【new】Sadowsky / ML22 WL5 ASH NAT STN 3.710kg #F006029-25【GIB Yokohama】

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

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 the Japanese-made Metroline models were originally highly acclaimed, there were concerns about a decline in quality, but seeing the actual guitars shows no need for excessive worry.

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

The old Metroline guitars featured solid bodies.
However, like the NYC guitars, the new Metroline guitars feature chambered bodies.
This makes them significantly lighter, weighing in at around 3kg, a clear advantage.

This model is a signature model of virtuoso Will Lee.

The custom preamp features a unique mid-boost switch.

This allows for a boost of 500Hz or 800Hz.
Each pickup has a selectable wide or narrow range and Q value.

Sadowsky's excellent electronics produce a powerful sound even with low string heights.

It's also very playable, making it a product with great overall potential.

The pickups are said to be different from both the old Metro Line and the NYC, but they produce a neat, beautifully designed sound.

There's no peaky feeling and they seem easy to use.

●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: 44.5 mm / 1.75""""""""
Frets: 22 Nickel Silver (w: 2.3 mm / h: 1.2 mm)
Body : Shape Sleek Undersized J
Body Wood: Swamp Ash
Pickups : Passive Sadowsky J (60's Bridge Position)
Electronics: Custom Will Lee Preamp (on/off mid-boost, choice of 500 Hz or 800 Hz, wide or narrow bandwidth)
Pot layout: Volume / Balance / Vintage Tone Control (P/P) / Treble and Bass (stacked)
Mid Boost Switch on Back of Bass
Bridge System: Sadowsky Bridge with Quick Release
Strap System: S-Style Security Locks
Bolt-On Construction
Hardware: Chrome
Strings: Sadowsky Stainless Steel 045-135 (SAC STR SBS 45B)

Accessories: Gig Bag

Text: Shunsuke Saga
Inspector: Terao

◯ 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 provided for purchases made within Japan.)

We ship in a sturdy cardboard box.

We also ship internationally.

We offer free shipping.

Please note that customs duties, taxes, and other fees are the customer's responsibility.

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 them.

Contact Information

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