I've owned both a Lakland Skyline 55-60 and a Sadowsky Metroexpress (the first generation) and would generally describe the Sadowsky as "slimmer". The neck is slimmer, the body is a bit smaller and I think the string spacing is a bit tighter but I never really pay attention to that. I was really impressed with the sustain on the Sadowsky. The preamp is fine, not great but workable.