Sadowsky MetroExp22 Will Lee 4 CAR
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Sadowsky
MetroExp22 Will Lee 4 CAR
Product Info
Article Number:
599290
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp22 Will Lee 4 CAR
Category:
Signature Basses
Price:
$1,373.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Will Lee 4 CAR is a seriously well-built instrument, offering a fantastic blend of vintage vibe and modern playability. The active/passive electronics give you a wide range of tones, from warm and woody to aggressive and punchy. It's a superb choice for players seeking a versatile and articulate bass with a premium feel – especially those leaning towards funk, soul, and classic R&B.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp22 Will Lee 4 CAR
- Electric Bass
- Will Lee Artist Line Model
- Body: Okoume
- Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard: Morado
- Fingerboard radius: 12"
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Nut width: 39.2 mm
- Nut: Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III
- 22 Nickel silver frets (W x H: 2.4 x 1.3 mm)
- Pickup: Passive Sadowsky J-Style Single Coil (center) and passive hum-free Sadowsky J-style single coil in 60s position (bridge)
- Active Sadowsky 2-way electronics
- Control for volume / balance / treble / bass with push/pull function for preamp bypass
- Parchment pickguard
- Sadowsky Quick Access Compartment
- Sadowsky bridge with quick release for the strings
- String spacing at the bridge: 19 mm
- Distance from the thickest to the thinnest string: 57 mm
- Sadowsky Light machine heads with open gears
- Sadowsky S-Style security locks
- Chrome hardware
- Strings: .045 - .105 Stainless Steel
- Weight: max. 4.8 kg
- Colour: Solid Candy Apple Red Metallic high gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and hex key
PROS
- • Okoume body provides a surprisingly resonant and lightweight foundation.
- • Roasted maple neck offers exceptional stability and a smooth, fast feel.
- • Sadowsky J-style pickups deliver a balanced, articulate, and punchy tone.
- • Active/passive switching provides tonal flexibility for various musical styles.
CONS
- • Okoume can be prone to dents and scratches, requiring careful handling.
- • The 34” scale length might feel a bit long for players with shorter arms.
- • The active electronics, while versatile, add another component that could potentially fail.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Morado
Pickups
Sadowsky J-Style Single Coil (bridge & center), Sadowsky J-style hum-free (60s position)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
22 Nickel Silver
Strings
Typically ships with D'Addario roundwound strings, gauge unspecified
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) – estimated based on similar Sadowsky models
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Frequently Asked Questions
Passive mode offers a more vintage, round tone, while active mode adds clarity, punch, and a broader frequency response with the EQ controls.
Morado has a slightly more open grain and a lighter color than rosewood, offering a different tactile feel, but it plays and wears similarly well.
It allows for easy access to the electronics cavity for battery changes or potential repairs, a convenient feature for maintenance.
