Chicago Bass Stores

[Alivefor5]

Taking wife to see Buddy Guy this week. We'll be in the Printer's Row, Grant Park area for 3 days without a car. Any good bass stores worth seeing within a short cab ride?

We'll also be doing Museums, Michigan Ave., good food, etc.

[4001]

http://www.bassclubchicago.com/2010/index.php
1455 W. Hubbard Street
Chicago, Illinois 60622
(312) 666-3521
(877) 385-3521
toll free outside Illinois
Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 11 to 7 pm
Friday: 11 to 6 pm
Saturday: 11 to 5 pm
Sunday: Closed

From the website:
Home to the largest inventory of top quality bass guitars, amps, and accessories in the Midwest. Our philosophy is to make as much hi-end bass gear available to our customers as possible. After all, you can't tell how an instrument sounds or feels over the phone, internet, or from a catalogue.

Bass Club Chicago now has a rental program! Check our Rental Page for current equipment list and rates.

2010 is the 5th Anniversary of Bass Club Chicago. We have partnered with Fodera & Bill Wall Leather on the production of a limited number NYC Empire Deluxe Holly top basses to celebrate the event. Check out our Fodera page for details.

[g&lplayer]

If you are into Boutique gear then definitely Bass Club Chicago (http://bassclubchicago.com/2010/index.php). They have all the insane boutique basses you never thought you could ever try, like Ritter, Modulous, Fodera, etc. I was there a few weeks ago and actually got to try a Ritter!! They also stock Bergantonio cabs which are really difficult to try out without ordering one.

If however, you are into vintage stuff then go to Chicago Music Exchange (http://www.chicagomusicexchange.com/). They have a crazy amount of guitars/basses there. Lots of vintage fender, plus lots of Ricks and Stingrays. Also have a few vintange SVTs from the 70s/60s.

Both places have "sound-resistant" rooms for you to try gear out in.

Also have fun at Buddy Guy, he is awesome live.