【new】Sadowsky / MX22 WL4 Japan Special Edition SWG/R 4.32kg #C000082-26【GIB Hyogo】

Sadowsky is a high-end New York brand with top musicians like Marcus Miller and Will Lee as clients.

Previously, the Metroline Express was manufactured in Japan, but as Warwick took over the distribution of Sadowsky products, manufacturing shifted to a factory in China.

While keeping the selling price down, high quality is maintained, making it a very unique product in its price range.

This is a newly released, limited-production, Japan-exclusive Will Lee model.

It comes in three colors: Tobacco Sunburst, Candy Apple Orange, and Sherwood Green.

The body is made of Okoume, and the fingerboard is made of Morado (Pau Ferro).

Unlike the regular lineup, this Japan-exclusive model uses regular maple for the neck, without roasting.

This brings it even closer to the specifications of the German-made models.

While the German-made models have chambered bodies, this one has a solid body.

Many people prefer solid bodies.

The neck has a satin finish, giving it a smooth feel.

The 22 frets are another characteristic of this model.

I believe this is the maximum number of frets possible while maintaining a classic sound.

The pickups are single-coil, and the preamp is the familiar 2-band boost EQ type.

The circuit board of this preamp is almost identical to that of the top-of-the-line models priced around 1 million yen.

Copper foil shielding is also applied, resulting in surprisingly low noise.

These points are extremely significant advantages when choosing the MX series.

Even in this price range, you can see Roger Sadowsky's uncompromising dedication to instrument making.

The controls are volume, balance, treble, and bass.

The bass knob has a push-pull function that bypasses the active circuit, allowing for passive playing.

The powerful and crisp sound sounds a little more flamboyant than recent German-made guitars.

Some people might even prefer this sound just by listening to it. Creating a product of the same high quality at the same price point seems difficult.

Highly recommended.

●SPECS

4-string electric bass
34"" (864 mm) long scale
Bolt-on construction
Okoume body
Maple neck
Morado (Pau Ferro) fingerboard
12"" fingerboard radius
Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III
1.45" (36.8 mm) nut width
22 nickel silver frets (width: 0.094"" (2.4 mm) / height: 0.051"" (1.3 mm))
Sadowsky passive J-Style Single Coil pickup (neck)
Sadowsky passive J-Style Single Coil pickup in 60's position (bridge)
Active Sadowsky 2-way electronics
Controls for Volume / Balance / Treble / Bass (P/P)
Push/pull function at Bass knob for preamp bypass
Sadowsky Quick Access Compartment
Sadowsky Light machine heads with open gear
0.748” / 19 mm string spacing at bridge
2.24” / 57 mm distance between thinnest and thickest string
Sadowsky S-Style Security Locks
Sadowsky bridge with quick string release
Chrome hardware
045 - 105 stainless steel strings
Tortoise pickguard (BLK), Parchment pickguard (CAR)
Incl. Sadowsky Fretboard Protector
Incl. Hex key tools
Incl. Sadowsky PortaBag (SAC BAG BASS PORTA)

Delivered after being adjusted for easy playability by GIB's craftsmen.

Accessories: Gig bag, hex wrench, warranty card

Text: Kaigo Kawami

Product photos: Yamamoto

Manufacturer's warranty included

(Warranty is only valid for purchases made in Japan)


●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.