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Sweetwater

3.4

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Sweetwater Reviews Summary

Sweetwater generally enjoys a strong reputation for its exceptional customer service, with many customers highlighting responsive communication and a dedicated sales team that enhances the purchasing experience. Positive sentiments often revolve around product quality and a broad inventory, contributing to customer loyalty. However, there are notable concerns regarding order fulfillment delays, inconsistent quality control, and issues with returns, particularly for high-value items. Some customers expressed dissatisfaction with the handling of complaints and perceived false advertising. Overall, while Sweetwater's service approach is commendable, improvements in operational reliability and quality assurance could further enhance customer satisfaction.

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service
372
value
364
shipping
360
returns
192
quality
346
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New York
1 review
11 helpful votes
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OUT OF STOCK!
May 2, 2020

This company keeps taking my money by allowing transactions to go through without notifying me that the product is out of stock prior to purchasing. I've since received emails notifying me that I have to wait 3 weeks or better until its in stock after which they will then ship to me. This is all after I was given a delivery date of 3-4 business days on the website. Everyones delivery is backed up due to COVID-19 but be honest and say the product is out of stock!

Date of experience: May 2, 2020
CustomerExperience .. Sweetwater Rep
over a year old

Hello, Hassana. Thanks so much for reaching out to us and providing us with details of your experience. We are truly sorry to hear that it went this way. This is not acceptable and not the way your experience should've gone. Do you happen to have your order number? We'd like to send your information to our Customer Service team as soon as we can. Please feel free to email us at [email protected] to confirm your information. Thank you again for the review!

New Mexico
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Sweetwater sound is the very best! They are the exemplification of outstanding service; the epitome of really great service.
I have had the pleasure of various purchases over the years and have always received delivery in a more than timely fashion.
The guarantee and return policy should be a standard throughout the industry, it is truly hassle-free, beyond reproach.
Clint Bransteter is my personal engineer and his knowledge of all things music is phenomenal; he is highly attentive, LISTENS, and has always offered viable solutions for my musical accoutrements that keep me well within my allotted budgetary constraints.

Date of experience: May 2, 2020
Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I have ALS and needed a recorder for message banking. Sweetwster had a great price but what has impressed me more is the stellar service and communication after my purchase.

Date of experience: April 29, 2020
Massachusetts
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great musical products. Prompt and timely delivery. Unbelievable follow ups to ensure we get true value for our money

Date of experience: April 27, 2020
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I have not had a better online shopping experience than the ones I have had with Sweetwater. I have complete confidence in shopping with them.

Date of experience: April 22, 2020
Minnesota
1 review
0 helpful votes
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The staff here were really responsive and helpful, even during the pandemic. I ordered the wrong thing at first, and they set me straight and that made me order a lot more. They have great customer service and assistance. Better than buying anywhere else online. They offer assistance with equipment for like 2 years. Very happy. Vaughn was great! Fast response from the staff.

Date of experience: April 19, 2020
Utah
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Amazing service!
April 16, 2020

I came upon this website trying to find an aux splitter (I was using it for a Halloween effect) I asked a question about shipping and the guy called me back which was super helpful and he also found out what I was using it for and realized I got the wrong size! The guy helping me went out of his way to find a new cord that would fit my project! Very helpful would definitely recommend! I am definitely buying more things from this website from here on out. Keep up the good work!

Date of experience: April 16, 2020
Kentucky
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Ordered a guitar in December and Now it's April and I still haven't gotten it. They keep blaming the manufacturer and passing the buck. They preach all this BS about being the best guitar buying experience ever but this has turned into a total clusterf**k

Date of experience: April 8, 2020
Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great Service
April 6, 2020

This is a great company I just bought a strap and I feel like I was treated like royalty I'm just trying to learn to play guitar to pass time When I learn and move up to a better guitar I'll be back

Date of experience: April 6, 2020
Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I had recently purchased an expression/ volume pedal for my MX88.
I'm just getting back into playing and recording music so I purchased a low cost pedal to experiment with. It was the - Nektar NX-P Universal Expression Pedal. I wasn't sure how it would work but since testing it out it does what it's supposed to as described on Sweetwater's site. It operates smoothly and controls different functions on my keyboard. Yes, it has plastic parts but is well made and stable... it looks good too. For what I need now, it's perfect.
Free shipping and 2 year warrantee!
Thanks Chis Finton
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Date of experience: April 6, 2020
Illinois
1 review
10 helpful votes
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Buyer Beware!
April 6, 2020

Ordered two new guitars. Was told One would be backordered and that the other would be shipped this week due to C-19. Called today for status and was told they have no idea when my in-stock guitar will be shipped, and have no means of finding out, which seems questionable. Interestingly, I placed an order with Sam Ash subsequent to this order and already received delivery. Told them I'm considering cancelling my $3000+ order. They don't seem to care. Must be nice...

Date of experience: April 6, 2020
CustomerExperience .. Sweetwater Rep
over a year old

Hello, Kenneth. Thanks so much for providing us with details of your experience. We are truly sorry to hear that it went this way. This is not acceptable and not the way your experience should've gone. Do you happen to have your order number? We'd like to send your information to our Customer Service team as soon as we can. Please feel free to email us at [email protected]. Thank you again for posting your review.

Washington
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Always great service and more selection of products than anywhere else. Sweetwater is my go-to for all of my hardware and software.

Date of experience: April 3, 2020
Massachusetts
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Sweetwater made it right
April 1, 2020
Updated review

Something went wrong with my order I was devastated, but Sweetwater made it right.
Thanks Sweetwater

Date of experience: April 1, 2020

Incompetent Sales Staff
February 27, 2020
Previous review

I ordered a guitar and some gear from Sweetwater. My sales engineer " mistakenly," cancelled my order, then tells me I have to wait another month for a new shipment to come in for the guitar. Not responding to repeated inquiries. Bad service. Disgusted! I won't even buy guitar picks from these clowns.

Date of experience: February 26, 2020
Connecticut
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I am more than satisfied with my purchase. This company is top notch from the beginning of my shopping experience until I received my purchase.

Date of experience: March 31, 2020
Arizona
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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PERFECT...
March 26, 2020

EXCELLENT BEAUTIFUL THANK YOU VERY MUCH. THE PRODUCT IS GREAT THE SERVICE IS FANTASTIC!
VERY FRIENDLY, CORDIAL, HELPFUL, KNOWLEDGEABLE AND PROFESSIONAL. CONGRATULATIONS!

Date of experience: March 25, 2020
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great and very good
March 18, 2020

Fast shipping sweetwateris the best company for me. Great packaging.SWETTWATER.com in the near future

Date of experience: March 18, 2020
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great so far!
March 17, 2020

Legit, fast shipping and no issues, great packaging! I will purchase from SweetWater.com again in the near future.

Date of experience: March 17, 2020
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Sweetwater ROCKS!
March 15, 2020

Sweetwater is by far, the best company, I have ever dealt with!
They are totally awesome, and I would recommend them to anyone!

Date of experience: March 15, 2020
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Sweets at Sweetwater!
March 13, 2020

Every order from Sweetwater includes a small packet of candy which I find to be a nice little touch that says a lot to me. It says a lot because even though I'm not ordering hundreds or even thousands of dollars worth of equipment they still include that little packet of candy. That little touch along with their #1 customer service including follow ups on every order no matter how small all say that I'm a valued customer. It is for these very reason why I continue to order from Sweetwater!

Date of experience: March 13, 2020
Massachusetts
1 review
9 helpful votes
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I wrote a review on a product that I ordered, it did not mention my "sales engineer" or say anything subjectively bad about the company, it was imply the facts. The order took longer to ship than they state on their website and the product looked used. They chose not to publish it... I find this disingenuous at the least. My guess is they will not publish anything that doesn't praise them without question. Bad form... for the record about the picture included, there was no film covering the display that was how the display looks with nothing covering it..

Date of experience: March 4, 2020
CustomerExperience .. Sweetwater Rep
over a year old

Thanks for the review, Scott! Product reviews normally post to our website within 5 business days of being submitted, so you should be seeing it published very soon.
Should you have any issues with your order, please feel free to contact us direct via phone or email. We are always here to address your questions or concerns.
Thank you again for reaching out!

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