Sadowsky MetroLine 22 Will Lee NT MN
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Sadowsky
MetroLine 22 Will Lee NT MN
Product Info
Article Number:
491407
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroLine 22 Will Lee NT MN
Category:
4-String J-Basses
Price:
$3,518.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky MetroLine is a serious contender for players seeking a refined, versatile J-bass. Will Lee's signature touches and the custom preamp deliver a huge range of tones, from classic thump to modern clarity—it’s a fantastic instrument for session players and gigging musicians who demand quality and flexibility.
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 swamp ash
- Neck: Maple
- Fretboard: Maple
- 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) & Sadowsky J-style in 60s position (bridge)
- Custom Will Lee preamp (on/off mid-boost
- selectable either 500 or 800 Hz
- narrowband or broadband)
- Controls: Volume
- Balance
- Vintage Tone Control (P/P)
- treble and bass (stacked)
- Mid boost switch
- Push/Pull function on the VTC controls 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) gig bag
- Made in Germany
*Note:* Register your product at https://shop.warwick.de/en/warrantyregistration to extend the warranty to 4 years.
PROS
- • Swamp ash body provides excellent resonance and sustain.
- • Will Lee signature preamp offers incredible tonal flexibility.
- • Sadowsky pickups deliver a balanced, articulate J-bass tone.
- • Bolt-on neck construction provides a snappy, responsive feel.
CONS
- • Premium-priced, a significant investment for most players.
- • Maple fretboard might be too bright for some preferences.
- • Weight can be a factor for extended playing sessions.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
American swamp ash
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
Sadowsky J-style passive pickups (neck & bridge)
Scale Length
34 in (864 mm)
Frets
22 nickel silver
Strings
Not specified, likely standard 4-string set
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimated - Sadowsky basses tend to be substantial)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It offers a more tailored mid-boost, with selectable frequencies and broader/narrower bandwidth for more precise tonal shaping.
Not necessarily; it contributes to a quicker response and a more direct feel, which many players prefer for its attack and clarity.
It's a phase switch, allowing you to invert the polarity of the pickups for subtle tonal variations and cancellation of hum; the push/pull bypasses the preamp entirely for a purely passive tone.
