Introducing | Strandberg Guitars AT CME!

Modern Design. Maximum Playability. Minimal Weight.

Strandberg Guitars have officially landed at Chicago Music Exchange, and we couldn’t be more excited to introduce this game-changing brand to our lineup of world-class instruments.

Founded with the forward-thinking musician in mind, Strandberg Guitars are built from the ground up to challenge conventions and elevate performance. Known globally for their sleek, headless designs, ultra-lightweight bodies, and ergonomic shapes, Strandberg is the go-to for players who want to push boundaries and play longer—with greater precision and less strain.

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Designed for the Future

Strandberg guitars are more than just visually striking—they’re packed with innovative features that put comfort, speed, and tone at the forefront:

- Headless Construction for reduced weight and perfect balance
- EndurNeck Profile for improved ergonomics and reduced fatigue
- Multi-Scale Fingerboards for better intonation and playing feel
- Proprietary Hardware for rock-solid tuning and maximum sustain
- Premium Tonewoods & Pickups tailored for crystal-clear articulation and punch

Whether you’re a prog-metal virtuoso, jazz innovator, or sonic explorer in search of something new, Strandberg guitars provide the precision and comfort to keep up with your playing, no matter how far you push it.

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Strandberg Salen Jazz NX 6 Black

$ 43,335.00

The Sälen NX is the .strandberg* take on the legendary first solidbody electric guitar from the 1950’s: not a mere copy of this iconic guitar that changed the history of music but a thoughtful and innovative design that balances the best of the tried-and-true traditional with the thoroughly modern concepts that our guitars are known for. The Sälen NX is at once familiar and strikingly bold, vintage-and-futuristic, yesterday-and-tomorrow. The Sälen NX Jazz takes a whole new direction – both visually and sonically – with chambered Mahogany body capped with solid Maple top and Mahogany veneer, Mahogany neck with Rosewood fretboard, F-hole, and a pair of Suhr™ humbucker pickups in raw nickel – Thornbucker II in the bridge and Thornbucker in the neck. One of the most versatile .strandberg* guitar models ever with its unmatched ability to explore various shades of clean and low-to-medium gain sounds, the Sälen NX Jazz can also bark and roar like a true rock-and-roll machine in high gain settings. Hyper responsive to your picking attack and touch, the Sälen NX Jazz covers a wide spectrum of classic and modern electric guitar sounds to suit a wealth of playing styles and musical genres.

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Strandberg Boden Essential 6 Astro Dust

$ 20,275.00

The Boden Essential is for all electric guitar players who are interested in a modern state-of-the-art electric guitar with innovative ergonomic features that define the .strandberg* design and want a lightweight and versatile instrument that can virtually any musical genre and playing style. It is also for the open-minded and forward-looking musician who is willing to try something different but also practical and logical. It is for all players who seek an organic and balanced sound that will inspire them to focus on the music and be more creative.

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A Fit for Every Player

From the versatile Boden Original to signature models from artists like Plini, Sarah Longfield, and Per Nilsson, Strandberg’s catalog includes a wide range of instruments for every style and sound.

Explore options in 6, 7, and 8-string formats, with finishes that range from minimalist to stunningly exotic, all built with the kind of craftsmanship and detail you'd expect from one of the most forward-thinking brands in the business.

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Boden Essential 6
- Solid Meranti body with arm and torso carves
- Roasted Maple neck with EndurNeck profile
- Rosewood Fingerboard with a 20” radius
- Strandberg Custom OEM Humbuckers

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Boden Standard NX 7
- American Basswood Body with flame maple veneer
- Maple neck with EndurNeck profile
- Maple Fingerboard with 20” Radius
- 26.25-25" Multi-scale length
- Strandberg Custom OEM Humbuckers

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Boden Original NX 6
- Chambered Swamp Ash Body with Arm and Torso Carves
- Maple neck with EndurNeck profile
- Birdseye Maple Fingerboard with 20” Radius
- 25.5-25" Multi-scale length
- Suhr SSV neck pickup and SSH+ bridge pickup

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Boden Metal NX 7 Tremolo
- Chambered American Basswood Body with Arm and Torso Carves
- Solid Maple Top
- Roasted Maple neck with EndurNeck Profile
- Ebonol Fingerboard with 20” Radius
- 26.25-25.5” Multi-scale Length
- Available with Fishman Fluence Pickups
- EGS Rev7B tremolo bridge

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Salen Jazz NX 6
- Chambered Mahogany Body
- Maple Top and Mahogany veneer
- Mahogany neck with EndurNeck Profile
- Rosewood Fingerboard with 20” Radius
- 25.5-25" Multi-scale Length
- Suhr Thornbucker neck pickup and Suhr Thornbucker II bridge pickup

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Our team at Chicago Music Exchange is proud to bring Strandberg Guitars to our customers, both online and in-store! Whether you’re searching for your next performance powerhouse, the perfect-size couch guitar, or just curious to see what the future of guitar looks (and feels) like, now’s your chance to try a Strandberg in person at CME!

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Bad Cat | Mark Sampson Mod Shop Black Cat 30

The iconic Bad Cat Black Cat returns—reimagined by legendary amp designer Mark Sampson. Hand-built in California, the new Mod Shop Black Cat 30 blends boutique tone with modern features, including EL84 power, two channels, lush reverb, and vintage tremolo. This limited-edition combo is the first release from Bad Cat’s Mod Shop series—and it's available now at Chicago Music Exchange.

Ibanez | Summer 2025 Electric Guitars

Discover the latest 2025 Ibanez guitars at Chicago Music Exchange—your destination for cutting-edge electric guitar innovation, shred-ready performance, and legendary craftsmanship. From iconic RG and AZ models to bold new designs, the 2025 Ibanez lineup delivers next-gen features, sleek finishes, and high-performance specs built for today’s players. Be among the first to shop the newest Ibanez releases, available now at Chicago Music Exchange!

CME on Tour | Powers Electric May 2025

Recently, CME Director of New Product, Dan Bordonaro, visited Powers Electric’s San Diego headquarters to select tonewoods for a new run of A-Type Select guitars! Working with Andy Powers himself, who is uniquely hands-on with the tonewoods and building process of every Powers Electric guitar, the two selected tonewoods and specifications for our next run of striking Powers Electric A-Type Selects!

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Modern Design. Maximum Playability. Minimal Weight.