【new】Sadowsky / ML21 VJ5 ASH LPB 3.845kg #J006230-25【GIB Yokohama】

Sadowsky is a high-end New York brand whose clientele includes top musicians such as Marcus Miller and Will Lee. (Titles omitted)

Until now, Metroline guitars were manufactured in Japan, but with Warwick taking over distribution of Sadowsky products, production has moved to the Warwick factory in Germany.

Since Japanese-made Metroline models were already highly acclaimed, there were concerns about a decline in quality, but seeing the actual guitars, there seems to be no need to worry too much.

The neck feels a little thinner than Japanese-made models, and there are also differences in the roundness of the body joint.

The previous Metroline guitars featured solid bodies.
However, like the NYC model, this new Metroline guitar features a chambered body.
This makes it significantly lighter, weighing in at around 3kg, a clear advantage.

The excellent electronics produce a powerful sound even with a low string height.

The guitar is also very playable, making it a product with great overall potential.

The pickups are said to be different from both the old Metroline and NYC pickups, but the sound is neat and beautifully designed.
There's no peaky feeling and it's easy to handle.

This is a very high-quality, well-put-together masterpiece.

I actually visited the Sadowsky factory in Warwick, Germany, to see where they are made, and I could see the modern, streamlined manufacturing process there.

Seeing the manufacturing process makes it easy to understand why the quality is so high.

I recommend it.

●SPECS

Machineheads : Sadowsky Light
Nut : Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III
Neck Wood: Maple
Fretboard: Maple
Fingerboard Radius: 12""
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 Canceling (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)

GIB craftsmen will adjust the strings for optimal playability before delivery.

Accessories: Gig bag, warranty card, spec sheet, locking pin, wrenches

Text: Shunsuke Saga

Inspector: Maeda
Product Photos: Tei

Manufacturer's warranty included

◯ About the GIB and TONIQ Warranty

● Lifetime Free Maintenance

Instruments purchased from our store are eligible for lifetime free ""string vibration setup"" (normally ¥4,400). (Reservation required)

- Please present your signed warranty card.
- This offer is only available to the original purchaser at a GIB or TONIQ store or online shop.
- Please cover shipping and other related costs.

●Repurchase Price Guarantee

If you sell your product within six months of purchase, we guarantee a full repurchase price. This guarantee is 50% for new products and 70% for used products.

●Defect Guarantee

All products sold by Basic Co., Ltd. are guaranteed against defects. With the exception of some consignment items, we will repair any malfunctions that occur during normal use within the warranty period from the date of purchase free of charge (returns and refunds will only be accepted if repairs are not possible).

The warranty period is three months for used products and one year for new products.

Please note that even within the warranty period, repairs will incur a fee in the following cases:

- Malfunctions or damage caused by transportation, moving, dropping, etc.
- Replacement of consumables.
- Malfunctions or damage caused by fire, earthquake, salt damage, gas damage, or abnormal voltage.
- Malfunctions or damage caused by handling that violates the precautions in the instruction manual.
- Malfunctions or damage to parts repaired or modified by parties other than our company.
- If your name, model name, serial number, etc. are not written on the warranty card. Or if the wording has been altered.

If the warranty card is not presented or lost.

(Warranty is only available for purchases within Japan.)

●Up to 15% off with trade-in

Get a 10% discount on your purchase when you use our trade-in service. (Consignment items are not eligible. Only applicable if the trade-in value is 15% or more of the sales price.)

In addition, if you trade in an instrument eligible for our monthly buy-back campaign, you will receive a 15% discount.

We will ship with sufficient packaging.
We ship internationally.

Contact Information

LINE: vwj2699r
Email: info@bassick.jp
TEL: 045-594-7308

●Price includes VAT & Duties & Shipping Fee
Free Shipping Worldwide. All import duties and taxes are included in the price. There are no hidden fees upon delivery.

If you return a product, you will be responsible for all shipping and customs fees.

Note: All electronic devices, such as effect pedals and amplifiers, are set for use in Japan.
Please be sure to check the voltage and power specifications of your country before purchasing and using.

Contact Information

LINE: vwj2699r
Email: info@bassick.jp
TEL: 045 594 7308