Sadowsky MetroLine Deluxe 24-Fret Modern Bass
The Sadowsky MetroLine Deluxe 24-Fret Modern Bass is perfect for any player looking for a bass with modern looks and that famous 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 5-string bass has a chambered Okoume body with a Flamed Maple top. Seen here in an Antique Tobacco Transparent Satin finish, the body shape is sleek and undersized with deeper cutaways for better playability and a full two octave note range. The neck is made from Roasted American Maple and has a Morado (Pau Ferro) fretboard with 24 nickel silver frets. This Deluxe bass is fitted with two passive Sadowsky Soapbar pickups, both in a modern position, and has active electronics that offer true bypass, Vintage Tone Control, as well as treble and bass boost. Hardware includes Sadowsky light open gear tuners and a Sadowsky Quick String Release bridge. Each Sadowsky MetroLine 24-Fret Modern Bass is made exclusively in our workshop in Germany and weighs no more than 8.9 lbs (4.0 kg). A good choice for bass players who are seaching for a light, modern looking bass with that special modern Sadowsky sound.
Construction
Body
The Deluxe body is made with an Okoume back for a resonant, full, warm and rounded sound, matched to a standard grade flamed maple top that offers a brighter tone. Each piece is hand selected to ensure tonal qualities and a beautiful grain patterns.
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
The Morado (Pau Ferro) fingerboard on our MetroLine basses offer a sweet, warm and mellow sound with excellent tonal definition.
Hardware
Bridge
A brass 5-string Sadowsky Quick String Release Bridge for quick and easy string changes with a chrome finish and 19 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
Two passive Sadowsky 5-String Soapbar pickups in modern position.
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 a hex core. Taperwound .130" string. Gauges: .045", .065", .085", .105", .130T".
Body
| Model | Sadowsky MetroLine Deluxe 24-Fret Modern Bass |
|---|---|
| Body Shape | Sleek undersized body with two octave note range and deeper cutaways |
| Top Wood | Standard Grade Flamed Maple |
| Body Wood | Okoume |
| Finish | Antique Tobacco Transparent Satin |
| Pickguard | None |
Neck
| Neck Wood | Roasted American Maple (C-Shape, Bolt-On) |
|---|---|
| Fingerboard | Morado |
| Scale Length | 34" (864 mm) Long Scale |
| Nut | Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III |
| Nut Width | 1.875" (47.5 mm) |
| Frets | 24 Nickel Silver (width: 0.094" (2.4 mm) / height: 0.051" (1.3 mm)) |
| Inlays | White dot inlays |
Electronics
| Neck Pickup | Sadowsky passive Soapbar in modern position |
|---|---|
| Bridge Pickup | Sadowsky passive Soapbar in modern 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 (19 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 |
Additional Info
| Strings | Sadowsky Blue Label, Stainless Steel, Taperwound, 045 - 130 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 8.9 lbs (4 kg) or less |
| Article Number | SML24MS5 09 OFTRMR |
| Made In | Germany |
Included Accessories
Gig bag
Our PortaBag Express gig bag is designed to protect your bass from everyday bumps and scrapes.
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.
Certificate of Authenticity
Individual Sadowsky MetroLine Certificate of Authenticity
Tools
Sadowsky hex keys and truss rod tool set.
Optional Accessories
Our high quality bass straps are both comfortable and durable, perfect for playing at home and on stage!
