Sadowsky is a high-end brand from New York that counts top musicians such as Marcus Miller and Will Lee as customers.
Until now, Metroline Express was manufactured in Japan, but as Warwick took over distribution of Sadowsky products, manufacturing has moved to a factory in China.
The high quality has been maintained while keeping the selling price low, making it a very unique product in this price range.
When the Metroline Express series was first released, it did not have the Sadowsky logo, but this has been changed.
In addition, the neck has been changed to roasted maple.
It has a satin finish and a smooth feel to the touch.
The back panel, like Warwick, is a type that does not require screws.
Looking inside the cavity, you can see that it is shielded with copper foil tape. It's amazing.
The pickup is a hum-canceling type, typical of Sadowsky.
The preamp board is almost the same as the top-end model priced at around 1 million yen, which I think is a big advantage.
Controls are volume, balance, bass, and treble.
The push-pull switch allows you to bypass the active circuit and play passively.
The powerful, crisp sound sounds a little more flashy than recent NYC models.
Some people may prefer this model based on sound alone.
It seems that it is not easy to make a product with the same high quality at this price range.
I recommend it.
About 75% of the frets remain.
The truss rod is in good condition.
The neck is in a slight twist, but there are no problems with playing at a string height of 2.5mm to 2.0mm, and good playability is ensured.
The body and paint surface have only slight scratches, and are generally in very good condition.
The condition of the electrical system is good.
No obvious modifications were found.
Controls: Master volume, balancer, treble, bass (push/pull - active/passive, master tone when pulled)
Nut width: 40.0mm
Bridge string pitch: 20.0mm
Scale: 34Inch
Year of manufacture: 2024
Country of manufacture: CHINA
GIB craftsmen will adjust it to make it easier to play before delivering it to you.
Accessories: Genuine gig bag, tool kit, manual
Text: Saga Shunsuke
Inspector: Naito
Product photos: Miura
GIB 3-month warranty
◯About GIB, TONIQ warranty
●Maintenance free forever
For instruments purchased at our store, you can use the ""string vibration setup"" (normally 4,400 yen) free of charge forever. (Reservation required)
- Please present a warranty card with your name written on it.
- Only the person who purchased it at a GIB or TONIQ physical store or online shop is eligible.
・Please cover shipping and other expenses.
●Repurchase price guarantee
If you sell your purchased item within 6 months of purchase, we will guarantee the purchase price. The price is 50% for new items and 70% for used items.
●Defect guarantee
Products sold by Basic Co., Ltd. are guaranteed against defects. With the exception of some products such as consignments, we will repair any malfunctions that occur during normal use within a certain warranty period from the date of purchase free of charge (returns and refunds will only be made if this is not possible).
The warranty period is 3 months for used items and 1 year for new items.
Please note that there will be a fee for the following cases even during the warranty period.
・In the case of malfunctions or damage caused by transportation, movement, dropping, etc.
・When replacing consumables.
・In the case of malfunctions or damage caused by fire, earthquake, salt damage, gas damage, or abnormal voltage.
・In the case of malfunctions or damage caused by handling that violates the precautions listed in the instruction manual.
・In the case of malfunctions or damage to parts repaired or modified by someone other than our company.
・If the 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 is lost.
(Warranty is only available for purchases made in Japan)
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