You might try going directly to the Warwick site, since it's possible to order directly from their shop: 22-Fret Will Lee Artist Line
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You might try going directly to the Warwick site, since it's possible to order directly from their shop: 22-Fret Will Lee Artist Line
Stupidly expensive sadly. I looked there first. The shipping is half as much as the plate itself!!!
Try the one I've bought from AliExpress
Ill trade you my 4 for your 5! LolSorry no...
I personally don't like detuners.
So I just got me a 5 !!!
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If anyone is looking for a killer Satin Series Verdine White I've got mine available in the classifieds.
https://www.talkbass.com/classifieds/sadowsky-nyc-verdine-white-satin.1659061/
https://www.talkbass.com/classifieds/sadowsky-nyc-verdine-white-satin.1659061/
I have the same bass in White and can confirm that they are absolutely stunning. Lots of flexibility from the preamp, a neck that takes a crazy low action and the weight is stupid light!
I recently listed this in the classifieds, and had a member PM me saying……”oh, I see it’s an express, I wanted a metro”. I replied it was a Japan MetroExpress, but the confusion has been made clear. I originally emailed with Roger when he named the chinese line “MetroExpress” stating the Japan units may be confused with , and possible devalued due to the same model line name. He did not feel that would be the case. It is unfortunate as these Japan basses are quite spectacular. I wouldn’t be selling it, but I’m really only using the Modern 4 now. Better to let it go to someone that’ll appreciate it. But to be clear, JAPAN MetroExpress basses are a different model line completely, and rival NYC basses in quality.
Got the new MetroExpress in yesterday and got it unpacked last night after work. I’ve moved away from SS strings so after playing it for a few minutes onto the dining room table it went 
for the new strings/setup. I went with my trusty D’Addario superlight XL nickels. After getting the strings on I made a slight truss rod adjustment, set the action and intonation and it’s all good to go. Bass plays very nice and nails that Sadowsky tone. Neck looks great as well as the final paint/finish on the body. The only thing I’ll look at on the next string change is the B tuner feels like it has a little bind to it when turning the tuning key when fully up to pitch. On the next string change I’ll take a little more time with it but I was anxious to get it up and running for a couple of gigs this weekend. I’ll report back after some live playing time to let you all know how it goes.
for the new strings/setup. I went with my trusty D’Addario superlight XL nickels. After getting the strings on I made a slight truss rod adjustment, set the action and intonation and it’s all good to go. Bass plays very nice and nails that Sadowsky tone. Neck looks great as well as the final paint/finish on the body. The only thing I’ll look at on the next string change is the B tuner feels like it has a little bind to it when turning the tuning key when fully up to pitch. On the next string change I’ll take a little more time with it but I was anxious to get it up and running for a couple of gigs this weekend. I’ll report back after some live playing time to let you all know how it goes.
The Warwick shop sources their materials from completely different origins to that of the NYC or former MIJ shop.
Have just put a set of Pure Blues on the Verdine… my goodness the tone is so sick.
I think this bass is a keeper!
I think this bass is a keeper!
