Sadowsky
Sadowsky MetroLine Limited Edition 24-Fret Modern Bass, 5-String
SKU: SML021MJ5 90BXXXRXXThe Sadowsky MetroLine 21-Fret Standard M/J 2024 Limited Edition 5-String delivers boutique-level craftsmanship in one of only 135 instruments produced worldwide. Its stunning figured Padouk top sits over a chambered Okoume body, creating a lightweight instrument with a warm, resonant tone and striking natural grain that's beautifully showcased by the Natural Transparent Satin finish. The roasted flamed maple neck adds stability and a smooth, broken-in feel, while the Madagascar Rosewood fingerboard provides a rich, articulate response across all 21 frets. Sadowsky's proven M/J pickup configuration pairs a passive MM-style humbucker at the bridge with a hum-cancelling stacked J-style single coil at the neck, offering everything from deep, punchy fingerstyle tones to aggressive slap sounds. The onboard Sadowsky 2-band active preamp with Vintage Tone Control lets you dial in classic passive warmth or boost bass and treble to cut through any mix. Built to the exacting standards that have made Sadowsky a go-to name among professional bassists worldwide, this limited run represents an exceptional opportunity to own a uniquely appointed instrument with premium tonewoods rarely seen at this level.
Specifications
| Article Number | SML021MJ5 90BXXXRXX |
| 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 |
| Nut Material | Sadowsky Just-a-Nut III |
| Tuning Machines | Sadowsky light open gear machine heads |
| Fingerboard Material | Madagascar Rosewood |
| Inlay Style | White dot inlays |
| Neck Material | Roasted American Maple (C-Shape, Bolt-On) |
| Number of Frets | 21 Nickel Silver (width: 0.094" (2.4 mm) / height: 0.051" (1.3 mm)) |
| Nut Width | 1.75" (44.5 mm) |
| Scale Length | 34" (864 mm) long scale |
| String Count | 5-String |
| String Gauges | Sadowsky Blue Label, Nickel, Taperwound, 045 - 130 |
| Back Cover | Sadowsky Easy-Access compartment cover |
| Body Shape | Sleek undersized J-Style body |
| Body Wood | Okoume |
| Protector | Sadowsky Fretboard Protector |
| Top Material | Marbled Padouk |
| Bridge | Sadowsky bridge with quick string release (18 mm) |
| Bridge Total String Spacing | 2.83" / 72 mm |
| Bridge Pickup | Sadowsky passive Humbucker (Quad Coil) with Alnico V Magnets |
| Controls | Volume / Balance / Vintage Tone Control (P/P) / Treble and Bass (stacked) |
| Neck Pickup | Sadowsky passive hum-cancelling stacked J-Style pickup |
| Preamp / Electronics | Active Sadowsky 2-way electronics (bass and treble boost) with Vintage Tone Control (VTC) |
| Finish | Natural Transparent Satin |
| Hardware Color | Black |
| Strap System | Sadowsky S-Security Locks |
| Case | Sadowsky PortaBag |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Shoulder Strap | Sadowsky MetroLine Genuine Leather Bass Strap, Black with Silver Embossing |
| Tools | Hex key tools |
| Weight | 9 lbs (4.1 kg) or less |