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Sadowsky Guitars Standard MM MetroLine LTD 2022

Description

The Essentials to Know About the Sadowsky 5-String MM/J Bass

  • Sadowsky pickup configuration MM/J hum-cancelling with 2-band preamp and Vintage Tone Control (push/pull) for instant passive mode.
  • Premium luthiery: body in swamp ash, top in amourette, bolt-on neck in torrefied maple and torrefied birdseye maple fingerboard.
  • Comfort and precision: 34" / 864 mm scale length, 1.50" / 38.1 mm nut width, 12" / 304.8 mm radius, 21 frets.
  • Careful German craftsmanship, lightweight Sadowsky hardware, and included Portabag gig bag.

A Modern Sadowsky at the Crossroads of J and MM Worlds

Descended from the "J-Style" tradition that made Sadowsky famous, this 5-string adds an "MM" type humbucker at the bridge to expand the palette toward more aggressive and percussive textures. Made in Germany, it positions itself as a modern and reliable bass, designed for stage and studio, with the brand's clear and powerful sonic signature.

For Whom and For What?

Ideal for intermediate to professional bassists seeking versatility and efficiency. It excels in funk, pop, rock, fusion, gospel, and R&B thanks to its balance between the warmth of the neck pickup and the sharp attack of the bridge humbucker. The ergonomics and lightweight hardware make it a durable tool for long performances.

The Sound

The neck J hum-cancelling pickup offers a woody, precise, and quiet tone, while the MM at the bridge delivers a punchy midrange, tight lows, and a snappy attack. The balance control allows fine blending between warmth and bite. The 2-band preamp enhances clarity in the highs and foundation in the lows, and the VTC acts as a passive tone control to subtly darken the top end; in push/pull mode, it enables bypass of the preamp for a more traditional sound. On the luthiery side, the swamp ash provides projection and definition, the amourette top adds density and articulation, and the torrefied maple ensures stability, crisp attack, and sustain.

Technical Specifications

Body

  • Body wood: swamp ash
  • Top: amourette
  • Finish: natural satin
  • Construction: bolt-on neck

Neck

  • Type: bolt-on neck
  • Neck wood: torrefied maple
  • Fingerboard: torrefied birdseye maple
  • Fingerboard radius: 12" / 304.8 mm
  • Number of frets: 21
  • Fret type: nickel silver
  • Scale length: 34" / 864 mm
  • Nut width: 1.50" / 38.1 mm
  • Nut: Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III

Hardware

  • Tuners: Sadowsky Light, open gear
  • Bridge: Sadowsky bridge
  • Hardware finish: chrome
  • Strap buttons: Sadowsky S-style

Electronics

  • Pickup brand: Sadowsky
  • Type/configuration: MM/J
  • Pickup models: neck J-Style hum-cancelling (passive); bridge MM hum-cancelling (passive)
  • Controls: Volume, Balance, Vintage Tone Control (push/pull), Treble, Bass

Miscellaneous

  • Strings installed: Sadowsky Blue Label 045-105
  • Included: Sadowsky Portabag gig bag
  • Made in: Germany
Brand reference number: SAD-ML021MM4-LTD22-D
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