Sadowsky MetroLine 21-Fret Vintage J/J 4-String Bass-SN0619
The Sadowsky MetroLine 21-Fret Vintage J/J Bass delivers the legendary Sadowsky tone in a professionally crafted instrument built for the working musician. Its chambered swamp ash body keeps the weight comfortable while producing a naturally bright, resonant voice with excellent note definition and presence. The bolt-on maple neck and maple fingerboard enhance that clarity with snappy attack and articulate highs, making this a bass that cuts through any mix with authority.
Dual hum-cancelling Sadowsky J-style pickups capture the classic Jazz Bass character with a muscular low end and focused midrange growl, all without the single-coil noise. The onboard Sadowsky active 2-way preamp provides musical bass and treble boost, while the Vintage Tone Control lets you roll off the top end for warmer, more traditional tones. A push/pull bypass on the VTC knob gives you instant access to a pure passive sound when you want it.
The undersized J-style body features vintage-inspired contours for a familiar, ergonomic feel, and the 34-inch scale length ensures solid fundamental response across all four strings. Finished in a stunning '59 Burst transparent high polish that showcases the natural swamp ash grain, this MetroLine Vintage J/J is a stage-ready instrument that embodies Roger Sadowsky's uncompromising approach to bass guitar design.
| Headstock > Nut Material: Sadowsky Just-a-Nut III |
| Headstock > Tuning Machines: Sadowsky light open gear machine heads |
| Neck > Fingerboard Material: American Maple |
| Neck > Inlay Style: Black dot inlays |
| Neck > Neck Material: 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, Stainless Steel, 045 - 105 |
| Bridge & Saddle > Bridge: Sadowsky bridge with quick string release |
| Bridge & Saddle > Bridge String Spacing: 20 mm |
| Bridge & Saddle > Bridge Total String Spacing: 2.36" / 60 mm |
| Body > Back Cover: Sadowsky Easy-Access compartment cover |
| Body > Body Shape: Sleek undersized J-Style body |
| Body > Body Wood: American Swamp Ash |
| Body > Pickguard: Tortoise |
| Body > Protector: Sadowsky Fretboard Protector |
| Hardware & Finish > Finish: '59 Burst Transparent High Polish |
| Hardware & Finish > Hardware Color: Chrome |
| Hardware & Finish > Strap System: Sadowsky S-Security Locks |
| Electronics > Bridge Pickup: Sadowsky passive hum-cancelling J-Style pickup in 60s position |
| 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: SML21VJ4 68 ASH FR |
| Brand: Sadowsky |
| Misc > Case: Sadowsky PortaBag |
| Misc > Country of Origin: Germany |
| Misc > Tools: Hex key tools |
| Misc > Weight: 9 lbs (4.1 kg) or less |
| Model Code: Sadowsky MetroLine 21-Fret Vintage J/J Bass |
| Other: Individual Certificate of Authenticity |