Sadowsky MasterBuilt 21 MJ LTD 4 NTS
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Sadowsky
MasterBuilt 21 MJ LTD 4 NTS
Product Info
Article Number:
592644
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MasterBuilt 21 MJ LTD 4 NTS
Category:
Premium Basses
Price:
$7,368.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky 21 MJ LTD is a real treat – the smaller body and roasted neck make it incredibly comfortable, and that stacked J/M pickup combination gives you a huge range of tones, from smooth jazz to driving funk. It’s a premium-priced instrument built for the serious player who appreciates a unique aesthetic and top-tier feel and sound. Perfect for players who want a refined, articulate bass with a touch of vintage character.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MasterBuilt 21 MJ LTD 4 NTS
- Electric Bass
- Limited Edition 2024 model - only 35 pieces worldwide (4 and 5 string models)
- Slightly smaller J-style body with deep cutaways
- Chambered body: Okoume
- Top: heavily marbled padauk
- Bolt-on neck: roasted and flamed maple
- Fingerboard: Madagascar rosewood
- Dot fingerboard inlays
- Fingerboard radius: 12"
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Nut width: 38 mm (1.5")
- Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III nut
- Neck profile: C (thickness 1st fret 21 mm / thickness 12th fret 24 mm)
- Neck width at the 12th fret 56 mm
- neck width at the last fret 63.5 mm
- Matching headstock
- 21 Nickel silver frets (W x H: 2.3 x 1.3 mm)
- Pickups: 1 passive
- hum-free Sadowsky stacked J-style pickup (neck) and 1 passive Sadowsky M-style humbucker with Alnico 5 magnets (bridge)
- Active Sadowsky 2-band electronics (bass and treble boost) with Vintage Tone Control (VTC)
- Controls for volume
- balance
- vintage tone control with push/pull function
- treble and bass (stacked)
- Push/pull function on the VTC control for preamp bypass
- Electronics compartment with matching wood cover
- Sadowsky bridge with quick release for the strings
- Sadowsky Light machine heads with open gears
- Sadowsky S-Security Locks
- Black hardware
- Strings: .045 - .105 Sadowsky Blue Label
- Colour: Natural Transparent Satin
- Includes black Sadowsky leather strap with Sadowsky logo
- black Sadowsky MasterBuilt Genuine Leather User Kit
- individual certificate of authenticity signed by Roger Sadowsky and Sadowsky Professional Road Bag Genuine Leather
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • Okoume/Padauk combo delivers stunning looks & resonant tone.
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and feel.
- • Stacked J/M pickup pairing offers versatility and warmth.
- • MasterBuilt quality ensures meticulous craftsmanship and playability.
CONS
- • Limited production makes acquisition challenging and resale value speculative.
- • Padauk top can be prone to minor checking with humidity fluctuations.
- • The slightly shorter scale might feel unusual for players used to longer basses.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume (chambered) with Padauk top
Neck Material
Roasted and flamed maple
Fingerboard
Madagascar rosewood
Pickups
Sadowsky stacked J (neck) & M (bridge) with Alnico 5
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Nickel silver (2.3 x 1.3 mm)
Strings
4-string (not specified brand, likely roundwound)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimated based on similar Sadowsky models)
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Frequently Asked Questions
This model draws inspiration from Marcus Johnson's designs, sharing a similar pickup configuration and comfortable neck profile, but is not a direct signature model.
Yes, chambering reduces weight noticeably, making it more comfortable for extended playing sessions, but it doesn't drastically alter the overall tone.
Limited edition instruments often appreciate, but collectibility depends on condition, demand, and overall market trends—it's not guaranteed.
