Check In/Rock Out (Gibson Guitars) | Hard Rock Hotel Chicago

Forget in-room movies and make your own music. Hard Rock Hotel Chicago and Gibson Guitar introduce "Check In, Rock Out," a new guest program where both professionals and amateurs can jam in the privacy of their own room without disturbing those around them. Only you will hear what you play.

Guests can choose from a wide variety of electric and acoustic guitars such as the Les Paul Custom, the classic Hummingbird, or the all-new SG Carved Top (see selection below). Line 6 "pods" and headphones contain the sound to your room and provide a rich, musical experience.

Need a tutor? Hard Rock Hotel Chicago has partnered with Guitar Chicago to provide private and/or group lessons. Your level of experience is all they need to know in order to create a personalized lesson.

Additionally, your own personalized guitar lesson is just a click away. Streaming on every guestroom television is a 70-minute intermediate lesson from guitar instructor Rico Monaco.

Click here to make an appointment for a lesson with Guitar Chicago during your stay at the Hard Rock Hotel Chicago.

As there is no charge or time limit to the program, guests are encouraged to sample the guitars and keep it for as long as they stay at the hotel. Gibson guitars, Line 6 pods and headphones can be checked out at our front desk. A major credit card is required.

GIBSON ACOUSTIC GUITARS

GIBSON HUMMINGBIRD
A true legend of acoustic instruments, the Gibson Hummingbird was first introduced in 1960 as Gibson's earliest square-shoulder dreadnought. Superb for all styles of playing, the Hummingbird quickly became the icon of the Gibson acoustic line, and is still one of the finest acoustic guitars in the world. More...

J-45 STANDARD ("THE WORKHORSE")
The J-45 has been Gibon's top-selling acoustic guitar for years. Nicknamed "The Workhorse" and first introduced in 1942, Gibson's most popular acoustic is now the icon of its round-shoulder, dreadnought line, world renowned for its full, balanced expression, warm bass, and excellent projection. More...

SONGWRITER DELUXE STUDIO & STUDIO EC
The Songwriter Deluxe Studio is the most fundamental offering of Gibson's square-shoulder dreadnought line of acoustic guitars. First introduced in 2003, this guitar combines Gibson's time-honored bracing patterns of the 1930s with the classic square-shouler shape, which gained wordwide recognition in the early 1960s. More...

J-185
The first Gibson J-185 was introduced in 1951, and gave players a broader choice of flat-top acoustic guitars. With a slightly smaller body than Gibson's fabled Super Jumbos, the J-185 offers an excellent alternative for players seeking a smaller body style without sacrificing acoustic power and projection. More...

GIBSON ELECTRIC GUITARS

ES-335
History speaks for itself. Right from its introduction in 1958 as the world's first semi-hollowbody electric guitar it has been a mainstay of players eager to balance the gorgeous, round, mellow tones perfect for jazz and blues with the edge and sustain of a full-blooded solidbody. More...

EXPLORER
With its angular, asymmetrical body and pointed headstock, the legendary Gibson Explorer was light years ahead of its time when it was first introduced in 1958. Today, the same far-out, futuristic Gibson Explorer - reintroduced in the mid-1970s - is one of the most coveted powerhouses of screaming rock and roll. More...

SG CARVED TOP
The SG Carved Top takes uses a vintage design and sets a fresh precedent for style and function - just like the original SG model did in 1960. For the first time on an SG, a hand-carved maple top rises unexpectedly from the traditional - yet still radical - dual-horned mahogany body in a clash of style and attitude. More...

LES PAUL CUSTOM ("THE FRETLESS WONDER")
Today's Les Paul Custom adds modern appointments to the original model from the 1950s. The body is crafted from hand-carved maple and a solid piece of mahogany, with strategically routed holes to lessen the weight. The final result is a Les Paul with enhanced acoustic qualities and improved resonance. More...

LES PAUL CUSTOM
Based on the custom model from the 1950s, the modern Les Paul Custom Guitar is crafted with a hand-carved marble top and a solid piece of mahogany. Strategically routed holes in the body lessen the weight of the guitar, and the Alnico V magnet is conducive to an emphasis on mid-ranges and highs. More...

JACK CASADY
Bass legend Jack Casady of Jefferson Airplane worked closely with Epiphone engineers to create his signature bass. Jack put special emphasis on the exclusive low-impedance pick-up to provide a natural bass tone. Its long scale semi-hollow design is as striking as it is effective in producing pure bass tone. More...

TRIBAL V
Created in the tradition of the famed Gibson Flying V, the Tribal V takes this classic format to the next level with a satin white finish and distinct tribal art pattern. Armed with the ultimate tremolo system, this guitar delivers enhanced sustain and harmonics and a warm, rich overall tone. More...

2008 LES PAUL STANDARD

Improving a legend isn't easy, but Gibson has succeeded with the 2008 Les Paul Standard. Based on consumer feedback and a drive to uphold and enhance the legacy of the Les Paul Standard, Gibson USA's 2008 model sets a new guitar benchmark for excellence and achievement. More...

Guests who utilize the "Check In, Rock Out" program will now receive a complimentary copy of Guitar Aficionado magazine.

Guitar Aficionado not only features entertaining articles about the world's finest guitars and the people who play them, but infuses an upscale Rock & Roll sensibility into fashion, travel, luxury goods and much more!

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