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TONE CHECK: Squier Sonic Stratocaster

TONE CHECK: Squier Sonic Stratocaster

This powerhouse of a guitar encapsulates Fender's legendary aesthetic while delivering an inspirational tone that caters to musicians at all levels. Key Features: An easy to play 'C'-s … read more

TONE CHECK: Squier Sonic Series Telecaster

TONE CHECK: Squier Sonic Series Telecaster

Welcome to our latest video, where we demo the new Squier Sonic Series Telecaster! As one of the world's largest Squier dealers, we're excited to share this remarkable guitar with yo … read more

TONE CHECK: Fender Custom Shop 1968 Blue Floral Telecaster

TONE CHECK: Fender Custom Shop 1968 Blue Floral Telecaster

Welcome to our latest video, where we demo the iconic Fender Custom Shop 1968 Blue Floral Telecaster! ? As one of the world's largest Fender dealers, we're excited to share this rema … read more

TONE CHECK: Gibson 80s Explorer

TONE CHECK: Gibson 80s Explorer

Explore the signature tones of the new Gibson 80s Explorer! As a top Gibson dealer, we're excited to showcase this fantastic model and dig into its simple, yet iconic sound. In this … read more

TONE CHECK: Gibson 80s Flying V

TONE CHECK: Gibson 80s Flying V

We're excited to showcase this fantastic model and dig into its simple, yet iconic sound. In this in-depth demonstration, we'll explore the quintessential Explorer sound but also sho … read more

TONE CHECK: Gibson Les Paul '70s Deluxe Gold Top

TONE CHECK: Gibson Les Paul '70s Deluxe Gold Top

In this video, our fantastic guitarist Aram Feriants will showcase the jaw-dropping features of this Gibson Les Paul '70s Deluxe Gold Top, playing through a variety of styles to de … read more

TONE CHECK: Gibson Custom 1959 ES-335 Semi-Hollow Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged Vintage Natural

TONE CHECK: Gibson Custom 1959 ES-335 Semi-Hollow Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged Vintage Natural

Get ready for a musical experience like no other with the Gibson Custom 1959 ES-335 Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged in Vintage Natural! This gorgeous instrument features a hand-selected ligh … read more

TONE CHECK: Fender Michael Landau Coma Stratocaster

TONE CHECK: Fender Michael Landau Coma Stratocaster

Welcome to Cream City Music's latest video, where we dive into the world of the Fender Michael Landau Coma Stratocaster! As a leading Fender dealer, we're excited to showcase this … read more

TONE CHECK: Fender Joe Strummer Telecaster

TONE CHECK: Fender Joe Strummer Telecaster

Joe Strummer changed the face of music as we know it with his fiery lyrics and dynamic performances as the frontman of legendary punk band The Clash. The Fender Joe Strummer Telecaster i … read more

TONE CHECK: Fender American Vintage II 1975 Telecaster Deluxe

TONE CHECK: Fender American Vintage II 1975 Telecaster Deluxe

In 1972, Fender brought a revolutionary new design to the guitar market - the Telecaster Deluxe. The Tele Deluxe was the first Fender solid-body with dual humbuckers, and it was pe … read more

Mesa Boogie Mark VII Amplifiers: An Overview

Mesa Boogie Mark VII Amplifiers: An Overview

The Mesa Boogie Mark VII tube amplifier is the latest addition to the line of iconic Boogie amplifiers that have been a staple of guitar rigs for over five decades. This amp is the result of over … read more

What is the Chase Bliss Habit?

What is the Chase Bliss Habit?

The Chase Bliss Habit is a unique experimental delay effect pedal that uses a 3-minute-long buffer memory to take elements of what you’ve played in that prior period of time and allows you comple … read more

Overview of the New Performer Series by Fender

Overview of the New Performer Series by Fender

When we asked the multitude of guitar players that are part of the Cream City Music family what they love about their Fender guitars we consistently here the same key things: the tone, the look, and … read more

Overview of the New Player Series by Fender

Overview of the New Player Series by Fender

Ask anyone with a Fender what they love about their guitar and you will undoubtedly hear three things: the feel, the tone and the look. These three qualities are what make Fender guitars a univer … read more

Cream City Music Named One of the World’s Best Guitar Dealers

Cream City Music Named One of the World’s Best Guitar Dealers

We are excited to announce that Cream City Music has been named one of the top music instrument dealers in the world by The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM). This is an incredible h … read more

Overview of the Fender American Original Series

Overview of the Fender American Original Series

Fender's new American Original Series is set to take over the role of Fender’s American Vintage Series. The new series includes a vintage take on popular models like the Stratocaster, Telecaster … read more

Marshall Updates the DSL Series for 2018

Marshall Updates the DSL Series for 2018

Marshall recently released the newest generation of their DSL amps. The updated line features 7 models with a variety of power levels: DSL1C (1W Combo) DSL1H (1W Head) DSL5C (5W Combo) DSL2 … read more

SPOTLIGHT: Marshall Origin Series

SPOTLIGHT: Marshall Origin Series

During NAMM 2018, Marshall announced a new line of amplifiers and a new direction for their products - the Marshall Origin series. Essentially a reboot for the Marshall brand, the Origin lineup … read more

Shepherd Express' Best of Milwaukee 2017 Readers Poll: Cream City Music Chosen "Best Musical Instrument Store"

Shepherd Express' Best of Milwaukee 2017 Readers Poll: Cream City Music Chosen "Best Musical Instrument Store"

Posted by Jason Klagstad

Shepherd Express is Milwaukee's alternative news source, print and digital, covering arts & entertainment, culture and dining. With over 300,000 readers Shepherd Express is regarded as Milwaukee's … read more

Tommy Emmanuel Tells His Secrets Of How He Gets Those Beautiful Sounds Out Of His Maton Guitar!

Tommy Emmanuel Tells His Secrets Of How He Gets Those Beautiful Sounds Out Of His Maton Guitar!

Posted by Jason Klagstad

Two-time Grammy nominee Tommy Emmanuel is one of Australia’s most respected musicians. The legendary guitarist has a professional career spanning five decades and continues to play with some of th … read more

How to Choose a Capo: What's The Best Capo for Acoustic, Electric & Classical Guitar

How to Choose a Capo: What's The Best Capo for Acoustic, Electric & Classical Guitar

Posted by Jason Klagstad

What is a Capo? A capo is an easily movable bar that is used on guitars to clamp down on some or all strings. Capos are positioned on a particular fret to raise the pitch of the clamped strings. In … read more

Phosphor Bronze vs 80/20 Acoustic Guitar Strings - Which Is Best For Me?

Phosphor Bronze vs 80/20 Acoustic Guitar Strings - Which Is Best For Me?

Posted by Jason Klagstad

Guitar String History The very first stringed instruments, known as lyres, were used starting more than 3,000 years ago in Mesopotamia. Indian instruments have been unearthed from 500BC on havi … read more

​Locking vs. Traditional Tuners: Worth The Hassle?

​Locking vs. Traditional Tuners: Worth The Hassle?

Posted by Jason Klagstad

The lowly tuner is taken for granted. It doesn’t matter how great your technique is or what kind of gear you have if your instrument won’t stay in tune. Despite their importance to your overall … read more

GE Smith's Amazing Guitar And Amp Collection - How Cream City Music Came To Meet The Legendary Guitarist.

GE Smith's Amazing Guitar And Amp Collection - How Cream City Music Came To Meet The Legendary Guitarist.

Posted by Jason Klagstad

We recently had an amazing experience that we wanted to share with our friends. If you have ever watched the SNL band back some the greatest names in music, you probably saw G. E. Smith on guit … read more

How To Spot A Counterfeit Guitar: Martin D-45 Forgery vs. A Real Martin Triple O-45 with Ron Jones, Luthier

How To Spot A Counterfeit Guitar: Martin D-45 Forgery vs. A Real Martin Triple O-45 with Ron Jones, Luthier

Posted by Ron Jones/Jason Klagstad (editor)

Ron Jones, master luthier at Cream City Music, has been a full time professional luthier for thirty plus years and has accumulated a large body of knowledge with regards to the repair, maintenan … read more