the Modern Eagle V, an extremely limited, maple 10 Top model with special appointments commemorating the 2020 Experience PRS event, the...

Chicago Music Exchange

3316 N Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60657

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