I'm torn... | Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Hybrid PJ Bass [Review/Demo]

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  @JonnyDibble · 2 years ago (edited) · pinned

  UPDATE: Apologies, I got the price a bit wrong! That was the old MetroExpress - These basses will retail for around €945

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• SI

  @silvianvalcu8433 · 2 years ago

  You will get nominated for the best pronunciation of the name Sadowsky😂

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• IA

  @ianmaggs270 · 2 years ago

  They'd had such issues with the QC on the previous 'RSD' versions, I'm sure we were all really rooting for them to have got it sorted on this one.

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• DO

  @dominikkavur5373 · 2 years ago (edited)

  I have to correct you a bit here, the 400-450 pound models are the old MetroExpress RSD models. The new models, like the one that you got, will retail for around double the price. Actually the 400-450 pound RSD models are also regularly around 650 pounds, they are just on sale at Thomann since they will get the new lineup soon. You can check other stores to confirm prices, but some stores might also have reduced prices.

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• TH

  @TheWhiteKnightDX · 2 years ago

  The ajustable nut comes from Warwick basses because these Sadowsky are made by Warwick in thier chinese factories

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• CH

  @christheroamer · 2 years ago

  When the video came on I though your shirt said vintage ass room

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• DA

  @daleonov · 2 years ago

  Glad to see them sending their basses to Youtubers in the UK! This probably means they will finally start selling them on this side of the pond too. I've been drooling over those for months now, want to get a 5-string JJ, but shipping one from US is just brutal.

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• NU

  @NunoEncarnação-c9j · 2 years ago

  One thing with that preamp is that it's 2 bands boost only, which means that at zero is where the bass and treble are flat, from there you're always boosting the frequencies. It's kind of limited but that's how it was designed in most Sadowsky preamps and it's part of the signature sound.

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• MI

  @michaelh.-ox4ct · 2 years ago

  Warwick does adjustable nuts more or less since the 1980s ... first they had those Webster saddles made of brass where you have a brass screw for each string to adjust the hight. Later they came up with the "Just a nut" thing, which are probably cheaper to produce.

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• WI

  @williamshaneblyth · 1 year ago

  This bass is incredible I just bought one recently and the attention to detail the neck the feel is better than the fenders and other basses I’ve had.  All the stuff you get with it the bad is a work of art in itself the snap on strap connectors and manual is brilliant showing you exactly how to set it up the nut adjuster is like wow.  The quick change strings.  I’ve never setup a bass before always had someone do it for me but the manual that comes with it goes simply through it and gives you 3 setups depending on your touch. I learnt a lot. Best buy by far so I’d recommend this brand for sure and don’t be scared of setting it up when you change strings or move to flats the info is all in the manual

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• RO

  @roadworn61 · 1 month ago

  I have the same bass,it's fantastic.

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  @ronnieduignan · 1 year ago

  I bought one of these in Burnt Orange.  I own a Japanese Metroline which is a fantastic guitar but the tone from the metroexpress hybrid has a far more punchy sound and plays so well.  Its lighter on the shoulders too.  It cuts through the band mix with great gusto. (through a HX Stomp - A&H SQ5 desk - Fohhn PT-70 PA system).  Its a dream to play.  Highly recommend it

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