Staff Picks
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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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."
Shop Gibson Custom Murphy LabGibson Custom Shop Explorer "CME Spec" Antique Sparkle Gloss - Dodd, Outbound Manager
"Outside of SG's, Explorers have always been my favorite Gibson body.That Purple sparkle with the ebony fretboard, just a gorgeous guitar."
Shop Fresh Gear ArrivalsFender x Loog Stratocaster - Anthony, Inbound Manager
"The colors matched my costume... that's really it... sorry!"
Shop Loog GuitarsMartin 000-18 - Colin, Receiving Clerk
""I'm never gonna know you now but, I'm gonna love you anyhow." Whether you're a fan of Elliott Smith or not, they certainly knew a great sounding guitar when they heard it. You couldn't ever go wrong with a Martin."
Shop Martin GuitarsReverend Gristle ST Blucifer - John, Marketing Coordinator
"I love strat-style guitars that offer something a bit different, and this delivers! This guitar balances huge amounts of resonance with that snappy, bolt on tone, and pairs it with noiseless pickups that sound BIG. Plus, it's a nod to Blucifer. IYKYK."
Shop Rickenbacker GuitarsHiwatt 1967 AP100 - David, Senior Sales Specialist
"Because vintage HiWatts are the greatest sounding amps I have ever played and heard; the Script is particularly rare because These early amplifiers were produced between 1964 and 1968, when Reeves operated from a small workshop above Potter's Music in Morden, Surrey. In 1968, he moved production to a garage at his New Malden residence. The script logo amplifiers are considered rare, as production numbers were limited during this formative period."
Shop Vintage & Used AmplifiersMiniMoog Model D - David, Marketing Copywriter
"For a guitar player who doesn't know anything about synths, the Model D is maybe the single best instrument to figure out what electronic sound synthesis is all about! Turns out, you have to plug it in first, though!"
Shop Moog Synthesizers1957 Gibson J45 - Felix, Ecommerce Listing Coordinator
"Nothing beats a vintage Gibson acoustic, also can be used as a a perfect baseball bat!"
Shop Vintage & Used Gibson AcousticsGibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue Ebony Ultra Light Aged - Jett, Counter Associate
"I love the maple top they added to the Black Customs in 1968 and the witch hat knobs make a Les Paul look even better, in my opinion. Ebony fretboard for even more snap and bite!"
Shop Gibson GuitarCME Exclusive Fender Player Jazzmaster Olive with Matching Headcap - Colin, Receiving Clerk
"I can say with full confidence, Olive this guitar! Now that the pun is out of the way, I bought one a year ago and haven't been able to keep my hands off of it since. Between the matching olive headstock, the tortoise pick guard, and these vintage '65 pick ups...this guitar packs a real punch. It became my favorite guitar in my collection in no time. Don't hesitate on grabbing one!"
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