Sadowsky MetroLine 21-4 Vin J/J ´59 BR

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Sadowsky MetroLine 21-4 Vin J/J ´59 BR

Sadowsky

MetroLine 21-4 Vin J/J ´59 BR

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Product Info

Article Number: 518430
Brand: Sadowsky
Model: MetroLine 21-4 Vin J/J ´59 BR
Price: $3,848.90

* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.

This Sadowsky MetroLine is a seriously well-built instrument, perfect for players seeking a refined vintage J-bass tone with modern precision. The active electronics add a layer of versatility, while the swamp ash body provides a fantastic foundation for a wide range of genres – think Motown, funk, or even rock. It's a premium-priced bass, but the quality and feel justify the investment.

Product Description

  • Sadowsky MetroLine 21-4 Vin J/J ´59 BR
  • Electric Bass
  • American swamp ash body
  • Bolt-on maple neck
  • Maple fretboard
  • Fretboard radius: 12"
  • Scale length: 864 mm (34")
  • Nut width: 38
  • 5 mm
  • Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III nut
  • 21 Nickel silver frets (width: 2
  • 4 mm / height: 1
  • 3 mm)
  • Pickup: hum-free Sadowsky J-style pickup (neck) and hum-free Sadowsky J-style in '60s position (bridge)
  • Active Sadowsky 2-band electronics with bass and treble boost and Vintage Tone Control (VTC)
  • Volume
  • balance
  • vintage tone control
  • treble and bass knobs (stacked)
  • Vintage Tone Control knob with push/pull function for preamp bypass
  • Tortoise pickguard
  • Sadowsky bridge with quick release for the strings
  • Open Sadowsky Light machine heads
  • Chrome hardware
  • Sadowsky S-Security Locks
  • Strings: Sadowsky Blue Label .045 - .105
  • Colour: '59 Burst Transparent High Polish
  • Includes hex key
  • adjustment set
  • individual certificate of authenticity and Sadowsky Portabag gig bag
  • Made in Germany

*Note:* Register your product at www.w-distribution.de/Warranty and extend the warranty to 4 years.

PROS
  • • Swamp ash body provides resonant, balanced tone with excellent sustain.
  • • Sadowsky’s hum-free J pickups deliver a tight, focused, and articulate sound.
  • • Bolt-on maple neck offers snappy response and comfortable, familiar feel.
  • • Vintage Tone Control provides subtle, nuanced shaping of the bass frequencies.
CONS
  • • The bolt-on neck construction, while responsive, lacks the sustain of a neck-through design.
  • • Swamp ash bodies can be somewhat prone to finish checking with age and use.
  • • The active electronics, while versatile, add a small amount of noise compared to passive circuits.

Product Video

Key Features

Body Material American swamp ash
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Maple fretboard with 12 in radius
Pickups Sadowsky hum-free J-style pickups (neck & bridge)
Scale Length 864 mm (34 in)
Frets 21 Nickel silver frets, 2.4 mm width, 1.3 mm height
Strings Sadowsky Blue Label .045 - .105
Weight Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) – typical for a swamp ash bass

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Frequently Asked Questions

It subtly shapes the low-end, adding warmth and vintage character, and the push/pull bypass lets you experience the pickups in a purely passive configuration.
It’s a deliberate design choice for a quicker response and a more direct feel, and Sadowsky’s execution makes it feel very well-integrated.
Sadowsky’s pickups offer a more defined and articulate tone with less muddiness, while still retaining the essential J-bass growl and punch.

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