【used】Sadowsky / Metro Express MX21 VJ5 BLK 2025 4.550kg #SMXF000944-25【GIB Yokohama】

Sadowsky is a high-end New York brand with top-tier musicians such as Marcus Miller and Will Lee as clients. (Titles omitted)

Previously, the Metroline Express was manufactured in Japan, but as Warwick took over the distribution of Sadowsky products, manufacturing shifted to a factory in China.

While keeping the selling price down, high quality is maintained, making it a very unique product in its price range.

This is the VJ5, a 5-string model adopting the classic JB style.

The body is made of solid Okoume, the neck is made of roasted maple, and the fingerboard is made of Morado.

This is a standard combination in the MX series.

The construction has been thoroughly considered for excellent body balance and sound projection, resulting in a very refined balance that is comfortable to hold.

The back of the neck has a satin finish, providing a smooth and pleasant feel.

It is equipped with passive hum-cancelling Sadowsky stacked J-Style pickups. This JB-type bass boasts a sharp, crisp attack while maintaining a clear sound with noise suppressed by hum cancellation.

The preamp features the familiar 2-band EQ.

Bass and treble frequencies can be significantly boosted with simple controls.

The preamp can also be bypassed via a push/pull knob.

The preamp's circuit board is almost identical to that of top-of-the-line models priced around 1 million yen.

Copper foil shielding is also applied, resulting in surprisingly low noise.

These points are extremely significant advantages when choosing an MX series bass.

Even at this price point, Roger Sadowsky's uncompromising dedication to instrument making is evident.

While offering the ultra-smooth playability characteristic of Sadowsky, its sound is truly that of a refined JB.

This guitar delivers a modern tone that stands out in an ensemble, with rich harmonics, crisp highs perfect for slap bass, and a tight, well-tuned Low-B.

Based on a traditional JB bass, this guitar embodies Roger Sadowsky's philosophy, incorporating modern elements.

Fret life is approximately 80%.

The truss rod is in good condition.

The neck is in good condition.

The body and paintwork show some scratches and signs of use.

The electronics are in good condition.

No obvious modifications were observed.

Controls: Master Volume, Balancer, Treble, Bass (Push/Pull - Active/Passive)
Nut Width: 48.4mm
Bridge String Spacing: 18.0mm
Scale Length: 34 Inch
Year of Manufacture: 2025
Country of Manufacture: CHINA

During setup, we use our original GIB BASIC / Standard Bass Strings.

These strings are characterized by their straightforward sound and stable playability, naturally bringing out the instrument's inherent character.

These are highly reliable strings that we actually use in our repair and setup workshops.

Please enjoy these strings, which aim to be a new standard for bassists.

Delivered after being adjusted for easy playability by GIB craftsmen.

Accessories: Original gig bag, locking pins, wrench

Text: Mizuki Ishikawa

Inspection 담당: Hirayama

Product Photos: Higashie

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