I've been a customer for decades. Never again. I recently purchased an Empirical Labs EL-9 from Sweetwater. After very clearly specifying where I wanted this not-exactly-cheap unit shipped -- and despite having a shipping address on file I've been using for about 5 years -- somehow, SWS still sent this to the wrong place. I didn't find this out until the tracking info revealed the destination city. In a frantic effort to stop this from being delivered, I contacted my sales engineer -- no response. Then I reached out to SWS through the website's contact form. Here are the highlights from the response I finally got: "Sorry about the incorrect address. Probably the best way that you’d be able to get the package rerouted would be to contact FedEx about the order yourself," And if the delivery "occurs"... "The best course of action at [this] point would be to go to the address to recover the package if that’s possible." I finally CC'd this thread to the Director of Customer Experience, at which point SWS finally took the initiative to fix this and re-ship it. Never heard a peep after this point. I'm done here -- Sweetwater has lost a customer. P.S., I attempted to leave this on their own site, but they seem to filter negative reviews from product profiles. Explains a few things... P.P.S., I guess they now ignore negative reviews elsewhere as well.

I have been dealing with Sweetwater for over ten years! I have been dealing with Sweetwater for over ten years and I am always extra pleased with everything purchased from them. The quality of my small amplifiers and microphones to the stands for my music - the help over the phone and follow-ups - and the candy! Thank you so much!

Superior service to competitors I recently ordered something small from my sales person but received the same service and follow up I got on larger purchases. I buy with confidence from SW

Great company Great company! Only ordered a set of children’s rhythm sticks for about $3 and still received a call from company “thanking me for my order!” Who does that anymore. I have spread the word! Buy USA and Springwater co! Timely shipping and tracking.

Great customer service reps I had a bit of a mishap with an order that got hit with a ~30% customs fee importing a set of speakers from sweetwater Into Canada. I ended up having to refuse the packaged due to the exceedingly high duty. At first I had though this was a total loss, but after reaching out to sweetwater i have nothing but good things to say about their customer service team. If you live in Canada, inquire about customs fees prior to ordering but rest assured their customer service is top notch.