A Kid in a Candy (Guitar) Store!

In this episode, Nathaniel Murphy guides me through one of the worlds coolest music stores, The Chicago Music Exchange, showing off their insane collection of vintage instruments.
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[@TrashWerewolf]

Nathaniel: "I like to dabble...", then proceeds to burn down an epic acoustic cover of Kashmir! Amazing!

[@robertwiles8106]

as good as the song can be played

[@alansouthall8221]

ah he played it on rhetts channel too. it's unreal ❤❤

[@BunyanaRed1958]

How good was that. Mint.

[@elielhinojosa2604]

Nathaniel might not be trying, but he "sold" me a guitar more times during this episode than I can count. Subtle but effective.

[@JonathanOnDrums]

I don’t even play guitar and I want all of them. Except the flying Vs, maybe. Even I (a drummer) have some standards.

[@Skwid-Lives]

Which ones did you buy Skooter

[@colinmaynard2879]

Playing Angie at Rick is cheating though🤗

[@5skov]

What a guy!

[@donsimons9810]

ohhhh my 🤭

[@jeffwolinski2659]

That version of Kashmir was awesome!!!

[@johnvrabec9747]

I would love to have Jimmy Page see this and spur him to fly to CME and reimagine Kashmir with that B Bender guitar.

[@stefanconradsson]

Ben Lacy has been doing almost exactly that same arrangement for years. He calls it Cashmere, it's on KZbin, search for it. The oldest version I've found was posted 18 years ago. So this is NOT new, I'm sorry to say. He didn't do it with a b-bender, though. Cheers 🍺

[@jeffwolinski2659]

Interesting. My favorite version of Kashmir is the brilliant take on it by the late great Kevin Gilbert.

[@KiloMintoni-kg4kn]

​@@stefanconradssonbooooooo 😅

[@tylerthompson1842]

@@stefanconradssonit’s not the same. The only thing that makes it sound similar is that it’s the same song

[@taccamine8312]

I really hope Nathaniel (corrected😁) gets a raise. He definitely deserves it. Amazing musician. Knowledgeable, honest, helpful and extremely personable. Just the kind of guy you want to meet in a music store. And what a shop!!! Makes you feel like a 6 year old in Wonka's Chocolate Factory 🎉

[@roughcutguitars]

So, how long have you had this taccamine YT account Nathaniel? 😀

[@dbcanada]

His name is Nathaniel, not Daniel.

[@rickbeato2]

Nathaniel not Daniel! Haha!!!

[@taccamine8312]

@@rickbeato2 I'll blame my phone. Cause I actually wrote Nathaniel 😂. Hope it's forgiven

[@risteardohaodha23]

Country Kashmir… love it!

[@lonewolf1053]

"You're kind of interested in this aren't you? 😂😂

[@pauljones9467]

This was previously owned by a little old lady who only played power chords

[@questfortruth665]

Rick - the store has almost as many guitars as you do! 😁

[@andypan79]

It’s true

[@roughcutguitars]

I can't be the only one who was shouting at the screen "Plug it IN!" when Rick was checking out the J-160.

[@bobparsonsartist564]

Exactly!

[@ScabibbleWilly]

Ha yes, I was saying the same thing. Lol

[@metashrew]

Nathaniel seems like the most qualified person you could get to work in a guitar store. He can seemingly do everything that you'd want from someone doing that job _and_ do it really well too.

[@warrenjoseph76]

It’s crazy that he’s literally one of the best and most interesting players on the planet (imo) and he’s there working in a shop and renting an apartment and having to worry about disturbing his neighbors instead of making it “big”…whatever that means anymore for a musician. Really hope the universe smiles on you in a big way dude

[@rufus_mcdufus]

Nathaniel is not only amazing. but you can tell he really enjoys playing and working out the arrangements. It's totally infectious.

[@JamesPRoachJr]

Nathaniel is a jedi, his effortless mind tricks got me! All aboard, next stop, Chicago!

[@jrobi0304]

@JamesPRoachJr, these all are the guitars you been looking for!

[@ResistTheNonsense]

I think that Chicago Music Exchange should bonus Nathaniel a nice vintage acoustic in appreciation for what is doing for them. Great combo ... Rick and Nathaniel. Great chemistry for info and entertainment with these two.

[@charlescdt6509]

This dude is a beast. Rodrigo Y Gabriela would be proud. Why did yall skip the bass room lol.

[@mitchfrank48]

I think Rick said he started out playing bass, you’d think he would give us some respect 😂

[@charlescdt6509]

@@mitchfrank48 I know right lol I NEED that Beato Bass book.

[@stevendawson2331]

That bass room downstairs is its own kind of religious experience. I definitely tithed when I was there back in November!!

[@williams.1130]

Keep that Bass crap in the Basement where it belongs. That's why they call it a Bassment. Lol I'm jk

[@ronj9448]

@@stevendawson2331 It has really shrunk in size. They put the synths down there as well now.

[@seanwillis1822]

Nathan is one amazing guitar player!

[@robertwiles8106]

and perhaps an EVEN BETTER salesman. I wish we could get his inner dialogue here as voiceover narration. If we could get this we would have a Citizen Kane level short film.

[@michaelstaines5962]

Base room only next time

[@Iancale]

All I'm going say is I think Nathaniel is one of the best all around players on the planet . His sense of and ability to play seperate rhythm and melody lines are insane . That combined with his very unique playing styles and arrangements make him a force that not many at all , if any , can reckon with.

[@allstopblue5717]

Nathaniel deserves to own his first vintage guitar. Good luck in that endeavor

[@bartdisalvo610]

Nathaniel is so humble… just an all around killer player.

[@reverb508]

I've been to CME twice on work trips to Chicago and it's such an awe inspiring experience walking through that door. Gorgeous showroom and the staff is consistently amazing (and very patient). Hoping to bump into Nathaniel one of these trips so he can talk me into buying a guitar (though I'd be embarrassed to play it in front of him haha).

[@djwarren5081]

For someone like me who's not musical at all, to see such a talented person takes my breath away.

[@sunnyseacat6857]

Wonderful host, Nathaniel, has the gentle innocence and glee of youth. Rubber Soul and Revolver, absolutely. Could have listened to more acoustics with both of you taking turns. Thank you Rick. This was great.

[@kristopherguilbault5428]

This interview could go on another few hours!!! Too short! Lol Thank you Rick and Nathaniel!

[@alisondailey3834]

Kashmir by Nathaniel ~ I was hooked the first time I heard and watched him play acoustic. One of the best versions but I could listen to Nathaniel for hours. Too bad I am not his neighbor living above or below him!!

[@geoffcline9593]

Never has a b-bender done more good for an arrangement...and ON AN ACOUSTIC. Freaking AMAZING!!

[@michaelarcebuche8018]

Now people will probably start bidding at that j160 that Rick played. In fact the whole store boosted its cred with this visit/interview. Good job Nathaniel as well!

[@NJSonye]

My Grandma and I would love a Lavender Strat or Tele. Grandma would come to my gigs and set as close to the stage as possible. She’s still an inspiration to me.

[@magicspiral3323]

“A young boomer reenacts his guitar shopping experience as an adolescent youth in 1979” (love your work, Beato)

[@krisc6633]

Echo the sentiment on Rubber Soul. Norwegian Wood, no words… And the Kashmir arrangement. So good.

[@billcoonley319]

And he gets the 4/4 percussion over the 3/4 melody! Awesome!

[@jimcoppa6946]

I absolutely love the way in Nathaniel plays so I think I'm going to have to take a trip to Chicago and buy a guitar and talk to him

[@amziadi]

That’s sound thinking, my man.

[@janatherton9194]

I hope you get a chance to visit one day. I bought my gorgeous Stratocaster from them a few years ago. I love that they had some soundproofed booths that you could sit in and try out the various guitars and they were so kind and helpful.

[@SuperWhofan1]

Rick: If I hold this guitar any longer, I’m going to have to take it home. Nathaniel: I think you should! 😀😀😀😀😀

[@worldprog]

I started playing at 8 years old. I'm now 65. I have always loved the blue guitars that I have seen over the years. Even bought a couple. Such a great tour. You are a lucky man, Rick.

[@dragonflygs]

Thank you for the virtual tour of Chicago Music Exchange & Nathaniel being part of this. I really enjoy his playing!!! Awesome content!!!

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

Once a year we make the pilgrimage from Indy to Chicago. We take the Amtrak and go to see a Cubs game at Wrigley Field. Then we do the little burger place across the street, then Chicago Music Exchange, then the Science Museum, blues on Rush street, then home. Friday night to Sunday. No cars, just trains, cabs and hoofin' it. I could spend the whole weekend just at CME. Just the vibe in there is so mellow and so laid back. And I ALWAYS buy something. Be it a pedal, strings, picks, something. It's not a non-profit like many treat it like. If you do go, and I recommend it highly, spend a few dollars.

[@wildmovement777]

That’s a perfect curated trip!

[@ronj9448]

Try Rosa's Lounge next time or the early acoustic set at Legend's.

[@JulesFox]

Rubber Soul is an epic masterpiece - great choice for best Beatles album.

[@johngallagher7884]

Nathaniel, kashmir love your interpretation. You own it 🎉

[@jessepennington338]

At the age of five, I used to take Rubber Soul album from my father's collection and play it repeatedly in my room. I agree with Rick that it's one of the greatest albums ever released.

[@Lilrumbles]

Same I used to sit in front of my parents stereo with the headphones on and just listen to it over and over again

[@Aokitadamitsu]

my only problem with Nathaniel demoing a guitar is I would be like "It will never sound like that at home, I suck, I am unworthy" He is such a nice dude and so laid back and STUPIDLY talented

[@petebrown3715]

It's so awesome to see you Rick in person at CME. Still my favorite guitar shop. From the vibe, to the set ups, to the very knowledgeable sales team, to the selection you cannot beat them in Chicago.

[@robdisner]

His arrangement of Kashmir on that particular guitar is maybe the most impressive thing I’ve ever seen anyone do on an acoustic guitar.

[@DannyOklamchak-nn8rj]

So many questions rattling thru my head. Love this video! Could watch this content all day long.

[@garyz0611]

I will be stopping by there in about 2 weeks to check this place out 👍

[@dps8te]

it's ridiculous. Give yourself at least an hour to process and take it in before you can actually take it in!

[@garyz0611]

@@dps8tethanks for the heads up……I know about great music stores as I live 20 minutes away from Sweetwater.

[@Bokooda]

Cool, clever and very talented bloke. More stuff like this please. 🙏

[@djwarren5081]

One of the most enjoyable videos I've watched in a long time. Great job Rick.

[@LevinLg17]

The playing of Kashmir was fantastic! Brilliant

[@JimmBrumley]

My son and I made a pilgrimage while we we in town to see the Remain in Light tour with Adrian Belew and Jerry Harrison with Cool Cool Cool last year. Iain played so many guitars! He was in heaven. I ended up being an ad hoc salesman, helping several people find guitars. 😄 We had so much fun!

[@davidsparks6146]

When you wonder just how long you can be a FAN BOY of certain guitars and the musicians that made them famous... this video answers that question. I'm 66 and still collect guitars and love my Mesa Boogie and Peavey tube amps. I play in a cover band as justification to buy gear I could most likely live without... which fuels the industry I'm sure. Support live music and that supports my addiction which supports the Guitar industrial Complex!

[@markmosher8778]

Me and my nephew are blown away by this segment. He's never seen all of these types of instruments in a single place; in volume!!! So proud of this young man and his passion to learn guitar and beyond...SUPER MOTIVATING, RICK!!!

[@guyguyguyjean]

Rick's channel is putting out such great great content and interviews ,we are lucky he puts so much effort into these!!!

[@jasonvaralta5221]

Your content never disappointed anyone Rick, ever! Lots of love, hope you gave Nathaniel a high five when the shoot was over!

[@CyclopsGuitars8642]

Nathaniel is a beast on guitar

[@reverb.deluxe]

Nathaniel's B-Bender Kashmir really does a great job of emulating Robert Plant's vocal glissando. Vera nahs.

[@tedfarmer8510]

It’s absolutely the right thing to do and I’m sure Jimmy would love it!

[@lxngshot]

Rubber Soul my fav Beatles album also... Front to back stacked with tunes. Cheers for this Rick Nathaniel is the man!

[@ajs423]

That guy is a goood salesman. I can’t tell if he is a total pro or a natural. Either way he always asks the right question. “If you were to own a Gretsch which one one would it be?” I love it.

[@joeblough261]

The ole "either-or" close..I wondering same thing too...is that his natural personality of discovery or he's doing his ABCs. Always Be Closing. LOL..prob a little of both and now it's just second nature

[@manfredschwalenberg5819]

Always enjoy your channel and episodes are so valuable to me. Entertainment and schooling for sure, thank you for sharing

[@A4aviator]

fantastic store , 2 pleasant personalities … what a great little production- made my day joyful!

[@BudSchnelker]

Right after the "Angie" lick, Nathaniel played a quick snatch of "Laid" by James. Great tastes on this guy.

[@arned2493]

Imagine Robert Plant just stopping by and singing to Nathaniel's playing of Kashmir, how good a version that would sound like. Oooh baby!

[@k.ekkonen4688]

Absolutely awesome dynamic between two gentlemen! Great watch!

[@damiendelvallee7256]

Loved the tour of the shop. Beautiful place! I've never seen a guitar shop that big where I live (Paris). Here, shops are small and all clumped together in the same neighborhood. I stayed to the end to watch the Kashmir cover at the end. What a great moment. Shout out to Nathaniel's guitar, people and sales skills, and to Rick's team for this perfectly shot, timed and edited video. I wasn't subscribed to this secondary channel, now it's done.

[@mikeschenk4730]

What a great non-salesman!

[@stjimirock]

I live near Chicago(suburbs), and have been to the store, and purchased several instruments from them. My favorite so far is the Kramer Gunstar. One of the best music stores I've been to!

[@jcurtis3999]

Well-done, Rick! Keep up the amazing work!

[@NavigateCareerDesignAdelaide]

Terrific interview Rick. And, of course, Nathaniel is his usual amazing self! Thank you 😊.

[@Buc27blount]

Nathaniel is a great guitarist. Rubber Soul is my favorite Beatles album also.Rick I enjoy both of your channels and interviews you have with musicians and other people in the music industry. I wish had plugged in the John Lennon Gibson 😊

[@timmaertens1583]

I had never heard of a B bender guitar until 2 days ago when I watched an interview with Waddy Wachtel talking about how he and Keith Richards messed around with them once. He finally took it off and told Keith he couldn’t play it.

[@robertwiles8106]

The B bender was invented (and patented i believe) by Clarence White and Gene Parsons of the Byrds. White's early mastery of the style can be found all over the Byrds' Untitled album and live recordings from that era. White's original B bender Tele is now in the hands of Marty Stuart, who has mastered it as well and made it a major part of his artistry ever since Clarence White's widow gifted it to him. Fender was selling one as recently as last year, a relic'd beat up old Tele model. It's a trip for sure. There are also G bender guitars. Those 2 strings are PERFECT for it.

[@clone800flamme]

Hello Rick, I've already commented something similar on your main channel but I wanted to say that I love your videos and you are pretty much the reason I started playing guitar. Please keep doing educating videos as such as this one🙌

[@pierrepotvin7153]

Just a phenomenal version! Hats off!

[@thedaver8]

Rubber Soul is one of the BEST Beatles albums! Nathaniel has good taste! :D

[@robertwiles8106]

I feel like the look on Rick's face when staring down that Gibson acoustic might actually have been saying, "If I catch you with another man, that's the end-a. LITTLE GIRL."

[@thedaver8]

@@robertwiles8106 🤣🤣🤣

[@twpsy634]

​@@robertwiles8106Brilliant!.I'm in my mid 70s and struggle to remember my name😂, but a mere snippet of a Beatles lyric or a couple of chords and I'm there again ...a young teenager in the UK utterly and completely obsessed with them. I'll be singing away for hours now.

[@robertwiles8106]

@@twpsy634 glad to be of service. I happen to be president of my local chapter of RFYLRC (Run For Your Life Rehabilitation Committee).

[@allainangcao28]

If you are unfamiliar with Nathaniel, he was the same lad that Rhett filmed a video with where he played a modified acoustic with a B-Bender.

[@hairnation68]

Thank you Rick loved this whole video. Kashmir was awesome. Love to see more of him play.

[@steelhead197]

Well done Rick! Nathaniel is a wealth of knowledge! Cheers gentlemen! 🇨🇦👍🏻

[@kitano0]

Bukovac was commenting on the John Lennon guitars and how terrible he thought they sounded, but how incredible they sound on the Beatles albums.

[@belwynne1386]

Rick…check out the shout out in the Mary Spender song! Love the kiwis!

[@michael1]

Got to shout out those big channels. My next song is called 'Mr Beast and Pewdie what ya going to doodie?" and I'm dressed like Tom Scott

[@shelleyking8450]

That blue SG is a knockout. Yup, Nathaniel "dabbles". That arraingment is amazing.

[@Pixelhorizon]

Awesome! Nathaniel rocks man! Love the bends 🤘

[@LearnWithStephen]

It is safe to say I have never regretted in all my days walking into a music store and smelled the equipment, and wondered at the possibilities. Working my way around a few guitars and maybe a keyboard just to hear something different. Kid in a candy store indeed.

[@kippsguitar6539]

I regretted it umpteen times when I went for a set of strings and came out with a 3 grand Gibson etc etc, kind of regret

[@LearnWithStephen]

@@kippsguitar6539 ha!! Well I suppose that is one of the hazards.

[@pauljones9467]

Two scents from my youth that always get me...guitar store and hockey rink, getting a private tour of this store is like getting to drive the Zamboni 😁

[@ronlee2611]

Give Nathaniel a raise! 🎸⚡🎶🔊

[@MrGreglarry]

Thank you Rick and Nathaniel.

[@gilamueller7081]

Rick and Nathaniel: hello from Germany, Black Forest. Thank you for taking us on this sparkling guided journey. The deep dive into the world of guitars: each moment was so unique, leaving footprints in our hearts.🎸 Never stop.

[@RedroomStudios]

I agree 100% - between Rubber Soul and Revolver for best Beatles album.

[@bartonone2005]

I agree with you, Rick, and Nathaniel. Many hold up "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" as the greatest Beatles' album. And as much as I love "Abbey Road," nothing prepared me for "Rubber Soul" and "Revolver." There was definitely something afoot with those two albums. They are the best!! You guys are right!! Chuck in Northern New England

[@k.chriscaldwell4141]

Those two mark the transition from Rock’s nascent stage and mature stage. The last song on Revolver, Tomorrow Never Knows, completes the transition. Listen to the two in order back to back. It’s fascinating.

[@robertwiles8106]

there isn't enough guitar on Sgt Pepper!

[@MarkHarries2018]

Delightful tour, and what a guitar player.

[@RaveSongRecords]

Loved it!! Especially the B Bender on the acoustic! Wow❤

[@lawrenceklein3524]

Nathaniel + Kashmir = Holy Smoke!!

[@Redswipe]

05:00 The lavender looks great with the white guard but not so good with the brown

[@bldallas]

Said the Easter Bunny.

[@HereComeMrCee-Jay]

Interesting, I thought the opposite!

[@Funkybassplayer]

That lavender one has PRINCE written all over it. Too bad he isn’t around anymore 😢

[@kitano0]

I think the lavender would look great with a metallic/flake finish.

[@robertwiles8106]

And it will fade into a color that doesn't look as sharp.

[@Stephen_Lafferty]

This is the tour of CME that I was waiting for - what an amazing store! It is a destination store for me! :D

[@cap1206]

The added guitar percussion is great when the listener doesn’t focus on it by itself. Certain uses of it sound like an interruption or distraction to the flow. Nathaniel’s technique is superb and adds to the flow rather than interrupts it. The right volume, intensity, and timing makes me listen to the overall sounds together as one, instead of separately. I just enjoyed the total sum of the music rather than the parts. Immediately drawn in and moved, only wanting more!

[@Jon.......]

Rick, we'd love to see you take your kids to a music store and have them get a new instrument each.

[@roughcutguitars]

Great idea

[@clone800flamme]

yes!!!!!

[@craigdanj]

... Right after Rick adopts us...

[@PappaBear_yt]

​@@craigdanj Nice idea, I like it! 😁

[@bobbrunn2622]

Three things; 1. Someday I gotta get to that store and meet Nathaniel. Awesome guy. 2. Nathaniel needs to make an album of guitar covers. 3. Rick I hope you bought the 64 J160e.

[@tangyorange6509]

Unfortunately he’s not around too often lol, a lot of people want him

[@snappy-strat-snacks1551]

That lavender Strat is absolutely gorgeous! And I am subscribed to both channels! I look forward to every post you make.

[@2good2betrue3]

Subscribing to your 2nd Channel because of how awesome the Chicago Music Exchange store was🎸and Nathaniel's beautiful and innovative playing. 🔥👌🙂

[@sumed]

CME is always a must when in the Windy City! Whoa...and Nathanial's playing!!!

[@chicagomusicexchange]

🤘🤘

[@wilsonpicket8505]

The best guitar store on the planet. I've been buying from them for 15 years.

[@chicagomusicexchange]

Thank you so much!!

[@damianjames0]

Wow! What a shop!! I agree, the lavender with the tortoise shell pickguard does look cool 👍🏻👍🏻

[@medfielder]

Nathaniel "giving it a shot"... WOW! Absolutely lovely mate, beautifully done 🖤⚡️

[@robertwiles8106]

The gas that powers this video is Nathaniel's quiet knowing confidence, both as a player and as a salesman who has hooked his mark. I can't tell which he is actually more talented at. On both instruments he hits just the right notes, with zero clangers. Pun intended there, on GAS.

[@James-hi5ji]

Kashmir on an acoustic…very impressive playing!!

[@stonebrakerstudio8238]

Thank you for taking us to Chicago❤

[@jarojanu1]

The B-Bender made my day ! Absolutely love it !