The Sadowsky MetroLine Single Cut 24-5 is a 5-string electric bass designed for demanding bassists seeking a versatile, high-performance instrument. Its American swamp ash body paired with a C-shaped maple neck offers optimal playing comfort, making it ideal for studio sessions, rehearsals, or the stage. The built-in preamp with switchable mid-boost allows precise sound adjustment, while the black satin finish adds understated elegance suited to every style.
| Model | Sadowsky MetroLine 24-Fret Single Cut Bass |
|---|---|
| Orientation | Right-handed |
| Number of strings | 5 |
| Scale length | 34 inches (long) |
| Neck | Bolt-on, C-shaped maple |
| Body | Contoured Single Cut, American swamp ash |
| Fingerboard | Maple, 12-inch radius, dot inlays |
| Frets | 24 nickel/silver (2.4 mm wide, 1.3 mm high) |
| Nut | Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III, 47.6 mm width |
| Neck width at 12th fret | 68.6 mm |
| Neck width at last fret | 78.7 mm |
| Neck thickness at 1st fret | 21.8 mm |
| Neck thickness at 12th fret | 23.6 mm |
| Pickups | 2 x Sadowsky Soapbar (neck and bridge) |
| Preamp | Sadwosky Mid-Boost with mid-boost switch and trim potentiometer |
| Controls | Volume, Balance, Vintage Tone Control (push/pull), stacked Treble and Bass |
| Bridge | Sadowsky with quick string release |
| Tuners | Sadowsky Light open-gear |
| Hardware | Chrome |
| Strings | Sadowsky Blue Label 045 - 130 |
| Finish | Solid Black Satin |
| Approximate weight | 4.04 kg or less |
| Included accessories | Hex key, certificate of authenticity, Sadowsky Portabag gig bag |
| Made in | Germany |
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