Essential Information About the Sadowsky MetroLine 5-String MM/J Bass Guitar
- Pickup configuration: MM/J hum-cancelling Sadowsky with 2-band preamp and Vintage Tone Control (push/pull) for active/passive bypass.
- Premium tonewoods: swamp ash body with amourette top, torrefied maple neck, and torrefied birdseye maple fingerboard.
- Modern playability: 34" / 864 mm scale length, 12" / 304.8 mm radius, 21 frets, balanced and responsive.
- Made in Germany, lightweight Sadowsky hardware, and includes Portabag gig bag.
The Sadowsky MetroLine Lineage, New York Spirit Made in Germany
Designed and manufactured in Germany, this MetroLine bass carries the DNA of Sadowsky basses: refined ergonomics, efficient electronics, and premium wood selection. The amourette top enhances the aesthetics while the precise craftsmanship ensures exemplary tuning stability and reliability both on stage and in the studio.
Who Is It For and What Styles?
Ideal for intermediate to professional bassists seeking a versatile 5-string. The MM/J pickup combination effortlessly covers funk, pop, rock, fusion, gospel, and modern jazz. The 34" scale maintains familiar string tension, while the 5th string expands the range for deep-rooted low lines and lower tunings.
The Sound
The J hum-cancelling neck pickup delivers round, defined lows with singing mids, perfect for walking bass lines or subtle grooves. The MM hum-cancelling bridge pickup provides attack, growl, and precision for slap or percussive grooves. The 2-band Bass/Treble preamp sculpts the tone musically, while the VTC acts as an ultra-smooth passive tone control. The swamp ash body adds clarity and snap, and the torrefied maple neck/fingerboard enhances dynamics, projection, and stability.
Technical Specifications
Body
- Body wood: swamp ash
- Top: amourette
- Finish: natural satin
Neck
- Type: bolt-on neck
- Neck wood: torrefied maple
- Fingerboard: torrefied birdseye maple
- Fingerboard radius: 12" / 304.8 mm
- Scale length: 34" / 864 mm
- Number of frets: 21
- Fret material: nickel silver
- Nut width: 38.1 mm / 1.50"
- Nut type: Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III
- Number of strings: 5
Hardware
- Tuners: Sadowsky Light open-gear
- Bridge: Sadowsky bridge
- Strap buttons: Sadowsky S-style
- Hardware plating: chrome
Electronics
- Pickup brand: Sadowsky
- Type: MM/J
- Neck: Sadowsky J-Style hum-cancelling (passive)
- Bridge: Sadowsky MM hum-cancelling (passive)
- Controls: Volume / Balance / Vintage Tone Control (P/P) / 2-band EQ Bass and Treble
- Strings installed: Sadowsky Blue Label 045-105
Miscellaneous
- Includes: Sadowsky Portabag gig bag
- Made in: Germany
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