Sadowsky MetroLine 22 Will Lee 4 SGR
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Sadowsky
MetroLine 22 Will Lee 4 SGR
Product Info
Article Number:
592967
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroLine 22 Will Lee 4 SGR
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$3,793.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky is a serious instrument, clearly designed for the working player. Will Lee’s signature touches really shine through – the preamp is fantastic for dialing in a huge range of tones, and the feel is just spot-on. It’s a great choice for players seeking a versatile, high-quality bass with a vintage vibe and modern refinements.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroLine 22 Will Lee 4 SGR
- Electric Bass
- Will Lee Artist Line Model
- Body: American swamp ash
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Nut: Sadowsky Just a Nut III
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm
- Nut width: 36.8 mm
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- 22 Nickel silver frets (W x H: 2.4 x 1.3 mm)
- Pickups: passive Sadowsky J-Style (neck) and passive Sadowsky J-Style in ‘60s position (bridge)
- Custom Will Lee preamp (on/off mid-boost
- either 500 or 800 Hz
- narrow or wide band)
- Controls for volume / balance / vintage tone control (P/P) / treble and bass (stacked)
- Push/pull function on the VTC control for preamp bypass
- Sadowsky Light machine heads with open gears
- Sadowsky S-Security Locks
- Sadowsky bridge with quick release for the strings
- Pickguard: Parchment
- Chrome hardware
- Weight: approx. 4.0 kg
- Strings: .045 - .105 Sadowsky Blue Label
- Colour: Solid Sage Green
- Includes Sadowsky Portabag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector
- hex key adjustment set and certificate of authenticity
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • Swamp ash body delivers fantastic resonance and a balanced tone.
- • Will Lee's preamp offers incredible tonal shaping flexibility.
- • Bolt-on maple neck provides a snappy, responsive feel and clarity.
- • Sadowsky’s J-style pickups offer a classic, punchy, and articulate sound.
CONS
- • The swamp ash body can make it a bit weighty for some players.
- • The price point places it in a premium-priced category, limiting accessibility.
- • While versatile, it leans towards a more traditional jazz/funk sound.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
American Swamp Ash
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
Passive Sadowsky J-Style (neck & bridge)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
22 Nickel Silver (2.4 x 1.3 mm)
Strings
Not specified, likely rounds, standard gauge
Weight
Approx. 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's designed for more aggressive mid-boost options, offering a wider palette for dialing in specific frequencies and a more pronounced character.
While a set-neck might theoretically offer slightly more sustain, the quality of the wood and Sadowsky’s construction techniques deliver excellent resonance and projection.
It acts as a filter, subtly shaping the overall tone when engaged, and can be bypassed entirely to utilize the preamp's full range without coloration.
