Sadowsky MetroLine 21-5 Hyb 59 Burst
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Sadowsky
MetroLine 21-5 Hyb 59 Burst
Product Info
Article Number:
502468
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroLine 21-5 Hyb 59 Burst
Category:
Premium Basses
Price:
$3,958.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This MetroLine is a seriously refined instrument. The hybrid pickup setup gives you a huge range of tones, and the Sadowsky electronics are incredibly responsive. It’s perfect for players seeking a versatile, high-quality 5-string with a vintage-inspired feel and modern functionality.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroLine 21-5 Hyb 59 Burst
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Body: American swamp ash
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fretboard: Maple
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Fretboard radius: 12"
- Nut width: 47.5 mm
- Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III nut
- 21 Nickel silver frets (width: 2.4 mm
- height: 1.3 mm)
- Pickups: Passive Sadowsky P-style (neck) and 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 VTC control for preamp bypass
- Tortoise pickguard
- Sadowsky bridge with quick release for the strings
- Sadowsky light machine heads with open gears
- Sadowsky S security locks
- Chrome hardware
- Strings: 045 - 130 Sadowsky Blue Label strings
- Colour: '59 Burst transparent high gloss
- Includes hex key adjustment set
- individual certificate of authenticity
- and Sadowsky portabag (SAC BAG BASS PORTA)
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • Swamp ash body delivers resonant, balanced tone with excellent sustain
- • Hybrid pickup configuration provides versatility from mellow P-style to aggressive J-style
- • Bolt-on maple neck offers a comfortable, familiar feel and snappy response
- • Sadowsky electronics provide precise tone shaping with a useful vintage tone control
CONS
- • The 34in scale might feel long for players with shorter arms or smaller hands
- • Premium-priced, placing it out of reach for many bassists
- • Tortoise pickguard, while aesthetically pleasing, isn't universally preferred
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
American swamp ash
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
Sadowsky P-style (neck) and hum-free J-style (bridge)
Scale Length
864 mm (34in)
Frets
21 Nickel silver, 2.4 mm width, 1.3 mm height
Strings
045 - 130
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The J-style bridge pickup adds more bite and clarity, expanding the tonal palette beyond the typical P-bass growl; it’s a welcome addition for modern playing styles.
It's a more nuanced vintage tone control that subtly shapes the overall frequency response, emulating the characteristics of older pickups and amplifiers; it’s not just a simple treble cut.
While neck-through basses generally offer slightly more sustain, the MetroLine’s swamp ash body and well-constructed bolt-on neck provide excellent sustain and resonance for its design.
