Is this huge giveaway of Gibson guitars a scam? | TalkBass.com
1,275. 4,821. Jan 17, 2024. #5. Scam. 1. The sweetwater logo doesn’t appear, just the name in a weird script (which I would guess are images and not text to avoid being flagged as a scam by automated systems. 2. Gibson sells B stock instruments that only have minor flaws and reject/ destroy anything worse.
Sweetwater gallery - how to choose among same models?
Dec 8, 2021 · 7,475. Location. Space. Assuming the same model and color, weight and wood grain (on bodies and/or fretboards) are about it. Weight can vary because it's wood. I imagine the main difference is density, which would translate to more or …
Anyone bought Sweetwater ex-demo guitars? - Telecaster Guitar …
Jul 19, 2018 · I got a demo Baja 50s Telecaster from Sweetwater and was 100% happy with it. I think it had a pinhead-sized ding in the finish. I don't remember, which is a good indication of how minor the damage was. As @-Hawk- mentioned, Sweetwater typically shows detailed pictures of the damage and marks flaws with various stickers.
Sweetwater Plek- “Worth It”??? - TalkBass.com
Aug 11, 2020 · That'd be worth it if you can get it done for $100. Because a fret leveling at a shop is about $100. And dude spends time with your instrument. It's not a machine that pops the frets down and hands it back to you. It's a person who feels the instrument, and dresses it according to experience, needs, and expectations.
Sweetwater, Musician's Friend or Guitar Center?
Jul 29, 2016. #19. Mississippi_Kid said: I usually have to buy my guitars online...not much selection around my area. I have bought guitars from Musician's Friend and Sweatwater. I haven't had a bad experience with either of them. Sweatwater seems to go more for customer service...their people really try to know you.
Sweetwater Plek- “Worth It”??? | Page 3 - TalkBass.com
Feb 7, 2020 · PLEK fret treatment is worth it and $250-280 is typical price for a single retail service. And a very good luthier could do the same job in 3 hours at their appropriate hourly rate which would cost the same. It’s not significant that the machine is doing the work. It’s significant that the tool is mechanically precise and efficient.
Sweetwater isn’t really a bargain. | Page 2 | Fender Stratocaster ...
Jan 21, 2024 · Sweetwater’s not perfect, but the are the best large retailer that I’ve dealt with in the instrument and music retail industry. You’re going to get a follow up a courtesy call after each purchase, even on strings.
Sweetwater setup - TalkBass.com
Feb 8, 2018 · That said, basic setup is not complicated and even if you have to buy all the tools needed, it’s still less than the cost of a single $45 setup fee. Point being you would do yourself a big favor by learning to do your own if you are paying someone for a less than satisfying set up. Anywho, enjoy your new bass.
Sweetwater setup | Page 3 | TalkBass.com
Feb 10, 2008 · If Sweetwater wants to do their 55 point feel good inspection, ok, whatever. The one instrument I've ever bought from them had the 55 pointer and still arrived with the toggle switch handle unscrewed and rolling around inside the case when I got it. I do like that they post the weight of in-stock instruments though. I'll give them that.
Anyone else run have issue with a Sweetwater return/refund?
Oct 31, 2012 · Sweetwater sent out a replacement immediately; the replacement amp was DOA. We were sent two return labels and the amps were boxed up and FedEx picked them up at the house on 9/24. One label scanned and the package was shipped and the other did not scan (blurry); the label was reprinted and FedEx returned two days (9/26) later scanned and took ...