Ultimate Tone & Playability! - Sadowsky MetroLine Will Lee Signature 5-String Bass Demo
Sadowsky MetroLine 22-Fret Will Lee Artist Line, Swamp Ash Body, 5-String - Solid Black Satin
Roger Sadowsky's goal has always been to further improve an already very successful bass design by making a number of detailed improvements. Along with the electronics, which he himself developed, Roger succeeded in raising the well-known J/J bass sound to a new level, so much so that today we describe the Sadowsky tone as never harsh or shrill sounding, featuring strong and powerful (but never muddy) bass, present but not too aggressive mids and a sweet and airy treble range. You can find this modern bass sound in Will Lee’s signature Sadowsky MetroLine bass.
Will Lee is recognized as one of the best and most requested bass players in the world, having played on the Late Show with David Letterman and with Horace Silver, George Benson, Bette Middler and many more. The 5-string version of his signature Sadowsky MetroLine Bass, seen here in a Solid Black Satin finish, features a sleek undersized J-Style American swamp ash body, a J/J pickup configuration, active electronics with true bypass, a custom preamp built to Will Lee’s personal specifications featuring a mid-boost (500 and 800 Hz) for more punch, Vintage Tone Control, treble and bass boost, ultralight Sadowsky tuners and the special Sadowsky quick string release bridge. The smaller profile neck is fitted with a maple fingerboard. The Will Lee Artist Model is made exclusively in our workshop in Germany. All Sadowsky MetroLine basses weigh approximately 8.9 lbs (4.0 kg), making them the perfect choice for bass players who are looking for a lightweight solution for the stage that also offers a modern bass sound.
This video features a detailed review and demo by Lars Lehmann, showcasing the bass's incredible features, including the quick release Sadowsky bridge, Just-A-Nut III, lightweight design and innovative electronics with true bypass. Whether you are a professional player or a bass enthusiast, the Sadowsky MetroLine Will Lee Signature Bass is a must-have addition to your collection!
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Art-Code: SML22WL5 93 ASH FR
Sadowsky MetroLine 22-Fret Will Lee Artist Line Bass
Right-hand version
5-string electric bass
34" (864 mm) long scale
Bolt-on construction
American Swamp Ash body
Maple neck
Maple fingerboard
12" fingerboard radius
Sadowsky Just a Nut III
1 3/4" (44.5 mm) nut width
22 nickel silver frets (width: 0.094" (2.4 mm) / height: 0.051" (1.3 mm))
Passive Sadowsky J-Style pickup (neck)
Passive Sadowsky J-Style pickup in 60s position (bridge)
Custom Will Lee Preamp (on/off mid-boost, choice of 500 Hz or 800 Hz, wide or narrow bandwidth)
Controls for Volume / Balance / Vintage Tone Control (P/P) / Treble and Bass (stacked)
Mid-boost switch
Push/pull function at VTC knob for preamp bypass
Sadowsky Light machine heads with open gear
Sadowsky S-security locks
Sadowsky bridge with quick string release
Chrome hardware
Sadowsky Blue Label 045 - 130 strings
Solid Black Pearl finish
Black pickguard
Weight ca. 8.9 lbs (4.0 kg)
Incl. Sadowsky Fretboard Protector
Incl. hex key tools and individual Certificate of Authenticity
Incl. Sadowsky Portabag (SAC BAG BASS PORTA)
Made in Germany
Send your Custom shop request to: info@sadowskybass.de
Get your German made Sadowsky bass here:
Sadowsky Custom Shop - shop.warwick.de/en/instrument...
Sadowsky MasterBuilt - shop.warwick.de/en/instrument...
Sadowsky MetroLine - shop.warwick.de/en/instrument...
Find the Sadowsky MetroExpress models (made in Asia) here: shop.warwick.de/en/instrument...
Order your Warwick GNOME amps and cabs here: shop.warwick.de/de/search?sSe...
Order your Sadowsky Preamp here: shop.warwick.de/en/pickups/ac...
Get your Sadowsky pickups here: shop.warwick.de/de/search?sSe...
Or check your local dealer for availability.
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00:00 - Introduction
00:19 - Sadowsky MetroLine Will Lee Signature Bass Overview
03:04 - Sound Examples
08:06 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts
08:36 - More Sadowsky Products
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To the bassheads out there! What specific feature of the Sadowsky MetroLine Bass caught your attention the most? Drop your thoughts below and let's geek out about bass gear!
@danielfmyers
Жыл бұрын
The mid-tailoring electronics 🤯
@carlton1390
Жыл бұрын
You can't beat single coils for tone, dynamics and punch!
@paultraynorbsc627
Жыл бұрын
The satin finish wow beautiful Though Candy Red is my favourite 🎸
@ellocalcrew613
9 ай бұрын
Any chance of a Metroline PJ with a mid boost ? Especially with a swamp ash body and 5 strings ! 😊
Lars i think your demos are the best of all. You make those beautiful basses sing.
@LarsLehmannBassplayer
7 ай бұрын
Wow, Steve ... THX so much! :-) Atb, Lars
great demo! 🔥
Hi Lars, another great demo. What a great finish, AND with a maple fretboard, wowsa. I love all the details with the Sadowsky’s; the bridge idea is just one example of how Sadowsky does it right. The quick access, back panel with dip switches-clever, but not just for clever’s sake. And that string tree (the “Sadowsky string-forest") at the headstock, what a thing! I only have the Sadowsky hoodie for now-but, one day!
@LarsLehmannBassplayer
11 ай бұрын
Thank you, Barry!!! Indeed, one day for sure! Atb, Lars
I didn’t know I needed this bass :) WOW
Killer bass!! Tone wise and craftsmanship. The “IFT technology” no sharp frets is what caught my attention. Brilliant!!!👏🙌❤️
@paultraynorbsc627
Жыл бұрын
IFT is amazing wow what a feature
I would say the midboost switch. That can be very helpful when playing with two guitars. Stay safe and well Lars & keep Rocking. Signed John Zepbass Gregory from Munster Indiana. U.S.A.
@paultraynorbsc627
Жыл бұрын
👍👍
@LarsLehmannBassplayer
11 ай бұрын
THX so much, John! Atb, Lars
Great demo of an awesome bass
@LarsLehmannBassplayer
7 ай бұрын
THX David! 🙂
Thanks for this video. I never considered the Will Lee Sig model.
Always the most Beautiful TONE, LARs Lehmann an excellent Bassist and explains everything perfect 👍☮️🎸
@LarsLehmannBassplayer
11 ай бұрын
THX Reuben!!! 🙂
Thanks for Sharing Lars a wonderful sounding bass 🎶🎸🎵🙏🇬🇧
@LarsLehmannBassplayer
11 ай бұрын
Thank you very much, Paul! Atb, Lars 🙂
Debating between the J/J (alder) and the Will Lee. The J/J sounds so beautiful (dare I say delicious) in Lars' videos. How does the Will Lee (with mid boost not turned on) compare tonally with the J/J which seems so capable of subtle and beautiful tones in Lar's expert hands. Also, does the Will Lee produce any hum? Thanks.
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Is it true that the Metroexpress share the same pickups as this model?
Hello, do you know the approximate weight of something like this bass? Thx Lars
@fuzzjohn
9 ай бұрын
The product page on Thomann says it's around 4kg.
You never need another bassguitar!
Sadowsky "just a nut": wasn't it Warwick property??? 🤔
@SadowskyInstrumentsOfficial
7 ай бұрын
Hi there! Indeed! The Just A Nut is a patented design developed by Warwick. Roger Sadowsky and Warwick joined forces in 2020 and Warwick is producing the MetroLine, MasterBuilt Series and some of the Sadowsky custom shop basses under supervision of Roger Sadowsky, as well as supervising and QCing the production of the MetroExpress line. Sadowsky NY is focussing exclusively on the production of custom made instruments since that. As a result of that partnership the German and chinese made Sadowsky basses feature a version of the original Warwick Just A Nut, called the Sadowky Just A Nut III, which has a more narrow and classic design compared to the Warwick Just A Nut III.
How much neck relief at 7 th fret do you run on that bass ?