“The most unique finish Fender makes”: Fender’s new Waste Bucket Sparkle guitars turn trash into treasure By Matt Parker published 4 October 23 These jaw-dropping new CME-exclusive Custom Shop builds will teach you to love your leftovers
Fender’s latest Chicago Music Exchange-exclusive Telecasters have a secret finish that reveals itself the older the guitars get By Matt Owen published 31 August 22 Available in Shell Pink, Surf Green, Daphne Blue and more, the '68-inspired models feature Paisley or Flower wallpaper artwork underneath their extra-thin nitrocellulose lacquer
Gibson and Chicago Music Exchange unveil exclusive Murphy Lab 1961 Les Paul/SG Junior in Shell Pink By Matt Owen published 14 July 22 The CME-spec'd beauty wears the color well, and looks every inch the rock 'n' roll machine with its single custom 'bucker setup and short vibrola
Fender and Chicago Music Exchange revive their exclusive Pacific Peach finish for new-look Player Stratocaster and Telecaster models By Matt Owen published 9 May 22 Two freshly finished six-strings join a previously released Pacific Peach Player Jazzmaster
Gretsch partners with Andertons and Chicago Music Exchange for a series of limited-edition finishes and Two Tone color combos By Sam Roche published 22 November 21 Models include Electromatic Jets and Double Jets in Shell Pink and Daphne Blue, and a trio of hollow-bodied Broadkasters with Two Tone finishes
Fender unveils limited-edition USA Pure Vintage ‘65 pickup-loaded Player Series Jazzmasters By Matt Owen published 26 October 21 The Andertons and Chicago Music Exchange exclusives pair Player Series affordability with American Made tones, and arrive in a batch of sleek colorways including Olive Green, Ice Blue Metallic and Olympic White
Chicago Music Exchange unveils Player Jazzmaster in exclusive new Pacific Peach finish By Jackson Maxwell published 20 October 21 The first-ever CME-exclusive Fender colorway was inspired by classic Southern California car culture and vintage kitchen appliances
Squier partners with Andertons and Chicago Music Exchange for new line of Classic Vibe electric guitars By Sam Roche published 14 May 21 The line comprises two Thinline Teles, two Jaguars, one Strat and a Shell Pink Bass VI
Rigs of Dad unleashes the Kugescreamer - the only overdrive pedal with controls for Tone, More Tone and Most Tone By Michael Astley-Brown published 22 May 20 Beloved Instagram account teams up with Chicago Music Exchange and Keeley Electronics for charity stompbox
The first Gibson-authorized non-Gibson guitars are now available from Banker Custom By Richard Bienstock published 19 November 19 Boutique builder unveils Gibson-approved ’58-spec Korina V and Excalibur models
Left-handers rejoice: these gorgeous Fender offsets bring Japanese build quality to southpaws By Richard Bienstock published 7 November 19 Jazzmaster, Jaguar and Mustang models boast vintage specs, wild colors and affordable prices
Here comes the sunburst: Chicago Music Exchange is selling three highly sought-after vintage Les Pauls By Richard Bienstock published 4 November 19 CME has two ’59 Bursts and a 1960 “Scarface” Les Paul on offer, and is giving away a 60th Anniversary model to boot
Three genuine '50s blackguard Fenders are now available at Chicago Music Exchange By Richard Bienstock published 11 September 19 Models for sale include '51 and '53 Telecaster and a refurbished '53 Esquire
Fulltone Unveils New OCD V2 CME Exclusive Limited Edition Pedal By Guitar World Staff published 30 July 18 Black-and-white pedal will be available exclusively through Chicago Music Exchange.
Chicago Music Exchange Unveils New Fender Exclusives By Guitar World Staff published 11 October 17 Chicago Music Exchange has proudly expanded its line of exclusive Fender instruments for 2017 with the introduction of five new models.
Rick Nielsen to Sign New Gibson Model at Chicago Music Exchange By Guitar World Staff published 29 February 16
100 Bass Riffs: A Brief History of Groove on Bass and Drums — Video By Damian Fanelli published 7 October 15 Hey, there are no guitars in this video! That's nice. Anyway, check out "100 Bass Riffs: A Brief History of Groove on Bass and Drums," a 2014 video by the crew at Chicago Music Exchange.
Batman and Robin Visit Chicago Music Exchange —Video By Damian Fanelli published 3 November 14 In October 2012, Batman came through Chicago Music Exchange to demo the Bolin Joker guitar. His visit is remembered by CME staff as a whirlwind of terror and hilarity.
Video: A Brief History of Rock and Roll —Guitarist Plays 100 Riffs in One Take, with Tab By Damian Fanelli published 25 September 13