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.
✓Maple bolt-on neck for stability and comfort
✓Morado (pau ferro) fingerboard with 22 nickel silver frets
✓Custom electronics with Will Lee preamp and mid boost
✓Sadowsky J-Style passive pickups in a J/J configuration
✓Red alder body for a balanced, warm sound
✓Supplied with a Sadowsky Portabag gig bag for secure transport
Technical specifications
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
Uses & benefits
Ideal for professional bassists seeking a reliable signature instrument
Perfect for studio sessions thanks to its custom preamp and tonal versatility
Stage-ready with a clear, balanced sound, even in a 5-string configuration
Optimal playing comfort for long rehearsals or concerts
Suitable for musicians playing jazz, funk, pop, and various styles
Supplied with a gig bag for convenient and secure transport