Sadowsky 5 string Metro Express **upgrades** £450 Rochester, Kent

[BaggyMan]

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 Wednesday at 14:32 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!