Sadowsky 5 string Metro Express **upgrades** pricedrop and trades considered £450 Rochester, Kent

[BaggyMan]

Now £400

 

Last of the Chinese produced RSD labelled Metro Express Sadowskys in a subtle metallic black.

I hear that the build on these can be variable but this one is excellent.   The metallic finish is very good, as is the 'rosewood like' fretboard.  Fretwork is good, over a fully functional dual way truss rod

 

The story so far..

 

I bought this as a run out stock item before the release of the much more expensive warwick sourced versions.  

The big issue from stock was the noise on the single coil bridge pickup.  The pre amp on the metro express line doesnt have the the VTC control, and is boost only.

 

So, I have modified:

 

• The pre amp is upgraded to the VTC version
• The bridge pickup has been replaced with a nordstrand blade pickup.
• I have replaced the old waterslide decal with newer sadowsky metroexpress version. (RSD decal still left in place.
• The string retainer bar has been replaced with a solid string guide.
• Scratchplate has been vinyl wrapped in a carbon style.

 

Its in near perfect condition, easily gig standard as I have gigged it without any issues.  Weight is good at 4.1kg, no neck dive, action is excellent, no buzzes or high/pokey frets.

Will come with a sadowsky gig bag which are nigh on £100 in themselves.

 

Priced to sell as i have a new Dingwall on the way and no space to store this now.  Its a great bass for the money with some choice upgrades all in a nice well padded case.

 

Pickup, meetup or shipping at buyers expense all possible.

 

 

 

Edited Friday at 11:49 by BaggyMan

[chris_b]

6 minutes ago, BaggyMan said:

. . . .    Weight is good. . . .

 

. . . and it is?

[BaggyMan]

44 minutes ago, chris_b said:

 

. . . and it is?

4.1Kg

[chris_b]

Thanks

[petecarlton]

Headstock heaven!

[Terry M.]

18mm or 19mm bridge string spacing please? I keep getting different results on Google 🤔

[BaggyMan]

I will check and get back to you.

 

[Terry M.]

Thank you. The overall space between B and G string in millimetres will suffice if that makes measuring easier. 

[BaggyMan]

76mm b to g, 18mm approx string to string

[Terry M.]

Thank you 👍

[ziggydolphinboy]

pmd you

[King Tut]

Hi there. Where did you get the vinyl to cover the scratchplate and any tips on doing a neat job?

[BaggyMan]

13 minutes ago, King Tut said:

Hi there. Where did you get the vinyl to cover the scratchplate and any tips on doing a neat job?

Ebay.  Carbon wrap comes in all sort of colours.  This one is forged carbon.  Go for 3D not 4D or 5D as the vinyl is thick and shiny, matte looks better.  

Clean the plate and make sure it absolutely dust free as anything will show up under the vinyl.  Be careful not to firm it down until any bubbles are expelled.

Stick it on and use the bevel on the edge of the plate to lay a sharp blade on.  Thats pretty much it.

 

example of the vinyl..

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/325564873024?_skw=vinyl wrap carbon&itmmeta=01JQEQFR0XWYV4D4QDVDRT5JTY&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAA8FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1fsJ3RbJMeXc3TcFj7059eIM9mPK%2FsvlWv6EdMZMUwXAJbsCjKSz0sSyBBr6oPnguNgaNYJZOVQBx5JrDQomixozcRLn%2FRqSCQCUOkgxGA7N62WvIn9p8Pxk0R6x0hbWTLUTuZ7itiwTSCn%2BDrwFozn3THXGOdiMsaM4RoA4zoIJQ%2B%2BBRqNRhEOj90QAtBoprNwOFeQ5JqbtW%2Ft6JQNxmrDfdUa2rmMbkCEUqDpvj%2BNbnPkR91rkVmUS3nUTKKM%2Fg8ErDOR6BwU%2BocEDevMrJd7Dd8J5DODejIwIJUEo5LBFw%3D%3D|tkp%3ABFBMzoC_17tl

 

 

 

[King Tut]

4 hours ago, BaggyMan said:

Ebay.  Carbon wrap comes in all sort of colours.  This one is forged carbon.  Go for 3D not 4D or 5D as the vinyl is thick and shiny, matte looks better.  

Clean the plate and make sure it absolutely dust free as anything will show up under the vinyl.  Be careful not to firm it down until any bubbles are expelled.

Stick it on and use the bevel on the edge of the plate to lay a sharp blade on.  Thats pretty much it.

 

example of the vinyl..

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/325564873024?_skw=vinyl wrap carbon&itmmeta=01JQEQFR0XWYV4D4QDVDRT5JTY&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAA8FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1fsJ3RbJMeXc3TcFj7059eIM9mPK%2FsvlWv6EdMZMUwXAJbsCjKSz0sSyBBr6oPnguNgaNYJZOVQBx5JrDQomixozcRLn%2FRqSCQCUOkgxGA7N62WvIn9p8Pxk0R6x0hbWTLUTuZ7itiwTSCn%2BDrwFozn3THXGOdiMsaM4RoA4zoIJQ%2B%2BBRqNRhEOj90QAtBoprNwOFeQ5JqbtW%2Ft6JQNxmrDfdUa2rmMbkCEUqDpvj%2BNbnPkR91rkVmUS3nUTKKM%2Fg8ErDOR6BwU%2BocEDevMrJd7Dd8J5DODejIwIJUEo5LBFw%3D%3D|tkp%3ABFBMzoC_17tl

 

 

 

Wicked - cheers my friend!