Sadowsky MetroLine 21-4 Vin MO 59 Burst
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Sadowsky
MetroLine 21-4 Vin MO 59 Burst
Product Info
Article Number:
493522
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroLine 21-4 Vin MO 59 Burst
Category:
4-String J-Basses
Price:
$3,848.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky MetroLine is a seriously well-made instrument. The 59 Burst finish is gorgeous, and the electronics give you a lot of control without getting overly complicated. It's perfect for players who want a vintage J-bass vibe with modern refinements and excellent build quality – a real workhorse for any genre.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroLine 21-4 Vin MO 59 Burst
- 4-String Electric Bass
- Scale: 34" (864 mm)
- Bolt-on neck
- Body made of American red alder
- Maple neck
- Morado fretboard
- 12" Fretboard radius
- Graph Tech TUSQ nut
- Nut width: 38.5 mm
- 21 Nickel silver frets (width: 2.4 mm
- height: 1.3 mm)
- Hum-free Sadowsky J-style pickup (neck)
- passive
- hum-free Sadowsky J-style pickup in 60s position (bridge)
- Active Sadowsky 2 -Band electronics (bass and treble boost) with vintage tone control (VTC)
- Controls for volume / balance / vintage tone control (P / P) / treble and bass (stacked)
- Push / pull function on the VTC control for preamp bypass
- Sadowsky Light machine heads with open gear
- Sadowsky S-Security Locks
- Sadowsky bridge with quick release for the strings
- Chrome hardware
- Strung with 045 - 105 Sadowsky Blue Label strings
- Finish: '59 Burst Transparent High Polish
- Tortoise pickguard
- Includes Hex-key
- adjustment set and individual certificate of authenticity
- Includes Sadowsky Portabag (SAC BAG BASS PORTA)
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • Superb red alder body provides balanced, resonant tone.
- • Morado fretboard offers a unique feel and striking visual appeal.
- • Sadowsky pickups deliver articulate, vintage-inspired J-bass voice.
- • Active 2-band EQ with VTC offers precise tonal shaping.
CONS
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many players.
- • Bolt-on neck, while stable, lacks the inherent warmth of a set-neck.
- • Alder body can be prone to slight resonance if not properly shielded.
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Key Features
Body Material
American red alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Morado
Pickups
Sadowsky hum-free J-style (neck & bridge)
Scale Length
34in (864 mm)
Frets
21 Nickel silver (2.4 mm width, 1.3 mm height)
Strings
045 - 105 gauge Sadowsky
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sadowsky’s pickups are designed to be more articulate and clearer, with reduced hum and a slightly more modern response than vintage Fender pickups, while still retaining that J-bass character.
The VTC is a more sophisticated control; it interacts with the EQ to emulate vintage amplifier tone stacks, adding warmth and a rolled-off high end.
While a bolt-on neck generally has a slightly different sustain characteristic than a set-neck, Sadowsky’s construction and wood selection minimize any noticeable difference, prioritizing stability and ease of repair.
