Sadowsky MetroLine 21 4 Vintage MM SOW
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Sadowsky
MetroLine 21 4 Vintage MM SOW
Product Info
Article Number:
525608
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroLine 21 4 Vintage MM SOW
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$3,628.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This MetroLine 21 is a seriously well-voiced instrument. The combination of the alder body, bolt-on neck, and Sadowsky pickups delivers a punchy, articulate tone with vintage character. It's a fantastic choice for players seeking a versatile, high-quality bass with a comfortable feel and that classic Sadowsky vibe, particularly suited for funk, rock, and modern pop.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroLine 21 4 Vintage MM SOW
- Electric Bass
- Slightly reduced J-style body made from American alder
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Moarado
- Neck profile: C
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Fingerboard: 12"
- Nut width: 39.2 mm (1.54")
- Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III nut
- 21 Nickel silver frets - width: 2.4 mm / height: 1.3 mm
- Pickups: hum-free Sadowsky Stacked Coil J-Style (neck) and Sadowsky MM-Style (bridge) humbucker
- Active Sadowsky 2-band electronics with bass and treble boost and Vintage Tone Control (VTC)
- Controls for volume
- balance
- vintage tone control
- treble and bass
- Push/pull function on the VTC control for preamp bypass
- 3-Way toggle switch for pickup configuration (serial / parallel / single coil)
- Quick Access electronics compartment
- Tortoise pickguard
- Sadowsky bridge with quick release for the strings - string spacing: 20 mm (0.79")
- Open Sadowsky Light machine heads
- Sadowsky S-Security Locks
- Chrome hardware
- Strings: Sadowsky Blue Label strings .045 - .105
- Colour: Solid Olympic White High Polish
- Includes Allen key adjustment set
- individual certificate of authenticity and Sadowsky Portabag gig bag
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • Alder body provides a balanced, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
- • Sadowsky Stacked J pickup delivers articulate, clear notes without unwanted hum.
- • Vintage Tone Control (VTC) offers nuanced tonal shaping and bypass functionality.
- • Bolt-on neck construction yields a snappy, responsive feel favored by many players.
CONS
- • The alder body, while great sounding, might be a bit too lightweight for some players’ preference.
- • The Moarado fingerboard, while beautiful, can be a bit harder than rosewood to adjust to.
- • The active electronics, while versatile, require a power source and can introduce a slight hum if improperly shielded.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
American Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Moarado
Pickups
Sadowsky Stacked J (neck) & MM-Style (bridge) humbuckers
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Nickel Silver, 2.4 mm width, 1.3 mm height
Strings
Typically ships with roundwound strings, likely .045-.105
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The stacked design eliminates hum while retaining a bright, defined tone, offering a cleaner signal without sacrificing articulation.
It's a more comprehensive vintage tone shaping tool, offering both bass and treble boost with a bypass function for a true preamp bypass.
Bolt-on construction generally contributes to a snappier, more direct response and a slightly brighter tone compared to the smoother, warmer sound often associated with set-neck basses.
