I just bought my first Slick and I'm blown away. I own 10 guitars, 2 of which are premium (Gibson, and PRS), and the others which are all mid range guitars around the 1K mark. The Slick is incredible, and shooting way above it's weight class. I like it better than some of my guitars around the 1K price range (CA). The stripped down concept is amazing, I adore the lack of plastic poly finish, the wood feels alive, and I was SHOCKED by the quality of the fretwork. The frets are my fav size (6505), polished and level, and the neck shape is perfect for me (I have the SL59), and the pickups are absolutely insane. The tuning keys and brass hardware are quality. The sand blasted body. I'm shocked at the price point on this guitar.
Re; Slick Guitar ownership. I briefly owned a Slick SL59. There were certain things I liked about it like the overall vibe of the instrument and its cost. However, there were other things I wasn't too crazy about 1) The neck profile. To me it feels like a "shred" neck, it was very thin, and its shoulder was very sharp feeling so the transition between the side of the neck and the fretboard was uncomfortable. 2) The neck profile. If you like "shred" neck profiles, you'll probably like this. However, you like baseball bat necks, it's going to take some getting used to. Keep in mind, Earl isn't a tall dude so it probably works out well for him. 3) The fretwork was... eesh. 4) The OEM pickup was supposed to be a P90 style pickup but to my ears, it sounded way more like a Tele bridge pickup so I replaced it. 5) Because the bridge is recessed into the body it's kind of a pain to replace the strings but there are other bridges that are a bigger pain in the neck. 6) This is a sub $300 guitar so don't expect it to be as refined as a top-dollar guitar but, with a little TLC, it's nice for the price. 7) After watching this video I find myself wanting an SL52. This time around I'll spend the money and have someone dress the frets, put a better rollover on the shoulder of the fretboard, and replace the OEM nut for something nicer. 8) My takeaway is if you do buy a Slick you should budget about an additional $100 to the purchase price and have a guitar tech go over it, I think you'll be happier with the results.
I have the SL 60 BA with P90’s and I absolutely love it! It’s not just a guitar but also a nice piece of soulful art. I pick it up more often than my other guitars. And the sound is outstanding!
I dont think it matters when its 2022 and you can get a great set of pickups nowadays for $20. Which is ridiculous when you think about it. Even boutique one that are tailored to your specs are now under $80 for a set. What a time to be alive.
I was gonna say I feel these pickups sound harsh. Seems like some budget ceramic magnet humbuckers. Many of these budget brands will focus on neck and body then cheap out on the electronics and pickups. Then again it's hard to tell from a youtube video + how it's mic'd or EQing done for the video.
I have a Slick 54T and those "Old School" pickups models are so great. They sound so clean without any gain and like a little bit milder Seymour Duncan JB pickups when you add some gain.
The most appealing thing about this guitar (other than looks) is the fact that it has a satin neck like a bolt-on. So hard to find single-cut guitars where the neck isn't glossy, and I *hate* glossy necks.
I have one of Slick’s double cut Jr’s with the single P-90 and I absolutely love it. Thanks for reviewing this one because it’s up next on my purchase list.
I have a Slick SL60, You're 100% right about the inspiration factor. I have always played with a pick, wanted something with P90's got it and immediately started playing blues riffs sans pick. That guitar just makes me want to play without a pick and inspires me to feel the instrument. It's not like fighting a Fender, it's different. I'm so impressed with it. Great Video
Same here, I've had an SL60 for almost 2 years now and it is in heavy rotation. I bought it based on some glowing TH-cam reviews and the fact that I buy GFS parts all the time. The P90s are top quality and that 1 tone knob can take you from clean to nasty dirt - very impressive.
@@JackSon-yn4hm I put it at about 8 pounds. It has a nice, solid feel - not too heavy and not too light. Light to me would be an SG and heavy would be a non-weight relived LP. It's one of those guitars that feels just about right and is nice that if it gets a nick or two it would actually look better. :-)
@@wadeguidry6675 , for a period of years we sold and serviced logging equipment in the Rockies. These weren't the little gardening saws you get at Home Depot, we're talking a dirt bike (70cc and up) with a substantial bar (28" and longer) and carbide chains. There certainly is a certain 'je ne sais quoi' about the smell of two stroke and chain oil on a frigid mountain morning. Mixed in with a hint of spruce from the fresh chips and yeah, you are the mountain. You may be on to something here. Hey Little Trees, you listening? hehehehehe. I think it'd be a big, big hit!
One problem with the Slick guitars is with the bridge. Specifically, how the bridge is set in a routed cavity to allow the action to be set so low. If you pause the video at the 3:15 time mark and look closely you can see it. Look how far down the holes for the strings sit, tucked tightly behind the pickup. To re-string the guitar, or set the intonation, you have to raise the bridge. That means you have to adjust the action with each string change. I almost ordered one of the LP Specials with P90s until this was mentioned in the comments of a different video. Fore warned is fore armed.
My 2019 Gibson Les Paul special double cut has the same bridge decked down but not mounted in a recessed hole and the p90 pickups sit further away from the bridge so all I have to do is curl the end of the string around a Bic lighter or pen in order to hook the string through the hole on the wrap around bridge and it works for me so I don't see why it can't work out for you !
I have two Slick SL52 guitars in sunburst and "black ash" (which is natural with black filler pigment to create a stripe look). Great guitars. The pups really do have character as mentioned. I also have a SL57 (s-style) in surf green and a SL60 in yellow (like an LP Special with two P90s--now those are hot pups!). I had a SL51 (t-style) in butterscotch (which turned out to be orange) that I gave to a young guy at work who was starting a band. Of all of them, the SL60 with those great P90s is my favorite. And I believe all Slick guitars are described as "aged" but it is a very light relic job, nothing over-the-top. I am not a fan of relic finishes but the GFS treatment is actually tasteful. There are a lot of new "cheap" guitars on the market now which basically do their best to imitate various Fender and Gibson guitars, and some of them do a really good job. But I do think that Slick guitars are different. They feel solid and sound great, and can be had at a very reasonable price. I feel no need to "mod" any of them. They are truly their "own thing." Also, be aware that GFS occasionally has sales or coupons that can shave 10-15% off an already-low price.
Woo you got so many Slick Guitars. I have no knowledge of thos brand but I know that SL50 is a bit heavy. I wonder what are the weight of all Slick guitars you owned? You know playing guitar when standing is a bit hatd if the guitar is heavy. Thx for your info.
i've come around on bolt-on guitars and now I think it's probably one of the simplest and best designs. set-neck and neck-thru are great and I have a few of those guitars as well but bolt-on is just a very simple construction and as good as it needs to be.
Slick guitars are surprisingly good. I have a Strat style and it plays great. You should demo the SL56 Semi Hallow Aged Ash guitar. It looks interesting. Love your channel. Keep up the good work!
I bought the Bakersfield pups and premium electronics for my $80 SX Tele. I liked the guitar, especially the neck, but I hated the pups and electronics. I'm very happy with the upgrades and I love the guitar now. I have guitars that cost a lot more, but this is one of my favorites now.
I buy a lot from GFS, ($ 9,000 in parts last year alone) and do my own builds and custom paint jobs, and I have never been unhappy with any purchase, even the clearance stuff! So while I am not a Slick guitar purchaser, I can testify to the quality and of course the sound I get from the many GHS pickups I have bought.
Another great review vid Max. I honestly have been the fender, Gibson, dean, Jackson/charvel mind set for many years. I’m a bit older than you, but you’ve opened my eyes to other manufacturers out there. And that’s awesome and I thank you. You’re honesty comes across the screen.
I was looking at their website and the parts list is impressive. Fiber bobbins, nickel base and covers. They even tell you what wire was used in the pickups. It says graphite nut. It looks like a real tough gig guitar that you wouldn't worry about getting banged around. Everyone wants a $5000 Gibson, but who wants to take that to a bar or club to get beat up. This Slick might be the guitar to take to work and save your nice guitar for the studio.
not planning on buying a gibson(in the foreseeable future), but if i got my hands on a nice lp or explorer i would play the crap out of it. make sure people know i'm no dentist. then at some point break the neck, make it really mine, and have it put to rest on my wall to tell cool stories about it. but i'll probably buy like two or three slicks before that, because they look sick. or slick.
Heck yeah! I'm loving this SL52! I have an SL55, and it's a great guitar. The only thing I've changed on it is the strings. I don't feel the need to change anything else on it, or try to mod it at all. Now that I've seen this SL52, I'm definitely going to have to buy one for sure!
That was another great review man. You really do an excellent job on these ans I really appreciate your honesty. Ive been looking at the Slick line for awhile, especially the singlecuts, and your review has really helped me alot. Your playing, as always is fantastic too. Thank you for putting the time in for all of us and doing this great review. I really appreciate it. Rock on brother🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
I have a slick SL51 tele and totally agree they are great out of the box nothing needed other than just play and enjoy a great guitar for a very low price - thanks Mr Slick
A few years ago, I bought an SL54T. Each time I played it for the first few days, my left-hand finger tips would be jet black. I don't know if it was from a chemical reaction to the frets, or if it was fretboard dye coming off, but it was concerning. Also, the headstock string alignment was slightly off from alignment with the neck, which looked like sloppy manufacturing, in that the tuning post holes were drilled slightly off. A couple of the nut slots were cut on a slight angle apparently to compensate for this. The tuners were complete junk; they would slip when turning them, and no adjustment would help. GF said I would have to return the guitar; they wouldn't let me return the tuners in exchange for new ones. The volume pot was junk. I will say that the pickup sounded very good, the frets were good, and the neck bowed properly, requiring only a little relief, with no fretting out.
The neck looks very similar to one of those Epi bolt on Les Paul jobs. I did some upgrades on one for a buddy and it played nice for a £100 banjo. Thanks Max.
Kilometers is distance. Kilograms is weight. 🙂 The greatest description ever. "If this guitar was a smell, it would be chain saw oil." That is absolutely fabulous and I'm going to borrow it. I am in your debt for the tip on Harley Bentons. I picked up a Strat and an SG by them and they're wonderful. Thank you.
Hey Max, recent subscriber. I bought a Slick SL 51 Tele in Black Ash last summer. There were a few fret ends that needed a little sanding, and the fretboard needed some oil. I also polished the frets with 0000 steel wool. Then it was ready to rock, I call it Swamp Thing. LOL. Can't wait to upgrade to the Mustang GTX 100, but I am going to make myself run up against the limitations of my Vox VT20X first. Rock on!
Thanks Max for your input and experience. Love to that special lady in your life, too. ( I've forgotten your lady's name, oh boy am I getting old ?!! ) 🤦🏼♂️😆☺️🤗♥️👋
I purchased an Xaviere Les style 555 Pro from Guitar Fetish about a year ago. Modded the living Hell out of it. It’s now My 2nd Favorite Guitar that I have Ever owned. Time for a Slick I think 🤔.
I have the Crimson Ash and you're right, it looks really really cool, especially in person. Pics don't do it justice, is like dragon skin or something. Saw them show up on the website last month and threw all caution to the wind and just ordered it. I wanted an LP style guitar and was considering a Harley Benton but this jumped out at me and I ordered it before I had time to think better of it. It's a tank. Weighs a ton. The neck feels good although it does feel a bit like a toothpick sticking out of a boulder as it's kind of shallow. Feels like the Squire necks with the smooth, satin finish. I like the frets a lot. Over all it sounds really good. Not a fan of the headstock paddle shape thing going on. The Slick logo feels a little cheesy but I guess he was calling himself that before it was gauche.
00:15 As i can see you improved. Just an idea: Listen and learn the old Alter Bridge songs. It's helpful (And check the ARB pickups🙂 Those tone are close to Bill Lawrences)
This is the first I've seen of a Slick singlecut. I think I might need one in my collection. I've wanted to try a Slick guitar for a while, but didn't ever see a singlecut.
Thank you for the review. I appreciate you mentioning it might be easier to make the guitar worse than better with mods. Please keep the videos coming!
I've got one of these from one when they were first released. I don't see the color I've got for sale anymore. It's a solid-ish aged-white... kind of mary-kay-ish, really nice. These are SOLID guitars, like you said. It's the perfect Apocalypse guitar - You can jam out, then crack a zombie/mutant skull with it, and go right back to jamming, no problem. I'm pretty sure mine is significantly heavier than yours, it's easily the heaviest guitar I own. My ONLY criticism is that the sunken bridge, while cool, makes it impossible to change strings without resetting your bridge height. If you're super picky about that, it will give you fits. My solution is to use the most durable coated strings I can find, to limit string changes + carefully measuring the bridge height and the number of turns to lift it enough to restring and try to reverse that when done. It's hardly exact but still makes it quicker to get it back to where you had it prior. All said, though, I love these guitars and if they had come out 10m years ago, I'd probably have at least 1 of each model.
Awesome guitar! I love the Slick brand as well. I have his Tele and I put a set of Duncan Hot Rails in it and it's a beast! So many people have said to me, "Let me know if you decide to sell it!" Love the channel, great content!!
A really nice and cheap mod that would really boost this guitar would be a brass nut... not just for matching reasons, but sound. Thanks for reviewing this LP body!
I have the sl57 and the sl60. Both guitars feel like tanks to me. Like you said "can fall out of your truck and be just fine." I have mused about changing the components but in the end it would just be for aesthetic reasons and not playability. I wish I could find the raw brass locking tuners. Not that the tuners are bad but I like the convenience of lockers. Overall, they are good guitars. Thank you Max! Another great review!!
I bought the SL-55 Ocean Turquiose model after seeing your review/demo. I really had to adjust the action down quite a bit, but now it's a great player. Such a simple workhorse guitar that I've used for some really heavy doom metal (even with the "Filtertron" style pickups). I don't need a new guitar, but boy, this is tempting.
Max, I love your reviews, your playing is amazing, and I really appreciate the fact that you review guitars other than Gibson, Fender, and PRS. The only problem is that you can make a broomstick with baling wire sound awesome. Nevertheless, please keep up the good work. BTW, Firefly guitars can thank you for my purchase of their 338. Now I’m eyeing their Explorer style guitar, also thanks to your review.
I am a big fan of these, really good bang for the buck and i wouldnt hesitate to recommend one to an intermediate rock player. Especially punk. The cases are awesome too.
These indeed are phenomenal guitars. My only complaint is that these were about $100 less than the present asking price just a couple of years ago. I understand why the prices have short up. I also understand that I don’t have to be happy about it. lol Most folks don’t realize that they’ve heard Earl play. He was on so many records in the ‘70s & 80s. Session players are rarely credited for the projects they work on and the only documentation is often their own portfolio that they use to land more gigs by promoting their business as a session player.
I’ve been looking for a cheap-Strat for that neck-tone I can’t get out of the Telecaster. The Slick is really tempting … I’ve seen a lot of good reviews. Plus, he sat-in when Cheap Trick played my bachelor-party.
That's awesome..if you get sick of it or any of the Les Paul style guitars you show I'd buy one if you don't keep em all.i need a new guitar really bad and isn't feel comfortable ordering one so I figured I'd ask ya
I just bought my first Slick and I'm blown away. I own 10 guitars, 2 of which are premium (Gibson, and PRS), and the others which are all mid range guitars around the 1K mark. The Slick is incredible, and shooting way above it's weight class. I like it better than some of my guitars around the 1K price range (CA). The stripped down concept is amazing, I adore the lack of plastic poly finish, the wood feels alive, and I was SHOCKED by the quality of the fretwork. The frets are my fav size (6505), polished and level, and the neck shape is perfect for me (I have the SL59), and the pickups are absolutely insane. The tuning keys and brass hardware are quality. The sand blasted body. I'm shocked at the price point on this guitar.
Re; Slick Guitar ownership. I briefly owned a Slick SL59. There were certain things I liked about it like the overall vibe of the instrument and its cost. However, there were other things I wasn't too crazy about 1) The neck profile. To me it feels like a "shred" neck, it was very thin, and its shoulder was very sharp feeling so the transition between the side of the neck and the fretboard was uncomfortable. 2) The neck profile. If you like "shred" neck profiles, you'll probably like this. However, you like baseball bat necks, it's going to take some getting used to. Keep in mind, Earl isn't a tall dude so it probably works out well for him. 3) The fretwork was... eesh. 4) The OEM pickup was supposed to be a P90 style pickup but to my ears, it sounded way more like a Tele bridge pickup so I replaced it. 5) Because the bridge is recessed into the body it's kind of a pain to replace the strings but there are other bridges that are a bigger pain in the neck. 6) This is a sub $300 guitar so don't expect it to be as refined as a top-dollar guitar but, with a little TLC, it's nice for the price. 7) After watching this video I find myself wanting an SL52. This time around I'll spend the money and have someone dress the frets, put a better rollover on the shoulder of the fretboard, and replace the OEM nut for something nicer. 8) My takeaway is if you do buy a Slick you should budget about an additional $100 to the purchase price and have a guitar tech go over it, I think you'll be happier with the results.
I have the SL 60 BA with P90’s and I absolutely love it! It’s not just a guitar but also a nice piece of soulful art. I pick it up more often than my other guitars. And the sound is outstanding!
I just wish people would do more in-depth demos of the pickup system on these guitars just even try to talk into them to see if they're microphonic
I dont think it matters when its 2022 and you can get a great set of pickups nowadays for $20.
Which is ridiculous when you think about it. Even boutique one that are tailored to your specs are now under $80 for a set.
What a time to be alive.
I was gonna say I feel these pickups sound harsh. Seems like some budget ceramic magnet humbuckers. Many of these budget brands will focus on neck and body then cheap out on the electronics and pickups.
Then again it's hard to tell from a youtube video + how it's mic'd or EQing done for the video.
I have a Slick 54T and those "Old School" pickups models are so great. They sound so clean without any gain and like a little bit milder Seymour Duncan JB pickups when you add some gain.
@@codykensington1424 Those are Alnico V pickups, read first, then write. When you add to much gain to not so hot pickups they will get muddy.
The most appealing thing about this guitar (other than looks) is the fact that it has a satin neck like a bolt-on. So hard to find single-cut guitars where the neck isn't glossy, and I *hate* glossy necks.
I have one of Slick’s double cut Jr’s with the single P-90 and I absolutely love it. Thanks for reviewing this one because it’s up next on my purchase list.
Does it have big frets? I’m tired of small frets.
I have a Slick SL60, You're 100% right about the inspiration factor. I have always played with a pick, wanted something with P90's got it and immediately started playing blues riffs sans pick. That guitar just makes me want to play without a pick and inspires me to feel the instrument. It's not like fighting a Fender, it's different. I'm so impressed with it. Great Video
Same here, I've had an SL60 for almost 2 years now and it is in heavy rotation. I bought it based on some glowing TH-cam reviews and the fact that I buy GFS parts all the time. The P90s are top quality and that 1 tone knob can take you from clean to nasty dirt - very impressive.
Is SL60 heavy? What is the weight of it?
@@JackSon-yn4hm I put it at about 8 pounds. It has a nice, solid feel - not too heavy and not too light. Light to me would be an SG and heavy would be a non-weight relived LP. It's one of those guitars that feels just about right and is nice that if it gets a nick or two it would actually look better. :-)
Are the frets big? Nowadays big frets are a clincher for me.
"If this guitar were a smell it would be chainsaw exhaust" is my main takeaway from this video
Yeah man! Best descriptive quote I've heard... hahahahaha After that, there's nothing you could say to get me off that thought.
I'd actually like a chainsaw exhaust air freshener for my truck. It would be a big improvement.
@@wadeguidry6675 , for a period of years we sold and serviced logging equipment in the Rockies. These weren't the little gardening saws you get at Home Depot, we're talking a dirt bike (70cc and up) with a substantial bar (28" and longer) and carbide chains. There certainly is a certain 'je ne sais quoi' about the smell of two stroke and chain oil on a frigid mountain morning. Mixed in with a hint of spruce from the fresh chips and yeah, you are the mountain. You may be on to something here. Hey Little Trees, you listening? hehehehehe. I think it'd be a big, big hit!
@@zero318 lol
One problem with the Slick guitars is with the bridge. Specifically, how the bridge is set in a routed cavity to allow the action to be set so low. If you pause the video at the 3:15 time mark and look closely you can see it. Look how far down the holes for the strings sit, tucked tightly behind the pickup. To re-string the guitar, or set the intonation, you have to raise the bridge. That means you have to adjust the action with each string change. I almost ordered one of the LP Specials with P90s until this was mentioned in the comments of a different video. Fore warned is fore armed.
My 2019 Gibson Les Paul special double cut has the same bridge decked down but not mounted in a recessed hole and the p90 pickups sit further away from the bridge so all I have to do is curl the end of the string around a Bic lighter or pen in order to hook the string through the hole on the wrap around bridge and it works for me so I don't see why it can't work out for you !
I have two Slick SL52 guitars in sunburst and "black ash" (which is natural with black filler pigment to create a stripe look). Great guitars. The pups really do have character as mentioned. I also have a SL57 (s-style) in surf green and a SL60 in yellow (like an LP Special with two P90s--now those are hot pups!). I had a SL51 (t-style) in butterscotch (which turned out to be orange) that I gave to a young guy at work who was starting a band. Of all of them, the SL60 with those great P90s is my favorite.
And I believe all Slick guitars are described as "aged" but it is a very light relic job, nothing over-the-top. I am not a fan of relic finishes but the GFS treatment is actually tasteful.
There are a lot of new "cheap" guitars on the market now which basically do their best to imitate various Fender and Gibson guitars, and some of them do a really good job. But I do think that Slick guitars are different. They feel solid and sound great, and can be had at a very reasonable price. I feel no need to "mod" any of them. They are truly their "own thing."
Also, be aware that GFS occasionally has sales or coupons that can shave 10-15% off an already-low price.
Woo you got so many Slick Guitars. I have no knowledge of thos brand but I know that SL50 is a bit heavy. I wonder what are the weight of all Slick guitars you owned? You know playing guitar when standing is a bit hatd if the guitar is heavy. Thx for your info.
Really cool that a budget guitar don’t copy the generic Les Paul style but instead creates an unique looking guitar. Kudos to them for that.
Haha, I love Max. About 20 seconds of clean playing and then right onto the high gain stuff for the rest of the video😂
i've come around on bolt-on guitars and now I think it's probably one of the simplest and best designs. set-neck and neck-thru are great and I have a few of those guitars as well but bolt-on is just a very simple construction and as good as it needs to be.
Slick guitars are surprisingly good. I have a Strat style and it plays great. You should demo the SL56 Semi Hallow Aged Ash guitar. It looks interesting. Love your channel. Keep up the good work!
How fat or thin is the neck? I like ibanez necks
Are the frets big as described here?
I bought the Bakersfield pups and premium electronics for my $80 SX Tele. I liked the guitar, especially the neck, but I hated the pups and electronics. I'm very happy with the upgrades and I love the guitar now. I have guitars that cost a lot more, but this is one of my favorites now.
I buy a lot from GFS, ($ 9,000 in parts last year alone) and do my own builds and custom paint jobs, and I have never been unhappy with any purchase, even the clearance stuff! So while I am not a Slick guitar purchaser, I can testify to the quality and of course the sound I get from the many GHS pickups I have bought.
You should get a customer of the year award!
Another great review vid Max. I honestly have been the fender, Gibson, dean, Jackson/charvel mind set for many years. I’m a bit older than you, but you’ve opened my eyes to other manufacturers out there. And that’s awesome and I thank you. You’re honesty comes across the screen.
I have one of these as well as high end guitars and it’s easily one of my favorites.
To me, the pickups are what makes this guitar they are amazing
I have a Slick 60 its awesome. The sanded back finish and neck just feel great. I highly recommend the brand
I was looking at their website and the parts list is impressive. Fiber bobbins, nickel base and covers. They even tell you what wire was used in the pickups. It says graphite nut. It looks like a real tough gig guitar that you wouldn't worry about getting banged around. Everyone wants a $5000 Gibson, but who wants to take that to a bar or club to get beat up. This Slick might be the guitar to take to work and save your nice guitar for the studio.
not planning on buying a gibson(in the foreseeable future), but if i got my hands on a nice lp or explorer i would play the crap out of it. make sure people know i'm no dentist. then at some point break the neck, make it really mine, and have it put to rest on my wall to tell cool stories about it. but i'll probably buy like two or three slicks before that, because they look sick. or slick.
Always checking out your videos. Bought a wolf single cut lp style in tobacco burst finish after your reviews. Absolutely beautiful.
I have a SL50 and a SL55. I absolutely love both of them.
Is SL50 heavy what are the weight of SL 50 and SL 55? Thx!
Slick is using some decent pickups as the sound is amazing! This is some solid rock machine, what it needs is locking tuners.
Heck yeah! I'm loving this SL52! I have an SL55, and it's a great guitar. The only thing I've changed on it is the strings. I don't feel the need to change anything else on it, or try to mod it at all.
Now that I've seen this SL52, I'm definitely going to have to buy one for sure!
That was another great review man. You really do an excellent job on these ans I really appreciate your honesty. Ive been looking at the Slick line for awhile, especially the singlecuts, and your review has really helped me alot. Your playing, as always is fantastic too. Thank you for putting the time in for all of us and doing this great review. I really appreciate it. Rock on brother🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
I like the black edges! 😃 👍
Slick SL52 Aged Sunburst Dual Humbucker Pickups!
As soon as I saw the brass bridge I knew it was a Slick.
I've used slick pickups on three builds and been happy with them
I have a slick SL51 tele and totally agree they are great out of the box nothing needed other than just play and enjoy a great guitar for a very low price - thanks Mr Slick
A few years ago, I bought an SL54T. Each time I played it for the first few days, my left-hand finger tips would be jet black. I don't know if it was from a chemical reaction to the frets, or if it was fretboard dye coming off, but it was concerning. Also, the headstock string alignment was slightly off from alignment with the neck, which looked like sloppy manufacturing, in that the tuning post holes were drilled slightly off. A couple of the nut slots were cut on a slight angle apparently to compensate for this. The tuners were complete junk; they would slip when turning them, and no adjustment would help. GF said I would have to return the guitar; they wouldn't let me return the tuners in exchange for new ones. The volume pot was junk. I will say that the pickup sounded very good, the frets were good, and the neck bowed properly, requiring only a little relief, with no fretting out.
The neck looks very similar to one of those Epi bolt on Les Paul jobs. I did some upgrades on one for a buddy and it played nice for a £100 banjo.
Thanks Max.
Kilometers is distance. Kilograms is weight. 🙂
The greatest description ever. "If this guitar was a smell, it would be chain saw oil." That is absolutely fabulous and I'm going to borrow it.
I am in your debt for the tip on Harley Bentons. I picked up a Strat and an SG by them and they're wonderful. Thank you.
Hey Max, recent subscriber. I bought a Slick SL 51 Tele in Black Ash last summer. There were a few fret ends that needed a little sanding, and the fretboard needed some oil. I also polished the frets with 0000 steel wool. Then it was ready to rock, I call it Swamp Thing. LOL.
Can't wait to upgrade to the Mustang GTX 100, but I am going to make myself run up against the limitations of my Vox VT20X first. Rock on!
Always a pleasure, Max! Happy New Year. You and the Slick are both looking and sounding GREAT.
Nice review! I have never been disappointed with anything I got from GFS.
Thanks Max for your input and experience.
Love to that special lady in your life, too. ( I've forgotten your lady's name, oh boy am I getting old ?!! ) 🤦🏼♂️😆☺️🤗♥️👋
Wow. I totally forgot about the Slick brand, haven't heard anyone talk about them in well over a year. Back on my radar.
Man, how cool. They should do an SG like that.
Slick also used to be married to Jean Millington, bassist from Fanny. They have several adult children together!
Just bought a slick Tele on EBAY can't wait to dial it in. Hope the bridge isn't tricky during a string change.
The texture looks sick!
I really like the bridge they use. Nice and slinky feel, if you are into that kind of thing.
Bought this one in crimson red waiting for it to arrive. This will be my third slick .... I like them a lot.
I purchased an Xaviere Les style 555 Pro from
Guitar Fetish about a year ago.
Modded the living Hell out of it.
It’s now My 2nd Favorite Guitar that I have Ever owned.
Time for a Slick I think 🤔.
I have the Crimson Ash and you're right, it looks really really cool, especially in person. Pics don't do it justice, is like dragon skin or something. Saw them show up on the website last month and threw all caution to the wind and just ordered it. I wanted an LP style guitar and was considering a Harley Benton but this jumped out at me and I ordered it before I had time to think better of it.
It's a tank. Weighs a ton. The neck feels good although it does feel a bit like a toothpick sticking out of a boulder as it's kind of shallow. Feels like the Squire necks with the smooth, satin finish. I like the frets a lot. Over all it sounds really good. Not a fan of the headstock paddle shape thing going on. The Slick logo feels a little cheesy but I guess he was calling himself that before it was gauche.
It is amazing how many companies are able to make guitars like this at such low prices.
00:15 As i can see you improved. Just an idea: Listen and learn the old Alter Bridge songs. It's helpful (And check the ARB pickups🙂 Those tone are close to Bill Lawrences)
Killer review Max!!
Ive never heard a weight expressed in kilometers before😊.
I have an offset Slick and i like it a lot. Very solid guitar, and simple, rugged.
This is the first I've seen of a Slick singlecut. I think I might need one in my collection. I've wanted to try a Slick guitar for a while, but didn't ever see a singlecut.
Oh! I love that look! Like it was made from a piece of swamp ash that's been underwater for 100 years! Sounds really good also!
Thank you for the review. I appreciate you mentioning it might be easier to make the guitar worse than better with mods. Please keep the videos coming!
I've got one of these from one when they were first released. I don't see the color I've got for sale anymore. It's a solid-ish aged-white... kind of mary-kay-ish, really nice. These are SOLID guitars, like you said. It's the perfect Apocalypse guitar - You can jam out, then crack a zombie/mutant skull with it, and go right back to jamming, no problem. I'm pretty sure mine is significantly heavier than yours, it's easily the heaviest guitar I own.
My ONLY criticism is that the sunken bridge, while cool, makes it impossible to change strings without resetting your bridge height. If you're super picky about that, it will give you fits. My solution is to use the most durable coated strings I can find, to limit string changes + carefully measuring the bridge height and the number of turns to lift it enough to restring and try to reverse that when done. It's hardly exact but still makes it quicker to get it back to where you had it prior.
All said, though, I love these guitars and if they had come out 10m years ago, I'd probably have at least 1 of each model.
fantastic playing, fantastic tone you got dialed in, for this video especially
Chainsaw exhaust? Lol
Congratulations on Guitarfetish linking this from their newsletter.
Awesome guitar! I love the Slick brand as well. I have his Tele and I put a set of Duncan Hot Rails in it and it's a beast! So many people have said to me, "Let me know if you decide to sell it!" Love the channel, great content!!
Very cool looking and sounding guitar!!!thanks Max
Love it..i just wish it had a darker neck..more ebony like...and i wish it had a brass nut to match the bridge.
A really nice and cheap mod that would really boost this guitar would be a brass nut... not just for matching reasons, but sound. Thanks for reviewing this LP body!
Thank you for the breakdown, For the price, you can't go wrong. Will decently look into these.
Great review, and thanks for all the low budget reviews.
Those pick ups sound a bit dark clean, but brighten up with some crunch on them! \m/
I have the sl57 and the sl60. Both guitars feel like tanks to me. Like you said "can fall out of your truck and be just fine." I have mused about changing the components but in the end it would just be for aesthetic reasons and not playability. I wish I could find the raw brass locking tuners. Not that the tuners are bad but I like the convenience of lockers. Overall, they are good guitars. Thank you Max! Another great review!!
I bought the SL-55 Ocean Turquiose model after seeing your review/demo. I really had to adjust the action down quite a bit, but now it's a great player. Such a simple workhorse guitar that I've used for some really heavy doom metal (even with the "Filtertron" style pickups). I don't need a new guitar, but boy, this is tempting.
Nice to see you check 1 of these out Max !! :)
Im lookn for a bolt on guitar so i can order another neck, work on one while the other is in use after 2 crownings its time for a re fret anyways imho
Really cool, love the tones and that finish is unique. Great review.
Is it just me or does the headstock of this remind people of the early KH Spider les paul style guitar?
I have a Slick Tele. It's awesome! The only knock I have is it weighs about the same as a boat anchor ⚓
We're measuring guitars in kilometers now?
Fantastic as always brother! Happy New Year!
Max, I love your reviews, your playing is amazing, and I really appreciate the fact that you review guitars other than Gibson, Fender, and PRS. The only problem is that you can make a broomstick with baling wire sound awesome. Nevertheless, please keep up the good work. BTW, Firefly guitars can thank you for my purchase of their 338. Now I’m eyeing their Explorer style guitar, also thanks to your review.
Thanks for showing the weight Max!
I am a big fan of these, really good bang for the buck and i wouldnt hesitate to recommend one to an intermediate rock player. Especially punk. The cases are awesome too.
These indeed are phenomenal guitars. My only complaint is that these were about $100 less than the present asking price just a couple of years ago. I understand why the prices have short up. I also understand that I don’t have to be happy about it. lol
Most folks don’t realize that they’ve heard Earl play. He was on so many records in the ‘70s & 80s. Session players are rarely credited for the projects they work on and the only documentation is often their own portfolio that they use to land more gigs by promoting their business as a session player.
That looks awesome
I dig that guitar even though it is a bolt on neck and I really dig that white case .
Great review as always, love the guitar.
Man I love that guitar
I also think you need to reference all guitars with a smell. And weigh them all in kilometers.
Those pickups sound really good.
Thank you for reviewing budget guitars!!! Nowadays is always the competition for the bang for the buck :-)
Oh, I love that description
Sounds great and the look is very unique. I like it.
my Jackson RR model has all brass knobs keys and fret lines
I really like that type of finish. I have seen a few guitars with that color and finish and find myself drawn to them.
Been meaning 2 get at least a couple of Slicks, better get on that! Love em!
It’s got a great look. My main problem is that I like to use tone controls.
*MAX* is a monster tone machine!
Nice review on the prs se silver sky... Oh damn, you're actually not one of the 100s of TH-camrs that covered that guitar today.
I have the single humbucker Strat model. Very good sounding and playing guitar. But the sunken bridge makes changing strings difficult...
The guitar sounds awesome 🎸
I’ve been looking for a cheap-Strat for that neck-tone I can’t get out of the Telecaster. The Slick is really tempting … I’ve seen a lot of good reviews. Plus, he sat-in when Cheap Trick played my bachelor-party.
Cool looking guitar just wish the neck was darker to match.
Black binding would have been killer on this.
I love the sound of my SLICK guitar !
The most fun with this brand is when the neck double twisted after few years ^^
BTW Max, you really gotta try a SL60 with P90s. Lots of fun and $249. Preferably in YELLOW!
That's awesome..if you get sick of it or any of the Les Paul style guitars you show I'd buy one if you don't keep em all.i need a new guitar really bad and isn't feel comfortable ordering one so I figured I'd ask ya
That one is nice but I like the black ash better. Yes, I do love a Black Ash!