The Sadowsky MetroLine Will Lee 22-5 Natural 5-string bass is designed for discerning bassists seeking precision and versatility. With its bolt-on maple neck and morado fingerboard, it offers optimal playing comfort for studio sessions, stage performances, or rehearsals. Its sophisticated electronics, including a custom preamp with mid boost, allow the sound to be tailored to the needs of experienced musicians, particularly in jazz, funk, or pop styles. Its balanced weight and natural finish make it an instrument that is as attractive as it is high-performing.
| Type | Electric bass |
|---|---|
| Number of strings | 5 strings |
| Neck | Bolt-on neck |
| Neck wood | Maple |
| Nut width | 44.5 mm |
| Nut type | Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III |
| Fingerboard | Morado (Pau Ferro) |
| Fingerboard radius | 304.8 mm |
| Fret type | Nickel silver |
| Number of frets | 22 |
| Scale length | 864 mm |
| Body | Red alder |
| Machine heads | Sadowsky Light machine heads with open gear |
| Bridge | Sadowsky bridge |
| Strap buttons | Sadowsky S-style |
| Finish | Chrome |
| Pickups | Sadowsky J-Style passive pickups (J/J) |
| Electronics | Custom Will Lee preamp with mid boost (500 Hz or 800 Hz) |
| Controls | Volume, Balance, Vintage Tone Control (P/P), Treble, Bass |
| Weight | 3.8 kg |
| Strings | Sadowsky Blue Label 045 - 130 |
| Accessories | Sadowsky Portabag gig bag |
| Country of manufacture | Germany |
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