The Bassment at Chicago Music Exchange

The warmth of the sun. The chill of aluminum. The fizz of fireworks. The sizzle of sausages. It must be time for the July 4th Sale at the Chicago Music Exchange! Save 15% on select new gear and take 10% off select used and vintage from June 28th through July 5th! Exclusions apply, no coupon code necessary! Hot dog! . . . . #chicagomusicexchange #CMEfourthofjuly #FourthOfJuly #CMEsale #SALE #gearwire #gearybusey #CMElovestrades #tonemob #knowyourtone

You can thank AI for our new theme song this week, “Nathaniel’s On Vacation.” And so CME’s Daniel Escauriza’s filling in at the Leslie table showing off the latest and greatest vintage and used arrivals at CME. From a fretless Jazz bass that’s freakin’ sick, to triple-pickup black beauties in chainsaw cases, and a Charvel that shreds—see Daniel’s picks of the bunch in this week’s episode of “This Just In”! . . . . #chicagomusicexchange #VintageGuitar #UsedGuitar #CMEthisjustin #CMEfirstin #CMEfirstarrivals #geardemo #DanielEscauriza #Leslie #gearwire #gearybusey #CMElovestrades #CMEfreshvintagegear #CMEfreshusedgear #tonemob #knowyourtone

Pairing the @castedosaguitars Conchers body shape with a 30’’ short-scale bass length, this Conchers Bass in Aged Red Burst finish features an ebony fretboard specifically chosen for its special, subtle tonality—which, along with its Curtis Novak H22 Gold Foil (bridge) and Novak BS-DS (middle) pickup, all come together to give this Castedosa Conchers short-scale bass that a versatile set of sounds that bring its one-of-a-kind look to life! Watch CME’s Mike Larsen and Dan Albert discuss its special features, then hear how this Castedosa Conchers Bass sounds in Cigar bassist Jonathan Hischke’s hands alongside Nathaniel Murphy on guitar! Check out the full demo on YouTube to learn more about this beautiful instrument. Available now at Chicago Music Exchange. #castedosaguitars #chicagomusicexchange #bassguitarist #bassist

All new @Music_man basses are starting to roll into the BASSment! Stop in to shop all new Stingray Specials arrivals in exciting finishes, like Kiwi Green, Pueblo Pink, Genius Gold, or Ocean Sparkle! Shop your new Music Man Bass in the BASSment today! . . . . #chicagomusicexchange #MusicMan #MusicManBass #CMElovestrades #bassplayer #gearybusey

Embark on a bass odyssey at in the BASSment, exploring the exceptional lineup of Sire Bass Guitars. From timeless classics to brand-new 2024 bass options, find your perfect Sire groove companion today! . . . . #chicagomusicexchange #Sire #SireBass #CMElovestrades #bassplayer #gearybusey

Step back in time with the 1954 @Fender Butterscotch Blonde Precision Bass! This vintage beauty boasts a classic look and timeless tone, making it a must-have for bass enthusiasts and collectors alike. Experience legendary gear at Chicago Music Exchange today! . . . . #chicagomusicexchange #Fender #FenderBass #Vintage #VintageBass #VintageGuitar #CMElovestrades #bassplayer #gearybusey

Navigate the treacherous waters of dialing your optimal bass tone with the @walrusaudioeffects Badwater pedal—an all-in-one bass pre-amp and DI that features optical compression, overdrive, and a four-band EQ section, letting you magnify and sonically highlight the most crucial parts of your tone! . . . . #chicagomusicexchange #WalrusAudio #WalrusAudioEffects #BassEffects #CMElovestrades #bassplayer #gearybusey

What would you play first if you got a @WarwickBassesOfficial in your hands? Here at CME, we think Warwick gives you the tonal tools and visuals to make your playing downright slap! Play like a pro when you go down low with Warwick in CME’s BASSment! . . . . #chicagomusicexchange #Warwick #WarwickBass #CMElovestrades #bassplayer #gearybusey

Let us know if you like our new intro in the poll below! ⬇️ Nathaniel’s got the Euro Soccer/Football Tournament on his mind but he continues to give the bass player lots of love lately in our ‘This Just In’ Series! From @gibsonguitar Moderne to 1950s Green Refin @danelectro_official , check out the latest gear arrivals at Chicago Music Exchange in this week’s episode of ‘This Just In’. Don’t forget to ask about trades or consignments at CME to your Sale Specailist when acquiring about gear! WE LOVE TRADES & CONSIGNMENTS . . . . #chicagomusicexchange #VintageGuitar #UsedGuitar #CMEthisjustin #CMEfirstin #CMEfirstarrivals #geardemo #NathanielMurphy #Leslie #gearwire #gearybusey #CMElovestrades #CMEfreshvintagegear #CMEfreshusedgear #tonemob #knowyourtone

For a new spin on an all-original @Epiphone solid-body bass design, come check out the new Epiphone electric and acoustic 4-string options, including new Epiphone Modern Newport basses—now in CME’s BASSment! . . . . #chicagomusicexchange #thebassment #Epiphone #EpiphoneBass #basstalk #bassplayer #CMElovestrades #tonemob #knowyourtone #gearwire #gearybusey

Looking for Spector Bass? We just got a fresh shipment of Euro, Dimension, & Pulse models in ridiculously cool finishes available now! Visit the BASSment at Chicago Music Exchange and find your dream Spector bass today! . . . . #chicagomusicexchange #SpectorBass #Spector #CMElovestrades #bassplayer #gearybusey

For amazing effects that never sacrifice the low-end integrity of your bass tone, hear the next generation of bass effects pedals from @aguilaramp in CME’s BASSment! Learn more about Aguilar’s V2 bass effects pedals the CME Soundboard Blog! . . . . #chicagomusicexchange #AguilarAmplifiers #Aguilar #BassEffects #CMElovestrades #bassplayer #gearybusey