SLICK SL57 strat Unboxing & Review Guitarfetish Xaviere guitar

[@Newnodrogbob]

“You gotta be able to set up a guitar. If you expect it to come out of a cardboard box and be super playable...” so true. Everything you said in this review made perfect sense, and you talked about all the right stuff. Talking about the setup and the feel is important, because how it feels doesn’t come across in an audio clip. When you played, you didn’t layer on a bunch of gain. You let us hear the guitar. I can’t say enough good things about this review. Thank you.

[@MusicNerdStuff]

Thx! Glad you liked it!

[@rockdocpalmcoast4189]

I bought a Wolf guitar and it was perfectly set up out of the box. Best inexpensive guitar I've ever purchased. It plays better than my Fender Custom Shop. Completely blew my mind.

[@alanlevesque7180]

I have a TC1 neck through Tele. I like it better than the USA Fenders I've owned. Wolf's are awesome.

[@JamesPetroff]

For $450 my AIO WLP is like you say, not too far off my $2,500 Gibson Les Paul. I was thinking I would have to swap the pickups, but it is really vintage sounding.

[@arnulfoparra9498]

Finally a guitar DEMO clean , to hear the real sound. Instead of metal riffs and pentatonic mediocre scales.. Excellent DEMO.

[@SaintFredrocks]

Most of what he played was pentatonic sport.

[@margovallen]

Pentatonic mediocre scales? You're a stupid-ass. The Pentatonic scale is the more widely used scale in the world, bar none. And the most recorded scale, EVER.

[@stuartpplace6502]

it has reverb on it.

[@amplifire67]

Got this guitar at a yard sale for $50. Perfect condition, lucky day for sure. Love this guitar! Great sound and Quality! Highly recommend!!

[@transmundanemusic]

I DO NOT need a new guitar. I have 10. But I wanted something w a single P90, and I have some cash lying around, so I took a gamble on the SL59. Should be getting it within a week or two. I'm really excited, these things are dirt cheap but I love the formula of "less is more", and something in my gut just told me I'd love the guitar. Time will tell if my gut was right. Great review, man. Humble, knowledgeable, and helpful.

[@NoNameNo.5]

I am also interested in a single P90….so, how was it? Still own it? Good sound? Value?

[@transmundanemusic]

@@NoNameNo.5 Still own it. The P90 is amazing. Wild how good it is for the price of the guitar.

[@MisterGuitarItalia]

Probably one of the best reviews on KZbin. Dude is knowledgeable, humble and can actually play the darn instrument quite well. Subscribed.

[@jst4curiosity704]

Sounds to me like the best $220 you can spend on a strat-style guitar. You played it really well too - which didn't hurt, Lol!

[@philipchau6019]

You deserve so many more subscribers. U r do knowledgeable and get points across very well.

[@henrystoll]

I Own a Xaviere XV-500, have had it for 7 years. I also own a Gibson Les Paul Deluxe, PRS MIra, Fender Strat, Washburn KC-90, and several others..... The Xaviere is just flat out a killer guitar! Not quite on par with some of my others...... but not far off! And I could buy ten of them for what I paid for my Gibby! On top of that, the guys at Guitar Fetish are awesome! Had a small blem on my fretboard, and although I bought it as a second, I called and told them I wasn't sure I wanted to keep it. They immediately offered to replace it or to give me an additional credit to my card. They issued me a $40 credit, and I have kept the guitar and play it regularly at gigs! I always get compliments about my sound, and all my guitarist friends love playing it when I let them! BUY ONE.... HAVE NO FEAR!

[@RonaldLeggettJr]

Henry Stoll did you have any problems with the frets or anything

[@thegolfingmusician6345]

I'm a designer and repair tech for a living. You can steam that dent out of the Rosewood at the 8th fret by taking a damp paper towel and a soldering iron. Very easy trick to get rid of dents on wood. Doesn't word on any poly finishes though.

[@MusicNerdStuff]

Nice! I'll give it a go.

[@spelillo]

I did on my fernandes revolver pro, with a clothes iron, and it worked perfectly!!! its impressive how the wood re-shapes again ;)

[@spelillo]

rosewood fretboard!

[@mjt11860]

great tip. thanks!

[@toploadtele]

The vintage cream SL-51 Tele with a maple fingerboard was my choice once back in stock (they sell out fast!) and is about as simple and basic as you can get. These are really great guitars for the money however, I would say that any potential buyer should have at least some basic set-up skills and tools to dial in your preferences according to your playing style. The first thing I did on the Tele style was to change it to a top loader as the bridge will support either top load or through the body string routing and a fret polish. What-A-Deal!... I couldn't be happier!! ~

[@JohnnyBgood548]

Sir you convinced me not to be afraid to buy and play a SLICK guitar! Also your style and technique is incredible just listening to you play in this video gave me some crazy good new ideas-Thank you! You have the annoying of a great guitar player!

[@jerrylogan2562]

I loved this review! This was the review that had me take a chance on these guitars. I own an SL57 and a SL51. I play outdoor shows on the ocean and the salt air will destroy expensive guitars. I had a problem with the SL57 with the nut, but they had me send it back and I received my replacement in two days. I play shows with these guitars and have had very good success with these guitars live. I also thought of changing pickups/neck replacement , but all I have done is change out tuners with locking tuners for quick string changes as ocean air destroys strings as well. Great review and these are wonderful guitars for the cost!

[@w1av]

GREAT review! I have the Slick SL51 Telecaster....very good quality. You play some nice jazz man! The BEST thing is hearing somebody demonstrate a guitar that isn't playing all pentatonic minor BS. Good tone, and you don't need a $4000 to sound good if you are a good player. I enjoyed this very much, mainly the CHORDS!!!! Do you have any recordings? I love and play jazzy stuff too! Bob

[@lancetrousers924]

w1av

[@MusicNerdStuff]

Hey Bob, sorry for the delay. I'm the singer/guitarist and primary songwriter for Mingo Fishtrap...latest album is called "On Time".

[@w1av]

Thanks for the info. I will def be checking out your album!

[@andreapasillas5803]

So you hate people who play minor pentatonic notes? What a narcissistic ninny you are.

[@DennisChaves]

Nice review. It's amazing the quality you can get these days in the affordable/budget class of guitars these days. I also love guitar fetish. I've bought a couple pickups and pedals from them as well as one of their dreadnought acoustics. I bought it because I just wanted a cheapo "good-enough" acoustic for the house but was blown away at the quality when it arrived. Guitar Fetish is good stuff!

[@chadbierman8058]

Best demo for sure. Incredible playing! God bless and thanks very much. Played very realistically

[@laryon]

I just bought this same model, but the Sunburst finish. I feels good and sounds really good for the price. Seems to stay in tune well. For the price it is a great deal, no complaints at all.

[@HaraldEngels]

Very helpful no-nonsense demo. Thank you for taking the time to produce it :-)

[@augustbarone7189]

To me it's fantastic and finally a real clear review up close and personal...THANK YOU!

[@rossw73]

Been playing my Slick SL54T for the last 2 years. Had some fret buzz up high, but once that was addressed, it’s been awesome. Tuning stability is better than my Fender or Gibson. Body wood resonates insanely when unplugged. Pickup isn’t half bad, but I may eventually swap it out

[@Bassguitar1231]

new subscriber touring RRHF musician, really find your vlogs interesting , you have discovered the secret the sound is not predicated on dollars spent and name, this sounds as good as my 1800 dollar fender american elite which is a great guitar, thanks and keep the videos coming, they are a must watch !

[@danielreily2701]

I love your playing , you do justice to any guitar.

[@enthused7591]

I think Slick and Xaviere may be the best values in the guitar industry right now. The hardware/pickups and uses of wood from the factory are incredible for the money. I'm relatively new to playing and researching but for that price, I don't think any of the major brands' offerings really have the tone to match these. Just picked up a used Xaviere XV-500 with a sweet Ocean blue flamed maple top with the Crunchy Pat pickups and it's just a pleasure to look at and to learn on.

[@PipeCat1965]

Just found this review - awesome. I am with you on your preferences 100% on every count. I'm also a MIM Strat guy, but appreciably modded. I once tried an Xaviere guitar and sent it back the same day - was a piece of cheaply slapped together junk. But this axe looks great and the tones you were getting were rich and smooth. Some tasty chops, there. Your hands bring the best of this machine out beautifully. Wish I had seen this review three years ago. Might still buy one of these. They are rarely in stock.

[@MusicNerdStuff]

I bought one of the newer Xaviere teles (review on here as well). It was ok out of the box, but the Slick was worlds better out of the box. Wood, hardware and setup. It's been a minute, but the one I got...still the best budget guitar I've purchased.

[@spookyman5468]

As a fan of the position 2/4 Landau tone, you read my mind and potentially have sold me on this guitar

[@MaddieGraffeo]

Guitar looks hot! Review was top notch! Your playing was hella nice!

[@jimmyz2098]

Very cool guitar. I love it. Beautiful playing, and really nice sounds here. Excellent demo. I mean.... there's nothing here not to like. Good stuff.

[@vincentsabatino4480]

That Friggin Guitar Sounds Beautiful ( I think your style of playing helps a lot !) Nice Clean Sound ! I'm tired of all these demos that play at 90 miles an hour and all distorted ! Good Show

[@mikevega7740]

Been thinking about this Guitar. Looks great sounds even better. Thanks for the video

[@jad547]

This is a great thorough review your playing is great also. I have been interested in these Slick Strat for quite some time, but too skeptical to pull the trigger, but now I'm good. Hopefully mine has good quality control. Thanks for the excellent review. you just got a new subscriber. Oh, I agree with you on the headstock!

[@Abrahamic.Design]

Thank you for not wasting our time with distorted sounds.

[@NickB-md1oy]

ABRAHAMIC.DESIGN this comment makes no sense.

[@OfficialUnderDog]

@@NickB-md1oy the comment made perfect sense to the right people

[@NickB-md1oy]

UnderDog I guess so, but it’s kind of narrow minded. I want to hear clean, distorted, overdriven, fuzz, chorus, etc. there’s no such thing as an invalid sound imo.

[@jimmyz2098]

@@OfficialUnderDog That's the point. The comment was unnecessary. I like to hear the clean tones, so you can hear what the guitar actually sounds like. But there's nothing wrong with doing both, for those that want to hear it both ways. Or for those that want to hear some crunch. Some of you People need to get over yourselves. Everyone is different.

[@tyrssen1]

Any video with cat scene-stealers has gotta be okay! Gee, I liked that headstock. You're right, it looks fantastic! Standard tuner ratio seems to be 14:1. Heyyyy, I like those pickups! I confess to being a GFS fan, and not just because I have a GFS budget.

[@74dartman13]

Thanks for the quick reply on the shims. Appreciate all the help I can get! I'm kind of still in the learning stage of guitar building, and will take any helpful tips to make things easier! Thanks again and have a good one!

[@rogerblevins2863]

The beautiful thing re: bolt-ons is you can try it both ways and see what works better for that exact suit and your exact playing style. For me, it's proven very worth the time to rip a guitar apart and try one thing at a time...that way, I can cement in my head what that one thing does exactly.

[@74dartman13]

Roger Blevins that's what's nice about a bolt on neck. Once a neck is glued in place...it's pretty much there for good. I'm definitely gonna try it. I like the action low and comfortable and long saddle screws sticking up isn't fun either! Thanks again!

[@stevehobbs9297]

Really great review man, I want to get the black ash sl 57, now I really want to get one, great work bud.

[@dondemille9655]

I don't need another strat but I trust your reviews and now I really want an SL57!!! I love the way they look and if they play as well as the SL51 I bought, I know I will be happy. I have no affiliation with Guitarfetish. Though they have become affiliated with my money cause I have bought pickups and a preloaded pickguard with an HSS setup from them and put it in my $88 Harley Benton strat. :-) Love the channel!

[@rodiebobwilliams1330]

Nice review..I love that wood.. These makers dont let the wood breathe enough.. Sound seems solid.. Your voicings seemed crisp sir..Thank you for sharing your experience!

[@Kopperafiel]

These are awesome guitars, pure and simple. I have the aged cream one.

[@paull8678]

Beautiful! I just ordered a tele copy from them. Can't wait for it to get here!

[@bassfishingwiththeantichri2921]

Pros - Finish. Brass saddles, tuners & block. Pickups. Fret work. Plays & sounds good. Price. Cons- Weight. Headstock. Nut. Neck, Bridge & Jack plate’s. Slick. Rec mods- Wire tone to bridge. Nut work. New neck, bridge & Jack plate’s. Black tape over Slick.

[@lololweew]

The most detailed review of a guitar. That's how it should be. I wish other KZbinrs learn from u. Here my subscribe

[@MusicNerdStuff]

Thx!

[@RayGonzales-dp5cz]

What brand of strings are those? To get a creamy sound, you need to get Ernie Ball if you're playing with D Addario.

[@wlflightlr]

Nice review, Got a SL57 surf green, Love it!

[@xXCP1993Xx]

As soon as I see a video on how to lift that decal I'll buy one.

[@jeffreymoffitt4070]

Sandpaper

[@cgavin1]

12" radius helps a lot too. Never really liked 9 and 7 on a strat.

[@bravo2789]

Awsome! Ty for the video. I've been on the fence about getting one. Been playing 35 years so always a bit skeptical but I trust your opinions and playing. Super cool! May buy 2 or 3 if their gig worthy. Your strat also looks killer!

[@TempoDrift1480]

That just tripped me out... I have my big orange cat on my lap and had to look down cause I didnt feel him move.

[@tjnugent62]

I bought mine around the same time you did. I like these pickups quite a bit. The Slick 65 bridge pickup is hot enough to give it a little bit of girth. I didn't like the tuners. A couple of them were loose feeling even when tightening the adjustment screw. I replaced them with black locking tuners, the same you bought. They are called Jinho locking tuners. They are made in Korea and anyone can buy them. GFS says they are made especially for them, but they aren't. Reverend uses the same model. Last year I had a bridge height screw strip out, so I replaced the entire bridge for $35. I got a black one. It works so much better and is smooth on the side of my hand while resting on it. I finally got this guitar where I like it, my only complaint is the weight. It is probably 9 or so pounds. Great bang for the buck. The upgrades didn't cost much, so I am happy.

[@DennisAlvarezMusic]

Great demo and playing. I loved the tone of that little beast.

[@MusicNerdStuff]

Thx Dennis!

[@MindsetMastery75]

Wow. Those pickups sound awesome! That guitar looks and sounds beautiful! I need one of those in my life!

[@MindsetMastery75]

@UCtJbN9UgV65L86YQ52tIgeA I know man. That is an unbelievable price for such a quality instrument! Unfortunately for me, i am left handed and they don't make any left handed models :( This fact has me very upset, as i really want the cream strat style one. Idk why they can't offer at least some models in lefty. But they don't, i checked all of the guitars. Even the Xavier models don't have lefty's.

"This feels just as heavy as a Mexican that I have" You know slavery is a crime, right? :D

[@MusicNerdStuff]

lol

[@tomrabbani]

Well how do you think they made this guitar so cheap? ;)

[@tunesmith7437]

too heavy....I have an MIM from 2017...and it weighs too much...better off with one of the Classic Vibe Strats.

[@Elksniffer1]

@@tunesmith7437 classic vibe strats feel cheap

[@bluwng]

He said to the Mexican I have, which sounds even funnier.

[@JRiff-jy3cx]

I appreciate the thorough review!

[@kenrussell1093]

Guitar fetish should hire you to demo their guitars you sound a lot smoother, better than earl slick does. I couldn't really tell how good those guitars sounded until I heard one in your hands, great playing!

[@ronthunders6124]

I like slicks stuff!! Totally my style! If I had any money I'd buy one in a heartbeat, AND they look well made

[@jrassa04]

Wow! Nice review, sounds legit. I have been pleased with some items for parts casters from them. Also feel like I may have on the QC lottery at times.

[@kennyleejohnson5253]

Great demo! Love the looks of that guitar and the sound is damn good for $200.

[@judyt9353]

Edx

[@dianaingram685]

I got the SL51...Telecaster copy. Not a bad guitar at all. It is a bit heavy but plays well, sounds good and stays in tune...pretty much. I plan to keep it. Worth the $$$.

[@autodidacticprofessor869]

I chose Slick Warmtone (alnico II) for the middle position of my Strat and a Slick 56 flat pole for the neck with the intention on replacing them and years have passed and I have no interest in changing them. Chinese or not, they are fantastic pickups for me in my guitar. I realize some people have issues with the guitars from GuitarFetish but their pickups really aren't bad at all.

[@bleikrsound6127]

My girlfriend was a distressed model as well.

[@robertclarkguitar]

Ok. Lmao

[@tjnugent62]

Too funny. My last wife, full-on dramatically distressed.

[@xXCP1993Xx]

So was my ex.

[@mjt11860]

you mean....you reliced her?

[@bassfishingwiththeantichri2921]

Bleikr Sound - But was she a Mexican?

[@musicmotorskate7540]

Nice review, that guitar sounded great in your hands. I'm about to check out your video of it with the new neck.

[@keithmcneil1180]

Sounds insanely good to me

[@laurenttoutan3764]

Great video somehow I am not surprised by the positivity of your review, because when I am reading the specs I am really impressed... Canadian maple, indian Rosewood, brass hardware, alnico pickups designed by Slick... We also have to remember that the designer of the guitar Earl Slick is a top studio rocker pro... Since he designed the specs I guess he knows what the hell he's doing before he puts his name and reputation on a guitar.. Personally I like the headstock and the logo.. The price may puzzle some folks but that's the beauty pf buying direct...

[@hirskdubbi]

The headstock rocks. I have one and no complaints

[@debs-110]

hirskdubbi -Thank you for not complaining about the guitar. Glad your happy with what you have.... Seems like people always complain on KZbin , and their the ones who can't play very well,too. Have a nice day : )

[@jayjanuary439]

Debii Deruelas I like my headstock lol🎸✌🏾.

[@cerebrix]

Your video turned me onto Michael Landau, which I hadn't really listened to in all these years. Which I think is weird considering I've seen Scott Henderson live. My goodness, what a rabbit hole the last few days has been.

[@desmo999]

Great rereview, will test it now. Thank you!

[@jayjanuary439]

Well got mine today LOL no cable, no strap no Book No gig bag what’s up ? I love this guitar got the Tremolo hooked up finally it’s all good.

[@gangnamstylegrandpa6352]

Very Nice review ! Looks like an outstanding value !

[@123pwop]

Thank you for a great review, been looking at these, you sold me ! Philip.

[@Mission2Transition641]

WOW...just stumbled onto your review looking for Xaviere Strats. I didn't even know about the Slick guitars...I always bypassed that link on their website. I'm looking for a cheap strat to play in the garage. Ive owned Squiers, MIM Strats...last MIM strat I hated the harsh pickups..my ears coulndt take it....also, I'm tired of paying near a grand for my Gretsch, V, SG's etc..need a cheap guitar just to jam on in the garage. THis may be it!! Love the look and sound...great review. Thumbs up!

[@jamesbowlin9666]

RICKY DEAN check out vintage by wilkenson v6 strats they are great and under 350$

[@Mission2Transition641]

yeah..those V6 Vintage Strats been on my radar for past month too. Wilkenson upgrades. Look good too.

[@jamesbowlin9666]

RICKY DEAN I love the one I have it is a srv style its a fender killer

[@Mission2Transition641]

yes..V6...I was checking out there Les Pauls today..they look awesome and some great mods. V6 might be the way to go.

[@benindavisca]

RICKY DEAN I'm with you on the mim puckups!!! Love the feel of my mim... hate the pups

[@willreed5977]

Great review Etoufee, I picked one up a few months ago because I love the way it looked also. I intended on changing out the wiring harness and maybe the PU's if I needed to but decided to keep it as is. I hadn't played it for a while but your review prompted me to grab it out the case. It still sounds good but I discovered the 5 way has gone bad, no big deal I'd planned on changing it out anyway. All in all it's great guitar for the price (if not better) and out Strats a lot of the Squire and Fenders I've played and owned. Quality control wise, yeah it can be improved on for sure, but I recently went by GC and played a few of the new Elite Strats and Tele's and the neck treatments were horrible, almost ripped my fingers open. Thanks

[@MusicNerdStuff]

Yeah, the bit about GC rings true for me as well. Before I bought this I went to one of the GC's here and they had a new MX Strat that was damaged. There was a big piece of finish missing (probably 1.5 inches) from the upper horn, with cracks all around it. And a fracture in the finish on the back the length of the body. Pretty beat up Obviously had been dropped. It was priced the SAME as all the others. When I asked, they said they'd take $50 off. I laughed and walked out the door.

[@willreed5977]

That's GC for you, have a good one.

[@Thomasdgolden]

Great Vid! I recommend the Slick Guitars to all new and intermediate guitar players looking for a new inexperienced Guitars. They do a good job.

[@juliochingaling5824]

Excellent review and playing.

[@mrmarkmarquez84]

sounds absolutely great! I'm sold!

[@Sancho_Retablez]

19:29 Agree with the logo. I had a SL52 and totally erased the skater-like letters, it's too clean and not appropiate for a worn, aged, rather relic guitar. The logo should display a more vintage look.

[@chrisbevan9717]

Thank you very much for your review!! I just ordered my 3rd Slick fiddle an hr ago... Sl54T in blk have the Sl54 orig in Cream hardtail bridge which I love!!! also have the Tele ashtray bridge in phelum blue they all match up w my Ibanez Prestige or even Premium fiddles Love um man Thanks again great review!!!!

[@captainhightop333]

Great review man, I got an SL60 and it's great for the money. Gotta scoop one of these too!

[@russseuffert803]

Thanks for the Vid. I was ready to order one when I discovered it's unavailable as of Sep 2019. Hope they will restock. Love you 3 cats !!!!

[@michaelthearchangel7163]

They're back in stock just ordered a tele 9-18-19

[@angeleduardodigiandomenico841]

Just a perfect review

[@johnpearson4899]

I see this is a couple of years old but, I have wrestled with buying one Of these off and on for several years and have now decided to do it. I'm checking out reviews again before ordering just to make sure. The price was originally what made me pass them over for more expensive and famous brand without a second thought but, as I started hearing folks talk, I became curious and at this price, if they are at least as good as a squier contemporary, CV, etc, then what would I have to lose? The full body thickness has always been important to me. The thin squirts look and feel cheap to me so that is another plus with Slick. I guess I should have broken down and got one a long time ago. I have decided to fix that tomorrow afternoon when I get home. In addition to tje full body thickness, the brass block and saddles, quality of the tuners is enough of a kicker to justify the purchase. I was mainly concerned about the playability and quality of the neck. Most reviewers I've seen got the guitars with the intention of upgrading electronics and hardware but ended up loving them and left them mostly as is. So...... here I go. Thanks for the thorough review!

[@jayjanuary439]

John Pearson I just ordered mine today how long did it take for yours to get there ?I’m sorry I am freaking out over here LOL

[@johnpearson4899]

@@jayjanuary439 They were actually out of stock when I ordered but in less than 2 weeks they got them in and sent me an email saying mine had shipped. I think it was 4 days from the time I got the email until it got to me. So, even though they were out of stock, less than 3 weeks and I had it in my hands. If they are in stock, depending on where you live, I would say you should get yours in less than a week. I love it enough that I'm actually planning on ordering another one.

[@jayjanuary439]

John Pearson thanks man My stomachs doing flip-flops LOL

[@travelinman617]

Very nice I have two stratocasters one is a fender squire the other one is a SX stratocaster all my eight guitars are left handed the last guitar I bought was from Amazon LYX telecaster I love it only cost 109 dollars great maple finish neck even a telecaster vintage bridge ash color I mean for that price amazing great action I can't believe it for that price

[@TedCurran]

Is that the black ash finish or the vintage sunburst? It's hard to tell. Sounds great! Thanks for showing it off.

[@HaulinDogTheReal]

yeah love that Slick Guitars....i've three of them , but that model i've to buy myself i think......awesome look....thx for that unboxin video.......YeeHaw..............

[@erinsmith7219]

Very nice review on the Slick Strat!

[@lewisbeeman]

What a great review.

[@ThePosingPensioner111]

Nice review & seriously sounds fantastic ❗️The tones & your playing are a delight 👍🏻 Well Done 😎 Count me as subscribed Fella 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@2dazetake]

Did you ever look under the pickguard, big pots? kind of pickups it comes with? does sound good stock.

[@travelinman617]

Yours has very good sound very clear nice playing also I have been singing and playing over48 years yes that long yes I'm a grandfather of four grand kids

[@jonhmonroney12]

straight samsung phone speakers. This is the best sound ive ever heard on it. Tone is sweet as butter

[@Mr.Batsu12]

Thanks for the video, I was on the edge of getting one of these till I saw your video and decided I can't go wrong for the money. I just got a Slick SL57 in Daphne Blue, $266 shipped. I'm really impressed that this is so good for this price. It had some minor issues that were easy to correct. I used a rounded bar of metal to slightly roll the edges of the neck, this also helped knock down a little bit of fret ends that were a little sharp. Feels smooth now. I used a cheap fret file to even out fret height and remove a very tiny bit of fret buzz in 2 positions. I then used some 2K grit sand paper to polish up the frets. (These tools were part of a $12 luthier set on Amazon). I also had to use a file to smooth down the edges of the heel plate as they were very sharp. The neck was already very flat so I didn't need to adjust that at all. Just put some lemon oil on the rosewood fingerboard and it's wonderful to play. The pickups aren't bad but I wouldn't mind a set of Texas Specials. New set of D'addario 10's, minor intonation adjustment and tuning and it's been a joy to play. Is the guitar perfect? No, but it's amazing for the price. No tuning/intonation issues, feels good to play, and sounds good. I'm really tempted to order one of the SL60's with dual P90's since I've never had P90's before.

[@jayjanuary439]

Man that’s good to hear like I said I ordered one today how long did it take for you to get yours ?

[@Mr.Batsu12]

@@jayjanuary439 I ordered mine like 6-8 months ago but it only took about a week to get it. I live in South Florida which is where Guitar Fetish is located so maybe I got it a day or two sooner, especially now with the coronavirus making everything wonky. haha I tend to rotate my guitars, taking one out and playing it as my main one for a few weeks and then moving on to another. I just started that with my Slick strat a few days ago and again I was really happy with how well is plays and sounds. I hope you enjoy yours as much.

[@jayjanuary439]

Mr_ Batsu more good news thanks man , I know one thing I am so glad I have a guitar with this coronavirus mess or I would go mad, again thanks.

[@jayjanuary439]

Mr_ Batsu Oh I also wanted to ask is tremolo floating out of the box or will I have to do it no problem brother either way but I was just wondering LOL this a long three days.

[@Mr.Batsu12]

@@jayjanuary439 Well, actually I don't remember. I hate tremolos but I love strat style guitars so I almost always have mine blocked off. On my Slick guitar I don't recall if I set the trem to rest against the body or not. Right now it has about 1/8 step of pull on it , just enough to go sharp. I don't recall if I did that myself when I got it or if it came that way. LOL Looking through the slot in the back cover I don't see wood that I would usually block off the trem with but I may have loosened the screws so it laid on the body. Either way it's not a Floyd style trem and you wouldn't get much upward pull on it no matter how you set it. Sorry I don't recall how it was when I got it.

[@tonyn1926]

Great review! Which color is this one, looks like they do not carry it anymore, the sunburst seems closest, but yours is much better looking!

[@AM2PMReviews]

I think it looks and sounds great for the money! I will look into these! I kind of like the finish too. It should age nicely

[@spikesvideos]

i like your use of the whammy bar, 12:30 area, cool!! i will pickup a tele version when im ready to buy a guitar. i got an xaviere p bass, its great, for the money i couldnt be any happier!!

[@74dartman13]

I have a question...if ya get time to answer. You said about the shim. You give the neck a tilt back. What size shim do you usually use. I'm working on a Strat copy and just did a fret level/crown. Wondered if I should use a shim also? Thanks!☺

[@Hoyalio2k]

Awesome review! Thank you so much!

[@garrytalley8009]

I think it would have been good to let people know of the kwikplug wiring and how easy it is to change pick ups if one were wanting to upgrade pick ups. I have been considering buying one of these guitars for awhile. I may even go to a kwikplug system on some of my other guitars if I decide to change out pickups.

[@MusicNerdStuff]

Hi Garry! I’m not 100% about how they ship now, but at the time of this review the Slicks were not shipping with KwikPlug pickups. The current description of both the Slick guitars and the individual pickups and pickup sets don’t mention KwikPlug so my guess is they still don’t ship with that option.

[@JoelRose-ik4np]

Wow. Great playing and great guitar.

[@friedrichbahk5675]

How nice review and guitar! I will buy that!

[@banzaiib]

man, that sounds great!

[@dino007700007]

How long did it take for the guitar to come in?

[@TheNatureScapes]

I painted out logo black on my sl54...had it set up and it's awesome!!!

[@buddhistpriest1357]

Black tape. Or white and Make say “Suck it”

[@ROOSTERPOOTERS]

Did it need to be set up at all? How was the action on it? Any additional things needed to be done to get a good sound and tone out of it? Or did it come great/good as is?