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SHOP NOWONLY A COUPLE HOURS LEFT for CME’s May 2023 Flash Sale: Shop select CME Exclusive models for $200 OFF w/ code "" at checkout! Or, get select Squier and Gretsch CME Exclusives for $100 OFF w/ code “100OFF”! #SALE #CMEexclusive #FLASHSALE #CMEsale
Posted 11 months ago (11 May 2023)
Race down to CME to get select Squier CME Exclusives like this Classic Vibe '60s Mustang Bass for $100 OFF during CME’s May 2023 Exclusive Flash Sale when you use code "" at checkout—now, thru May 11, only, in CME’s BASSment! #SALE #FLASHSALE
Posted 12 months ago (05 May 2023)
Get select Gretsch (and Squier) CME Exclusives for $100 OFF during CME’s May 2023 Flash Sale when you use code "" at checkout! Or, get select new Fender CME Exclusives guitar/bass models, for $200 OFF w/ code "200off" at checkout—now, thru May 11!
Posted 12 months ago (05 May 2023)
This is your last call to save money at the Synth Exchange during CME’s Spring Sale 2023! Get 15% OFF* select new gear, or 10% OFF* select Vintage & Used items w/ coupon code ! But don’t wait—the sale ends today! #SALE #CMEspringsale #CMEsale
Posted 1 year ago (29 March 2023)
Get 15% OFF select new gear or 10% OFF select Vintage & Used items w/ coupon code , from March 23-29 only! Browse the collection online or in the app, or visit our showroom to shop our entire selection of inventory included in the 2023 Spring Sale!
Posted 1 year ago (27 March 2023)
Get 15% OFF select new gear, or 10% OFF select Vintage & Used items w/ coupon code , from March 23-29 only! Browse the collection online or in the app, or visit our showroom to shop our entire selection of inventory in the 2023 Spring Sale! #SALE
Posted 1 year ago (26 March 2023)
Now that we’ll all be on DST no matter what time of the year it might be, it’s time to get your gear arsenal synched up to the present! From March 23-29, get 15% OFF* select new gear and 10% OFF* select Vintage & Used items with coupon code !
Posted 1 year ago (25 March 2023)
Get 15% OFF* select new gear and 10% OFF* select Vintage & Used items with coupon code from March 23-29 only! Browse the collection online or in the app, or visit our showroom to shop our entire selection of gear included in the 2023 Spring Sale!
Posted 1 year ago (23 March 2023)
You won’t believe some of the gear we included in CME’s year-end “Final” Sale—like this Teenage Engineering OP-1! Plus, save 15% off select new gear, and 10% off select vintage and used gear w/ coupon code for CME’s Boxing Day Sale thru Dec. 31!
Posted 1 year ago (31 December 2022)
You won’t believe some of the gear we included in CME’s year-end “Final” Sale! You still have a chance to save 15% off select new gear, and 10% off select vintage and used gear w/ coupon code when you shop CME’s Boxing Day sale thru December 31!
Posted 1 year ago (30 December 2022)
Amid all the hustle and bustle of the holidays, did you forget to treat yourself? You still have a chance to save 15% off select new gear, and 10% off select vintage and used gear w/ coupon code when you shop CME’s Boxing Day sale thru Dec. 31!
Posted 1 year ago (29 December 2022)
Amid all the hustle and bustle of the holidays, did you forget to treat yourself? You still have a chance to save 15% off select new gear, and 10% off select vintage & used gear w/ coupon code when you shop CME’s Boxing Day sale thru December 31!
Posted 1 year ago (27 December 2022)
Was there any gear you forgot to get for a special someone during our CME Holiday Sales? Well, you’re in luck! Get 15% off select new gear, and 10% off select vintage and used gear w/ coupon code when you shop the Boxing Day sale thru December 31!
Posted 1 year ago (26 December 2022)
All you gear fanatics—going on now thru December 17 at Chicago Music Exchange, it’s our surprise Buy-One-Get-One 50% OFF CME Special Sale! Shop for any two items included in the collection* and get 50% OFF the second item with coupon code !
Posted 1 year ago (11 December 2022)
How long of you been waiting to get a sunburst Stratocaster? Don’t wait any longer, because now’s you’re chance to get 30% off with coupon code , when you shop Squier 40th Anniversary models available now at CME during our biggest sale of the year!
Posted 1 year ago (27 November 2022)
Celebrate this Straturday with a new Squier 40th Anniversary model for 30% off when you use coupon code at checkout! Shop all price drops going on now during CME’s biggest sale of the year, and save on all the gear you’ve been waiting to get!
Posted 1 year ago (26 November 2022)
Don’t be scared by our price drops! We’re just helping you to warm up with some new music gear, so you’re ready to perform all through the winter! Save 15% on select new gear, or 10% on select used/vintage gear with coupon code at checkout!
Posted 1 year ago (29 October 2022)
The temperature may or may not be dropping where you live—but the prices in the Synth Exchange are! During our Halloween Flash Sale, save 15% on select new gear, or get 10% off select used & vintage gear with coupon code at checkout! #SALE
Posted 1 year ago (29 October 2022)
This Labor Day weekend, say bye to summer with CME’s biggest sale of the year, so far! Get 25% off select CME Exclusives, 15% off select new items, and 10% off select used and vintage inventory with coupon code at checkout! #SALE #CMELaborDaySale
Posted 2 years ago (04 September 2022)
We’re closing out Summer 2022 with sales on brands you almost never see marked down—including Roland! Get 25% off select CME Exclusives, 15% off select new items, and 10% off select used and vintage inventory with coupon code at checkout!
Posted 2 years ago (01 September 2022)
To celebrate Labor Day, CME’s having our biggest sale of the year! Use coupon code at checkout to get 25% off select CME Exclusive models, 15% off select new gear, and 10% off select Vintage & Used items with coupon code VINTAGE10 at checkout!
Posted 2 years ago (01 September 2022)
Labor Day Sales are upon us and CME is here to help get you the gear you want for less! Shop up to 15% OFF select brands when you enter the coupon code '' at checkout! And with lots of more to come, keep your eyes peeled to CME for the latest!
Posted 2 years ago (31 August 2022)
If you've been eyeing our CME Exclusive Fender or Squier, you're in luck! Through Sunday, get 15% off select CME Exclusives when you use code "" at checkout! Call, chat us, or come in to get 15% off your new CME Exclusive guitar or bass today!
Posted 2 years ago (26 August 2022)
LAST DAY for this CME Exclusive Flash Sale: You can’t get this Black Fender Mustang CME Exclusive anywhere, but—for this weekend only—you won’t find this price anywhere else! Use coupon code at checkout when you buy from CME online or the CME app!
Posted 2 years ago (14 August 2022)
Friday, June 24, through July 5, musicians seeking hands-free control of today’s most popular music software can get the Vidami foot controller models for 15% OFF new models with coupon code '' at checkout! Contact us to learn more! #Vidami #SALE
Posted 2 years ago (24 June 2022)
Last call for some of our best deals! Start your summer off by getting your dream gear for less until midnight tonight! Take up to 15% off select new synthesizers and up to 10% off select used synthesizers when you use code "" at checkout. #SALE
Posted 2 years ago (31 May 2022)
Get back in the garage this summer? Crank it up with catalinbread! Now thru May 31, get up to 15% off of select new gear; plus, starting Thursday, May 26, 10% off select vintage & used gear with coupon code: ! Shop Catalinbred on sale now! #SALE
Posted 2 years ago (30 May 2022)
We’ve got some of the most breathtaking ccdrumco drums that we've ever had come through the shop, as you can see here with this marvelous 13/16/22 Player Date 1 kit in Egg Nog/Gold Duco. Use coupon code at checkout for 10% Off select drum kits!
Posted 2 years ago (28 May 2022)
Get back in the garage this summer? Crank it up loud, again, with new JHS pedals from CME! Now thru May 31, get up to 15% off of new inventory; plus, starting Thursday, May 26, 10% off select vintage & used gear with coupon code: ! #SALE #pedals
Posted 2 years ago (27 May 2022)
Get back in the garage this summer! Crank it up loud again, with new gear from CME! Now thru Memorial Day weekend, May 31, get up to 15% off of new inventory; plus, starting Thursday, May 26, 10% off select vintage & used gear with coupon code: !
Posted 2 years ago (25 May 2022)
Here in Chicago, it’s not just the river we dye green St. Patrick’s Day! Thursday, March 17, through Sunday, March 20, save 15% off select new gear and 10% off select used and vintage gear at Chicago Music Exchange, with coupon code at checkout!
Posted 2 years ago (20 March 2022)
Get great deals on select Fender Road Worn models and more at the CME Boxing Day Sale, going on now! Just enter the code '' at checkout to take 10% off select used and vintage or shop 15% off select new gear until January 2nd! #Fender #SALE
Posted 2 years ago (31 December 2021)
Didn’t get everything you wanted this year? Box it up at the CME Boxing Day Sale! Save 15% on select new gear and up to 10% on select Vintage/Used with the coupon code '' at checkout! And call or stop in for more don’t-miss discounts! #thebassment
Posted 2 years ago (31 December 2021)
It’s Boxing Day through January 2nd, and that means you can save 15% on select hard-hitting gear or up to 10% OFF select Vintage/Used gear with coupon code '' at the CME Boxing Day Sale! Call, click, or stop in for a don’t-miss discounts! #SALE
Posted 2 years ago (28 December 2021)
It’s Boxing Day, and that means you can save 15% on select hard-hitting gear or up to 10% OFF select Vintage/Used gear with coupon code '' at the Chicago Music Exchange! Call, click, or stop in for a don’t-miss discount on select gear! #SALE
Posted 2 years ago (26 December 2021)
Get all the gifts and gear you need this year for the bass player in your life at the CME Black Friday Sale! Going on now, save 15% on select new gear and 10% on select used and vintage from across the store with coupon code at checkout!
Posted 2 years ago (22 November 2021)
Get all the gifts and gear you need this year at the CME Black Friday Sale! Save 15% on select new gear and 10% on select used and vintage from across the store with coupon code at checkout! Call, click, or come on by! #BlackFriday #Sale
Posted 2 years ago (17 November 2021)