Chicago music exchange featured VIDEOS
From Gear Demos to Full Band Jams, our videos cover 'em all!
Chicago Music Exchange is not just a guitar store. We're a valuable resource for musicians. Subscribe to our YouTube channel and enjoy new guitar demo videos every week! Chicago Music Exchange specializes in musical instruments – from rare vintage guitars and new and used gear, to the latest in effect pedals. With a staff that is highly entertaining and extremely knowledgeable, and a talented in-house film team, we are able to provide you with excellent video demos, in-store artist performances, brand documentaries, and sharp short films every week, featuring the best in new, used and vintage gear.
All of our videos feature our employees and are created here, in-house at the Chicago Music Exchange, so if you're looking for guitar demo videos, 100 Bass Riffs, or featured drum kit demos, we've got your gear cinema covered.
CHECK OUT SOME OF OUR LATEST VIDEOS!
Vintage Gibson Guitar OVERLOAD | Chicago Music Exchange New Arrivals!
We are literally overflowing with incredible vintage and used guitar new arrivals!WELCOME BACK! This week, Nik and Nathaniel Murphy check out some rad guitars! Every Sunday, we show off the best guitars to arrive at CME! This week, we've got another Gibson-heavy episode!
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Danish Pete, Purple Guitars & Victory Amps At Chicago Music Exchange!
Danish Pete at Chicago Music Exchange!! Pete Honoré and Victory amps came to CME to show us a brand new amp, The Duchess V40MkII and show us everything you can do with the Deputy amp! Tanner helps pick out some guitars, he and Pete jam, and Tanner talks to Chief Design Officer for Victory Amps, Martin Kidd. Stay for the Jams or the information on these incredible amps straight from the source. We have both of these amps in stock now. Hit us up with any questions!
FULL BAND FRIDAY FRENZY!
Every Friday, the CME House Band does what they do best: play hooky. The only difference? We get it all on film. Sit in on some of CME’s most memorable jams, and check back in each week for a new groove.
Thin Lizzy "Cold Sweat" | CME Full Band Fridays!
Full Band Friday is back with a THIN LIZZY BANGER! Chicago Music Exchange love to jam at work even more so when it's Thin Lizzy! This episode the CME Band picks some gear and plays "Cold Sweat." Tanner and Nathaniel play Gibson Les Pauls, Nathaniel plugs straight into a 1977 Marshall combo and Tanner opts for a Neural DSP Nano Cortex and Fender Tone Master Cab. Huge shout out to Laurel holding down the vocals and Joseph on bass and Zach on Drums!
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Vintage Gear Demos
Whether you’re looking to trade in your vintage gear or expand your collection, we’ve got the goods, and we’ve got ‘em on film. Check out our vintage gear demos for the lowdown on legendary vintage guitars, basses, and more by brands like Gibson, Fender, Rickenbacker, and Gretsch.
Exclusive Gear
CME Exclusives are only available at the Chicago Music Exchange, and we love to show them off. We demo all our favorite models to illustrate what sets them apart and ensure that even the smallest details are never out of reach. Learn more about CME Exclusive guitars, drums, and more by brands like Fender, Gibson, Ludwig, and La Bella.
DRUM EXCHANGE DEMOS
If you guessed that the Chicago Drum Exchange is where we keep the beat, you hit it on the head. Watch drum demos on new gear from today’s top brands like Ludwig, Tama, DW, A&F, and more.
PEDAL DEMOS
Put the pedal to the metal and cruise through our huge playlist of effect demos, complete with detailed run-throughs of new builds by manufacturers like Earthquaker Devices, Fuzzrocious, Electro-Harmonix, and JHS.
LIVE IN-STORE PERFORMANCES
At the Chicago Music Exchange, the music never stops, unless you hit pause. Check out live performances by some of our favorite artists on some of our favorite gear, and see if you can’t spot the Les Paul Wall, the Chicago Drum Exchange, and other CME landmarks.
ACOUSTIC DEMOS
We’re always down to keep it au naturel. Enjoy demos of amazing acoustic guitars by brands like Santa Cruz Guitar Company, Taylor, Collings, and Gibson, a lot, lot more. And if you don’t see your favorite brand right away, dread not! There is plenty to peruse.
SELL & TRADE AT CME!
Is your used music gear getting stale? Looking to take your playing to another level? At Chicago Music Exchange every trade is an upgrade to your instrument arsenal! Not only that, it can be an avenue that leads your playing in new musical directions—even, to some of the most extreme ends of the creative spectrum!
Here at CME, Your Old Guitars Will Never Go Out of Style!
Now, trading or selling your musical instruments is easier than ever with the CME Mobile App, or, you can click the “Trade Now” button on our listings to get started, today!
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