Sadowsky MetroLine 22 Will Lee NT
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Sadowsky
MetroLine 22 Will Lee NT
Product Info
Article Number:
492665
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroLine 22 Will Lee NT
Category:
4-String J-Basses
Price:
$3,518.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Will Lee signature Sadowsky is a serious instrument for the discerning bassist. The bolt-on neck and carefully chosen components provide a fantastic blend of vintage vibe and modern playability, perfect for players seeking a refined, versatile tone – ideal for session work or a gigging musician.
Product Description
- Sadowsky Metro Line 22-Fret Will Lee Artist Line Bass
- 4-String Electric Bass
- Right-handed version
- Scale: 34" (864 mm)
- Neck attachment: Bolt-on construction
- Body: American alder
- Neck: Maple
- Fretboard: Morado
- Fretboard radius: 12"
- Nut: Graph Tech TUSQ
- Nut width: 36.8 mm
- Frets: 22 Nickel silver (Width: 2.4 mm/Height: 1.3 mm)
- Pickups: Passive Sadowsky J-style (neck) & passive Sadowsky J-style in 60s position (bridge)
- Custom Will Lee preamp (on/off mid-boost
- selectable 500 or 800 Hz
- narrowband or broadband)
- Controls: Volume
- Balance
- Vintage Tone Control (P/P)
- Treble & Bass (stacked)
- Mid boost switch
- Push/Pull function on the VTC control for preamp bypass
- Machine heads: Sadowsky Light with open gears
- Sadowsky S-Security Locks
- Bridge: Sadowsky with Quick Release for the strings
- Hardware: Chrome
- String gauges: 045-105
- Strings: Sadowsky Blue Label
- Finish: Natural transparent satin
- Pickguard: Tortoise
- Includes an Allen key
- adjustment set
- and an individual certificate of authenticity
- Includes a Sadowsky Portabag (SAC BAG BASS PORTA)
- Made in Germany
*Note:* Register your product at https://shop.warwick.de/en/warrantyregistration to extend the warranty to 4 years.
PROS
- • Alder body provides a balanced, resonant foundation.
- • Sadowsky J pickups deliver articulate, punchy vintage tones.
- • Will Lee preamp offers incredible tonal shaping flexibility.
- • Bolt-on neck enhances clarity and attack, a Sadowsky signature.
CONS
- • Premium-priced, a significant investment for most players.
- • Morado fingerboard can be slightly drier than rosewood.
- • Alder body may make it a bit heavier than some prefer.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
American alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Morado
Pickups
Sadowsky J-style passive pickups
Scale Length
34 in (864 mm)
Frets
22 Nickel silver
Strings
Not specified, likely 4mm ball end
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s specifically voiced for Will Lee's signature tone, offering a more pronounced mid-boost and a slightly warmer overall character compared to standard Sadowsky preamps.
Not at all; Sadowsky’s bolt-on design is meticulously engineered for excellent sustain and resonance, often preferred for its clarity and responsiveness.
The Morado fretboard on this bass is beautifully finished and feels smooth under the hand, minimizing any potential dryness and offering a comfortable playing experience.
