Sadowsky is a high-end New York brand whose clientele includes top musicians such as Marcus Miller and Will Lee.
Until now, Metroline guitars were manufactured in Japan, but with Warwick taking over distribution of Sadowsky products, production has moved to the Warwick factory in Germany.
Since the Japanese-made Metroline models were originally highly acclaimed, there were concerns about a decline in quality, but seeing the actual guitars shows no need for excessive worry.
The neck feels a little thinner than Japanese-made models, and there are also differences in the roundness of the body joint.
The previous Metroline guitars featured solid bodies.
However, like the NYC model, the new Metroline guitars feature a chambered body.
This makes them lighter, weighing in at just under 3kg, and provides just the right amount of back support for playability.
The excellent electronics produce a powerful sound even with a low string height.
They achieve a high level of balance between playability and sound quality.
The pickups are said to be different from both the old Metro Line and the NYC, but the sound feels neat and beautifully designed.
There's no peaky feeling and it seems easy to use.
●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 Canceling (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 with Quick Release
・S-Style Security Lock Strap System
・Bolt-On Construction
・Chrome Hardware
Approximately 90% of the frets remain.
The truss rod is in good condition.
The neck is in good condition.
The body and finish have minor scratches, but there are no noticeable dents or paint chips, and the overall condition is clean.
The electrical system is in good condition.
No obvious modifications were found.
Controls: Master Volume, Balancer, Master Tone - Push/Pull (Active/Passive), Treble/Bass
Nut Width: 40.0mm
Bridge String Spacing: 20.0mm
Scale: 34""
Year of Manufacture: 2022
Country of Manufacture: GERMANY
This guitar is set up using Pitbull Strings, which we import and sell.
Enjoy these high-quality strings, which offer a natural sound and maximize the performance and character of your instrument.
GIB craftsmen will adjust them for optimal playability before shipping.
Accessories: Gig bag
Text: Shunsuke Saga
Quality Inspector: Terao
Product Photos: Miura
GIB 3-month warranty included
Items will be shipped in a sturdy cardboard box.
International shipping is also available.
We offer free shipping.
Please note that customs duties, taxes, and other fees are the responsibility of the customer.
If you return an item, you will be responsible for all shipping and customs fees.
Contact Information
LINE: vwj2699r
Email: info@bassick.jp
TEL: 045 594 7308
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