Boasting a massive selection of the latest-and-greatest gear that the music products industry has to offer, as well as an ever-changing selection of vintage and used instruments—plus, a handful of rare collector’s items—CME offers a retail experience designed to be unlike any other store. With the new CME mobile app, it’s easier than ever to search for any item in CME’s catalog—including new, used, and vintage offerings in stock, or available for preorder—among the store’s carefully curated collections.
Just like the company’s website, the CME mobile app virtually replicates the Lincoln Avenue showroom’s visual aesthetic and flow, letting customers browse gear at their leisure—all within a user interface designed to help customers navigate freely between CME’s full range of distinct product categories. In addition, the app provides notifications specifically tailored to match each customer’s unique gear interests, past purchases, and aspirational items, keeping customers informed of the items that they’ve been on the lookout for.
Features
- Shop CME’s collection of over 14,000 guitars, amplifiers, synthesizers, drums/percussion, microphones, accessories, and more
- Be the first to know about new gear arrivals, fresh price drops, and re-stock with notifications tailored to match the user’s purchase history and browsing preferences
- Access to exclusive gear and merchandise that’s only available at Chicago Music Exchange
- Participate in app-specific product giveaways
- Use their smartphone camera to upload all the info necessary to sell or trade gear via the ‘CME Sell & Trade Form’
Available for iOS and Android devices through the Apple App Store and Google Play store, the new CME mobile app is designed to aesthetically emulate the visual experience of browsing CME’s showroom. Tailored to each customer’s specific interests and gear needs, the CME mobile app offers users—wherever they might be—immediate access to the latest gear available in CME’s inventory. More info at: www.chicagomusicexchange.com.
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