Sadowsky is a high-end New York brand whose customers include top-notch 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 praised, there were some concerns about a drop in quality, but looking at the actual product, there seems to be no need to worry too much.
This model is a modern model with a wide range of 24 frets.
Many musicians love it, and its quality is highly praised.
Superior electronics produce powerful sound even at low string heights.
There are no problems with playability, and it seems to be a product with high overall potential.
I was a little surprised to find that the strings don't feel as if they were played gently by lowering the height of the strings, but rather as if they were played firmly and sounded like a bass.
However, those who work as bass players are looking for this kind of nuance.
Of course, lowering the string height and playing beautifully will not give a negative impression.
●SPECS
34"""" (864 mm) long scale
bolt-on construction
American Red Alder body
Maple neck
Morado fingerboard
12"""" fingerboard radius
Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III nut
1 7 / 8"" (47.5 mm) nut width
24 nickel silver frets (width : 0.094"""" (2.4 mm) / height : 0.051"""" (1.3 mm) )
passive Sadowsky Soapbar pickups
active Sadowsky 2-way electronics (bass and treble boost) with Vintage Tone Control (VTC)
controls for Volume / Balance / Vintage Tone Control (P / P) / Treble and Bass (stacked) push / pull function at VTC knob for preamp bypass
Sadowsky Light machine heads with open gear
Sadowsky S-security locks
Sadowsky bridge with quick string release
Sadowsky Blue Label 045 - 130 strings
no pickguard
incl. Sadowsky Portabag (SAC BAG BASS PORTA)
made in Germany
Accessories: gig bag
Text: Shunsuke Saga
Inspection person: Ryuzaki
◯About GIB, TONIQ warranty
●Free maintenance forever
For instruments purchased from our store, you can use the ""String Vibration Setup"" (normally 4,400 yen) free of charge forever. (Reservation required)
・Please present the warranty card with your name written on it.
・Only applicable to customers who purchased from GIB and TONIQ physical stores and online shops.
・Please pay for shipping costs and other expenses.
●Repurchase price guarantee
If you sell your purchased item within 6 months of purchase, we will guarantee the purchase price. The amount is 50% for new items and 70% for used items.
●Guarantee for defects
Products sold by Basic Co., Ltd. are guaranteed against defects. With the exception of some products such as consignment items, we will repair any malfunctions that occur under normal use within a certain warranty period from purchase (returns/refunds will be provided only if this is not possible).
The warranty period is 3 months for used products and 1 year for new products.
Please note that the following cases will be handled for a fee even within the warranty period.
・In case of failure or damage caused by transportation, movement, falling, etc.
- When replacing consumables.
- In case of failure or damage due to fire, earthquake, salt damage, gas damage, or abnormal voltage.
・In the case of failure or damage caused by handling contrary to the precautions stated in the instruction manual.
- If a part that has been repaired or modified by someone other than our company breaks down or is damaged.
・If your name, model name, serial number, etc. are not written on the warranty card. Or if the words are rewritten.
・If the warranty card is not presented or if it is lost.
(Warranty provided only for purchases within Japan)
Ships in a sturdy cardboard box.
We also support overseas shipping.
Contact Info
LINE: vwj2699r
email: info@bassick.jp
TEL: 045 594 7308