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We're the luckiest musicians in the world! We have our hands on the GREATEST GEAR that has ever existed. We build it, we buy it, we play it, and of course we sell it. We all have our favorites and good reasons why. We'd love to keep it a secret and have all of the magical tones to ourselves but that would be CRAZY! Staff Picks is where each of our experts shares their FAVORITE GEAR! It's always changing, always updating with the latest and greatest. Enjoy CME Staff Picks!
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Supro '64 Super 5W 1x8" Combo Blue Rhino Hide
Sara - Accounts Payable Specialist
"No need to feel blue, valentine. This amp is the perfect platform for pedal pairings and it'll steal your heart."
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Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1961 Les Paul SG "CME Spec" - Laurel, Inventory Specialist
"When this beauty hit the shop it took me to a special place. One riddled with wooden panels, cigarette smoke, and a faint taste of scotch on the rocks. This 'CME Spec' SG brings me back to an era I never knew I needed to live in, and I'm here for it. Our Custom "S" Buckers have this baby singing to the high heavens no matter the amp. Not to mention the aging, masterfully done by Tom Murphy and his team, flawlessly ties together an intense feeling of nostalgia. No need for a time machine with this axe by your side."
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Paoletti Loft 112 - Luis, Customer Service Associate
"The lineage of the 100+ year old chestnut wine barrel wood, I can almost smell it, Great Resonance and the attention to detail is phenomenal ."
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CDE Exclusive Tackle Waxed Canvas Backpack Cymbal Bag - John Paul Moser, Drum Specialist
"I use this bag. It is the most durable and convenient bag for cymbals with easy access."
Shop Tackle Instrument Supply Co.1965 Gibson Firebird I Cardinal Red - Jamie, Shipping Associate
"This Gibson Firebird has a rad body shape and dates back to the 60s. I dig the color 'Cardinal Red'"
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Noble & Cooley Horizon 13/16/24/ 3pc. Drum Kit Confetti Sparkle - Pete, Drum Sales Specialist
"Awesome sounding and looking drums! I can't really keep our eyes of this kit ever since it came through the shop!"
Shop Noble & Cooley1971 Harmony H159 - Tom, Systems & Integrations Administrator
"Great guitar that has aged very well!"
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