Essential Information About the Sadowsky MetroLine 21-Fret Standard M/J Bass
- 2024 Limited Edition of 135 units (combined 4 and 5 strings) with a "natural satin" finish and marbled padauk top.
- Versatile M/J Configuration: stacked noiseless J-Style neck pickup + M-Style Alnico V humbucker bridge pickup, driven by the Sadowsky 2-band preamp + VTC.
- Modern Comfort: compact J-Style body with deep cutaways, roasted maple neck (C profile), and Madagascar rosewood fingerboard.
- Stage Reliability: lightweight open-gear tuners, quick-change bridge, black hardware, and S-Security strap locks.
A Collectible MetroLine, at the Crossroads of J and M Worlds
This MetroLine "Standard M/J" belongs to the line of Sadowsky basses designed for stage and studio, combining the precise attack of a noiseless J pickup with the punch of an M-style humbucker at the bridge. Produced in Germany in 2024 as a limited run, it stands out with premium woods (lightweight okoumé, marbled padauk) and proprietary electronics that have become a reference among professional bassists.
For Which Musician and Styles?
Ideal for intermediate to expert bassists seeking a reliable 5-string. Perfect for pop, funk, R&B, gospel, rock, and fusion: balance, articulation, and solid lows to exploit the low B string both live and in the studio. The compact format and C-profile neck promote endurance during long sets.
Sound Characteristics
Okoumé provides warmth and singing mids, while the padauk top adds attack and clear definition. The roasted maple neck offers stability and quick response; the Madagascar rosewood fingerboard smooths the upper spectrum. The stacked J-Style pickup delivers a clear, hum-free tone, and the M-Style Alnico V humbucker provides authoritative mids and tight lows. The Sadowsky 2-band preamp (bass/treble boost) refines projection, and the VTC acts as a "vintage" tone control to tame the highs. A push/pull switch allows bypassing the preamp for a natural passive sound.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To maintain the original feel and balance, choose a set of Sadowsky Blue Label 5-string 045-130 long scale (34" / 864 mm) strings, perfectly suited to this bass and its quick-change bridge.
Technical Specifications
Body
- Format: compact J-Style body with deep cutaways
- Top: marbled padauk
- Body: okoumé
- Finish: natural transparent satin
Neck
- Construction: bolt-on neck
- Wood: roasted maple, C-profile
- Fingerboard: Madagascar rosewood, dot inlays
- Fingerboard radius: 12" / 305 mm
- Scale length: 34" / 864 mm
- Nut: Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III, width 1.75" / 44.5 mm
- Neck width (12th fret): 2.47" / 62.7 mm
- Neck width (last fret): 2.78" / 70.69 mm
- Neck thickness (1st fret): 0.86" / 21.8 mm
- Neck thickness (12th fret): 0.93" / 23.6 mm
- Frets: 21 nickel-silver frets (width 0.094" / 2.4 mm; height 0.051" / 1.3 mm)
Hardware
- Tuners: Sadowsky lightweight open-gear tuners
- Bridge: Sadowsky quick-change string bridge
- Strap locks: Sadowsky S-Security
- Hardware finish: black
Electronics
- Passive pickups by Sadowsky: stacked noiseless J-Style (neck); M-Style Alnico V humbucker (bridge)
- Active Sadowsky 2-band preamp (bass and treble boost) with vintage tone control (VTC)
- Controls: Volume / Balance / VTC (push/pull to bypass preamp) / Bass and Treble (stacked)
- Sadowsky quick-access electronics compartment
Miscellaneous
- Strings installed: Sadowsky Blue Label 045-130
- Included: black Sadowsky MetroLine leather strap (silver embossing), hex wrenches, certificate of authenticity, Sadowsky PortaBag gig bag
- 2024 Limited Series: 135 pieces worldwide (combined 4 and 5 strings)
- Made in Germany
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