Sadowsky MetroLine 21-4 Vin J/J Black

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Sadowsky MetroLine 21-4 Vin J/J Black

Sadowsky

MetroLine 21-4 Vin J/J Black

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Product Info

Article Number: 518432
Brand: Sadowsky
Model: MetroLine 21-4 Vin J/J Black
Price: $3,848.90

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

This MetroLine 21-4 Vin J/J is a seriously refined J-bass, blending vintage aesthetics with modern playability. The Sadowsky pickups deliver a focused, powerful tone that cuts through the mix, and the active electronics add a welcome level of versatility. It's ideal for players seeking a premium-priced, workhorse instrument for rock, funk, and modern music.

Product Description

  • Sadowsky MetroLine 21-4 Vin J/J Black
  • 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: Solid Black 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 delivers excellent resonance and a balanced tonal foundation.
  • • Sadowsky’s hum-free J pickups provide a clear, punchy, and articulate tone.
  • • Bolt-on neck construction offers a snappy, responsive feel and quick adjustment.
  • • Vintage Tone Control (VTC) provides subtle tonal shaping and preamp bypass.
CONS
  • • Swamp ash bodies can be somewhat susceptible to finish checking with age.
  • • Bolt-on neck, while responsive, lacks the sustain of a neck-through design.
  • • The active electronics, while versatile, might not appeal to purists seeking a purely passive tone.

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 (neck & bridge)
Scale Length 864 mm (34 in)
Frets 21 Nickel silver, 2.4 mm width, 1.3 mm height
Strings Sadowsky Blue Label .045 - .105
Weight Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The VTC subtly shapes the low-mids, adding warmth and vintage character; pushing it in bypasses the active preamp for a more transparent, passive tone.
They’re voiced to be articulate and punchy, leaning towards a vintage-inspired output but with more clarity than some traditional J-bass pickups.
Absolutely. While bolt-on necks are often associated with a brighter tone, the swamp ash body and Sadowsky pickups provide plenty of low-end grunt for rock, funk, and even some heavier genres.

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