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

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

Sadowsky

MetroLine 21-4 Vin P/J ´59 BR

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Product Info

Article Number: 516048
Brand: Sadowsky
Model: MetroLine 21-4 Vin P/J ´59 BR
Price: $4,398.90

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This Sadowsky MetroLine is a serious contender for players seeking a refined P/J tone with modern versatility. The build quality is impeccable, the pickups are fantastic, and the VTC adds a useful layer of tonal shaping. It's an excellent choice for session players, gigging musicians, or anyone wanting a professional-grade instrument with a vintage vibe.

Product Description

  • Sadowsky MetroLine 21-4 Vin P/J ´59 BR
  • Electric Gass
  • Body: American swamp ash
  • Bolt-on neck: Maple
  • Fretboard: Maple
  • Scale length: 864 mm (34")
  • Fretboard radius: 12"
  • Nut width: 38.5 mm
  • Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III nut
  • 21 Nickel silver frets - width: 2
  • 4 mm / height: 1
  • 3 mm
  • Pickup: Sadowsky P-style split coil (neck) and hum-free Sadowsky J-style single coil in '60s position (bridge)
  • Active Sadowsky electronics with 2-band EQ (bass and treble boost) and Vintage Tone Control (VTC)
  • Volume
  • balance
  • treble and bass controls (stacked)
  • Push/pull function on VTC control 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 Gloss
  • 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 resonant, articulate low-end response.
  • • Sadowsky pickups offer a balanced P/J tone with clarity and warmth.
  • • Bolt-on maple neck provides a snappy feel and quick response.
  • • Vintage Tone Control (VTC) adds tonal flexibility for vintage or modern sounds.
CONS
  • • High-end price point places it out of reach for many players.
  • • Maple fretboard can be a bit 'snappy' for those preferring a darker feel.
  • • Active electronics require a power source, limiting passive tonal options.

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Key Features

Body Material American swamp ash
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Maple
Pickups Sadowsky P-style split coil & hum-free J-style single coil
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

It’s noticeably more articulate and defined, with less of the boxiness often associated with traditional P-bass pickups, thanks to its split-coil design.
It's a nuanced control; it rolls off highs and adds a pleasing warmth, emulating vintage amp characteristics rather than a dramatic tone shift.
Bolt-on necks generally offer a snappier, more responsive feel with a slightly quicker attack, and sustain is excellent, though perhaps not as seemingly endless as a neck-through construction.

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