Please contact a Sadowsky dealer or distributor in the country nearest to your location. Click here to see a list of dealers.

German-made Sadowsky basses, as well as Sadowsky pedals, pickups, bags and strings, are available through our dealer network. Alternatively, you can order from our webshop at the recommended retail price (MSRP). Roger Sadowsky's workshop in New York City is still open for enquiries. He and his team still make a limited number of basses and guitars.

Sadowsky does not publish any second-hand prices for products that are either current or no longer in production.

Warranty conditions may vary from country to country. Please contact your local Sadowsky dealer for more information.

Please contact the Sadowsky dealer where you purchased your equipment. They will help you with your warranty request.

If you cannot find an outdated product on our website please contact us.

Sadowsky offers many left-hand instruments within the different series and models. Please use the filters that you find on each product's page to see the available left-hand basses for that model.

Sadowsky offers many fretless instruments including left-hand, and with or without lines. Please use the filters that you find on each product's page to see the available fretless instruments for that model.

If your Sadowsky instrument was made in Germany, you can look up information about it using the serial number. Click here to look up your serial number.

Sadowsky MetroExpress basses that are made in China have serial numbers that begin with either SME or SMX and continue with a letter and a series of numbers (e.g. A 012345-22) and the words "Made in China" written underneath the serial number. Production of Japanese-made MetroExpress basse stopped in September of 2020 and have a 5-digit serial number that begins with the letters ME followed by three or four numbers.

Roger still runs and manages his NYC Custom Shop.

Sadowsky Guitars Ltd. has a licensing and distribution partnership with Warwick GmbH. While Sadowsky Guitars will continue to run the Sadowsky NYC Custom Shop, Warwick will make and distribute the MetroExpress, MetroLine, MasterBuilt and their own Sadowsky Custom Shop instruments. Warwick will also distribute Sadowsky strings and accessories.

Please contact your local Sadowsky dealer for information about Sadowsky Custom Shop pricing.

You can order a Sadowsky Custom Shop bass through your local Sadowsky dealer. If you want to order a NYC Custom Shop instrument, please visit www.sadowsky.com

Unfortunately we cannot use 3rd party parts that are not on our custom options list.

Even the Sadowsky Custom Shop has some restrictions. We cannot change the basic design of the body, neck or headstock. A standard model Sadowsky bass that is only available with bolt-on neck cannot be ordered with a neck-through construction.

You can order official Sadowsky spare parts from your local Sadowsky dealer or through our Webshop.

This can vary depending on the model of the instrument. Please check the Detailed Specs on the webpage for specific specific instrument you are interested in.

The fingerboard radius on Sadowsky 4-, 5- and 6-string basses is 12" (305 mm).

Please check the Main Features on the instrument’s webpage to learn what strings are installed on your instrument at the factory.

For information about string spacing please check the Detailed Specs on the webpage for the specific instrument you are interested in.

String height is a personal preference. However, we set the string height at the workshop so as to be comfortable for most musicians.

Please contact your local Sadowsky dealer for any questions regarding repairs or a professional set-up. Depending on the type of repair, your instrument may need to be sent to our workshop in Germany.

You can achieve the Sadowsky Tone using a Sadowsky bass preamp pedal, which feature the same electronics that have been built into Sadowsky basses for over 30 years.

Sadowsky active electronics require a standard 9-volt battery.

If your battery is dead, then the bass will play only in passive mode. The Volume, Blend and VTC will continue to work in passive mode.

Circuit diagrams and technical drawings can be found on our Downloads and Manuals page.

If you install strings of a different gauge on your bass, you may need to make some adjustments to the setup.

Sadowsky offers you the option of having your repairs done by us directly at our workshop. Unfortunately, we can only offer direct service under certain conditions. Please contact us for more info.

Unfortunately we are not able to modify existing instruments. If you prefer, you can order a custom made Sadowsky bass through your local Sadowsky dealer.

Please contact us using the contact form on our website.

Please contact us using the contact form on our website.

W-Music Distribution, based in Markneukirchen, currently employs 60 dedicated staff. The company has established itself as a major player in the music industry and offers a wide range of products, from musical instruments to accessories. In an industry that is constantly changing, W-Music Distribution remains flexible and adaptable, which is supported by its skilled team. The company emphasises continuous training and development to ensure that employees are always up to date with the latest trends and technologies. This enables W-Music Distribution to not only offer its customers excellent products, but also to remain an attractive employer in the region.

Normally, the serial number is printed, engraved or laser-etched into the back of the headstock, just above the machine heads.

An example of a Sadowsky serial number would be: "SML F 003051-23". The first three letters indicated the line of basses (SMX, SML, SMB or SCS). The single letter indicates the month of manufacture (e.g. F = July). The six digits in the middle are an internal number. The last two digits after the dash indicate the year of manufacture (e.g. 23 = 2023).

Please refer to the Sadowsky manual that came with your bass for all pertinent information. If you cannot find your manual, please consult our Downloads and Manuals page.

The Just-A-Nut III allows you to adjust the height of your strings at the nut using two Allen screws or raise or lower the nut. The Just-A-Nut III is made of Tedur, a fibreglass reinforced polymer that offers outstanding properties in vibration transmission (proven in laboratory testing) as well as extraordinary resistant to breakage and wear. It is the perfect solution for a modern nut.

A new Sadowsky MetroExpress bass comes with: - Sadowsky PortaBag Express (SAC BAG BASS PORTA) - A Sadowsky Fretboard Protector - Hex key tools

A new Sadowsky MetroLine bass comes with: - Sadowsky PortaBag Express (SAC BAG BASS PORTA) - Sadowsky Fretboard Protector - Hex key tools - Individual Certificate of Authenticity

A new Sadowsky MasterBuilt / Custom Shop bass comes with: - Sadowsky Professional Road Bag (SAC BAG BASS PROF) - Individual Certificate of Authenticity - Hex key tools - Sadowsky Fretboard Protector

Please contact us with your question!