{"product_id":"new-sadowsky-ml24-vj5-ash-blt-stn-3-745kg-f005960-25-gib-yokohama","title":"【new】Sadowsky \/ ML24 VJ5 ASH BLT STN 3.745kg #F005960-25【GIB Yokohama】","description":"\u003ctable xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" dir=\"ltr\" border=\"1\" data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-baot=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\n\u003ccol width=\"100\"\u003e\n\u003ccol width=\"100\"\u003e\n\u003ccol width=\"100\"\u003e\n\u003ccol width=\"100\"\u003e\n\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd rowspan=\"1\" colspan=\"4\"\u003eSadowsky is a high-end New York brand whose clientele includes top musicians such as Marcus Miller and Will Lee.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUntil now, Metroline guitars have been manufactured in Japan, but production has now moved to the Warwick factory in Germany.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Roger Sadowsky visited GIB Yokohama, we had a long talk about manufacturing at Warwick.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen he was looking for a factory, his goal was to produce a large number of guitars and basses without compromising quality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe said it was difficult to find a factory that met his needs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe also told us that he is very satisfied with the manufacturing at Warwick.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Japanese-made Metroline models were originally highly acclaimed, so there were some concerns about quality, but seeing the actual products seems to indicate there is no need to worry too much.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Japanese-made Metroline also incorporates many unique designs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHowever, the Warwick-made Metroline has specs that are quite similar to the NYC models and is built based on Roger's input.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor example, the body is chambered, just like the NYC, and the bridge is all made of brass.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese differences between the old and new Metroline models do exist, but it seems the new one has been received relatively positively.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn addition, all Warwick-made Sadowskys imported to Japan pass Yamano Music's strict inspection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYamano Music, which imports and sells Fender and Gibson and has built them into strong brands, also carries the quality control, so it's all the more fair to say that the Metroline models sold in Japan are of truly excellent quality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis model is a modern model with 24 frets and a wide range.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile the soap bar version is popular, this one, which retains more of the JB feel, is also popular.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe body is chambered and extremely lightweight.\u003cbr\u003eWhen I asked Roger about the benefits of chambering, he said that musicians prefer the light weight, and that the easy touch and feel of playing are also positive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe hum-canceling pickups, highly regarded by many musicians, and the powerful preamp output a powerful sound even with low string height.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll in all, this is a product with great potential.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs an aside, I asked Roger why the 24-fret MS model uses soap bar pickups.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe explained that the reason the 24-fret model uses soap bars is because ensuring sufficient distance between the neck pickups and the fingerboard makes the sound tighter, so using warmer pickups achieves a balance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHowever, despite being the same 24-fret model, the VJ's pickup position is the same as that of the JB, and therefore the type of pickup itself is also the same.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth the VJ and MS have great designs, so be sure to compare them and choose the one that's right for you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eControls: Master Volume, Balancer, Master Tone (Push\/Pull - Active\/Passive), Treble\/Bass\u003cbr\u003eNut Width: 48.0mm\u003cbr\u003eBridge String Spacing: 18.5mm\u003cbr\u003eScale: 34\"\u003cbr\u003eYear of Manufacture: 2022\u003cbr\u003eCountry of Manufacture: GERMANY\u003cbr\u003eAccessories: Sadowsky semi-hard case, spec sheet, strap locks, wrench\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis guitar will be adjusted by a GIB craftsman for optimal playability before delivery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eText: Shunsuke Saga\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInspector: Hayakawa\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncludes a GIB 3-Month Warranty\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShipped in a sturdy cardboard box.\u003cbr\u003eInternational shipping is also available.\u003cbr\u003eItem will be packed in a hard cardboard box.\u003cbr\u003eWe ship internationally.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContact Information\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLINE: vwj2699r\u003cbr\u003eEmail: info@bassick.jp\u003cbr\u003eTEL: 045 594 7308\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Sadowsky","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43541662466157,"sku":"188940677","price":3615.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/5625\/1510\/files\/5370sa-11_01.jpg?v=1760417040","url":"https:\/\/bassshop-gib.com\/zh-hans\/products\/new-sadowsky-ml24-vj5-ash-blt-stn-3-745kg-f005960-25-gib-yokohama","provider":"Bass Shop Geek IN Box","version":"1.0","type":"link"}