This limited-edition 2024 5-string electric bass combines a compact J-Style design with premium construction, making it ideal for demanding musicians seeking a versatile instrument. Its roasted maple bolt-on neck with rosewood fingerboard offers optimal playing comfort for studio sessions, rehearsals, or stage performances. The 2-band active electronics provide precise tonal control, perfect for shaping rich, dynamic tones suited to jazz, funk, or rock. The natural satin finish highlights the figured padauk wood, giving this exclusive model a unique and elegant look.
| Model | Sadowsky MetroLine 21-Fret Standard M/J Bass |
|---|---|
| Limited edition | 2024, 135 instruments worldwide (4- and 5-string models combined) |
| Type | 5-string electric bass, right-handed |
| Scale length | 34'' (864 mm) |
| Construction | Bolt-on neck |
| Body | Okoume with figured padauk top |
| Neck | Roasted maple, C profile |
| Fingerboard | Madagascar rosewood, 12'' radius |
| Frets | 21 nickel-silver frets |
| Nut width | 1.75'' (44.5 mm) |
| Pickups | Passive Sadowsky: Stacked J-Style (neck), Alnico V M-Style Humbucker (bridge) |
| Electronics | 2-band active with vintage tone control (VTC) and push/pull |
| Controls | Volume, Balance, Vintage Tone, Bass, and Treble |
| Hardware | Black, lightweight tuning machines with open gears |
| Bridge | Sadowsky quick-change string bridge |
| Strings | Sadowsky Blue Label 045 - 130 |
| Finish | Natural transparent satin |
| Included accessories | MetroLine leather strap, hex keys, certificate, PortaBag gig bag |
| Manufactured in | Germany |
| Serial number | SML-K-005084-24 |
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