Sadowsky Guitars MetroLine 22-Fret Will Lee Alder 5st (LPB)

The new Sadowsky standard series "MetroLine" and "Will Lee" models will be manufactured at Warwick's state-of-the-art facilities.

Roger Sadowsky's goal was to further improve an already very successful bass design by implementing many detailed improvements. Together with the active circuit he developed himself, he succeeded in taking the J/J bass sound to a new level. All the characteristics of this bass sound - the typical Sadowsky tone with its clear, open bass, modern but not overly aggressive midrange and clear treble - are carried over to the MetroLine series, manufactured exclusively in Germany.

This MetroLine artist model features Will Lee, one of the world's greatest bassists, and a familiar face in previous series and NYC. Its sleek, compact J-style body features a single-coil J/J pickup and a custom-made preamp tailored to Will Lee's specifications. It features a mid-boost (500 and 800 Hz) for added punch, a passive tone control, treble/bass EQ boost, ultra-lightweight tuners, a bridge for improved response, and other custom parts. At Will's request, the neck has a slightly narrower nut width. This exceptionally lightweight model is perfect for bassists looking for a lightweight bass with a modern bass sound and easy handling for stage performance. It offers world-class quality in both sound and playability.

After receiving worldwide acclaim for its domestically produced models, the transition to models manufactured at the Warwick factory in Germany has become a much talked-about trend. While retaining most of the basic concepts and specifications, the new models utilize Warwick's strength, the "vast wood stock," and hand-selected materials to create lightweight bodies weighing less than 4kg, making them a departure from the original chambered NYC models. Experience this new Sadowsky challenge for yourself.


*The image is a sample. Due to the nature of the product, the grain and color may vary from piece to piece.


ML22 WL5 ALD DLPB
Right-hand version
5-string electric bass
34 (864 mm) long scale
bolt-on construction
Red Alder bod
Maple neck
Morado fingerboard
12 fingerboard radius
Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III nut
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 Peamp (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 045-135 strings
Solid Dark Lake Placid Blue Metallic High Polish

Gig bag included