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Sadowsky is a high-end New York brand whose clientele includes top musicians like Marcus Miller and Will Lee.
While the Metroline Express series was previously manufactured in Japan, production has shifted to a Chinese factory following Warwick's assumption of distribution for Sadowsky products.
Despite the lower retail price, high quality is maintained, making it a uniquely distinctive product in its price range.
When the Metroline Express series first launched, it didn't feature the Sadowsky logo, but this has since been successfully changed.
This is the long-awaited new 24-fret modern model.
The body is made of Okoume, while the neck and fingerboard utilize Roasted Maple.
The body balance is excellent, and the sound is the result of a well-considered design, ultimately achieving a very refined balance.
The neck features a satin finish, providing a smooth feel.
The pickups are soapbar-style, and the preamp is the familiar 2-band boost EQ type.
The preamp circuit board is nearly identical to that found in top-tier models priced around ¥1,000,000, which is a significant advantage.
Controls include Volume, Balance, Bass, and Treble.
A push-pull switch allows bypassing the active circuit for passive play.
The powerful, crisp sound is slightly more flashy than recent NYC models.
Some may actually prefer this sound when listening purely for its tone.
Creating a product of this same high quality within the same price range seems far from easy.
Highly recommended.
●SPECS
5-string electric bass
34"" (864 mm) long scale
Bolt-on construction
Okoume body
Roasted Maple neck
Roasted Maple fingerboard
12"" fingerboard radius
Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III
1.87"" (47.5 mm) nut width
24 nickel silver frets (width: 0.094"" (2.4 mm) / height: 0.051"" (1.3 mm))
Sadowsky Soapbar pickup in modern position (neck)
Sadowsky Soapbar pickup in modern position (bridge)
Active Sadowsky 2-way electronics
Controls for Volume / Balance / Treble / Bass (P/P)
Push/pull function at Bass knob for preamp bypass
Sadowsky Quick Access Compartment
Sadowsky Light machine heads with open gear
0.708” / 18 mm string spacing at bridge
2.83” / 72 mm distance between thinnest and thickest string
Sadowsky S-Style Security Locks
Sadowsky bridge with quick string release
Chrome hardware
045 - 135 stainless steel strings
No pickguard
Incl. Sadowsky Fretboard Protector
Incl. Hex key tools
Incl. Sadowsky PortaBag (SAC BAG BASS PORTA)GIB craftsmen have adjusted it for playability before delivery.
Included Accessories: Original gig bag, warranty card
Text: Shunsuke Saga
Product Photos: Yamamoto
●Price includes VAT & Duties & Shipping Fee
Free Shipping Worldwide. All import duties and taxes are included in the price. There are no hidden fees upon delivery.
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.
item will be packed with a hard cardboard box.
we do ship internationally.
Price includes VAT & Duties & Shipping Fee

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