Sadowsky MetroExp22 Will Lee 5 BK

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Sadowsky MetroExp22 Will Lee 5 BK

Sadowsky

MetroExp22 Will Lee 5 BK

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 599293
Brand: Sadowsky
Model: MetroExp22 Will Lee 5 BK
Price: $1,483.90

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This Will Lee MetroExp22 is a seriously well-built instrument. The pickup blend offers a surprising amount of tonal flexibility, from growly vintage tones to tighter modern sounds. It’s an excellent choice for gigging musicians needing a reliable, versatile 5-string bass that delivers pro-level performance.

Product Description

  • Sadowsky MetroExp22 Will Lee 5 BK
  • 5-String Electric Bass
  • Will Lee Artist Line
  • Body: Okoume
  • Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
  • Fingerboard: Morado
  • Fingerboard radius: 12"
  • Scale: 864 mm (34")
  • Nut width: 44.5 mm
  • Nut: Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III
  • 21 Nickel silver frets (W x H: 2.4 x 1.3 mm)
  • Pickups: 1 passive Sadowsky J-Style single coil ( middle) and 1 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
  • Tortoise pickguard
  • Sadowsky Quick Access Compartment
  • Sadowsky Light machine heads with open gears
  • String spacing at the bridge: 18 mm
  • Distance from the thickest to the thinnest string: 72 mm
  • Sadowsky S-Style security locks
  • Sadowsky bridge with quick release for the strings
  • Chrome hardware
  • Strings: .045 - .135 Edelstahl
  • Weight: max. 4.8 kg
  • Colour: Solid Black High Polish
  • Includes Sadowsky Fretboard Protector
  • hex key set and Sadowsky PortaBag
PROS
  • • Okoume body provides a lively resonance and excellent sustain.
  • • Roasted maple neck offers exceptional stability and a smooth, fast feel.
  • • Will Lee's signature pickup configuration delivers a versatile, punchy tone.
  • • Sadowsky's 2-way active electronics provide precise tonal shaping and clarity.
CONS
  • • Okoume can be somewhat susceptible to dents and scratches.
  • • The bolt-on neck, while stable, doesn’t offer the same sustain as a neck-through design.
  • • The 12” radius fingerboard might feel less familiar to players used to flatter profiles.

Product Video

Key Features

Body Material Okoume
Neck Material Roasted Maple
Fingerboard Morado
Pickups Sadowsky J-Style Single Coil (middle) & Sadowsky J-Style Hum-Free (bridge)
Scale Length 864 mm (34")
Frets 21 Nickel Silver
Strings N/A (typically 5-string set)
Weight Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's more nuanced; the single-coil bridge pickup retains more clarity and articulation than a typical split-coil would, offering a more defined low-end.
It’s a satin finish, relatively thin, allowing the wood's natural feel to shine through – it’s very playable and comfortable.
Bypassing the preamp returns the bass to a passive configuration, offering a more vintage, slightly darker tone with less overall output.

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