Sadowsky MetroLine Limited 24-Fret Modern 4-String Bass
The Sadowsky MetroLine 21-Fret Standard M/J Bass 2024 Limited Edition is a striking 4-string instrument built around a pairing of exotic tonewoods rarely seen at this price point. A marbled Padouk top sits over a chambered Okoume body, delivering a warm, resonant tone with natural weight relief, while the Natural Transparent Satin finish lets the wood's dramatic figuring speak for itself. The roasted flame maple C-shape neck is paired with a Madagascar Rosewood fretboard, offering exceptional stability and a smooth, broken-in feel straight out of the case.
At the heart of the M/J pickup configuration is a Sadowsky passive M-style humbucker with Alnico V magnets at the bridge and a hum-cancelling stacked J-style single coil at the neck, giving players access to everything from thick, punchy fingerstyle tones to aggressive slap sounds. The onboard Sadowsky 2-way preamp provides musical bass and treble boost, while the Vintage Tone Control with push/pull preamp bypass lets you switch instantly between the active circuit and a purely passive signal path for maximum tonal flexibility.
Limited to just 135 pieces worldwide across both 4- and 5-string models, this is a collectible addition to the MetroLine series that combines Sadowsky's renowned playability and tone-shaping electronics with a truly distinctive aesthetic.
| Headstock > Nut Material: Sadowsky Just-a-Nut III |
| Headstock > Tuning Machines: Sadowsky light open gear machine heads |
| Neck > Fingerboard Material: Madagascar Rosewood |
| Neck > Inlay Style: White dot inlays |
| Neck > Neck Material: Roasted American Maple (C-Shape, Bolt-On) |
| Neck > Number of Frets: 21 Nickel Silver (width: 0.094" (2.4 mm) / height: 0.051" (1.3 mm)) |
| Neck > Nut Width: 1.5" (38.5 mm) |
| Neck > Scale Length: 34" (864 mm) long scale |
| Neck > String Count: 4-String |
| Neck > String Gauges: Sadowsky Blue Label, Nickel, 045 - 105 |
| Bridge & Saddle > Bridge: Sadowsky bridge with quick string release (19 mm) |
| Bridge & Saddle > Bridge Total String Spacing: 2.24" / 57 mm |
| Body > Back Cover: Sadowsky Easy-Access compartment cover |
| Body > Body Shape: Sleek undersized J-Style body |
| Body > Body Wood: Okoume |
| Body > Protector: Sadowsky Fretboard Protector |
| Body > Top Material: Marbled Padouk |
| Hardware & Finish > Finish: Natural Transparent Satin |
| Hardware & Finish > Hardware Color: Black |
| Hardware & Finish > Strap System: Sadowsky S-Security Locks |
| Electronics > Bridge Pickup: Sadowsky passive Humbucker (Quad Coil) with Alnico V Magnets |
| Electronics > Controls: Volume / Balance / Vintage Tone Control (P/P) / Treble and Bass (stacked) |
| Electronics > Neck Pickup: Sadowsky passive hum-cancelling J-Style pickup |
| Electronics > Preamp / Electronics: Active Sadowsky 2-way electronics (bass and treble boost) with Vintage Tone Control (VTC) |
| Article Number: SML021MJ4 90BXXXRXX |
| Brand: Sadowsky |
| Misc > Case: Sadowsky PortaBag |
| Misc > Country of Origin: Germany |
| Misc > Shoulder Strap: Sadowsky MetroLine Genuine Leather Bass Strap, Black with Silver Embossing |
| Misc > Tools: Hex key tools |
| Misc > Weight: 9 lbs (4.1 kg) or less |
| Model Code: Sadowsky MetroLine 21-Fret Standard M/J Bass, 2024 Limited Edition |
| Notes: 2024 Limited Edition model, only 135 pcs. worldwide (4- and 5-string combined) |
| Other: Individual Certificate of Authenticity |