Sadowsky MetroLine 22 Will Lee 59 Burst
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Sadowsky
MetroLine 22 Will Lee 59 Burst
Product Info
Article Number:
491587
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroLine 22 Will Lee 59 Burst
Category:
5-String J-Basses
Price:
$4,893.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This is a seriously well-made instrument, clearly reflecting Will Lee's signature style. The swamp ash gives it a fantastic foundation, and the custom preamp is a game-changer for dialing in your tone. It's ideal for players seeking a versatile, high-quality 5-string with a vintage vibe and modern functionality—a real workhorse for any genre.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroLine 22 Will Lee 59 Burst
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Will Lee Artist Line Model
- American swamp ash body
- Bolt-on maple neck
- Maple fretboard
- Fretboard radius: 305 mm
- Graph Tech TUSQ nut
- Nut width: 44.5 mm
- 22 Nickel silver frets (W x H: 2.4 mm x 1.3 mm)
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- 2 Passive Sadowsky J-Style single coils pickups (neck and bridge in 60s position)
- Custom Will Lee preamp (on/off mid-boost
- selectable 500 or 800 Hz
- narrowband or broadband)
- Volume and balance controls
- Vintage Tone Control knob with push/pull function for preamp bypass
- Stacked treble- and bass controls
- Sadowsky bridge with quick release for the strings
- Sadowsky S-Security locks
- Sadowsky Light machine heads with open gears
- Tortoise pickguard
- Chrome hardware
- Sadowsky Blue Label strings
- .045 - .130
- Colour: '59 Burst Transparent High-Gloss
- Includes an Allen key
- adjustment set
- certificate of authenticity and a Sadowsky Portabag
- Made in Germany
*Note:* Register your instrument at www.w-distribution.de/Warranty to extend the warranty to 4 years.
PROS
- • Swamp ash body delivers resonant, articulate low-end response.
- • Will Lee’s preamp offers incredible tonal shaping flexibility.
- • Bolt-on neck provides a comfortable, familiar feel and snap.
- • Sadowsky’s bridge and tuners ensure rock-solid tuning stability.
CONS
- • The bolt-on neck, while comfortable, lacks the sustain of a neck-through design.
- • The 5-string configuration might feel bulky for smaller players.
- • The premium-priced nature limits accessibility for budget-conscious musicians.
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Key Features
Body Material
American swamp ash
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
Passive Sadowsky J-Style single coils (60s position)
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
22 Nickel silver (2.4 mm x 1.3 mm)
Strings
Sadowsky Blue Label .045 - .130
Weight
Approximately 10.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will Lee’s preamp has a more pronounced mid-boost and selectable frequency ranges, offering a broader palette of tonal options than the standard Sadowsky preamp.
While it won’t match a neck-through design, the Sadowsky bolt-on construction is exceptionally well-executed, minimizing any perceived loss of sustain and offering a more direct feel.
The 305 mm radius is a comfortable vintage-style radius; it’s easier to bend strings without fretting out, and many players find it more comfortable than flatter, modern profiles.
