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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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Portugal
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My experiences with Sweetwater.com have been nothing but fantastic! Great customer service. Thank you.

Date of experience: February 29, 2020
Arkansas
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Best Customer service.
February 26, 2020

Best Customer service. Products are ready to play when you receive them. Ken Davis has been great to work with. Videos on the site are awesome. I now only by from Sweetwater. Have no reason to buy anywhere else.

Date of experience: February 25, 2020
New York
1 review
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Best music store ever
February 22, 2020

I have always received my products in perfect condition. The prices are right and financial offers to pay off the items are perfect with out any arp rates. Any returns are easy to receive a return shipping label and sent back by UPS or fedex. TJ my personal sales rep is always available for myusic needs. Thanks sweetwater, Your the best

Date of experience: February 21, 2020
Georgia
1 review
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Epic ukulele bag.
February 20, 2020

Bag has very good protection and is comfortable to handle. My uke is happy. Would recommend this shop.

Date of experience: February 19, 2020
Nevada
1 review
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Best customer service
February 6, 2020

I honestly had some trepidation about dealing with an online musical instrument retailer but Sweetwater went above and beyond to make the experience of finding the perfect guitar amplifier enjoyable and stress free!

Date of experience: February 5, 2020
Mississippi
1 review
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Sweetwater is the Best
February 3, 2020

My Sales Engineer, Simon Whitehouse is terrific. He ALWAYS takes care of his customers and does it in a friendly, efficient, professional manner. Simon is great with suggestions. And it doesn't matter if you are buying a high end Taylor, a Gibson Les Paul or set of strings. Same customer service.
Sweetwater is truly the best place on the planet for musical gear and the employees are its biggest asset. Thank you Sweetwater!

Date of experience: February 3, 2020
Illinois
1 review
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The Best!
February 1, 2020

The best merchandise, the best sales engineers, the best financing terms, the best tech support and repair services! Well... just the best!

Date of experience: February 1, 2020
Virginia
1 review
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Sweetwater has world class customer service, competitive prices, knowledgeable sales staff that treat you like family and speedy delivery. I couldn't recommend a company more highly.

Date of experience: December 19, 2019
California
1 review
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5 Star Customer Service
December 19, 2019

Best customer service in the industry, and I mean all industries of business even beyond music! The amount of support and appreciation this company gives to their customers is amazing to me. It feels like you're a family member from the first purchase!

Date of experience: December 18, 2019
Ohio
1 review
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Best Service Ever
December 15, 2019

Because of the excellent service that I get from my sales rep Jared Kalish, I don't even consider buying music gear anywhere other than Sweetwater Sound. Don't even shop around for cheaper prices. Wouldn't be worth it.

Date of experience: December 15, 2019
Kentucky
1 review
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Sweetwater is a company that values their customers. Over the past few months I've made several purchases. My sales engineer, Greg Titzer made each of my purchases easy. He always goes the extra mile to ensure I'll be happy with my purchase. Sweetwater's prices are very competitive. You can't go wrong with this company.

Date of experience: November 15, 2019
Czechia
1 review
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Fantastic shop
November 12, 2019

Fantastic shop. Very friendly and professional staff and excellent communication with me. Also online transaction was quick.

Date of experience: November 12, 2019
Texas
1 review
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Sweetwater a must!
November 12, 2019

If you are a musician or want to learn to play, Sweetwater should be in your favorites list. I am an experienced musician, know the biz well. If you are looking for a killer deal, likley they have it! Customer service and sales engineers will bend over backward for you... I am proof.

Date of experience: November 12, 2019
Minnesota
1 review
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Always great service!
November 9, 2019

Great customer service! They treat you like royalty whether your purchase is large or small. Annual GearFest is not to be missed, giveaways, presentations, no hard selling.

Date of experience: November 9, 2019
Arizona
1 review
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Sweetwater is the best music store out there today. And I've used them all. Hands down the best! Customer service has no equal, from sales engineer follow up, then another from the CEO and it doesn't stop there... they send something sweet in the package

Date of experience: November 9, 2019
Indiana
1 review
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Over the years I've spent a lot of dough at Sweetwater. They've never steered me wrong. Always great advice and super competitive prices. (cheaper in many cases) A company that is truly focused on customer service.

Date of experience: November 6, 2019
Washington
1 review
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Outstanding company!
November 5, 2019

Have only bought guitar strings, but great company!
Always sends a treat and a follow up call!
Outstanding company

Date of experience: November 4, 2019
Illinois
1 review
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Service, the best. Customer care, top notch.The person who helped me with my purchace: Josh Hacker, he is the man to talk to in my opinion.He has done everything and some for me to make my purchase gratifying. SWEETWATER ROCKS, POINT BLANK

Date of experience: November 1, 2019
New Mexico
1 review
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AWESOME!
October 30, 2019

Customer service was outstanding. Cannot say enough good things about Sweetwater and shout out to Michael Bolton in customer service he exceeded expectations! And, my ukulele is the most beautiful thing ever-my prize possession.

Date of experience: October 30, 2019
Alabama
1 review
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Sweetwater is simply the best option for the big box stores.' I have been to and toured the facility, and they actually maintain their inventory. The 55 point inspection is very real. Not only that, but the company seems to treat their workers very well. This is special when you see how other big music gear retailers treat their workers by comparison. They also take great pains to make their facility as green as possible. These are the companies that are a pleasure for me to support, and I will continue to do so for a long time.

Date of experience: October 26, 2019

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Sprawling megastore featuring high-quality musical instruments & studio recording gear.


sweetwater.com
Founded in 1979
Fort Wayne, IN, United States
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