MichaelDH Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 After seeing all of the positive comments on this forum about Sweetwater, I made a trip to their facility today. Gotta tell ya, what I saw of their place is fantastic. Didn't have the time to spend like I wanted to, but I'll definitely be going back soon to look around some more. Anyway, I went with the hope of getting a new LP, and took a list of the ones I wanted to see and try out. After talking to one of the sales guys, the warehouse brought up front 3 '14 Trads for me to check out: an HC, a Manhattan Midnight, and a Wine Red. They even let me go into a smaller, private room to try them out without anyone else testing guitars, so I didn't have to do the volume wars with other people. First one they gave me was the HC, and it was a beautiful guitar, but sound-wise, it just wasn't quite what I wanted. Next was the MM. Fantastic looking, sounded great, played really nice, and instantly liked it, although it weighed in just over 10 pounds. Then the Wine Red. Like the MM, I fell in love with it, not quite as heavy as the MM and an incredible finish on it. I spent nearly an hour going back and forth between the 2, playing and playing again, and it really was a tough decision since I liked them both, but in the end one of them just felt a little nicer and I preferred the sound and feel just a little bit more. So, here is what I brought home today. And if you get a chance to go to Sweetwater, you won't regret it. The people and service are top notch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaiser Bill Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 I've purchased two guitars from them. Great people...good service and no problems at all. Yours is a beauty...same type finish and my LPDC. They called it "Root Beer". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Congrats, Michael - nice catch, HNGD! What a beautiful top... Glad you are fine with it. I share your experience that big dealers can be very customer-friendly, Thomann in my case. The sales guys and girls are very obliging and pretty knowledgeable. They allowed me to spend hours and hours in smaller testing rooms with a nice atmosphere, several fine guitars and an awesome bunch of amps and cabinets. Finally, nobody ever tried to talk me into buying something which wasn't to my taste. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Geeze Louise, that's a beauty! I've bought several guitars from them, but them being in Indiana and me in Central Mass. visiting the store would take some doing. But - compared to the other places, (MF, Sam Ash etc.) Sweetwater destroys them all in the steps they take for customer satisfaction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 the dreaded double post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwrmac7600 Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 beautiful top! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Blaze Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Gorgeous finish and beautiful top! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjsinla Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 That's a beauty. Happy NGD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grayzgrey Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Very Nice! LOVE that color!!!! Congrats & Happy Playing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drog Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 shes is a beauty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulee12! Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 HNGD! It is a real beauty... but then again I am partial to 2014 Trads in that color. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelDH Posted July 3, 2014 Author Share Posted July 3, 2014 Thanks for the comments. I am totally loving this guitar so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 . That wine red finish is beautiful, and the top is gorgeous. Congrats & enjoy. B) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPguitarman Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Beautiful LP. I would love to go to Sweetwater someday. I bought my Gibson Songwriter Acoustic from them on-line. Great service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the dog Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 That is a beautiful guitar. I bought my LP from them online. I would like to go to their store but I would have to get on a plane... <_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbluesplayer Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Oh Yeah! [thumbup] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobF_ Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Congrats - I don't see how you could have done any better. Gorgeous ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimi Mac Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 That axe makes me weak in the knees! I love Wine Red! It's my favorite guitar color! Dayum!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimi Mac Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Geeze Louise, that's a beauty! I've bought several guitars from them, but them being in Indiana and me in Central Mass. visiting the store would take some doing. But - compared to the other places, (MF, Sam Ash etc.) Sweetwater destroys them all in the steps they take for customer satisfaction. I concur! Sweetwater gets 99% of all my gear purchases! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick_s Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Lovely looking LP there squire! HNGD to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Sutherland Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Very nice, HNGD!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM2112 Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Congratulations!!! Looks very cool! I bought my LP Custom through Sweetwater, yeah, good folks! HNGD!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mats A Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1963DaveG Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 HNGD! Beautiful 14 Traditional and wow what a nice looking top and love the color. I'm sure she plays as good as she looks as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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