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The Rock Slide

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Staff Picks

Back in Action!

The Rock Slide

Nathaniel Murphy Signatures!

This Week @ CME

See What's New & Cool!

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G&L SB-1 Transparent Green

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Gibson Les Paul Peace Harmonious Sunset 2014

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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.

Check Out the Showroom!

Testimonials

See what folks have to say about us.

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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The Soundboard Blog

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Mar 01, 2021

Gamechanger Audio: LIGHT Analog Optical Spring Reverb

Latvia's premier pedal designer, Gamechanger Audio, unveils a bright new idea: the LIGHT Analog Optical Spring Reverb pedal, the first analog optic...

Feb 28, 2021

The Legend of the Klon Centaur

Every so often, a pedal comes along that's so singular, yet so wildly effective, it manages to go where none have gone before. Then, just like that...

Feb 24, 2021

The Rock Slide | Nathaniel Murphy Signature Models

When it comes to a signature slide, we can think of few people more deserving than our own Nathaniel Murphy. So we couldn’t be happier to share wit...

Feb 23, 2021

CME Exclusive Oxblood SG

Introducing the CME Exclusive Oxblood Gibson USA T-Type SG Standard, available only at the Chicago Music Exchange and Andertons Music Company in th...

Feb 16, 2021

Way Huge | Atreides

You don’t need a third eye to see what makes the new Way Huge pedal so weird! Slide into the Way Huge WHE900 Atreides Analog Weirding Module today ...