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Cool. All those other guitars look the same, don't they?

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That wall is probably one of the most coveted wall of any guitar store in the country. Glad to see.they are placing their Heritages where they belong.

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I saw those last time I stopped in at CME. Many of the LPs on the wall are vintage instruments. CME is a really cool place.

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...CME is a really cool place.

+1. One of my favorites that I've visited anywhere in the country.

 

I'm going to Memphis in the spring- please pass along any suggestions for shops and clubs to visit. Really looking forward to it. Never been there before. So much music history....

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I've heard of Amazon referred to as Best Buy's showroom. That's the way I feel about CME. I like to look at their stock, but can't afford to shop there!

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That's my issue with CME. They charge list for their guitars. The H-155 costs $3550 @ CME. If you go there to buy it or if you live in Illinois, add 10% to that for sales tax. I can get something similar on EBay for $2600.

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... I like to look at their stock, but can't afford to shop there!

same here. awesome shop, but way too expensive for the most part.

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same here. awesome shop, but way too expensive for the most part.

 

I like the high end shoppes because you don't have to retune EVERY guitar you pick up back from drop C like you do at GC……drives me insane!

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There's a sucker born every minute!

How can they afford an inventory like that and stay in business if they asking rediculus prices? There must be some behind the scenes haggling .....

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How can they afford an inventory like that and stay in business if they asking rediculus prices? There must be some behind the scenes haggling .....

 

That, and they cater to the affluent collector/player who absolutely has to have that "dead-mint, true vintage, only 200 made, reverse headstock version" type guitar.

 

They have everything. The place is a sight to behold. It's impossible to exagerrate the enormity of their collection. It's the San Diego Zoo of guitar shops.

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The owner is a billionaire. CME is his toy shop.

Well, there you go... and like the grey pupoin (sp?) commercial, "How do you think he got so rich?"

 

Rich or not, you still think he would like to turn over some inventory.

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