Sadowsky MetroExp22 Will Lee 5 B-Stock

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5-String Electric Bass

Will Lee Artist Line
Body: Okoume
Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
Fingerboard: Morado
Fingerboard radius: 12"
Scale length: 864 mm (34")
Nut width: 44.5 mm
Nut: Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III
22 nickel-silver frets (W x H: 2.4 x 1.3 mm)
Pickups: Passive Sadowsky J-style single coils (neck and bridge), bridge pickup in 60s position
Active Sadowsky 2-way electronics
Controls for volume / balance / treble / bass with push/pull function for preamp bypass
Tortoiseshell pickguard
Sadowsky Quick Access Compartment
Sadowsky Light machine heads with open gears
String spacing at the bridge: 18 mm
Distance from top to bottom string: 72 mm
Sadowsky S-Style security locks
Sadowsky bridge with quick release for the strings
Chrome hardware
Strings: .045 - .135 Stainless steel
Weight: max. 4.8 kg
Colour: Solid Black High Polish
Includes Sadowsky Fretboard Protector, hex key set and Sadowsky PortaBag

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Available since October 2024
Item number 624346
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
Signature Will Lee
Colour Black
Body Okoume
Top No
Neck Roasted Maple
Fretboard Morado
Frets 22
Scale Longscale
Pickups JJ
Electronics Active, Passive
Incl. Case No
Incl. Gigbag Yes

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The Will Lee signature bass

Sadowsky MetroExpress 22 Will Lee 5 Black, artist's signature five-string

Will Lee is a legendary bass player who is perhaps most famous thanks to his work with greats like Barry Manilow and Bette Midler, or his decades with David Letterman's Late Show, as part of the CBS Orchestra. Of course, he has also played on countless other projects of his own throughout his peerless career, and the MetroExpress Will Lee Signature five-string is an homage to his life's work and his musicianship in particular, combining a Sadowsky's flexibility and playability with Will Lee's bespoke shape and sound. Highlights include the neck, made of high-grade roasted maple, a newly developed JJ pickup config, the Sadowsky two-band boost-only preamp, premium hardware, and a sleek and stylish Solid Black finish, to name but a few key features. The instrument ships with Sadowsky's high-quality PortaBag, the Sadowsky Fretboard Protector, and a set of hex keys.

Top, Sadowsky MetroExpress 22 Will Lee 5 Black, artist's signature five-string

Something old, something new

The Sadowsky Will Lee features a neck made from roasted maple; roasting not only gives the wood its rich caramel hue, but also significantly improves its resistance to climatic fluctuations. The body is crafted from okoume, while the fingerboard on this model is made of morado (a wood also known as pau ferro); it's fitted with 22 easily playable nickel-silver frets. This extra fret (most MetroExpress models have 21) and the slimmer 44.5mm nut width are Will Lee's personal specifications, testament to his virtuosic playing style, even into the higher registers. Complementing this unique playability is the classic Sadowsky pickup configuration: A pair of single-coil J-style pickups at the bridge and neck. These work in perfect harmony with the renowned Sadowsky two-band boost-only preamp. The high-quality chrome hardware is manufactured in-house and includes a quick-release bridge, height-adjustable nut, and security locks.

Rear view, Sadowsky MetroExpress 22 Will Lee 5 Black, artist's signature five-string

Where there's a Will...

The Sadowsky MetroExpress Will Lee five-string isn't just for fans of the great man himself, but for anyone in the market for a bass with a classic look that doesn't compromise on modern qualities like effortless playability and musical flexibility. And thanks to its pair of J-style pickups, the MetroExpress Will Lee delivers a broad range of classic single coil sounds – the standard in countless genres. The active Sadowsky onboard preamp gives bassists access to more modern, punchy sounds, with the low B string adding extra bottom end. The instrument's astonishing versatility becomes clear when switching to passive mode, allowing bassists to unlock the full spectrum of authentic vintage tones the MetroExpress Will Lee five-string has in its locker. Given its specs, build quality, and versatility, it seems more than fair to describe this instrument as an affordable option: A great way of getting closer to the sound of a legend without breaking the bank.

Headstock, Sadowsky MetroExpress 22 Will Lee 5 Black, artist's signature five-string

About Sadowsky

For over 40 years, professional musicians have associated the name Sadowsky with high-end bass guitars, electric guitars, and archtop Jazz guitars. In the late 1970s, Roger Sadowsky opened his own workshop, where he started out repairing and modifying instruments from other brands. In the '80s, he began to develop bass guitars that represented his own unique vision: Soon, the name Sadowsky had a worldwide reputation for quality, thanks in part to prominent clients like Marcus Miller and Will Lee. Roger's legendary inventions include the on-board preamp for bass guitars, which helped create such extraordinary demand for Sadowsky instruments that he eventually made the decision to start producing the Metro line of basses in Japan. In 2019, the German bass specialist Warwick assumed manufacturing responsibilities for the Metro series, ensuring the name Sadowsky will continue to be synonymous with high-quality instruments for years to come.

...there's always a way!

Sadowsky basses have long been the go-to instruments for professional bassists: Indeed, at every stage of the development of his instruments, Roger Sadowsky collaborates closely with the New York scene's top bassists, including of course Will Lee himself. One result of this dialogue is the legendary Sadowsky two-band preamp, which gives players precise control over their tone – no matter how underwhelming the club's backline might be! Designed with the demands of working bassists in mind, the noiseless J-style pickups on this signature model deliver clean, reliable performance: A tight midrange and definition across the board is what single coil at the bridge was built for, while a low end with power and drive is the job of the J-style at the neck, complementing the low B string. Together, the pair of pickups offer a powerful and yet articulate sound that's ready for anything life as a musician might have in store.

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