Sadowsky is a high-end New York brand whose customers include top musicians such as Marcus Miller and Will Lee.
Until now, Metroline had been manufacturing in Japan, but as Warwick became responsible for the distribution of Sadowsky products, the manufacturing location changed to the Warwick factory in Germany.
Since the Japanese-made Metroline model was originally highly rated, there were some concerns about a decline in quality, but there is no need to worry.
The neck feels a little thinner than the Japanese-made ones, and there are also differences in the roundness of the body joints.
The old Metro Line used a solid body.
However, this new Metro Line uses a chambered body like the NYC one.
As a result, the weight is quite light at around 3 kg, which can be said to be a clear advantage.
Superior electronics produce powerful sound even at low string heights.
The playability is also nice, and overall it seems to be a product with high potential.
The PU is said to be different from the old Metro Line and NYC, but it feels like a neat and beautifully designed sound.
It doesn't feel peaky and is easy to handle.
A masterpiece of very high quality and well put together.
I actually saw Sadowsky being made at a factory in Warwick, Germany, and I saw modern and rational manufacturing.
When you look at the manufacturing process, you will be convinced of the high quality.
Recommended.
●SPECS
21-Fret Vintage J/J Bass, Swamp Ash Body, 5-String
List price ¥434,500 (tax included)
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)
Accessories: Original gig bag
Text: Shunsuke Saga
Inspection person: Kusano
Manufacturer's warranty included
Ships in a sturdy cardboard box.
We also support overseas shipping.
Contact Info
LINE: vwj2699r
email: info@bassick.jp
TEL: 045 594 7308