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Description & Condition
Sadowsky is a high-end New York brand whose clientele includes top musicians such as Marcus Miller and Will Lee.
Until now, Metroline Express guitars were manufactured in Japan, but with Warwick taking over distribution of Sadowsky products, production has shifted to a factory in China.
High quality has been maintained while prices remain low, making this a very unique product in this price range.
When the Metroline Express series was first released, it did not feature the Sadowsky logo, but this has now been successfully changed.
In addition, the neck has been changed to roasted maple.
It has a satin finish that feels smooth to the touch.
The back panel, like the Warwick, is a screwless type.
Looking inside the cavity, you'll see that it's shielded with copper foil tape. It's impressive.
The pickups are PJ types, with a Precision Bass-style pickup in the neck and a Jazz Bass-style pickup in the bridge.
The bridge pickup is a hum-canceling type, minimizing the noise often associated with PJ guitars.
The preamp circuitry is roughly equivalent to that of top-of-the-line models priced at around 1 million yen, which I think is a major advantage.
Controls include volume, balance, bass, and treble.
A push-pull switch allows you to bypass the active circuit and play in passive mode.
The powerful, crisp sound sounds a little more flashy than recent NYC models.
Some people might even prefer this model based on sound alone.
It seems it would be difficult to create a product that offers the same high quality in the same price range.
I recommend it.
●SPECS
5-String Electric Bass
Scale length: 34"" (864 mm)
Bolt-On Construction
Body Wood: Okoume
Neck Wood: Roasted Maple
Fingerboard: Roasted Maple
Fingerboard Radius: 12""
Nut: Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III
Nut Width: 1.875"" (47.6 mm)
Frets: 21 Nickel Silver (width: 0.094"" (2.4 mm) / height: 0.051"" (1.3 mm))
Neck Pickup: Passive Sadowsky P-Style
Bridge Pickup: Passive hum-cancelling Sadowsky stacked J-Style in 60s position
Electronics: Sadowsky Active 2-Way
Controls: Volume / Balance / Treble / Bass
Push/pull function at Bass knob for preamp bypass
Tuners: Sadowsky Light machine heads with open gear
Security Locks: Sadowsky S-style
Bridge System: Sadowsky bridge with quick string release
Hardware Color: Chrome
Strings: 045 - 135 Stainless Steel
Included Accessories: Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and Hex Key Tools
Gig Bag: Sadowsky Portabag (SAC BAG BASS PORTA)
Gib craftsmen will adjust the guitar for optimal playability before delivery.
Accessories: Original gig bag, warranty card
Text: Shunsuke Saga
Manufacturer's warranty included
This is an official manufacturer outlet item.
Due to long-term storage, there may be cosmetic scratches.
All other imperfections are covered by the warranty.
◯GIB, About the TONIQ Warranty
●Repurchase Price Guarantee
If you sell your product within six months of purchase, we guarantee a full repurchase price. This guarantee is 50% for new products and 70% for used products.
●Defect Guarantee
All products sold by Basic Co., Ltd. are guaranteed against defects. With the exception of some consignment items, we will repair any malfunctions that occur during normal use within the warranty period from the date of purchase free of charge (returns and refunds will only be accepted if repairs are not possible).
The warranty period is three months for used products and one year for new products.
Please note that even within the warranty period, repairs will be charged in the following cases:
- Malfunctions or damage caused by transportation, movement, dropping, etc.
- Replacement of consumables.
- Malfunctions or damage caused by fire, earthquake, salt damage, gas damage, or abnormal voltage.
- Malfunctions caused by handling that violates the instructions in the instruction manual. - Breakdowns or damage caused by repairs or modifications other than those made by us.
- Breakdowns or damage to parts repaired or modified by parties other than us.
- If your name, model name, serial number, etc. are not written on the warranty card, or if the wording has been altered.
- If the warranty card is not presented or lost.
(Warranty coverage is limited to purchases made within Japan.)
We ship in a sturdy cardboard box.
We also ship internationally.
We offer free shipping.
Please note that customs duties, taxes, and other fees are the customer's responsibility.
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 them.
Contact Information
LINE: vwj2699r
Email: info@bassick.jp
TEL: 045 594 7308
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