Sadowsky MetroLine 21-Fret Vintage M/J Bass

Body
American Swamp Ash
Color
Nirvana Black Transparent Satin
Fingerboard
American Maple
Fretted / Fretless
Fretted
Right or Left Hand
Right-Hand Version
Neck
American Maple
# Strings
5-String

Roger Sadowsky's goal was always to further improve an already very successful bass design by making a number of detailed improvements. Along with the electronics, which he developed by himself, he succeeded to raise the well-known M/J bass sound to a new level, so today you can speak of a typical Sadowsky tone: 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 modern bass sound can also be found in the Sadowsky MetroLine 21-Fret Vintage M/J line of basses. This 5-string bass, seen here in a Nirvana Black Transparent Satin finish, features a sleek, undersized, chambered J-Style body that is made of American Swamp Ash. The neck is made of American Maple and features an American Maple fingerboard. Special features of this bass include Sadowsky M and J pickups, active electronics with true bypass, Vintage Tone Control, treble and bass boost, and two 3-way toggle switches for pickup configuration (series / parallel / single coil). This bass also features light open gear Sadowsky tuners and the Sadowsky Quick String Release Bridge. Sadowsky MetroLine 21-Fret Vintage M/J basses are made exclusively in Germany. The weight of this bass is never more than 8.9 lbs (4.0 kg). A good choice for players who want a lightweight bass that offers 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 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

The maple fingerboard on our MetroLine basses offer a crisper, tighter, brighter and more aggressive sound, making this bass perfect for funk and slap styles.

Hardware

Bridge

A brass 5-string Sadowsky Quick String Release Bridge for quick and easy string changes with a chrome finish and 18 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

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

Electronics

Pickups

A Sadowsky 5-String hum-cancelling J-Style neck pickup and a Sadowsky 5-String M-Style humbucker 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. 2x 3-way toggle switch for pickup configuration (series / parallel / single coil).

Strings

Sadowsky Blue Label stainless steel strings for electric bass. Stainless steel wrap with a hex core. Taperwound .130" string. Gauges: .045", .065", .085", .105", .130T".

Body

Model	Sadowsky MetroLine 21-Fret Vintage M/J Bass
Body Shape	Sleek undersized J-Style body
Body Wood	American Swamp Ash
Finish	Nirvana Black Transparent Satin
Pickguard	Transparent

Neck

Neck Wood	American Maple (C-Shape, Bolt-On)
Fingerboard	American Maple
Scale Length	34" (864 mm) Long Scale
Nut	Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III
Nut Width	1.75" (44.5 mm)
Frets	21 Nickel Silver (width: 0.094" (2.4 mm) / height: 0.051" (1.3 mm))
Inlays	Black dot inlays

Electronics

Neck Pickup	Sadowsky passive hum-cancelling stacked J-Style pickup
Bridge Pickup	Sadowsky passive Humbucker (Quad Coil) with Alnico V Magnets
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
	1x 3-way toggle switch for humbucker pickup configuration (Series / Parallel / Single Coil) 1x 2-way toggle switch for J-Style pickup configuration (Series / Single Coil)

Hardware

Hardware Color	Chrome
Bridge	Sadowsky bridge with quick string release (18 mm)
Machine Heads	Sadowsky light open gear machine heads
Security Locks	Sadowsky S-Security Locks

Accessories

Bag / Case	Sadowsky PortaBag
Back Cover	Sadowsky Easy-Access compartment cover
Protector	Sadowsky Fretboard Protector
Tools	Hex key tools
Other	Individual Certificate of Authenticity

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