Sadowsky MetroExpress 22-Will Lee BL
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Sadowsky
MetroExpress 22-Will Lee BL
Product Info
Article Number:
598365
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExpress 22-Will Lee BL
Category:
Signature Basses
Price:
$1,373.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Will Lee MetroExpress is a seriously versatile bass – a real workhorse. The roasted maple neck and Sadowsky pickups deliver a fantastic blend of vintage warmth and modern clarity. It’s an ideal choice for gigging musicians who need a reliable, great-sounding bass that can handle a wide range of styles.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExpress 22-Will Lee BL
- Electric Bass
- Body: Okoume
- Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard: Morado
- Fingerboard radius: 12"
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Nut width: 37.2 mm
- Nut: Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III
- 22 Nickel silver frets (W x H: 2.4 x 1.3 mm)
- Pickups: passive Sadowsky J-Style ( middle) and passive hum-free Sadowsky J-Style in 60s position (bridge) single coils
- Active Sadowsky 2-way electronics
- Control for volume / balance / treble / bass with push/pull function for preamp bypass
- 3-Way toggle switch for humbucker configuration - serial / parallel / single coil
- Tortoise 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 Black
- high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and hex key set
PROS
- • Okoume body offers a lively, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and a smooth, fast feel.
- • Sadowsky J-style pickups deliver a classic, articulate growl with warmth.
- • 2-way active preamp provides tonal shaping without harshness or muddiness.
CONS
- • Okoume can be a bit on the lighter side, potentially feeling less substantial to some.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while reliable, isn’t favored by all for vintage tone.
- • Tortoise pickguard is a matter of taste – may not appeal to all players.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Morado
Pickups
Sadowsky J-Style (bridge) & Sadowsky J-Style (middle) single coils, hum-free
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
22 Nickel Silver
Strings
N/A (typically 4-string, but adaptable)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 2-way preamp adds a noticeable clarity and punch, allowing for adjustments to treble and bass without introducing excessive noise or distortion – a much smoother experience than some active systems.
While some prefer set-neck designs, Sadowsky’s bolt-on construction ensures excellent reliability and ease of adjustment; it’s a well-executed design that doesn’t drastically detract from the bass's overall character.
The switch lets you run the pickups in series (for a fatter tone), parallel (balanced), or individually, opening up a wide range of sonic possibilities, from classic growl to more modern clarity.
