Sadowsky is a New York high brand whose customers include top musicians such as Marcus Miller and Will Lee.
Until now, Metroline has been manufactured in Japan, but after Warwick took over the distribution of Sadowsky products, the manufacturing location was changed to the Warwick factory in Germany.
Since the Metroline models originally made in Japan were highly acclaimed, some were concerned about a decline in quality, but there is no need to worry.
The necks feel a little thinner than those made in Japan, and there are differences in the roundness of the body joints.
The old Metroline had a solid body.
However, the new Metroline here uses a chambered body like the NYC.
This makes the weight much lighter, in the 3 kg range, which is a clear advantage.
The excellent electronics output a powerful sound even at low string heights.
The playability is also nice, and the overall potential of the product is high.
The PU is different from both the old Metroline and NYC, but it feels like a neat and beautifully designed sound.
It is not peaky and is easy to handle.
A very high quality, well put together gem.
I actually observed Sadowsky being made at the Warwick factory in Germany, and there was a modern, streamlined manufacturing process.
When you see the manufacturing process, you can't help but agree with the high quality of this product.
Highly recommended.
SPECS
21-Fret Vintage J/J Bass, Swamp Ash Body, 5-String
Price: ¥434,500 (tax included)
Machineheads Sadowsky Light
Nut Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III
Neck Wood Maple
Fretboard Maple
Fingerboard Radius 12"" (long)
Scale length 34"" (long scale)
Width Nut 47.5 mm / 1.87""
Frets 21 Nickel Silver (w: 2.3 mm / h: 1.2 mm)
Body Shape Sleek Undersized J
Body Wood Swamp Ash
Pickups Passive Sadowsky J-Style Hum Cancelling (60's Bridge Position)
Electronics Active Sadowsky 2-Way Electronics + Vintage Tone Control
Pot layout Volume / Balance / Vintage Tone Control (P/P) / Treble and Bass (stacked)
Bridge system Sadowsky Bridge w/ Quick Release
Strap system S-Style Security Locks
Construction Bolt-On
Hardware Chrome
Strings Sadowsky Stainless Steel 045-135 (SAC STR SBS 45B)
Accessories : Original gig bag
Text : Shunsuke Saga
Inspection : Oshima
Comes with manufacturer's warranty
Ships in a sturdy cardboard box.
We can also ship to overseas.
Contact Info
LINE : vwj2699r
email : info@bassick.jp
tel : 045 534 7133