Sadowsky MetroLine 21 Fret
The Sadowsky MetroLine 21-Fret Vintage J/J Bass delivers the legendary Sadowsky tone and craftsmanship in a sleek, undersized J-style design. Built in Germany with a chambered Red Alder body and a bolt-on maple neck featuring a comfortable C-shape profile and Morado (Pau Ferro) fingerboard, this 4-string bass offers a resonant, lightweight platform with a classic 34" scale length. At its core are two passive hum-cancelling Sadowsky J-style pickups paired with an active Sadowsky 2-way preamp offering bass and treble boost along with a Vintage Tone Control, giving players the flexibility to dial in everything from warm, old-school thump to modern punch and clarity. Every detail reflects Sadowsky's meticulous standards, from the nickel silver frets and 12" fingerboard radius to the proprietary bridge with quick string release and security-locking machine heads — a professional-grade instrument built for the stage and studio alike.
| Headstock > Nut String Spacing: 1.22" / 31 mm |
| Neck > Fingerboard Material: Morado (Pau Ferro) fingerboard; Incl. Sadowsky Fretboard Protector |
| Neck > Fingerboard Radius: 12" fingerboard radius |
| Neck > Inlay Style: Dot inlays |
| Neck > Neck Material: Maple neck (C shape) |
| Neck > Number of Frets: 2.24" (56.9 mm) neck width at 12th fret; 2.59" (65.7 mm) neck width at last fret; 0.79" (20.8 mm) neck thickness at 1st fret; 0.96" (24.6 mm) neck thickness at 12th fret; 21 nickel silver frets (width: 0.094" (2.4 mm) / height: 0.051" (1.3 mm)) |
| Neck > Nut Width: 1.5" (38.5 mm) nut width |
| Neck > Scale Length: 34" (864 mm) long scale |
| Neck > String Count: 4-string electric bass |
| Bridge & Saddle > Bridge String Spacing: 0.79" / 20 mm |
| Bridge & Saddle > Bridge Total String Spacing: 2.36" / 60 mm |
| Body > Body Style: Sleek undersized J-Style body |
| Body > Body Wood: American Red Alder body (chambered) |
| Body > Construction: Bolt-on construction |
| Hardware & Finish > Color: '59 Burst Transparent High Polish |
| Hardware & Finish > Finish: High Polish finish |
| Hardware & Finish > Hardware Color: Chrome hardware |
| Electronics > Controls: Controls for Volume / Balance / Vintage Tone Control (P/P) / Treble and Bass (stacked) |
| Electronics > Pickups: Passive hum-cancelling Sadowsky J-Style pickup (neck); Passive hum-cancelling Sadowsky J-Style pickup in 60s position (bridge) |
| Electronics > Preamp / Electronics: Active Sadowsky 2-way electronics (bass and treble boost) with Vintage Tone Control (VTC); Push/pull function at VTC knob for preamp bypass |
| Brand: Sadowsky |
| Misc > Country of Origin: Made in Germany |
| Misc > Included Accessories: Incl. hex key tools and individual Certificate of Authenticity; Incl. Sadowsky Portabag (SAC BAG BASS PORTA) |
| Misc > Left / Right Hand: Right-hand version |
| Misc > Weight: Weight ca. 8.9 lbs (4.0 kg) |