Chicago Music Exchange Store Tour

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  • Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
  • Ever wish you had the Chicago Music Exchange all to yourself? Now you do. Enjoy this private look, filmed entirely in a single shot and set to an exclusive, instrumental version of "Ain't Much Left Of Me" by our friends Blackberry Smoke.
    The store may look empty, but we're always here for you. If you'd like to speak to one of our associates, feel free to call, chat, or email any time using the information provided on our Support page. And if you miss us, don't worry. You'll be hearing from us soon.
    The Chicago Music Exchange is a music equipment retailer based in Chicago. Located at 3316 North Lincoln Avenue, CME is known for its museum-like showroom and collection of vintage guitars and basses. It is a major Chicago destination for musicians
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Комментарии • 120

  • @woke-freezone5447
    @woke-freezone5447 3 года назад +45

    I'd take a trip to Chicago, just to visit CME.

    • @davidvistas7556
      @davidvistas7556 3 года назад +4

      I did that 5 years ago, from Portugal to CME. It was worth it!

    • @danielfalk2174
      @danielfalk2174 3 года назад +2

      I go there all the time it’s an awesome store but very overpriced

    • @Gunny_furr
      @Gunny_furr 2 года назад

      Same

  • @sifender56
    @sifender56 3 года назад +5

    Had the privilege of visiting here when my dad and I attended the blues festival back in 2015...I could swear a chorus of angels were singing when we opened the door! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇺🇸

  • @jbert7289
    @jbert7289 3 года назад +8

    I visited CME back in 2019. (I’m from Baltimore) Your video brought back good memories with friends.
    This store is better than going to Disneyland. 🎸

  • @incubism
    @incubism 3 года назад +11

    A masterpiece of a shop, wow.

  • @VonBluesman
    @VonBluesman 3 года назад +22

    I finally have found my American dream home. Please contact my real estate agent ASAP so we can get the paper work completed and I can move in immediately. Thank you.

  • @rob28781
    @rob28781 3 года назад +4

    I watch all your videos and being from the U.K. I never knew how beautiful your store it. It’s like an art exhibition. I enjoyed watching this on Boxing Day with a cup of tea and Scottish shortcake!

  • @davidwoods8033
    @davidwoods8033 Год назад +2

    Just took my best friend from out of town to CME. We easily spent two hours there. LOVE you guys. Love CME!
    PS: And just saw Blackberry Smoke (the video's backing track) live at Ryman Auditorium last weekend. Kudos to you all!

  • @elluisito000
    @elluisito000 3 года назад +1

    The best music store in the US and possibly the world :D one of the places I miss the most after moving away from Chicago :(

  • @jasontrujillo2859
    @jasontrujillo2859 2 года назад +1

    Wow beautiful store I just ordered a bass from you guys amazing customer service I'll be ordering from you guys again in the future

  • @flix4u
    @flix4u 3 года назад +3

    I haven’t been to a music store since January, other than a quick cymbal p/up at GC 4 an xmas present 4 my son. I miss shopping, hanging out, listening to players etc. as much as I miss eating in a restaurant, which I haven’t done since January either.
    ❤️ 🎸 🎹 🥁🎤🎷🎼🔊

  • @izzwardo5979
    @izzwardo5979 3 года назад +12

    Perfect song selection and beautiful store wow! I wish you were not so far away

    • @danielbuhr4260
      @danielbuhr4260 3 года назад +1

      I live close and Ive never been. Looks awesome. Classic chicago vibes

    • @dustinwilliams3689
      @dustinwilliams3689 3 года назад +2

      I went a few years back when I was in Chicago. Great vibe. I will say I bought a new guitar from them online earlier this year and the setup/TLC/box extras were all top-notch. Highly recommended.

    • @charlesbolton8471
      @charlesbolton8471 3 года назад

      It’s a great store in person.
      It’s also the absolute best company to deal with online as well.

  • @fernandoayala2477
    @fernandoayala2477 3 года назад +1

    Extremely fortunate to be a customer here. Love this place.

  • @surfczar
    @surfczar 3 года назад +1

    WOW! that is some store. I would be in serious trouble walking in there. :)

  • @gregrandallbtsr03
    @gregrandallbtsr03 3 года назад +2

    This made me smile. Thanks for taking the time to make and post this.

  • @JustinJeske
    @JustinJeske 2 года назад +1

    I bought my Two Rock Traditional Clean from you guys, nice to get an in-depth look at the store! One of the nicest I've ever seen!!! I need to come visit in person one day! Thanks for the awesome customer service Geoff!!

  • @guitarz
    @guitarz 3 года назад +1

    If you do it right this is what heaven looks like! Great dudes always a pleasure doing business with.

  • @thesunman108
    @thesunman108 3 года назад +1

    Holy musicians mecca. Quite the guit palace you have there!

  • @dequ6529
    @dequ6529 3 года назад +2

    Wish I lived closer so I could experience it in person...might have to make a road trip...🤘

  • @bloc01
    @bloc01 2 года назад +1

    So this is what heaven looks like

  • @rosslynemrys5829
    @rosslynemrys5829 3 года назад +1

    😲 Your acoustic room with those gorgeous guitars...I died and went to heaven 😍

  • @screamingmeemiesmusic
    @screamingmeemiesmusic 3 года назад +1

    That is the most stunning music store I've never been in! Thanks for the tour!

  • @DaveKaplowitz
    @DaveKaplowitz 3 года назад +2

    Beautiful! Can't wait to get back there after the pandemic is over. Love you guys 💗💗💗

  • @polski1683
    @polski1683 3 года назад

    Bought my last 2 guitars from you guys and this is the best Guitar in Chicagoland

  • @cogumelosan
    @cogumelosan 3 года назад +6

    The lefty realm at 1:20 :)

    • @craigthomson3621
      @craigthomson3621 3 года назад +2

      Yes - good to see more quality lefties than the usual one beaten up old squire in the corner.

    • @marktader3580
      @marktader3580 3 года назад +2

      Yep, got my PRS se custom lefty there earlier this year. Love it!

  • @davorjovanovic88
    @davorjovanovic88 2 года назад +2

    Heaven 😌

  • @henrylee9896
    @henrylee9896 3 года назад +1

    Thanks Karl in the Acoustic Guitar room gave me fair prices for my Martin and Taylor guitars.

  • @BongHuffingCaravan
    @BongHuffingCaravan 3 года назад

    Good god that is heaven at it's finest that Gibson room is pure amazement I would never leave & just call CME my new home

  • @gerryloughran1676
    @gerryloughran1676 3 года назад

    Luv the white walls and spacing really lets the guitars shine 'sell themselves' cool

  • @Noah-qs3rq
    @Noah-qs3rq 3 года назад +1

    Yall ever seen those through store walk throughs that are animated? Well yall just put that to real life. Yalls store is freakin incredible!

  • @alanscharrer5255
    @alanscharrer5255 3 года назад +7

    This is how I imagine heaven... only with guys like John Lennon and Lemmy sitting around and chatting while noodling.

    • @WolverineBeast86
      @WolverineBeast86 3 года назад

      John Lennon was trash in my eyes

    • @alanscharrer5255
      @alanscharrer5255 3 года назад

      @@WolverineBeast86 Explain why one of the most honored songwriters and performers would be trash. I am not a big Beatles fan but I do respect tremendous talent.

    • @WolverineBeast86
      @WolverineBeast86 3 года назад

      @@alanscharrer5255 maybe a great songwriter, but to me, he's not a great player

    • @alanscharrer5255
      @alanscharrer5255 3 года назад

      @@WolverineBeast86 He is a “good enough “ player. There is more to music than technical prodigy. If that was the requirement, as one example, grunge not rap nor hip hop would never exist. Open you mind to all that is out there Matthew. You will be better for it.

  • @donbajner5573
    @donbajner5573 3 года назад +2

    I’ll take one of everything in the electric guitar and amp showroom!

  • @richstoneking6830
    @richstoneking6830 3 года назад +1

    Blackberry Smoke! My favorite band!

    • @rborawski
      @rborawski 3 года назад

      Hey Rich check out Kenny George Band, we love BBS too! ruclips.net/user/KennyGeorgeBand

    • @shipsahoy1793
      @shipsahoy1793 3 года назад

      What song is playing when the video starts?

  • @brianvankley3529
    @brianvankley3529 3 года назад

    Can’t wait to visit again! Something to look forward to in 2021!

  • @chicagomusicexchange
    @chicagomusicexchange  3 года назад

    SUBSCRIBE & TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS TO NEVER MISS A CME VIDEO!

  • @RotterStudios
    @RotterStudios 3 года назад

    Beautiful!

  • @bigsmitty812
    @bigsmitty812 3 года назад +1

    Blackberry Smoke !

  • @wrenchhead4378
    @wrenchhead4378 3 года назад

    Wow.... shockingly gorgeous... i will definitely stop by there next time im up north....

  • @classicaxe1
    @classicaxe1 3 года назад

    Great Music Store !

  • @ArthurStone
    @ArthurStone 3 года назад +2

    Nice Altman-esque walkthrough.

  • @SirSneakerPimp
    @SirSneakerPimp 3 года назад +1

    I didn’t see the Casino Worn Orange Sunrise that I ordered, so that must mean I’ll have it soon!

    • @asherfilms923
      @asherfilms923 3 года назад

      Check their website, it's delayed until the late end of January

    • @SirSneakerPimp
      @SirSneakerPimp 3 года назад

      I saw that...I’m not happy

  • @nicgundy
    @nicgundy 3 года назад

    I'm glad I got to explore the shop back in March but had limited time to soak in all that was there. Next time!

  • @perrysar5954
    @perrysar5954 3 года назад

    No boutique basses or Music Mans,but the guitar section is mindblowing.

  • @antma9028
    @antma9028 3 года назад +1

    The Guitar Palace!!

  • @fazliemreguven
    @fazliemreguven 3 года назад

    I like the "Bassment" detail. Long live CME!

  • @mkilner
    @mkilner 3 года назад

    Damn!...i Need to see this in person!...please lets get this virus outta the way, fingers crossed!

  • @saltwatersaddletramp7229
    @saltwatersaddletramp7229 3 года назад

    Those guitars are hot. But, they could be so much warmer if you had a store in say...Tampa.😎☀️🌴

  • @davidmcaninch4714
    @davidmcaninch4714 2 года назад +1

    Awesome!!! I’m a drummer, and it’s a pity you guys don’t have a drums and percussion section.
    Edit: 7:53 I stand corrected.

  • @benjaminfowler4513
    @benjaminfowler4513 3 года назад +1

    If ever I am up in chicago I'd love to come in and at least pick up a shirt and strum something outside of my means, gently of course

  • @myronstewart9085
    @myronstewart9085 3 года назад

    Beautiful store!

  • @bambikiller338
    @bambikiller338 3 года назад +1

    Oh man if i saw the olive telecaster cme exclusive in this video i was gonna use it as a sign and pull the trigger and purchase it tonight as a gift to me. Alas it was not to be.

  • @spicybakedbeans3436
    @spicybakedbeans3436 3 года назад

    Hope I make it there this summer

  • @gregoryz6545
    @gregoryz6545 3 года назад

    Camera man just glanced at the gorgeousness that is gretsch guitars to drool over a slab of wood with a P90 kitchen magnet for a pickup! Lol.

  • @mcnorth
    @mcnorth 3 года назад +2

    I'll bet they still hear, "Could you maybe check in the back for me?"

  • @lieut89
    @lieut89 3 года назад

    Love that place!

  • @fcmp3629
    @fcmp3629 3 года назад

    It just needs a bed and it would litterally be the completely perfect vision of heaven

  • @anthonyjanairo4434
    @anthonyjanairo4434 3 года назад

    Wow. Geez, guys. I know 2020 really sucked the fun and enjoyment out of everything and I haven’t stopped by the shop since the cr@p hit the fan but there’s tons of bare floor and wall space. I understand moving the 1/2 dozen or so couches out of the shop but it looks too bare. I hope this crud ends and we get back to playing out again real soon AND we buy tons more gear at CME.

  • @jsmoker10
    @jsmoker10 3 года назад +1

    My dream house...lol

  • @middle_pickup
    @middle_pickup 3 года назад

    I think I spotted my new Silvertone 1429 I got from you guys at 4:03!

  • @lwm4727
    @lwm4727 3 года назад

    Epic

  • @KunchangLeeMusic
    @KunchangLeeMusic 3 года назад

    Can’t wait to visit

  • @benjaminfowler4513
    @benjaminfowler4513 3 года назад

    Ordered an esquire from you guys yesterday, can't wait to get it!!! Also hope I won something in the giveaway lol I had a ton of entries

  • @dennisflock3958
    @dennisflock3958 3 года назад +2

    Is that angels singing?

  • @endlessgrind6951
    @endlessgrind6951 3 года назад

    Sanctuary. Is this the same chicago music exchange that was located in that little store front on Clark by Belmont back in the day?

  • @kenodysseys
    @kenodysseys 3 года назад

    Holy shit. Can we come in and shop now?

  • @caintfindme4735
    @caintfindme4735 3 года назад

    Awwww man now that's a guitar heaven, absolutely beautiful.How would one person be tasked with changing all those guitar strings? And dusting?

    • @moimeme7839
      @moimeme7839 3 года назад +1

      Simply play one of them all every day and dust won’t have time to set😎 and get a wife to play the acoustic section😂😂😂😂😎

    • @WolverineBeast86
      @WolverineBeast86 3 года назад

      @@moimeme7839 that's pretty sexist man. There are dudes out there that KILL it on acoustic!

  • @rmawer1986
    @rmawer1986 3 года назад +1

    In the words of Mr Creosote, "I'll 'ave the lot"

    • @chicagomusicexchange
      @chicagomusicexchange  3 года назад +1

      You're going to need a big truck! lol

    • @rmawer1986
      @rmawer1986 3 года назад

      @@chicagomusicexchange And a Wafer thin mint 👍😊

  • @crcj7896
    @crcj7896 3 года назад

    I love you wall of Paul's

  • @GuitarExpress
    @GuitarExpress 3 года назад

    CME should be a Retirement Home for all of us gear heads

  • @tomaselgreato9285
    @tomaselgreato9285 3 года назад

    Beatiful

  • @Fksu
    @Fksu 3 года назад

    The 335 wall is now thr PRS wall...!!!

  • @Dan.Solo.Chicago
    @Dan.Solo.Chicago 3 года назад

    They moved all the Gibson and Epiphone hollow bodies from the back wall and put PRS in their place? I’m not sure how I feel about that.

  • @kamilahdhatnubia1971
    @kamilahdhatnubia1971 3 года назад

    I’m sooooo upset that I just moved away from Illinois and just got into music and now after seeing this store I’m even more upset 😭😭

  • @abitoutofsorts
    @abitoutofsorts 3 года назад

    😍

  • @eaglex5723
    @eaglex5723 3 года назад +1

    this is the area 51 in the world of guitar

  • @dwayneelizondomountaindewh1465
    @dwayneelizondomountaindewh1465 9 месяцев назад

    N. Lincoln ave, really ?. I can picture Wayne here, Garth Algar. We shall find out, if we're worthy.

  • @bradrichardson3539
    @bradrichardson3539 3 года назад

    Why were the gretsch guitars kind of skipped?

  • @dye182
    @dye182 2 года назад

    You guys took out the cymbal room?

  • @websitemaintenance
    @websitemaintenance 3 года назад

    If any of your management team needs my first born, let me know! k thx!

  • @shipsahoy1793
    @shipsahoy1793 3 года назад

    Guitars, we don’t got no dirty stinking Guitars!
    What guitars?

  • @MikeSuttonXerox
    @MikeSuttonXerox 3 года назад

    Nothing like endless guitar porn. Makes me salivate more than bacon or a great steak...geez....

  • @rocker4207
    @rocker4207 3 года назад

    Noice

  • @odinzackary7003
    @odinzackary7003 3 года назад +2

    I'm Single 😍😥

  • @b.i.g.brothersinguitars249
    @b.i.g.brothersinguitars249 3 года назад

    What a beautiful place to be not the mention to work within.

  • @izzirosenxavi4568
    @izzirosenxavi4568 3 года назад

    Very happy 😍💋 💝💖♥️❤️