This 5-string electric bass from the MetroLine Standard series, 2024 limited edition, offers exceptional German craftsmanship. Its compact Okoumé body with a figured Padouk top ensures rich resonance, while the bolt-on roasted maple neck with Madagascar rosewood fingerboard provides optimal playing comfort. The passive Sadowsky pickups, combined with 2-band active electronics, offer a wide range of tones suited to the stage, studio, or rehearsal. Ideal for discerning bassists seeking precision and versatility in a high-end instrument.
| Model | Sadowsky MetroLine Standard 21-Fret M/J Bass |
|---|---|
| Limited Edition | 2024, 135 pieces worldwide |
| Type | 5-string right-handed electric bass |
| Scale Length | 34'' (864 mm) |
| Construction | Bolt-on neck |
| Body | Okoumé with figured Padouk top |
| Neck | Roasted maple, C profile |
| Fingerboard | Madagascar rosewood, 12'' radius |
| Frets | 21 nickel-silver frets (2.4 mm wide, 1.3 mm high) |
| Pickups | Passive: Stacked J-Style (neck), M-Style Humbucker (bridge) |
| Electronics | 2-band active with bass/treble boost and VTC vintage tone control |
| Controls | Volume, Blend, Vintage Tone (P/P), Bass and Treble (stacked) |
| Push/Pull Function | Bypasses the preamp via the VTC knob |
| Nut | Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III |
| Tuners | Lightweight Sadowsky, open-gear |
| Bridge | Sadowsky quick-change string bridge |
| Hardware | Black |
| Strings | Sadowsky Blue Label 045 - 130 |
| Finish | Transparent natural satin |
| Included Accessories | MetroLine leather strap, hex keys, certificate, PortaBag case |
| Made in | Germany |
| Serial Number | SML-K-005083-24 |
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