Sadowsky MetroLine 21 4 Vintage MM SBK
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Sadowsky
MetroLine 21 4 Vintage MM SBK
Product Info
Article Number:
525607
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroLine 21 4 Vintage MM SBK
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$3,078.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This MetroLine 21 is a seriously refined instrument. The bolt-on neck gives it a snappy, responsive feel, and the Sadowsky pickups deliver that classic, punchy J-bass tone with a modern clarity. It's perfect for players seeking a vintage-inspired sound and feel without the extreme expense of a custom shop build.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroLine 21 4 Vintage MM SBK
- 4-String Electric Bass
- Scale 34" (864 mm)
- Bolt-on neck
- Slightly scaled down J-style body
- Body: American alder
- Maple neck (C-profile)
- Morado fingerboard
- Fretboard radius 12"
- Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III nut
- Nut width: 39.2 mm (1.54")
- Neck width at 12th fret: 56.3 mm (2.2")
- Neck width at last fret: 63.5 mm (2.5")
- Neck thickness at 1st fret: 20.8 mm (0.82")
- Neck thickness at 12th fret: 24.1 mm (0.95")
- 21 Nickel silver frets (width: 2.4 mm / height: 1.3 mm)
- Passive hum-free Sadowsky stacked coil J-style pickup (neck)
- passive Sadowsky MM-style pickup (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 VTC control for preamp bypass
- 2x 3-Way toggle switch for pickup configuration (serial / parallel / single coil)
- Quick Access electronics compartment
- Sadowsky Light tuners with open gear
- Sadowsky S-Security Locks
- Sadowsky bridge with Quick Release for strings
- 20 mm (0.79") string spacing
- Chrome hardware
- Strung with 045 - 105 Sadowsky Blue Label strings
- Solid Black High Polish finish
- Tortoise pickguard
- Incl. hexagonal key adjustment set and individual certificate of authenticity
- Incl. Sadowsky Portabag (SAC BAG BASS PORTA)
- Made in Germany
*Note:* Register your product on www.w-distribution.de/Warranty and extend the warranty to 4 years
PROS
- • Alder body provides excellent resonance and balanced tonal foundation.
- • Morado fingerboard offers a smooth, fast playing experience with a unique feel.
- • Sadowsky's stacked J pickup delivers a hum-free, articulate low-end.
- • Vintage Tone Control provides nuanced tonal shaping for classic bass sounds.
CONS
- • Bolt-on neck, while reliable, lacks the sustain of a neck-through design.
- • Limited tonal versatility compared to basses with more pickup options.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many players.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
American Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Morado
Pickups
Sadowsky Stacked J (neck) & MM-style (bridge)
Scale Length
34"
Frets
21 Nickel Silver
Strings
Typically ships with D'Addario EXL170 or similar, 4-string
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The VTC is a more sophisticated circuit, subtly rolling off highs and adding warmth, mimicking the response of vintage amplifiers – it's less a simple treble cut.
It's a blend control allowing you to adjust the relative output of the neck and bridge pickups, offering a wider range of tonal colors than a simple pickup selector.
It's a comfortable, medium-thin C profile; not overly slim like some modern basses, but certainly not a thick vintage C, offering a good balance for speed and comfort.
