Sweetwater Plek - The Gear Page
May 6, 2021 · I've only heard good things about Sweetwater PLEK over the years. A quick search should bring up those old threads. It's the best way to go if you want a PLEK, because if the guitar is damaged in shipping, you can just send it back for a full refund and you won't be out a dime.
Anyone else turned off by Sweetwater PLEK upgrade option?
Nov 30, 2024 · I would not do the Sweetwater PLEK service. It is not a complete PLEK service. It does not include PLEKing the nut. My local PLEK service was $200 last time I knew. If you like low setups then PLEK can be money well spent. On a Strat it can give a nice broken-in feeling you get from a nicely setup vintage Fender.
Anyone else turned off by Sweetwater PLEK upgrade option?
Nov 30, 2024 · That said, I don't think I'd use Sweetwater's service because it's significantly overpriced. In Southern California--not exactly the cheapest place in the world--you can get a PLEK setup for $200 and change. And there's at least one big retailer on reverb (C&M Music) that includes a PLEK setup in the price of the guitar.
Anyone else turned off by Sweetwater PLEK upgrade option?
Nov 30, 2024 · A complete plek job can take up to 2 hours, most spend an average of only 8 minutes. It eliminates some problems, but as anyone knows, Gibson has still been churning out mixed results like other manufacturers. And as far as Sweetwater offering it, I can't imagine getting worked up by this.
Anyone else turned off by Sweetwater PLEK upgrade option?
Nov 30, 2024 · Not turned off. Plek is the best money I have ever spent on a guitar or bass. You don’t have to Plek your guitar. You don’t have to buy a guitar from Sweetwater. The factory doesn’t have to invest 10 extra luthier hours into your frets.
Anyone else turned off by Sweetwater PLEK upgrade option?
Nov 30, 2024 · For example, the Fender American Special Telecaster has a Plek'd neck and a bone nut upgrade. Epiphone: The Epiphone Les Paul Standard has a Plek Pro setup. Sweetwater: Sweetwater uses the Plek Pro machine and has in-house Plek Pro luthiers. If you buy one of the four above, having a second plek from Sweetwater seems redundant.
Anyone else turned off by Sweetwater PLEK upgrade option?
Nov 30, 2024 · Much depends on who operates the Plek machine. All Gibsons I've purchased have been Plekked. 3 years ago, my guitar tech told me do not have Sweetwater Plek a guitar. Today, it might be worth it to have a guitar Plek by Sweetwater. I prefer a guitar that has been Plekked by skilled operators, like they do at Gibson.
Fender Nuts and Sweetwater Plek / Nut Replacement
Aug 8, 2023 · First post. I’ve noticed some high-end, expensive Fender and Fender Custom Shop signature guitars (i.e. both Eric Clapton guitars, Rory Gallagher, etc.) come with synthetic bone nuts (Melamine per an email to Fender) and was curious why bone isn’t used like on most other expensive Fender...
Buying Guitars from Sweetwater... - The Gear Page
Dec 28, 2019 · I've bought a PRS S2 Custom 24, and a MIM Fender Strat Deluxe from Sweetwater. Both turned out to be perfect out of the box regarding playability. And with the pictures they offer, you get a good look at what you are getting. I'd stick with the standard treatment. Unless you are looking for something specific.
Sweetwater upgrades..worth it? - The Gear Page
May 25, 2019 · Last year I bought a used Epi LP Custom. 2017 I think.. bought it from a guy who ordered it from Sweetwater and spent the extra on the Plek job. It played better than any Epiphone I’ve ever played. Action was super low with zero buzz.
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