+Phillip McKnight thanks so much, and by the way, I'm a huge fan, ur channel is one of the reasons I started reviewing gear. Please let me know if there's anything else u'd like to see, and thanks again for checking out my channel, and if u haven't already, feel free to like, share, and subscribe. \m/
It's great how they are obviously listening to people and improving these guitars even more all the time. I've been watching a lot of reviews, and noticing how concerns/complaints from earlier videos become praise in later ones. One example is the gap that we're seeing in this one from 2017, and then later videos talking about how perfectly fit the neck joint is with no gap. Maybe it's different runs, but it seems like they are improving what has been a bargain from the beginning. Another example is earlier videos mention the plastic nut and later ones mention a graphite nut. Again, that's just how I'm remembering them and I could be wrong, but it definitely seems that way after watching probably 10 or so reviews of the different models. I don't have one yet, but I'm going to soon. I'm gonna sand off that logo though :)
Nice review. I own one of these in "Vintage Cream" and its perfect right out of the box. Also, own an SL51 Tele in in Surf Green.. and an SL59 in Black. All play and sound great!
This is just my opinion and my experience. I mostly do recording of my own original music nowadays, and the pickups on my Guitar Fetish, SL 51 and my Xavier 900 suck for recording (in my opinion). The pickups would probably be okay for playing gigs. The range of these pickups is limited. The Tele Sl 51 and its pickups are very treble-ie, and it doesn't have much bottom. I have a Japanese made Fernandez Tele style guitar, and the pickups on it are incredible, and they put out a full range of sound, bottom, middle and top (great for recording). The Xavier 900 gets muddy on the bass end. These guitar have great potential and they are well built. But there is a reason they are so inexpensive. To start, both of my GF guitars will need Fret work to be completely playable. Basically, you can play them as is (maybe), or you can upgrade them (which will cost a pretty penny). But yes, the bodies and the necks are solid as heck, and they are cool looking and very nice on a certain level. Just expect that you might have to do some Luthier work or send the guitars out to a Luthier. My GF Tele SL 51 is going to cost 470 dollars for pickups and fret work (Frelien pickups). That is on top of the 260 dollars I paid for it. As for the Xavier 900, I will have to put off replacing its pickups and fixing of the uneven frets until I can afford to do so.
I’ve gotten lucky, I’ve only gotten one dud from them a few years ago, but they totally took care of it. I’m only really a fan of the Slick Guitars as far as their full guitars go. But I do dig their pickups very much. They’re wound in the Artec factory to GFS specs. The parts go from serviceable to good. I actually just got another Slick SL57 to see how the quality is now. 🤘🏾 thanks for watching.
@@GearandGuitarswithMel Mel, you are great. I really appreciate that you didn't take my comment personal. Also, I love the Slick guitar I have, I just wished I didn't have to spend a bunch more money on it to get it like I want it to sound. Also I am listening to what you are saying about their pickups. I will look at them again just for fun, and see if there are any that I could put on some old Tiesco guitars I have.
@@kernjames right on man. We all have ears and hands and brains…so we can decide what we personally dig…I wouldn’t take someone’s opinion personal, everyone’s entitled to theirs. Thanks for watching 🤘🏾
Man I was on the fence about getting one, but this video seals the deal for me, thanks for making this an easy choice for me can't wait to get it. Keep Rocking.
I have so many guitars I'm starting to give some away to people who do not have one and are excited to play anyways I'm gonna buy one.. I want it.... I'm gonna put it in the "keeping it" stock of guitars.. Thx for the great review. You said exactly what I assumed this guitar would be
sold! been on the fence for awhile,time to pull the trigger.Been a slick fan for 30+years.But can't get over the black sock on the head stock. Its gotta go. thanks for the insightful review.
Fantastic Review Mel ... love the fact that you got some chords in at the end, so many reviews forget about us rhythm guys...great job! Looking forward to more reviews in the future!!
Nice guitar! Just checked the price...on sale for $239!!! Hard to beat! Looked at specs. Hard to build one cheaper! I think they're a pretty good deal!
I had a Fender Nashville Telecaster with a gap in the neck on top that I sent a pic to Sweetwater with a 5 dollar bill folded in 4 and fit really easy. The sad part is, the small E string was almost falling off the neck. So the crack was on the wrong sad to compensate for the string being off. And Fender said it was within their specifications. I said it wasn't within mine and sent it back to Sweetwater.
You are way better salesperson rep than anyone at Guitar Center .... or any other music store I have been to!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You should run those stores!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Plus I love the clean guitar sound!! I am so burned on playing with heavy metal distortion ..... That strat sounds like an American I love it " Ringing and Singing" guitar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! At 13.33 the distortion is musically great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They should send you a few free guitars to demo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well that would be awesome. Lol. Never happen tho. Stay tuned, I’ve got another slick SL57 coming to the channel with some other strat style guitars to put up against it. Gonna be fun. 🤘🏾
When it comes to the "tone wood" question there are 2 groups of people: 1) Those who can hear the difference. 2) Those who don't have very good hearing. LOL I have this same Slick SL57 in the same color and I absolutely love it. The sound is very nice, so much more than you would expect for the price. I paid $266 Included delivery to me. The only real thing I had to do was "roll" the edges of the fretboard and frets a bit to my liking. Since it was such a cheap guitar I decided to try something new for me. Rather than gently sanding/filing the edges being very gentle I just took the rounded handle of a metal hammer and ran it up and down the top and bottom edge of the fretboard with a good bit of force. It slightly softened the edge of the fretboard and knocked down the very slight fret burrs on the fret ends so it's very comfortable now. I thought I would replace the pickups at some time with some Fender Lace Sensor pickups but I'm really liking the sound of this guitar so I may just keep it stock. It's a fantastic choice if someone wants a strat style guitar at almost 1/4 the price.
So far they have exceeded my expectations, that’s not to say I haven’t seen a QC issue here or there, but not many, as a matter of fact less than the majority of BIG names 🤘🏾
I bought one of these recently, I got the sunburst one. Pretty nice. Needed to do some fret work on it as a few of the frets were high. No big deal, I expected to have to do some work on it. After all, how much time can you spend on it at the factor on a $220.00 guitar. Other than that the setup was ok. Neck was good and had to do minor adjustments from bridge to neck but no big deal. After the setup, It plays well and sounds good and everything works. I think there is a lot of bang for the buck here. Would make someone a excellent first guitar. Not saying I won't upgrade some things as time goes on, but that's me. No real need to, I just can't help it.
Interesting thing about gaps in the neck pocket like that is that Clapton's Blackie that everyone loves has a slight gap in the neck pocket just because that guitar was a hodgepodge of other guitars that he loved. And that guitar lasted years for him. I think it comes down to whether or not it's built right, and it seems like that guitar you have was built properly for the price point.
you my friend are the only guy on here who has put the best review on the guitar. its because of you that i have that model in mt livingroom lol. keep on keeping on bro and PEACE to all that bend the wires.
Great review. You hit all the major points. Also +1 for playing clean stuff before layering on the gain. I didn’t realize your wide angle was adding so much curve along the edges. In the thumbnail it looks like the guitar has enough bow to fire arrows with. Glad that isn’t the case.
Update for you...thanks to your review and our conversations, I just pulled the trigger on an SL57. AND an SL51! Thanks so much for all the input, insight, and feedback. Guitar Fetish should pay you a commission and Earl should offer you some free jam sessions.
I've been buying gfs pickups and harnesses for awhile and yes they are kickass ! I just got my xaviere which is the other brand guitarfetish sells , I got a candy apple red tele with a maple fretboard, graphite nut , brass saddles, gfs pickups, hand dressed frets and great fit/finish with a hard case for $268 delivered to my door !!!!! I have a few high end guitars and several mid to lows ....this thing is right there with my 5 or 6 hundred dollar guitars ! Oh and it arrived perfectly intonated , just needed tuned ..... getting the slick double cut p90 monster next 🎸🤟🍻
New subscriber. Just wanted to say what a great job you did on this review. Nailed all the key points and played enough to get the point across. very well done.
Sounds great. Like that they painted the headstock. Would look better with it matching the body and a better logo... other than that its a cool axe nice video too
+Mister Knight Owl the headstock seems to be a very polarizing talking point, lol, but overall I think the guitar is pretty wicked. Thanks for watching! !
Thanks for that review I just herd about these guitars and wanted to know what they sounded like at that price and now I know they are fantastic. I may have to order one myself
Gear and Guitars with Mel I I will get back with you as soon as I’m able to afford one I know they’re selling for a great price but I’m getting tested for a lung transplant so money is tight.If you would like to donate one I “ll make sure it’s returned if i don’t make it anyway thanks again for the show I really enjoy it
This is a great review very comprehensive and your playing is great. I have been interested in these Slick Strat for quite some time. Thanks for the excellent review. you just got a new subscriber.
Just bought and received a SL '51 black with "rosewood" (NOT - actually black walnut) fretboard - wish I'd gotten maple since it isn't really rosewood, but it isn't a bad board. The neck pickup sounds good alone, but I don't like bridge pickup - too thin and trebly, except if I use it in the middle position together with the neck pickup. Frets were okay, nut sloppy but okay, tuners work but turn hard, and the control knobs (pots) are too hard to turn - will have to drain some oil to loosen them (if that works?). It's been growing on me, and I may use it as a dedicated slide guitar, since it has the 12" radius fretboard, and the nut is cut a bit high (although I could lower it). I'll likely change the bridge pickup to a noiseless or humbucker (stacked or side by side coils), for slide playing. I like it enough that I'm going to buy a SL '55 next, with filtertron type pickups, Gibson scale length, with a telecaster body, probably sunburst with maple neck. This SL '51 is about 9 pounds, so I hope the next one will be lighter in weight, but if it stays under 9 pounds it works. Heavier guitars actually sustain better on the high notes, at least it seems like that to me, and I usually play sitting down. Because of all the great low cost guitars being produced now, I was hesitant to get the Slick '51, but it's growing on me, and I like it enough to get a SL '55 next.......!
I like the humbucker single coil that I put in my Ibanez. It's kind of like a P90 but doesn't have the extra fuzz on the bass strings so it's more like a normal single coil it's wound I think with 43 gauge wire put the magnet is weaker.
Just like Hogan Frieling, watching ya go over this axe ...I ordered mine last night!! I have had my eyes on the Slick guitars for a few years and they were even cheaper , but seriously $50 , Isn't going to keep me from ordering one...Mine is the same ..except I ordered the SL57 Cream off white type of look.. I ..pray mine arrives in one piece and as good as yours did...I expect ..some set up time with it ,but that is easy.. .great review be looking for more
@@GearandGuitarswithMel ya the Stratocaster sl57 that I received is a tank of a guitar...solid. little on the heavy side , but it is just bit shy of 9 lbs .The neck I went over this with a fine tooth comb and the only thing I can find is the nut is glued in just a bit off like a millimeter.. easy fix ..Neck is really wide really chunky.. tuners are tight work decent a little too touchy..but getting used to it. Pickups are decent ..for the $ I can't really complain ..ya I had to Raise the low E saddle...but ya I'm definitely digging it
great vids ,man! especially HB holowbody i enjoyed it a lot.great playing too, will be cool to watch HB CST review as well, i am sort of waiting to pull a trigger on some HB stuff as well.
+Lucky Spook thanks for such positive feedback. I really like the Harleys, gonna get that new video up as soon as I can. Thanks for watching and remember to like, share, and subscribe. \m/
great review..im in the market for a Strat...something cheap to bang around in the garage. Tired of paying near a grand for guitars. THis might be the one!! Ive owned squiers, MIM's...but this seems very cool. Glad you enjoy the axe..
+RICKY DEAN thanks for the positive feedback, I'm a big fan of it, and when funds allow, I think I'll be looking into a couple more..lol. thanks again for checking out my channel and don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. \m/
Great review. I was thinking about putting these pickups in a Strat I built. Not happy with the ones in it now. You sold me I’m putting these pickups in my relic. I already have a guitar fetish bridge. Well 2 now. Like there stuff.
+marr21 thanks for checking out the video, there will be more to come. I'm also going to be reviewing some other brands soon. And please don't forget to check out the rest of my channel, and if there's anything in particular that u would like to see, don't hesitate to let me know. Please like, share, and subscribe. \m/
Great comprehensive and structured review. However, for me the tone was not that great... in particular position 4 did not sound particularly straty... no sparkle. It also seemed like you recorded at low volume as I can hear lots of pick noise above the guitar. Love the tilt back head stock, I presume there is a scarf joint - you did not say.
+zd351 thanks for the positive comment, I appreciate u checking it out. If there's anything ur interested in seeing just let me know and I'll do my best. Thanks for watching. Please like, share, and subscribe. \m/
Nice review on a good alternative to Squiers....and better in many ways. I too love the pups, and the distressed look....so different than multi layer finishes on every guitar out there (I also have an Ibanez AW240 which is open pore....love it!) It is pretty heavy, glad I'm not playing in a band anymore with this thing. I sold an '84 Korean Strat a few years ago, but so happy I found this! Check out my vid on this same guitar when you get a chance too.
+Kenneth Canterbury thanks so much for the positive feedback, and for subscribing, it makes it all the better when someone appreciates what I'm doing. U rock! ! \m/
Looks like it is a pretty cool guitar. But I can't get past the "aging". Fake wear and tear on a new product makes zero sense to me. If they offered a non-distressed version, I'd be all over it. So... 4 years later, would you still buy one?
i´m 63 and decieded to play guitar - after buying a lot of shit, i started to learn everything about building guitars and i found out, that fender is selling cheap shit for a rather high price - now fender and gibson own so many guitar manufactories and they are spreading these misinformation about vintage style guitars - earl slick knows what is really important for a good sound and its not a nitrofinish or a one piece body with a flammed marple top - its about sustain and where it comes from and about the pickups - fender stopped using brass, because they want to earn more money - as frank zappa said, they only in it for the money - i got wounded on a fender fretboard at an us strat in the 80es - i will buy one of these strats and the telly is also fantastic - i would like another neck heel joint, similar to a blade and an option for a roasted neck would be nice - to my opinion the best strat in this price class - this a damn good guitar
Honestly, have you ever seen a "budget" guitar with a SWAMP ash body? Totally different trip than the regular ash generally used. And a brass and steel bridge and toneblock, not Chinese pot metal? Whaaa? Take my money, here it is, just take it, Gawd, I ordered one exactly like this but with a rosewood board of all things (its 2020 now qnd currently it is a nada on rosewood, forget it). I am in Canada, ordered one on a complete whim 3 days ago and am just now checking reviews. Lucky strike I think, i cannot wait.
@@syzygy3120 Not what it seems, I am currently bevelling the multi laminated body as all real strats have sexy angles and curves. This body appeared to me to be a rough cut warty fat slab of wood not even fully shaped with the whole outside edges and cutaway not even sanded. Four pieces at the least with a big freaking slopilly covered in wood shavings or some shit hole right through the body where the pickup cavity intersects with the spring cavity. Possibly the worst cavity work I have ever seen. Yet it has a tight neck fit, good fretwork, good tuners, and good pickups. A mixed bag for sure.It sounded alive and solid when I unboxed it but after playing it a few hours the low e string absolutely died , mind you those strings turned my fingers black, so they might \be those infamous Chinese strings. This fellow here is getting fantastic tones out of his. Mine is a test platform wooden lab rat that I will re-shape, try nitro finishing, and slam the P-90 I have sitting around ihn the bridge position just to see what it does.
I have 5 electric guitars. All have humbuckers. I have been waiting on this kind of review for a while now. So thanks for demoing it. However, i absolutely despise the headstock. Love the angled design. Very innovative. It's the black on it and the SLICK that's as big as a billboard. Is it regular enamel black? Do you think It would be fairly easy to sand the H.S.and use poly or rattle can paint if I can match that awesome color of the body in. Also my name is David.phone is down so have the wifes
First off, great review. I really liked how thorough you were, and how you didn't just bang on it for ten minutes and say, "there you go." Secondly, how did the trem work for you? Looked a little stiff when you were using it. And did it stay in tune?
+Chris Wayne the trem is actually really smooth, but good eye, I had to back the claw screws out about a half inch to get the string tension where I wanted it.. but lemme tell ya...it's a killer guitar. Thanks for watching, and if u haven't already, feel free to like, share, and subscribe. \m/
Already liked and subscribed. And I think, thanks to your review, that I'm going to snag one. Not sure if I want to do the maple fingerboard, though; I like the Indian Rosewood a lot. How is the weight? Saw another comment saying it was heavy...
+adsvx thanks for the feedback, I'm glad to be of any help is can. Thanks for checking out my channel, and please don't forget to like, share, and subscribe! \m/
+drmarkreuter it's easily on level with say a CV, or even a modern player. ..but I'd be lying if I said that it can hold its own against a genuine US strat. That being said, In my opinion, it's about on par with the Vintage brand. Good luck in ur search my friend. And thanks for watching.
Your videos are great! Do you own any Telecasters? I am looking for one for you Rolling Stones Keith Richard's Style or Maybe the Police music, preferably with a Humbucker in the Neck? Sorry for the many questions!!
No problem, i actually have two teles, one classic vibe squier, which is stock, and my best feeling guitar, and i also have a reissue 72 deluxe with humbuckers.. great guitar.
IT's funny.. The 1950s-1960s Fenders everybody is chasing.. Was once considered exactly what this thing is now.. A cheap.. Affordable player that sounds awesome.
Thanks for the great review. One question re: the Slick SL 57 - have you tried fitting it into a strat/tele type of hard case ? I was wondering if it will fit properly due to the angle of the head stock? I live in Canada and was planning on ordering the Slick SL57 along with a hard case but would like to have some assurance that it will fit in the case. Looking forward to a reply from you and/or other readers of this posting. .
+Craig Parse gotta do what I can to get the job done. Lol, guerrilla home studio hacks. :-P Thanks for checking out my channel , feel free to like , share, and subscribe. \m/
That’s a good question, if u give me a few weeks, I think I’d like to use ur question to make a new shootout video slick vs eart vs sawtooth vs classic vibe!!!
The guitar looks good but hate the headstock logo. How come when you see Earl Slick videos with his guitar collection you don't see one of his guitars? lol
What's the weight on that one? Great review and that seems to be an amazing guitar for the price. How would you compare it to a Squier Classic Vibe strat? Thanks
+lordsong7 it's got enough heft to feel solid. Lol, the body is swamp ash, and needless to say isn't light, as far as comparison to a classic vibe..I'd have no problem putting them in the same category, and I am a big fan of the classic vibe line. Thanks for the feedback. And remember to like, share and subscribe.
@@GearandGuitarswithMel Ive been playing 4 years but I want to get the eart explorer for a modern shredder and a strat to do sorta Hendrix and trower like leads and songs that I redo and write from scratch in a trio Im in like Rush meets Cream is our flagship sound but half originals anyways eart vs slick the swamp ash strat with sweet metals and pick ups or the eart (electronic arts )with the amazing neck but sorta lame shame pickups but good Mahony body maybe I can frankinstien 3 of them and make the ultimate non fender strat that offends fender
I have to respectfully disagree, and I’ll tell u why, the genius that painted that room before we moved in used a very high gloss paint...every higher frequency sound in that room reverberated in a very shrill tone, I was not gonna repaint a rented apt, and I worked in a restaurant that afforded me access to cardboard egg crates, and it absolutely dampened those shrill highs. I know that poor mans “soundproofing” doesn’t work, but taking the glassy-ness out of the room sounds is a very real thing. No disrespect meant, I just get that comment a lot and feel bad that some of my subs thought I was inexperienced enough to think they were effective soundproofing. Lol. 🤘🏾
Hey Mel! maybe you can help with a advice? The Vintage V6, the SL 57 by Slick and the Fender Squier Vintage Modified Strat ... probably not an easy decision , but which one would you be? Thank You!
If im being honest...i would go with a squier classic vibe...but out of those choices, i would probably pick the slick.. but it is a matter of preference...the build quality is pretty close on all of them
@@GearandGuitarswithMel Hello! I'm it again ... :-) Can you please tell me what neck profile (maybe C or D?) The SL57 has? or with which neck is the 57er to compare?
I know what you are saying is the "GFS" company line about Earl Slick and his straps, guitars and "his" aged pickups. Is this legit or is it marketing?
Guitar fetish have a 12% discount at the moment ! And they sell also parts , guitar to fix luthier special etc at 25% discount ! I am not affiliated with them just to say !
Gear and Guitars with Mel Cool. I'm also a GFS pickup nut. I went out and bought some Fender Custom Shop 69's, thinking they would be better than my GFS vintage whatevers. And they really weren't. Couldn't believe it.
looks like a cool guitar, I may need to get one. Great review!
+Phillip McKnight thanks so much, and by the way, I'm a huge fan, ur channel is one of the reasons I started reviewing gear. Please let me know if there's anything else u'd like to see, and thanks again for checking out my channel, and if u haven't already, feel free to like, share, and subscribe. \m/
When Phillip McKnight comments on your video you know you are big time!
Phillip McKnight
Please do review them.
I love your channel.
It's great how they are obviously listening to people and improving these guitars even more all the time. I've been watching a lot of reviews, and noticing how concerns/complaints from earlier videos become praise in later ones. One example is the gap that we're seeing in this one from 2017, and then later videos talking about how perfectly fit the neck joint is with no gap. Maybe it's different runs, but it seems like they are improving what has been a bargain from the beginning. Another example is earlier videos mention the plastic nut and later ones mention a graphite nut. Again, that's just how I'm remembering them and I could be wrong, but it definitely seems that way after watching probably 10 or so reviews of the different models. I don't have one yet, but I'm going to soon. I'm gonna sand off that logo though :)
I’ve noticed this too.
I actually like the logo. But I love Earl Slick as a guitarist. I will display the logo with pride.
That bridge assembly sells for 1/2 the cost of the entire guitar separately, a lovely thing!
Yessirrrr!
Nice review. I own one of these in "Vintage Cream" and its perfect right out of the box. Also, own an SL51 Tele in in Surf Green.. and an SL59 in Black. All play and sound great!
I refinished mine and gave it up in a raffle. I miss it. I keep struggling over whether to grab another.
This is just my opinion and my experience. I mostly do recording of my own original music nowadays, and the pickups on my Guitar Fetish, SL 51 and my Xavier 900 suck for recording (in my opinion). The pickups would probably be okay for playing gigs. The range of these pickups is limited. The Tele Sl 51 and its pickups are very treble-ie, and it doesn't have much bottom. I have a Japanese made Fernandez Tele style guitar, and the pickups on it are incredible, and they put out a full range of sound, bottom, middle and top (great for recording). The Xavier 900 gets muddy on the bass end. These guitar have great potential and they are well built. But there is a reason they are so inexpensive. To start, both of my GF guitars will need Fret work to be completely playable. Basically, you can play them as is (maybe), or you can upgrade them (which will cost a pretty penny). But yes, the bodies and the necks are solid as heck, and they are cool looking and very nice on a certain level. Just expect that you might have to do some Luthier work or send the guitars out to a Luthier. My GF Tele SL 51 is going to cost 470 dollars for pickups and fret work (Frelien pickups). That is on top of the 260 dollars I paid for it. As for the Xavier 900, I will have to put off replacing its pickups and fixing of the uneven frets until I can afford to do so.
I’ve gotten lucky, I’ve only gotten one dud from them a few years ago, but they totally took care of it. I’m only really a fan of the Slick Guitars as far as their full guitars go. But I do dig their pickups very much. They’re wound in the Artec factory to GFS specs. The parts go from serviceable to good. I actually just got another Slick SL57 to see how the quality is now. 🤘🏾 thanks for watching.
@@GearandGuitarswithMel Mel, you are great. I really appreciate that you didn't take my comment personal. Also, I love the Slick guitar I have, I just wished I didn't have to spend a bunch more money on it to get it like I want it to sound. Also I am listening to what you are saying about their pickups. I will look at them again just for fun, and see if there are any that I could put on some old Tiesco guitars I have.
@@kernjames right on man. We all have ears and hands and brains…so we can decide what we personally dig…I wouldn’t take someone’s opinion personal, everyone’s entitled to theirs. Thanks for watching 🤘🏾
Man I was on the fence about getting one, but this video seals the deal for me, thanks for making this an easy choice for me can't wait to get it. Keep Rocking.
I have so many guitars I'm starting to give some away to people who do not have one and are excited to play anyways I'm gonna buy one.. I want it.... I'm gonna put it in the "keeping it" stock of guitars.. Thx for the great review. You said exactly what I assumed this guitar would be
Mel: Good job. I like your take on the tuners. I'm with you on that.
sold! been on the fence for awhile,time to pull the trigger.Been a slick fan for 30+years.But can't get over the black sock on the head stock. Its gotta go. thanks for the insightful review.
Fantastic Review Mel ... love the fact that you got some chords in at the end, so many reviews forget about us rhythm guys...great job! Looking forward to more reviews in the future!!
+Jeff Phillips after the holidays I'll be uploading some new content...life has been kicking my butt. Lol
These guitars look and sound really good!! I want to buy one
+sal christy I am seriously thinking about getting one of the double cutaways as well
Nice guitar! Just checked the price...on sale for $239!!! Hard to beat! Looked at specs. Hard to build one cheaper! I think they're a pretty good deal!
They really are great axes
I had a Fender Nashville Telecaster with a gap in the neck on top that I sent a pic to Sweetwater with a 5 dollar bill folded in 4 and fit really easy. The sad part is, the small E string was almost falling off the neck. So the crack was on the wrong sad to compensate for the string being off. And Fender said it was within their specifications. I said it wasn't within mine and sent it back to Sweetwater.
That’s crazy
found your channel and was so impressed i subscribed , thanks keep the vlogs coming they are a must watch , best from Manhattan, NYC !
+oliver harmon thanks for the love brother, I'll be posting some new content soon! Thanks for watching!
You are way better salesperson rep than anyone at Guitar Center .... or any other music store I have been to!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You should run those stores!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Plus I love the clean guitar sound!! I am so burned on playing with heavy metal distortion ..... That strat sounds like an American I love it " Ringing and Singing" guitar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! At 13.33 the distortion is musically great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They should send you a few free guitars to demo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well that would be awesome. Lol. Never happen tho. Stay tuned, I’ve got another slick SL57 coming to the channel with some other strat style guitars to put up against it. Gonna be fun. 🤘🏾
Just put myself on the waiting list for one of these.
That thing seems to sustain forever.
Just bought a Coral tele from Slick/Guitar Fetish and love it. Good demo.
When it comes to the "tone wood" question there are 2 groups of people: 1) Those who can hear the difference. 2) Those who don't have very good hearing. LOL
I have this same Slick SL57 in the same color and I absolutely love it. The sound is very nice, so much more than you would expect for the price. I paid $266 Included delivery to me. The only real thing I had to do was "roll" the edges of the fretboard and frets a bit to my liking.
Since it was such a cheap guitar I decided to try something new for me. Rather than gently sanding/filing the edges being very gentle I just took the rounded handle of a metal hammer and ran it up and down the top and bottom edge of the fretboard with a good bit of force. It slightly softened the edge of the fretboard and knocked down the very slight fret burrs on the fret ends so it's very comfortable now.
I thought I would replace the pickups at some time with some Fender Lace Sensor pickups but I'm really liking the sound of this guitar so I may just keep it stock. It's a fantastic choice if someone wants a strat style guitar at almost 1/4 the price.
Spot on bro 🤘🏾
Love every Slick guitar Ive purchased. Awesome review!
Great review and great playing! Thank you Mel!
I haven’t seen a really bad review of these slick guitars . They’ve got to be a good deal at that price
So far they have exceeded my expectations, that’s not to say I haven’t seen a QC issue here or there, but not many, as a matter of fact less than the majority of BIG names 🤘🏾
I bought one of these recently, I got the sunburst one. Pretty nice. Needed to do some fret work on it as a few of the frets were high. No big deal, I expected to have to do some work on it. After all, how much time can you spend on it at the factor on a $220.00 guitar. Other than that the setup was ok. Neck was good and had to do minor adjustments from bridge to neck but no big deal. After the setup, It plays well and sounds good and everything works. I think there is a lot of bang for the buck here. Would make someone a excellent first guitar. Not saying I won't upgrade some things as time goes on, but that's me. No real need to, I just can't help it.
RM2 Music I’m the same way. lol. Check out the video I posted that says my kids take over. I gave mine a facelift before I passed her on.
Interesting thing about gaps in the neck pocket like that is that Clapton's Blackie that everyone loves has a slight gap in the neck pocket just because that guitar was a hodgepodge of other guitars that he loved. And that guitar lasted years for him. I think it comes down to whether or not it's built right, and it seems like that guitar you have was built properly for the price point.
+Joseth Radiant it really is a killer guitar, everything is tight and straight. .lol. and it sounds every bit as good as any I've played.
you my friend are the only guy on here who has put the best review on the guitar. its because of you that i have that model in mt livingroom lol. keep on keeping on bro and PEACE to all that bend the wires.
Great review. You hit all the major points. Also +1 for playing clean stuff before layering on the gain. I didn’t realize your wide angle was adding so much curve along the edges. In the thumbnail it looks like the guitar has enough bow to fire arrows with. Glad that isn’t the case.
Update for you...thanks to your review and our conversations, I just pulled the trigger on an SL57. AND an SL51! Thanks so much for all the input, insight, and feedback. Guitar Fetish should pay you a commission and Earl should offer you some free jam sessions.
+Chris Wayne l wish..lol,
Good luck with ur axes brother
I've been buying gfs pickups and harnesses for awhile and yes they are kickass ! I just got my xaviere which is the other brand guitarfetish sells , I got a candy apple red tele with a maple fretboard, graphite nut , brass saddles, gfs pickups, hand dressed frets and great fit/finish with a hard case for $268 delivered to my door !!!!! I have a few high end guitars and several mid to lows ....this thing is right there with my 5 or 6 hundred dollar guitars ! Oh and it arrived perfectly intonated , just needed tuned ..... getting the slick double cut p90 monster next 🎸🤟🍻
I haven’t played an Xaviere yet, but I hear good things. U should make a video for it. Sounds killer. 🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾. Thanks for watching.
New subscriber. Just wanted to say what a great job you did on this review. Nailed all the key points and played enough to get the point across. very well done.
Sounds great. Like that they painted the headstock. Would look better with it matching the body and a better logo... other than that its a cool axe nice video too
+Mister Knight Owl the headstock seems to be a very polarizing talking point, lol, but overall I think the guitar is pretty wicked. Thanks for watching! !
I think I saw in another review that it is actually a black stained veneer on the headstock.
That guitar looks and sound great ❤️
Thanks for the review might get one soon they look and sound great for the price
They’re pretty wicked. I’m a fan. 🤘🏾 lemme know how it turns out
Thanks for that review I just herd about these guitars and wanted to know what they sounded like at that price and now I know they are fantastic. I may have to order one myself
They are quite impressive, and easily worth Twice their cost. 🤘🏾🤘🏾 let me know how it works out for ya
Gear and Guitars with Mel I I will get back with you as soon as I’m able to afford one I know they’re selling for a great price but I’m getting tested for a lung transplant so money is tight.If you would like to donate one I “ll make sure it’s returned if i don’t make it anyway thanks again for the show I really enjoy it
This is a great review very comprehensive and your playing is great. I have been interested in these Slick Strat for quite some time. Thanks for the excellent review. you just got a new subscriber.
great video, thank you for posting this! Would like compare this against the Squire Classic 60's or 50's strat?
Just bought and received a SL '51 black with "rosewood" (NOT - actually black walnut) fretboard - wish I'd gotten maple since it isn't really rosewood, but it isn't a bad board. The neck pickup sounds good alone, but I don't like bridge pickup - too thin and trebly, except if I use it in the middle position together with the neck pickup. Frets were okay, nut sloppy but okay, tuners work but turn hard, and the control knobs (pots) are too hard to turn - will have to drain some oil to loosen them (if that works?). It's been growing on me, and I may use it as a dedicated slide guitar, since it has the 12" radius fretboard, and the nut is cut a bit high (although I could lower it). I'll likely change the bridge pickup to a noiseless or humbucker (stacked or side by side coils), for slide playing. I like it enough that I'm going to buy a SL '55 next, with filtertron type pickups, Gibson scale length, with a telecaster body, probably sunburst with maple neck. This SL '51 is about 9 pounds, so I hope the next one will be lighter in weight, but if it stays under 9 pounds it works. Heavier guitars actually sustain better on the high notes, at least it seems like that to me, and I usually play sitting down. Because of all the great low cost guitars being produced now, I was hesitant to get the Slick '51, but it's growing on me, and I like it enough to get a SL '55 next.......!
Right on. Let me know how it goes, and be sure to check out my new Slick Guitars video 🤘🏾 thanks for watching
I like the humbucker single coil that I put in my Ibanez. It's kind of like a P90 but doesn't have the extra fuzz on the bass strings so it's more like a normal single coil it's wound I think with 43 gauge wire put the magnet is weaker.
As long as u dig it, that’s what counts
Just like Hogan Frieling, watching ya go over this axe
...I ordered mine last night!! I have had my eyes on the Slick guitars for a few years and they were even cheaper , but seriously $50 ,
Isn't going to keep me from ordering one...Mine is the same ..except I ordered the SL57 Cream off white type of look..
I ..pray mine arrives in one piece and as good as yours did...I expect ..some set up time with it ,but that is easy.. .great review be looking for more
Let me know how u dig it, I haven’t heard how the manufacturing is lately.
@@GearandGuitarswithMel ya the Stratocaster sl57 that I received is a tank of a guitar...solid. little on the heavy side , but it is just bit shy of 9 lbs .The neck I went over this with a fine tooth comb and the only thing I can find is the nut is glued in just a bit off like a millimeter.. easy fix ..Neck is really wide really chunky.. tuners are tight work decent a little too touchy..but getting used to it. Pickups are decent ..for the $ I can't really complain ..ya I had to Raise the low E saddle...but ya I'm definitely digging it
@@shauncrissc right on 🤘🏾
I hope your still enjoying that slick.
I buy low end guitars and put all that stuff in it....its cheaper to buy a kick ass slick instead.
great vids ,man! especially HB holowbody i enjoyed it a lot.great playing too, will be cool to watch HB CST review as well, i am sort of waiting to pull a trigger on some HB stuff as well.
+Lucky Spook thanks for such positive feedback. I really like the Harleys, gonna get that new video up as soon as I can. Thanks for watching and remember to like, share, and subscribe. \m/
great review..im in the market for a Strat...something cheap to bang around in the garage. Tired of paying near a grand for guitars. THis might be the one!! Ive owned squiers, MIM's...but this seems very cool. Glad you enjoy the axe..
+RICKY DEAN thanks for the positive feedback, I'm a big fan of it, and when funds allow, I think I'll be looking into a couple more..lol. thanks again for checking out my channel and don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. \m/
Great review. I was thinking about putting these pickups in a Strat I built. Not happy with the ones in it now. You sold me I’m putting these pickups in my relic. I already have a guitar fetish bridge. Well 2 now. Like there stuff.
Right on! Thanks for watching 🤙🏾🤙🏾
Thank you for the Informative Vid, Looking forward to More. Peace..!!
I own a xaviere tele copy that I absolutely adore and I really want to try one of these slicks
I really dig mine
keep making videos, you're good at this.
Well thanks man, I appreciate that🤘🏾🤘🏾
... I’m hoping to get on schedule soon
They're on sale now for 229.00. Great review. New subscriber!
Awesome 🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾
I'm interested in this particular color and maple neck, you gave good information, a nicer headstock would help me to make a faster decision ...
+marr21 thanks for checking out the video, there will be more to come. I'm also going to be reviewing some other brands soon. And please don't forget to check out the rest of my channel, and if there's anything in particular that u would like to see, don't hesitate to let me know.
Please like, share, and subscribe. \m/
this is a good review. no bullshit. straight-shooting. nice.
Right on 🤘🏾
I might have to buy one after watching this....
Great comprehensive and structured review. However, for me the tone was not that great... in particular position 4 did not sound particularly straty... no sparkle. It also seemed like you recorded at low volume as I can hear lots of pick noise above the guitar. Love the tilt back head stock, I presume there is a scarf joint - you did not say.
At 12:00 he says there is a scarf joint.
I just stumbled upon this video man! I feel like getting one of these now. Maybe you can do a shoot out with fender and squire?
This is a great review. I'm going to subscribe. Good job!
The rewiew is well done!
Thank you!
thank u for the positive feedback!
Great review Mel. Quality axe. I enjoyed your playing very much.
Nice vid. Thanks for making this.
Got the sunburst here in Germany. I love it!
+Axy Dent-ly that's awesome, glad ur diggin it! Thanks so much for watching.
In fact it's your review that convinced me! Thank you! Best wishes, keep on !
+Axy Dent-ly awesome , I'm glad I could help, and as long as u dig playing it and it makes u feel good, then u know u made a good choice!
Hi Mel, I enjoyed this review and checked out the rest of your videos. I like your style and look forward to seeing more videos.
+zd351 thanks for the positive comment, I appreciate u checking it out. If there's anything ur interested in seeing just let me know and I'll do my best.
Thanks for watching.
Please like, share, and subscribe. \m/
hey man I just ordered the 50s tele style I have a fender highway one which I love but I'm thinking I love this even Moore
It’s a great run of guitars...I really dig em🤘🏾
Nice review on a good alternative to Squiers....and better in many ways. I too love the pups, and the distressed look....so different than multi layer finishes on every guitar out there (I also have an Ibanez AW240 which is open pore....love it!) It is pretty heavy, glad I'm not playing in a band anymore with this thing. I sold an '84 Korean Strat a few years ago, but so happy I found this! Check out my vid on this same guitar when you get a chance too.
+guitarkis49 will check it out a.s.a.p. and thank u for the positive feedback, and remember to like, share, and subscribe. \m/
Good review, nice playing and tone. Subscribing to your channel! Great job brother !
+Kenneth Canterbury thanks so much for the positive feedback, and for subscribing, it makes it all the better when someone appreciates what I'm doing. U rock! ! \m/
Looks like it is a pretty cool guitar. But I can't get past the "aging". Fake wear and tear on a new product makes zero sense to me.
If they offered a non-distressed version, I'd be all over it.
So... 4 years later, would you still buy one?
I would. Great guitar. 🤘🏾
@@GearandGuitarswithMel Good to know. Thanks.
Anytime. Thanks for watching
Sounds awesome, looks great to. Great value for money...
Absolutely!!🤘🏾
Great review!For a sub $300 guitar,dont think you'll find better,top notch hardware,pups.Whats not to like?
My thoughts exactly
i´m 63 and decieded to play guitar - after buying a lot of shit, i started to learn everything about building guitars and i found out, that fender is selling cheap shit for a rather high price - now fender and gibson own so many guitar manufactories and they are spreading these misinformation about vintage style guitars - earl slick knows what is really important for a good sound and its not a nitrofinish or a one piece body with a flammed marple top - its about sustain and where it comes from and about the pickups - fender stopped using brass, because they want to earn more money - as frank zappa said, they only in it for the money - i got wounded on a fender fretboard at an us strat in the 80es - i will buy one of these strats and the telly is also fantastic - i would like another neck heel joint, similar to a blade and an option for a roasted neck would be nice - to my opinion the best strat in this price class - this a damn good guitar
Great review! I’m thinking of using GFS products for some builds. What’s their best pick ups for heavy music?
Honestly, have you ever seen a "budget" guitar with a SWAMP ash body? Totally different trip than the regular ash generally used. And a brass and steel bridge and toneblock, not Chinese pot metal? Whaaa? Take my money, here it is, just take it, Gawd, I ordered one exactly like this but with a rosewood board of all things (its 2020 now qnd currently it is a nada on rosewood, forget it). I am in Canada, ordered one on a complete whim 3 days ago and am just now checking reviews. Lucky strike I think, i cannot wait.
That’s awesome, let me know how it works out for ya 🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾
howd it turn out brother?
@@syzygy3120 Not what it seems, I am currently bevelling the multi laminated body as all real strats have sexy angles and curves. This body appeared to me to be a rough cut warty fat slab of wood not even fully shaped with the whole outside edges and cutaway not even sanded. Four pieces at the least with a big freaking slopilly covered in wood shavings or some shit hole right through the body where the pickup cavity intersects with the spring cavity. Possibly the worst cavity work I have ever seen. Yet it has a tight neck fit, good fretwork, good tuners, and good pickups. A mixed bag for sure.It sounded alive and solid when I unboxed it but after playing it a few hours the low e string absolutely died , mind you those strings turned my fingers black, so they might \be those infamous Chinese strings. This fellow here is getting fantastic tones out of his. Mine is a test platform wooden lab rat that I will re-shape, try nitro finishing, and slam the P-90 I have sitting around ihn the bridge position just to see what it does.
Heard a lot of good things about these, from one shot amateur to professional channels.
They are pretty legit, spec’d well, sound damn good.
Would those pickups be a huge upgrade for a Squier Standard Stratocaster or should I just stay with the stock pickups? Great review.
In my opinion, the Slick pickups definitely out perform the stock Squier pickups.
Awesome guitar!
Thanks 🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾
I have 5 electric guitars. All have humbuckers. I have been waiting on this kind of review for a while now. So thanks for demoing it. However, i absolutely despise the headstock. Love the angled design. Very innovative.
It's the black on it and the SLICK that's as big as a billboard.
Is it regular enamel black?
Do you think It would be fairly easy to sand the H.S.and use poly or rattle can paint if I can match that awesome color of the body in. Also my name is David.phone is down so have the wifes
+Karen Ball it's just a quick shot of black, it would sand right off in a couple of minutes.
+Karen Ball thanks for watching, and if u end up picking one up, I'd love to see how the headstock comes out.
They are actually ash veneers on the head stocks. Not very hard to remove if you have the right tools
First off, great review. I really liked how thorough you were, and how you didn't just bang on it for ten minutes and say, "there you go." Secondly, how did the trem work for you? Looked a little stiff when you were using it. And did it stay in tune?
+Chris Wayne the trem is actually really smooth, but good eye, I had to back the claw screws out about a half inch to get the string tension where I wanted it.. but lemme tell ya...it's a killer guitar. Thanks for watching, and if u haven't already, feel free to like, share, and subscribe. \m/
Already liked and subscribed. And I think, thanks to your review, that I'm going to snag one. Not sure if I want to do the maple fingerboard, though; I like the Indian Rosewood a lot. How is the weight? Saw another comment saying it was heavy...
+Chris Wayne it's a man's guitar. .lol, swamp ash carries a little heft, but it's not unmanageable at all
Tilt back headstock is a great feature, don't know why Fender never this used this on Strats.... a 10 degree angle would be perfect ;-)
Thanks for this. Nicely done and helpful for sure
+adsvx thanks for the feedback, I'm glad to be of any help is can. Thanks for checking out my channel, and please don't forget to like, share, and subscribe!
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Cool, I love seafoam green
Nice review. I hadn't heard of Slick guitars until today, this was a good primer. How do think it compares to a Vintage-brand strat?
+drmarkreuter it's easily on level with say a CV, or even a modern player. ..but I'd be lying if I said that it can hold its own against a genuine US strat. That being said, In my opinion, it's about on par with the Vintage brand. Good luck in ur search my friend. And thanks for watching.
Great Vid!
Mr RuBot thank u🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾
Your videos are great! Do you own any Telecasters? I am looking for one for you Rolling Stones Keith Richard's Style or Maybe the Police music, preferably with a Humbucker in the Neck? Sorry for the many questions!!
No problem, i actually have two teles, one classic vibe squier, which is stock, and my best feeling guitar, and i also have a reissue 72 deluxe with humbuckers.. great guitar.
IT's funny.. The 1950s-1960s Fenders everybody is chasing.. Was once considered exactly what this thing is now.. A cheap.. Affordable player that sounds awesome.
Right on 🤙🏾
I will buy one asap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I just ordered another one. Lol
Thanks for the great review. One question re: the Slick SL 57 - have you tried fitting it into a strat/tele type of hard case ? I was wondering if it will fit properly due to the angle of the head stock? I live in Canada and was planning on ordering the Slick SL57 along with a hard case but would like to have some assurance that it will fit in the case. Looking forward to a reply from you and/or other readers of this posting. .
+Clayton Johnson I haven't had any problems putting it in the hardshell case that I use for my Strat
Great job with this vid man. You like maple or rosewood better with these?
+Daniel Childs I'm finding that i actually prefer the maple boards on these
Gear demo done right. Dude, they owe you at least one free guitar!
Haha...don't i wish. Thank u
Too bad Slick models aren't offered in left hand orientation. That sucks. They look and sound amazing.
That is pretty sucky man. Check out Harley Benton and Squier Classic vibe, there’s real quality there
@@GearandGuitarswithMel Just flip it over and restring it!
I like your acoustic dampening in your room... screw the egg crate foam! You got REAL egg crates!
+Craig Parse gotta do what I can to get the job done. Lol, guerrilla home studio hacks. :-P
Thanks for checking out my channel , feel free to like , share, and subscribe. \m/
Already sub'd! Keep it going.
+Craig Parse will do, thank u my friend!
I can’t believe the tone that thing makes for a cheaper guitar
Not necessarily cheap, more just affordable 🤘🏾they’re pretty ok.
Hey I am looking for a Pink Floyd sound!!!! so is it slick -eart-or Benton??? $250 range?????????
That’s a good question, if u give me a few weeks, I think I’d like to use ur question to make a new shootout video slick vs eart vs sawtooth vs classic vibe!!!
The guitar looks good but hate the headstock logo. How come when you see Earl Slick videos with his guitar collection you don't see one of his guitars? lol
Lol. I know it
The black headstock just completely ruins it for me.
The whole guitar ain't pretty but don't we all have enough "pretty" guitars? :)
+onefatstratcat lol, we sure do
If the color/headstock is a dealbreaker, then you play guitar for the wrong reasons
Very nice! - John
+Still Livin' The Blues I appreciate that brother.
What's the weight on that one? Great review and that seems to be an amazing guitar for the price. How would you compare it to a Squier Classic Vibe strat?
Thanks
+lordsong7 it's got enough heft to feel solid. Lol, the body is swamp ash, and needless to say isn't light, as far as comparison to a classic vibe..I'd have no problem putting them in the same category, and I am a big fan of the classic vibe line. Thanks for the feedback. And remember to like, share and subscribe.
Hi Mel - thanks for the video! Thinking of getting one myself... can you brin some light about the neck shape and feel? Chunky? Slim? Thanks!
It’s fairly thin, but not like an Ibanez or anything, the fretboard is also flatter than ur average strat. Comfortable but modern.
@@GearandGuitarswithMelthanks for the reply! And... damm. Not a slim neck type of guy...
Guitar Lover I hear ya, but I promise it’s not SUPER thin, just not a 50’s style baseball bat or anything. 🤘🏾 ya might just dig it.
@@GearandGuitarswithMel Thanx, Mel - you earned a subs ;)
🤘🏾. Awesome...lemme know what u end up going with.
Does a strat pick guard fit these?
...ish. Lol
eart vs slick what strat shoiuuld I buy ????????? help !!!!!!!
U must be psychic…. Coming soon! 🤘🏾
@@GearandGuitarswithMel Ive been playing 4 years but I want to get the eart explorer for a modern shredder and a strat to do sorta Hendrix and trower like leads and songs that I redo and write from scratch in a trio Im in like Rush meets Cream is our flagship sound but half originals anyways eart vs slick the swamp ash strat with sweet metals and pick ups or the eart (electronic arts )with the amazing neck but sorta lame shame pickups but good Mahony body maybe I can frankinstien 3 of them and make the ultimate non fender strat that offends fender
Those egg cartons are better used by the supplier or food pantry. They simply don't do anything acoustically, it's a fairy tale.
I have to respectfully disagree, and I’ll tell u why, the genius that painted that room before we moved in used a very high gloss paint...every higher frequency sound in that room reverberated in a very shrill tone, I was not gonna repaint a rented apt, and I worked in a restaurant that afforded me access to cardboard egg crates, and it absolutely dampened those shrill highs. I know that poor mans “soundproofing” doesn’t work, but taking the glassy-ness out of the room sounds is a very real thing. No disrespect meant, I just get that comment a lot and feel bad that some of my subs thought I was inexperienced enough to think they were effective soundproofing. Lol. 🤘🏾
Hey Mel! maybe you can help with a advice? The Vintage V6, the SL 57 by Slick and the Fender Squier Vintage Modified Strat ... probably not an easy decision , but which one would you be? Thank You!
If im being honest...i would go with a squier classic vibe...but out of those choices, i would probably pick the slick.. but it is a matter of preference...the build quality is pretty close on all of them
@@GearandGuitarswithMel i think i go 99% with the Slick :-) thx for your words!
Anytime🙂
@@GearandGuitarswithMel
Hello! I'm it again ... :-) Can you please tell me what neck profile (maybe C or D?) The SL57 has? or with which neck is the 57er to compare?
Id say mine is kind of a slim c
Hello friend, I am interested in buying a SLICK SL57, in your opinion, is a good instrument for 230 dlls?
How is live performance?
I think they are pretty solid guitars, i have used mine for many gigs and haven't had a complaint yet
I know what you are saying is the "GFS" company line about Earl Slick and his straps, guitars and "his" aged pickups. Is this legit or is it marketing?
David Ball legit marketing. Chinese or Indo China...build yer own,plan it out 1st..crap shoot buying these mass made things...
Guitar fetish have a 12% discount at the moment !
And they sell also parts , guitar to fix luthier special etc at 25% discount !
I am not affiliated with them just to say !
If u look back on my channel I have an old video where I built a Gfs super strat. U should check it out 🤘🏾🤘🏾
Noice
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So you can get low action without buzzing?
On this guitar, absolutely
Gear and Guitars with Mel Cool. I'm also a GFS pickup nut. I went out and bought some Fender Custom Shop 69's, thinking they would be better than my GFS vintage whatevers. And they really weren't. Couldn't believe it.
I have the Boston Blues set...friggin amazing
How are you digging it now years later?
It’s even better now that I learned its little nuances, it was won by a subscriber so I am going to be getting another one very soon. Lol🤘🏾
Gear and Guitars with Mel sweet man. Good to know. Think I'm gonna buy one
I am a fan, it’s awesome to get an axe in that price range, and not have to immediately start upgrading 🤘🏾
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Thanks for the replies man. I'm gonna buy one.
I hope u dig it as much as I do🤘🏾