Sadowsky is a New York high street brand whose clientele includes top musicians such as Marcus Miller and Will Lee.
Until now, the Metro line was manufactured in Japan, but as Warwick took over the distribution of Sadowsky products, the manufacturing location was changed to the Warwick factory in Germany.
Originally, the Metroline models made in Japan were highly regarded, and some were concerned about a decline in quality, but as far as the actual product is concerned, there is no need to worry about an overreaction.
The neck feels a little thinner than the one made in Japan, and there are also differences in the roundness of the body joint.
Also, the old Metroline had a solid body.
However, the new Metroline here uses a chambered body like the NYC.
This makes the weight light enough to reach the low 3 kg range and adds a moderately back-supporting sense of support to the playability.
The superior electronics produce a powerful sound even at low string heights.
Both playability and sound quality are balanced at a high level.
The PU is different from both the old Metroline and NYC, but it feels neat and beautifully designed.
It doesn't have a peppy feel and seems easy to handle.
●SPECS.
Machineheads Sadowsky Light
Nut Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III
Neck Wood Maple
Fretboard Maple (Ash Body), Morado (Alder Body)
Fingerboard Radius 12""
Scale length 34"" (long scale)
Width Nut 38.5 mm / 1.5""
Frets 21 Nickel Silver (w: 2.3 mm / h: 1.2 mm)
Body Shape Sleek Undersized J
Body Wood Red Alder or Swamp Ash
Pickups Passive Sadowsky J-Style Hum Cancelling (60's Bridge Position)
Electronics Active Sadowsky 2-Way Electronics + Vintage Tone Control
Pot layout Volume / Balance / Vintage Tone Control (P/P) / Treble and Bass (stacked)
Bridge system Sadowsky Bridge w/ Quick Release
Strap system S-Style Security Locks
Construction Bolt-On
Hardware Chrome
Strings Sadowsky Stainless Steel 045-105 (SAC STR SBS 45)
Accessories : Gig bag, warranty card
Text: Shunsuke Saga
In charge of inspection : Oshima
With manufacturer's guarantee
Ships in a sturdy cardboard box.
We can also ship to international destinations.
Contact Info
LINE : vwj2699r
email : info@bassick.jp
tel : 045 534 7133