Sadowsky is a high-end brand based in New York with top musicians such as Marcus Miller and Will Lee as customers.
Until now, Metroline was manufactured in Japan, but as Warwick took over distribution of Sadowsky products, manufacturing was moved to the Warwick factory in Germany.
Since the Japanese-made Metroline models were highly regarded, there were concerns about a decline in quality, but upon seeing the actual product, such concerns are unfounded.
Compared to the Japanese-made models, the neck feels slightly thinner, and there are differences in the curvature of the body joint area.
The brand offers several lines across different price ranges, and this is the top-of-the-line Custom Shop model.
It lives up to its name with outstanding quality.
For example, the precision of the back panel, the spring mechanism for easy opening, and the sponge under the pickups all demonstrate a commitment to high-quality materials and a genuine concern for the user.
This model is the well-known 4-string JB type.
The body top features beautiful quilted maple.
Combined with the finish, it has a luxurious and exotic appearance.
The body back is American Swamp Ash.
Like the NYC model, it features chambered construction, making it surprisingly lightweight.
The neck is Roasted Maple, and the fingerboard is Morado.
The superior electronics deliver powerful sound even at low string heights.
Both playability and sound quality are balanced at a high level.
The pickups are reportedly different from both the old Metro Line and NYC models, but they produce a clean and beautifully designed sound.
This is a highly recommended instrument that we encourage you to try playing.
The remaining frets are approximately 85%.
The truss rod is in good condition.
The neck is in good condition.
The body and finish show minor scratches, but there are no noticeable defects, making it a fine-condition instrument.
The electronics are in good condition.
No obvious modifications were found.
Controls: Master volume, balancer, master tone (push-pull - active/passive), treble/bass
Nut width: 39.7mm
Bridge string spacing: 19.0mm
Scale length: 34 inches
Manufacturing year: 2023
Country of manufacture: GERMANY
We use D'addario EXL strings, which are trusted by professional musicians, for setup.
They feature a powerful attack and rich overtones, making them truly worthy of being called a standard.
These high-quality strings bring out the best in the instrument's performance and character, so please enjoy them together.
The GIB craftsmen have adjusted the instrument for ease of playability before delivery.
Accessories: Gig bag (strong odour attached. Not tobacco odour. Odour can be perceived as either good or bad.)
Text: Ryuma Terao
Inspection: Terao
Product photo: Wakatsuki
GIB 3-month warranty included
◯GIB, TONIQ Warranty
●Permanent free maintenance
Instruments purchased at our store are eligible for free ‘string vibration setup’ (normally 4,400 yen) for life. (Reservation required)
• Please present the warranty certificate with your name written on it.
• This offer is only available to the person who purchased the item at a GIB or TONIQ physical store or online shop.
• Please cover shipping and other expenses.
●Buyback Price Guarantee
If you decide to sell the purchased item within 6 months of purchase, we will guarantee the buyback price at our store. The buyback price is 50% for new items and 70% for used items.
●Defect Warranty
Basic Co., Ltd. provides a warranty for defects in products sold by us. Except for certain items such as consignment goods, we will repair defects occurring within the normal range of use during the warranty period free of charge (or accept returns/refunds if repair is not possible).
The warranty period is 3 months for used items and 1 year for new items.
Please note that the following cases will be subject to a fee even within the warranty period.
・Fault or damage caused by transportation, movement, or dropping.
・Replacement of consumables.
・Fault or damage caused by fire, earthquake, salt damage, gas damage, or abnormal voltage.
• Malfunctions or damage caused by handling that violates the precautions listed in the instruction manual.
• Malfunctions or damage to parts repaired or modified by parties other than our company.
• If the warranty certificate does not include your name, model name, serial number, etc., or if the text has been altered.
• If the warranty certificate is not presented or has been lost.
(The warranty is only valid for purchases made within Japan.)
We ship in sturdy cardboard boxes.
We also ship internationally.
The item will be packed in a hard cardboard box.
We do ship internationally.
Contact Information
Contact Info
LINE: vwj2699r
Email: info@bassick.jp
TEL: 045 594 7308