Sadowsky MetroLine 24-Fret Modern 5-String Swamp Ash Body Burgundy Burst Transparent Satin
The Sadowsky MetroLine 24-Fret Modern Bass is a professional-grade 5-string instrument that pairs a chambered American Swamp Ash body with a bolt-on maple neck and maple fingerboard, delivering a bright, articulate tone with excellent resonance and reduced weight. Designed around Sadowsky's modern pickup positioning, it features two passive Sadowsky Soapbar pickups paired with an active Sadowsky 2-way preamp offering bass and treble boost, along with the signature Vintage Tone Control and a convenient push/pull preamp bypass for seamless switching between active and passive modes. The 34-inch scale length and extended 24-fret access give players a wide tonal and melodic range, while thoughtful details like the Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III, light open-gear tuners, and a quick-release bridge ensure reliable intonation, smooth tuning stability, and fast string changes. Built in the Warwick factory under Sadowsky's exacting standards, the MetroLine series delivers the hallmark Sadowsky tone and playability that working musicians depend on, in a versatile and road-ready package.
| Headstock > Nut String Spacing: 1.53" / 39 mm |
| Neck > Fingerboard Material: Maple 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: 2.7" (68.6 mm) neck width at 12th fret; 3.1" (78.7 mm) neck width at last fret; 0.86" (21.8 mm) neck thickness at 1st fret; 0.93" (23.6 mm) neck thickness at 12th fret; 24 nickel silver frets (width: 0.094" (2.4 mm) / height: 0.051" (1.3 mm)) |
| Neck > Nut Width: 1.875" (47.5 mm) nut width |
| Neck > Scale Length: 34" (864 mm) long scale |
| Neck > String Count: 5-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 body with two octave note range and deeper cutaways |
| Body > Body Wood: American Swamp Ash body (chambered) |
| Body > Construction: Bolt-on construction |
| Body > Pickguard: No Pickguard |
| Hardware & Finish > Color: Burgundy Burst Transparent Satin finish - No Pickguard |
| Hardware & Finish > Finish: Transparent Satin 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 Sadowsky Soapbar in modern position; Passive Sadowsky Soapbar in modern position |
| 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) |