Sadowsky MasterBuilt 21-Fret Hybrid P/J Bass

Body
American Swamp Ash
Color
'59 Burst Transparent High Polish
Fingerboard
Roasted American Maple
Fretted / Fretless
Fretted
Right or Left Hand
Left-Hand Version
Neck
Roasted American Maple
# Strings
4-String

Roger Sadowsky's goal was always to further improve an already very successful bass design by making a number of detailed improvements. He succeeded to raising the well-known P/J bass sound to a new level, creating a tone that is never harsh or shrill sounding, with strong, powerful (but never muddy) bass, with present (but not too aggressive) mids and a sweet and airy treble range. This sound can be found in the Sadowsky MasterBuilt 21-Fret Hybrid P/J line of basses. Seen here as a 4-string left-hand bass with a '59 Burst Transparent High Polish finish, it features a chambered P-Style body made of American Swamp Ash. The neck is made of Roasted American Maple and has a Roasted American Maple fingerboard. Special features of this bass include Sadowsky P and J pickups, active electronics with true bypass, Vintage Tone Control, treble and bass boost. This bass is equipped with light open gear Sadowsky tuners and the Sadowsky Quick String Release Bridge. Sadowsky MasterBuilt 21-Fret Hybrid P/J basses are made exclusively in Germany. The weight of this bass is never more than 8.4 lbs (3.8 kg). A good choice for players who want a very lightweight bass with a modern bass sound.

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Construction

Body

The chambered Swamp Ash body is known for is bright, clear tone. We select the best American Swamp Ash for its unique resonant tonal qualities and striking grain patterns. Giving you a Sadowsky bass that both looks and sounds beautiful. For players who prefer a lighter bass.

Neck

A roasted maple neck featuring a double action truss rod for precise neck adjustment and two carbon fibre rods to reinforce the neck and maintain stability.

Fingerboard

Our roasted maple fingerboard gives the Sadowsky MasterBuilt a crisp, tight, bright and more aggressive sound, making it ideal for both funk and slap.

Hardware

Bridge

A brass 4-string Sadowsky Quick String Release Bridge for quick and easy string changes with a chrome finish and 20 mm string spacing.

Just-A-Nut III

The Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III offers you an adjustable nut for a more perfect bass setup. Made of durable Tedur.

Tuners

Four Sadowsky open gear light machine heads with a chrome finish.

Electronics

Pickups

A passive Sadowsky 4-String P-Style neck pickup and a passive, hum-cancelling Sadowsky 4-String J-Style pickup bridge pickup.

Electronics

Active Sadowsky 2-way electronics (bass and treble boost) with Vintage Tone Control (VTC). Controls for Volume, Balance, Vintage Tone Control, Treble and Bass (stacked). VTC knob has push/pull function for preamp bypass.

Strings

Sadowsky Blue Label stainless steel strings for electric bass. Stainless steel wrap with hex core. Gauges: .045", .065", .085", .105".

Body

Model	Sadowsky MasterBuilt 21-Fret Hybrid P/J Bass
Body Shape	P-Style body
Body Wood	American Swamp Ash
Finish	'59 Burst Transparent High Polish
Pickguard	Tortoise

Neck

Neck Wood	Roasted American Maple (C-Shape, Bolt-On)
Fingerboard	Roasted American Maple
Scale Length	34" (864 mm) Long Scale
Nut	Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III
Nut Width	1.5" (38.5 mm)
Frets	21 Hand-rounded Nickel Silver (width: 0.094" (2.4 mm) / height: 0.051" (1.3 mm))
Inlays	White dot inlays

Electronics

Neck Pickup	Sadowsky passive P-Style pickup
Bridge Pickup	Sadowsky passive hum-cancelling J-Style pickup in 60s position
Preamp	Active Sadowsky 2-way electronics (bass and treble boost) with Vintage Tone Control (VTC)
Controls	Volume / Balance / Vintage Tone Control (P/P) / Treble and Bass (stacked)
	Push/pull function at VTC knob for preamp bypass

Hardware

Hardware Color	Chrome
Bridge	Sadowsky bridge with quick string release (20 mm)
Machine Heads	Sadowsky light open gear machine heads
Security Locks	Sadowsky S-Security Locks

Accessories

Bag / Case	Sadowsky Professional Road Bag
Back Cover	Matching wood compartment cover
Protector	Sadowsky Fretboard Protector
Tools	Hex key tools
Other	Individual Certificate of Authenticity

Additional Info

Strings	Sadowsky Blue Label, Stainless Steel, 045 - 105
Weight	8.5 lbs (3.86 kg) or less
Article Number	SMB21HP4 68 ASH FRL
Made In	Germany

Included Accessories

Gig bag

Our Professional Road Bag is made with a water-resistant Nylon 840D Oxford fabric shell and has 30mm of padding.

Security Locks

The Sadowsky S-Style Security Lock System helps keeps your bass safe.

Sadowsky Fretboard Protector

The Sadowsky Fretboard Protector is designed to protect your frets and fingerboard during transport and storage. Two non-slip foam rubber pads help hold the protector in place.