The Sadowsky Metroline Standard 21-5 Limited Edition 2024 is a 5-string electric bass designed for demanding musicians looking for a compact and versatile instrument. Its okoumé body with figured padauk top offers a unique aesthetic and excellent sound projection. The roasted maple bolt-on neck, combined with a Madagascar rosewood fingerboard, ensures optimal playing comfort, making it ideal for studio sessions, live performances, or rehearsals. Its active 2-band electronics with vintage tone control allow precise sound adjustment, providing great flexibility for different musical styles.
| Model | Sadowsky MetroLine 21-Fret Standard M/J Bass |
|---|---|
| Edition | Limited 2024 (135 pieces across all versions) |
| Type | 5-string electric bass, right-handed |
| Scale Length | 34" (864 mm) |
| Construction | Bolt-on neck |
| Body | Okoumé with figured padauk top |
| Neck | Roasted maple, C profile |
| Fingerboard | Madagascar rosewood |
| Fingerboard Radius | 12" |
| Nut | Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III |
| Nut Width | 1.75" (44.5 mm) |
| Frets | 21 nickel-silver frets (width 0.094" / height 0.051") |
| Pickups | Stacked J-Style (neck), Alnico V M-Style Humbucker (bridge) |
| Electronics | Active 2-band with bass and treble boost, vintage tone control (VTC) |
| Controls | Volume, Balance, Vintage push/pull tone, stacked bass and treble |
| Tuners | Lightweight Sadowsky open-gear tuners |
| Bridge | Sadowsky quick-release string bridge |
| Finish | Transparent natural satin |
| Included Accessories | MetroLine leather strap, hex keys, certificate of authenticity, PortaBag gig bag |
| Made In | Germany |
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