Explore the Magic of the Newest Electric Guitar Brand at CME, Which Taps Into the Retro Character of ‘60s and ‘70s Japanese Imports!

What do Trey Anastasio, Clay Cook of Zac Brown Band, and Ariel Posen all have in common? They’ve all been seen wielding Frank Brothers Guitars! 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.

Chicago Music Exchange is the newest place to find new Frank Brothers Guitars, so call us today at (773)525-7773, chat with our sales team on our website, or stop in to our Lincoln Avenue Showroom to experience the magic of Frank Brothers Guitars for yourself!

Stop Playing Games, Grab an Arcade One!

Those who prefer a gritty, straightforward feel and tone will feel themselves gravitating towards the Arcade One! With an angular silhouette, the Arcade One is a carved solidbody that evokes the craftsmanship of ‘50s Les Pauls, while striking a distinct pose.

Our first new Arcade One features a Korina body and neck, with aged amber body binding and a rosewood fingerboard with a 12” radius, adding to the feel of a beloved musical companion from yesteryear! On the tonal end, this Arcade One is aided by a pair of V.O. Humbuckers, which is Frank Brothers’ proprietary take on the most beloved PAF humbuckers.

Thinline, Massive Tone!

The Arcade Thinline is a chambered version of the Arcade, with all the same features, but a different tonal personality! The large cavity on the bass side not only makes the guitar lighter, but increases its resonance and acoustic projection, mirroring the soaring feel of beloved semi-hollowbody guitars of yesteryear.

Frank Brothers Arcade Thinline Mahogany/Maple Oxblood w/ V.O. Humbuckers

$5,430.00

Frank Brothers Guitar Company builds some of the most sought-after boutique electric guitars coming out of Canada today, handcrafted from start to finish in their Toronto workshop. Every guitar is essentially a one-of-a-kind build — hand-selected tonewoods, custom-voiced pickups, and a nitrocellulose finish that ages beautifully, all wrapped around construction details you won't find anywhere else, like the Arcade's resonance-boosting deep neck tenon and signature blended heel. These aren't guitars built to sit on a wall — they're built to be played hard, gig after gig, and serviced for decades to come thanks to details like threaded brass inserts on every screw. Whether you're drawn to the Sonar's California-cool versatility or the Arcade's stage-tested tone and feel, a Frank Brothers guitar is the kind of instrument that turns heads before you even plug in — and then backs it up the second you do.

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This particular Arcade Thinline commands any audience with a genuine mahogany body and maple top, finished in Oxblood. The VO Humbuckers also tap into the soaring tones that cemented the legacies of many guitar heroes who found themselves drawn to the most classic semi-hollowbody designs over time!

Much More Than a Blip!

Frank Brothers Radar Deluxe Mahogany/Maple Sage Green w/ V.O. P90s

$5,280.00

Frank Brothers Guitar Company builds some of the most sought-after boutique electric guitars coming out of Canada today, handcrafted from start to finish in their Toronto workshop. Every guitar is essentially a one-of-a-kind build — hand-selected tonewoods, custom-voiced pickups, and a nitrocellulose finish that ages beautifully, all wrapped around construction details you won't find anywhere else, like the Arcade's resonance-boosting deep neck tenon and signature blended heel. These aren't guitars built to sit on a wall — they're built to be played hard, gig after gig, and serviced for decades to come thanks to details like threaded brass inserts on every screw. Whether you're drawn to the Sonar's California-cool versatility or the Arcade's stage-tested tone and feel, a Frank Brothers guitar is the kind of instrument that turns heads before you even plug in — and then backs it up the second you do.

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One of the newest additions to the Frank Brothers Guitars family, the Radar Deluxe continues their philosophy of reaching into the past to create something fresh! This is the first guitar by the brothers to feature a 24.75” scale length, a more formal nod to the angular design and new feel of the distinctly redesigned guitars coming out of Kalamazoo in the early ‘60s.

Command your sonic territory with this new Radar Deluxe! Sporting a genuine mahogany body and maple top, all finished in Sage Green. The Soapbar P90s deliver a raw and punchy tone, with a thick midrange and plenty of bite on the top end.

Upon reviewing the Arcade, Guitar Magazine’s Chris Vinnicombe remarked that “Instruments as good as this have a habit of stopping time”, and we couldn’t agree more! Each guitar from Frank Brothers walks the line between impeccable craftsmanship, and a character that both stands apart from, and fits in with the spirit of the most classic silhouettes in the electric guitar landscape. This is why we’re excited to be the newest dealer of Frank Brothers Guitars! If you don’t see the exact guitar you’re looking for, Frank Brothers offers a deep list of customization options for their entire lineup, so call us today at (773)525-7773, chat with our web sales team, or stop into our Lincoln Avenue Showroom to grab the Frank Brothers Guitar for you!

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