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Chicago Drum Exchange

We gave Chicago Drum Exchange its own storefront to make it a standalone destination—both for touring drummers passing through, and for the local drum community, alike. Designed be a one-stop shop for working musicians, CDE carries anything a drummer might need, and then some—from full kits, to cymbals, snare drums, hardware, bags, and accessories, plus electronic and world percussion instruments—with a collection of inventory that’s been tailored to our to our customers’ needs and curated to carry only the gear we love.

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Ludwig Vistalite at the Chicago Drum Exchange

Notorious for their attack as they are for their stunning crystalline looks, Vistalite acrylic drums are a statement both sonically and visually. Vistalite drums are produced to highest construction standards with reinforced seams and crisp bearing edges for optimum shell integrity and tuning range. Since 1972, Vistalite drums have been performed on and coveted by some of music's top players.

CHICAGO DRUM EXCHANGE SHOWROOM

While connected to the main Showroom, the Chicago Drum Exchange stands alone. CDE carries the best in new, used, and vintage gear, with exclusive kits, snares, and hardware created in partnership with the industry's top brands like A&F, Ludwig, Gretsch, and DW, and our deep selection of cymbals and percussion accessories offer endless color to keep your kit varied and vibrant. 

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Discover A&F Drum Co.

Austin, Texas-based drum manufacturer A&F (Antoun & Family) Drum Co. was founded in 1996 by studio drummer Ramy Antoun, who brought his passion for drums to designing innovative percussion instruments, like this 6.5x14” A&F Raw Brass snare drum, which has been treated to look and sound like the treasured vintage drums he discovered during his years as a studio and touring musician! The A&F Raw Brass snare has been cut, rolled, welded, and sanded by hand with exclusive raw brass shells and raw brass hoops, hand-cut bearing edges, and snare beds, then treated with an exclusive patina formula to jump-start the aging process.

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