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Weight: 9.5 lbs.
Sadowsky has long enjoyed a reputation as one of the finest builders of high-quality stringed instruments and when you pick up this RV5 you can certainly see why! Its alder body is perfectly contoured and the rosewood fingerboard, even accommodating five strings, is comfortable and sleek. Experiment with the J-style pickups and onboard controls and you'll be able to easily dial in a wealth of tones, from bite and snarl to warm and round. This bass is the real deal!
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The Sadowsky MetroLine
As the Sadowsky legend grew, so did the overwhelming demand for these exceptional instruments that continues to this day. With wait times for custom Sadowsky NYC instruments that can stretch to a year and prices for custom features that can overextend a budget, Roger looked for a solution that would more quickly and affordably make the legendary Sadowsky Bass available to the working musician.
Roger’s solution to this issue is not accomplished with sacrifices to craftsmanship, quality, precision, feel or sound; it is primarily accomplished by standardizing certain options and producing instruments in a more cost-effective environment. The result is the Sadowsky MetroLine.
Sadowsky MetroLine basses are produced by Roger’s personally trained protégé, Yoshi Kikuchi, in Tokyo, Japan. A superior craftsman in his own right, Yoshi moved to New York for a year to learn the art of the Sadowsky Bass at Roger’s side. Yoshi then assembled a small group of Japanese craftsmen and opened a studio in Japan under Roger’s supervision. As a result, Roger is able to deliver the legendary Sadowsky Bass more immediately and more affordably to you, the working bass player.
2016
Serial Number: M9385
Sleek Undersized J Body Shape
Solid Alder Body
Thicker Headstock and Graphite Strips Dramatically Reduce Dead Spots and Create a More Even Response on Every Note
Rosewood Fingerboard
1 7/8” Nut Width
21 18% Nickel/Silver Frets .094″ Wide x .051″ High, Maximum Hardness
Licensed Hipshot Ultralight Tuning Gears
Sadowsky Humcancelling J Pickups (60’s Location)
Classic Sadowsky Treble and Bass Boost Pre-amp with True Bypass Switch
Controls: Master Volume, Pickup Blend, Treble Roll-off (VTC) with Pre-amp Bypass, Bass Boost, Treble Boost
Chrome Sadowsky Bridge with Quick Release
19mm Bridge String Spacing
Custom Softshell Case
Free 3-Year Warranty
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