Guitar Straps

Enhance your playing experience with the best guitar and bass straps available at Chicago Music Exchange. Our collection includes a variety of comfortable and durable straps for acoustic, electric, and bass guitars. Additionally, we carry straps for ukuleles, mandolins, banjos, and synths. With options that cater to every style and preference, you can buy online and find the perfect strap to match your instrument and playing needs. Choose from top brands known for quality and comfort, ensuring you play with confidence and ease.

Guitar Straps

Enhance your playing experience with the best guitar and bass straps available at Chicago Music Exchange. Our collection includes a variety of comfortable and durable straps for acoustic, electric, and bass guitars. Additionally, we carry straps for ukuleles, mandolins, banjos, and synths. With options that cater to every style and preference, you can buy online and find the perfect strap to match your instrument and playing needs. Choose from top brands known for quality and comfort, ensuring you play with confidence and ease.

Guitar Accessories

Sure, your guitar can sing on its own—but the right accessories turn it from “just an instrument” into your instrument. This is where the magic lives: the small but mighty gear that makes playing smoother, louder, cooler, and sometimes even easier.

Start simple: picks. Whether you’re into paper-thin strummers or heavy, tone-shaping thumpers, the right pick feels like an extension of your hand. Next up, tuners—because let’s face it, nobody wants to hear your solo if you’re a half-step flat.

Feeling adventurous? A capo is the secret handshake of songwriters, instantly unlocking new voicings and keys without melting your brain with theory. And for those who like to wear their heart (and guitar) on their sleeve, a good strap isn’t just about comfort—it’s a statement.

Then there are slides, perfect for when you want your guitar to weep, howl, or channel your inner blues legend. Pair that with a solid pedalboard and the endless world of pedals—from reverb and delay to fuzz and beyond—and suddenly your rig is a laboratory of sound.

But don’t forget the essentials. Strings are the lifeblood of your tone, and swapping them out regularly is like giving your guitar a fresh cup of coffee. And when it comes to long-term care, maintenance kits keep your instrument looking sharp, feeling smooth, and performing at its best.

So whether you’re chasing tone perfection, collecting gadgets, or just trying to keep your guitar alive through late-night jams and questionable gig venues, this collection of accessories has you covered. Think of it as the toolbox, wardrobe, and magic potion cabinet your guitar has always deserved.

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Cases & Gig bags

You’ve got the guitar—now let’s keep it in one piece. Whether slinging an acoustic to a backyard session or hauling your electric across the country, our collection of guitar cases and gig bags is built to save your six-string from dents, dings, and disasters.

First things first: how much does a guitar case cost? Well, that depends. We’ve got everything from cheap and cheerful gig bags for the casual player to high-end hard cases that could probably survive a fall down a flight of stairs (though we don’t recommend testing that).

Then there’s the age-old debate: hard case or soft case? Hard cases give you fortress-level protection—perfect for tours, airports, or that one friend who stacks amps on top of everything. Gig bags, on the other hand, are lightweight, waterproof, and way easier to carry around town. Think of it as “armor vs. athleisure.”

How do you know what size guitar case to buy? Easy—measure your instrument, check the specs, or ask us. We’ve got cases tailored for acoustics, electrics, basses, and more, so your guitar fits snug, safe, and sound.

And if you’re wondering, who makes cases for Fender? We’ve got the classics covered—from Fender’s own lineup to trusted brands making custom-fit hard cases and versatile gig bags for just about every model.

So whether you need waterproof security, a lightweight travel buddy, or just a cheap but reliable cover, this collection has you—and your guitar—covered. Literally.

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Acoustic Guitars

There’s a reason the acoustic guitar is the instrument of choice for campfires, coffee shops, and sold-out arenas alike—it’s simple, it’s timeless, and it’s endlessly versatile. Whether you’re strumming your very first chords or fine-tuning your lifelong sound, our collection of acoustic guitars brings together the best brands and the most inspiring instruments to suit every player.

For beginners, we offer models that balance playability and affordability without cutting corners, making sure you can focus on the joy of learning songs instead of fighting your setup. Looking for something more refined? Our acoustic electrics bridge the gap between unplugged intimacy and stage-ready amplification, giving you the freedom to play anywhere, anytime.

We also carry all essential accessories to keep your sound clear and your strings ringing true. From capos and tuners to picks and straps, the right tools make every practice session smoother and every performance more confident.

The beauty of acoustic guitars lies in their ability to tell stories without wires or pedals, to turn bare wood and steel into melody and emotion. Whether you’re searching for a cheap starter, a high-end handmade piece, or simply some guidance on setup and lessons, you’ll find it here. Our collection isn’t just about selling guitars—it’s about connecting players to the right instrument so the music never stops.

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