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Sadowsky is a high-end brand based in New York with top musicians like Marcus Miller and Will Lee among its clientele.
While Metroline had previously been manufactured in Japan, as Warwick took over distribution of Sadowsky products, production moved to Warwick's factory in Germany.
While some expressed concerns about a potential decline in quality, given the high regard for the original Japanese-made Metroline models, seeing the actual instruments reveals these fears were largely unfounded.
Compared to the Japanese-made ones, the neck feels slightly thinner, and there are differences in the roundness of the body joint area.
Additionally, the old Metroline used a solid body.
However, this new Metroline, like the NYC model, employs a chambered body design.
This significantly reduces the weight to around 3kg, a clear advantage.
This model is the signature model of the master bassist Will Lee.
The custom preamp features a unique mid-boost switch.
This allows boosting at either 500Hz or 800Hz.
For each, you can select a wide or narrow range for the Q factor.
The excellent electronics, typical of Sadowsky, deliver a powerful sound even at low string heights.
Playability is also superb, making this a product with high overall potential.
The pickup is said to differ from both the old Metroline and NYC models, yet it delivers a clean, beautifully designed sound.
It lacks any harshness and seems very manageable.
●SPECS
Machineheads : Sadowsky Light
Nut : Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III
Neck : Solid Maple
Fretboard : Morado
Fingerboard : Radius 12“”“”
Scale: length 34“”“” (long scale)
Nut Width : 44.5 mm / 1.75“”“”
Frets : 22 Nickel Silver (w: 2.3 mm / h: 1.2 mm)
Body : Shape Sleek Undersized J
Body Wood : Red Alder
Pickups : Passive Sadowsky J (60's Bridge Position)
Electronics : Custom Will Lee Preamp (on/off mid-boost, choice of 500 Hz or 800 Hz, wide or narrow bandwidth)
Pot layout : Volume / Balance / Vintage Tone Control (P/P) / Treble and Bass (stacked)
Mid Boost Switch on back of bass
Bridge system : Sadowsky Bridge w/ Quick Release
Strap system : S-Style Security Locks
Construction Bolt-On
Hardware : Chrome
Strings : Sadowsky Stainless Steel 045-135 (SAC STR SBS 45B)
Accessories : Original Gig Bag
Text: Shunsuke Saga
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