DID YOUR FAVORITE GUITAR HERO INSPIRE YOU TO PICK UP A TELECASTER? WE DON’T BLAME YOU. HERE ARE SOME OF OUR FAVORITE GUITAR HEROES, AND THE GEAR THEY USE (THAT YOU CAN PICK UP TODAY AT CME!)

Grab the gear that goes along perfectly with ANY Telecaster

We love Telecasters, and we know what pairs perfectly with your new axe!

FENDER AMPLIFIERS

From the earliest days of Fender’s foray into the world of electrified music, their amplifiers have been found on stages and in studios the world over. Our full selection of Fender amps both pays homage to their storied history, and points to the future of amplified music itself!

SHOP FENDER AMPLIFIERS

FENDER EFFECTS

From vintage voiced effects, to the most modern of tones, Fender’s effects are workhorses that are designed for even the most heavy duty use by today’s professionals.

FENDER STRAPS

Add an extra pop of personality to your rig by selecting the perfect strap! With iconic Fender colors & designs, and heavy duty-construction, this is the perfect detail to help your telecaster stand out in any performance!

FENDER CASES

Store your axe in style with hard cases and gig bags in both classic Fender colorways, and even colorways you can ONLY find at CME

Grab Gear to Make you Fall BACK in love with your Telecaster!

TELECASTER PICKUPS

Pickups from Fender and other manufacturers allow you to get the exact tones that you want out of your Tele!

FENDER PARTS

From bridges to tuning machines, genuine Fender parts allow you to fully customize your guitar!

Whether you're looking for more ways to make your Telecaster YOURS, or are looking for your next guitar, we can help you with that when you come into our Lincoln avenue showroom, chat with us, or give us a call!

SHOP TELECASTERS

Related Posts

Boutique Guitar Showcase | enTour 2026

Chicago Music Exchange is proud to once again host the Boutique Guitar Showcase enTour, returning for 2026 after six celebrated years. On Wednesday, September 9, join us in The Vault for an exclusive in-person showcase featuring over 50 one-of-a-kind instruments from today's most innovative boutique builders worldwide, curated by Jamie Gale. RSVP below to reserve your spot.

Read more

Benson Amps | CME Exclusive Blue Floral Amplifiers

Chris Benson has spent over a decade building hand-wired tube amps that give classic American circuits a harmonically rich twist — and now three of his amps are getting a look you can only find at CME. We're proud to introduce three CME Exclusive Benson Amplifiers in a one-of-a-kind Blue Floral finish: the Monarch Reverb Plus, Vinny Reverb, and Nathan Junior. All three are hand-built, point-to-point wired, and in stock now.

Read more

Introducing | Frank Brothers Guitar Company

Started by Nick, Jon, and Tim Frank in 2014, are building upon their family history of award winning music production for the next generation of performers! Together, they are building a lineup of models that stand out in a crowded field, inspired by the unique retro-cool styling of ‘60s and ‘70s Japanese imports to craft a family of guitars. Unlike those catalogue guitars of yesteryear though, each Frank Brothers guitar features a handmade quality, countless hours of craftsmanship, and carefully chosen specifications that define the playing experience of each instrument, such as an extra-deep neck tenon and their trademark blended heel.

Read more