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 took over the distribution of Sadowsky products, the manufacturing location changed to a factory in Germany.
Since the Japanese-made Metroline model was originally highly praised, there were some concerns about a drop in quality, but as long as you look at the actual product, there is no need to worry too much.
The neck feels a little thinner than the Japanese-made ones, and there are also differences in the roundness of the body joints.
Also, 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.
This model is a signature model of master Will Lee.
The custom preamp features a unique mid-boost switch.
This can boost 500Hz or 800Hz.
Each has a wide range or narrow range, and you can choose the size of Q.
Sadowsky's excellent electronics output 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 seems easy to handle.
●SPECS
Machineheads : Sadowsky Light
Nut : Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III
Fretboard: Morado
Fingerboard: Radius 12"
Scale length: 34" (long scale)
Width Nut: 36.8mm / 1.45"
Frets: 22 Nickel Silver (w: 2.3 mm / h: 1.2 mm)
Body Shape: Sleek Undersized J
Body Wood: Red Alder
Pickups : Passive Sadowsky J (60's Bridge Position)
Electronics: Custom Will Lee Preamp (on/off mid-boost, choice of 500 Hz or 800 Hz, wide or narrow bandwidth)
Pot layout: Volume / Balance / Vintage Tone Control (P/P) / Treble and Bass (stacked), Mid Boost Switch on back of bass
Bridge system : Sadowsky Bridge w/ Quick Release
Strap system: S-Style Security Locks
Construction: Bolt-On
Hardware: Chrome
Approximately 80% of the frets remain.
The truss rod works well.
The neck is in good condition.
The condition of the body and painted surface shows some dents and scratches.
The electrical system is in good condition.
No obvious modification points were found.
Controls: Master volume, balancer, master tone (push-pull - active passive), treble/bass, middle boost switch, (hereinafter in the cavity) middle boost frequency/Q switching dip switch, middle boost gain, middle boost volume
Nut width: 38.0mm
Bridge part string pitch: 20.0mm
Scale: 34Inch
Year of manufacture: 2022
Country of manufacture: GERMANY
For setup, we use D'addario EXL, which is highly trusted by professional musicians.
Characterized by a powerful attack and rich overtones, it is a performance worthy of being called a standard.
These are high-quality strings that bring out the maximum performance and character of your instrument, so please enjoy them as well.
GIB's craftsmen have adjusted it to make it easier to play and then deliver it to you.
Accessories: Gig bag, lock pin
Text: Shunsuke Saga
Inspection person: Yamaji
Ships in a sturdy cardboard box.
We also support overseas shipping.
Contact Info
LINE: vwj2699r
email: info@bassick.jp
TEL: 045 594 7308