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The BASSment At Chicago Music Exchange

Name: The BASSment At Chicago Music Exchange
Address: Chicago, IL, US
Telephone: +17735257773
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New, used, and vintage basses and gear! Our mission is very simple: Bring the best in new, used, and vintage bass guitars and gear for every bassist's needs.

Established in September of 2013, the Chicago Bass Exchange is the destination for the finest new, used, and vintage basses! We strive to deliver a wide selection of fine instruments be it custom, affordable, vintage, or even WEIRD. Located in the "BASSment" of Chicago Music Exchange, we have dedicated "bass authorities," a full service repair shop, two isolation booths, and a BIG, comfy couch. Come to check out our huge selection of all things bass, or just to say hey to our guys downstairs!

06/08/2026

https://www.chicagomusicexchange.com/collections/effects-pedals-bass-effects | The new Mesa/Boogie Subway+ Bass DI just landed in the BASSment at Chicago Music Exchange and it’s basically a full rig command center sitting on your pedalboard. 🤘 Sweepable mids, deep & bright switches, footswitchable boost, studio-ready DI tones, and enough shaping power to make sound engineers actually smile for once. 🔥 Whether you’re heading to the stage, studio, or straight into FOH, this thing is built right. So what’s your bass pedalboard missing right now? Shop the latest bass effect pedal arrivals in the BASSment at CME!

06/06/2026

https://bit.ly/3Vmz6EA | Your guitar deserves better than that old stretched-out strap! 👀 CME Summer Flash Sales kick off with a CME App Exclusive: 20% OFF select straps available now for a limited time! 📲 Download the CME App, upgrade your setup, and grab your next favorite strap before the deals disappear!

06/03/2026

https://www.chicagomusicexchange.com/collections/basses-vintage | This Competition Blue Mustang Bass has WAY too much vintage cool factor. 👀 Aged to perfection, short-scale punch, and pure 1971 vintage energy all packed into one bass! 🔥🎸 Punk machine, indie weapon, or whatever vibe you've got going — what are YOU playing on this thing?

05/30/2026

https://www.chicagomusicexchange.com/collections/bass-guitars | The Great Gretsch Sound just landed in The BASSment. 🦅The Gretsch Guitars G6136B-TP Tom Petersson Signature Falcon 4-String Bass — Aged White Lacquer, gold hardware, full hollow body, Filter'Tron-inspired bass pickups — is the most visually commanding bass in The BASSment at CME right now. Built to honor 40+ years of Cheap Trick's high priests of hard rock power pop. Click, call, chat, or visit The BASSment today! 🤘

05/25/2026

https://www.chicagomusicexchange.com/collections/effects-pedals-bass-effects | What's your always-on bass pedal? 👇🎛️ The Diamond Bass Comp/EQ is the answer for a lot of serious players — optical compression tuned specifically for bass, Tilt EQ with three switchable focal points between 250, 500, and 900Hz, Mids k**b to boost the growl or cut it to a purr. ON SALE now during the CME Memorial Day Blowout. Shop through May 26th!

05/21/2026

https://bit.ly/3X4xYWX | Vintage bass people… this is your warning! 👀 This 1964 Fender Jazz Bass Red Sparkle Refin is officially price-dropped and ON SALE during CME Memorial Day Sales! 🔥 Would you gig with this beauty? Contact a CME Sales Specialist to shop the latest Vintage & Used BASSment arrivals before somebody else grabs it!

05/14/2026

https://www.chicagomusicexchange.com/collections/earthquaker-devices | It just dropped — and you can be the first in Chicago to play it. 🎛️ The EarthQuaker Devices Scrolls Bass Odyssey launched today — a bass rig in a box that takes your tone from Motown to metal with the click of a button. We're hosting the full EQD Bass Pop-Up Event on Saturday May 23rd — demo boards, pedal giveaways, live Bass Nerds Podcast with Jamie Stillman, and more. Free event. Only at CME! 🤘 https://www.chicagomusicexchange.com/pages/events

05/12/2026

https://www.chicagomusicexchange.com/collections/reverend-bass | 💣 Bombs away in The BASSment. ⚡
This Reverend Guitars Greg Norton UltraBomb Graphic Bass just landed at CME looking loud, dangerous, and absolutely ready to shake some walls.

Equal parts punk attitude and low-end destruction machine.
Who’s plugging this thing in first? 👀🎸

05/07/2026

https://bit.ly/4kho7XX | Which ‘60s Hofner are you taking home? 👀
Natural G500/1 Super Beatle or the 1968 Sunburst 500/1?

Two vintage thump machines just landed in The BASSment at CME—and neither one is sticking around long.
Explore all the latest Vintage & Used Bass arrivals today.

04/29/2026

https://bit.ly/4kYLoNV | EarthQuaker Devices and Bass Magazine will be at Chicago Music Exchange on Saturday, May 23, to celebrate the launch of a brand new pedal! ⁠
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We will have pedalboards for you to demo, a giveaway, special deals, and more! Additionally, there will be a live recording of Bass Nerds Podcast featuring Marc Najjar from Bass Magazine, and Jody Miller from No Treble.⁠
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Come spend the day with us at this free event and be amongst the first to try out our next release!

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Chicago, IL

Opening Hours

Tuesday	12pm - 6pm
Wednesday	12pm - 6pm
Thursday	12pm - 6pm
Friday	12pm - 6pm
Saturday	12pm - 6pm

Telephone

+17735257773

Website

http://www.chicagomusicexchange.com/

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