Until now, Metroline has been manufactured in Japan, but after Warwick took over the distribution of Sadowsky products, the manufacturing location was changed to the Warwick factory in Germany.
Since the Metroline models originally made in Japan were highly acclaimed, some were concerned about a decline in quality, but there is no need to worry about an overreaction when looking at the actual product.
The neck feels a little thinner than the Japanese-made model, and there are differences in the roundness of the body joint and other features.
Also, the old Metroline had a solid body.
However, this new Metroline, like the NYC, uses a chambered body.
This makes the weight light enough to reach the low 3 kg range and adds a moderately supportive back feel to the playability.
The excellent electronics output a powerful sound even at low string heights.
The playability is also nice, and it seems to be a product that holds a c
The PU is different from both the old Metro line and NYC, but it feels neat and beautifully designed sounding.
It doesn't have a peppy feel and seems to be 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"", Fingerboard Length 34"", Scale Length 34"", 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: Original gig bag
Text : Shunsuke Saga
Inspection : Oshima
Comes with manufacturer's warranty
Ships in a sturdy cardboard box.
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