Sadowsky MetroLine 21-5 Hyb Solid Black

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Sadowsky MetroLine 21-5 Hyb Solid Black

Sadowsky

MetroLine 21-5 Hyb Solid Black

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Product Info

Article Number: 515941
Brand: Sadowsky
Model: MetroLine 21-5 Hyb Solid Black
Price: $3,738.90

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This MetroLine 21-5 Hyb is a seriously refined instrument. The hybrid pickup configuration and VTC give you a ton of tonal options, while the bolt-on neck keeps things lively. It's a premium-priced bass perfect for players who want a modern feel with vintage character and don’t mind a little extra weight.

Product Description

  • Sadowsky MetroLine 21-5 Hyb Solid Black
  • 5-String Electric Bass
  • American swamp ash body
  • Bolt-on maple neck
  • Maple fretboard
  • Scale length: 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
  • Pickup: Sadowsky P-Style Split Coil (neck) hum-free Sadowsky J-
  • Style Single Coil in '60s position (bridge)
  • Active Sadowsky electronics with 2-band EQ and Vintage Tone Control (VTC)
  • Volume
  • balance
  • stacked treble and bass controls
  • VTC control with push/pull function for preamp bypass
  • Black pickguard
  • Sadowsky bridge with Quick Release for the strings
  • Sadowsky S-Security Locks
  • Open Sadowsky Light tuners
  • Chrome hardware
  • Strings: .045 - .130 Sadowsky Blue Label
  • Colour: Matte black
  • Includes Sadowsky Portabag gig bag
  • hex key adjustment set
  • Individual certificate of authenticity
  • 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 a resonant, balanced tonal foundation.
  • • Bolt-on neck provides a snappy, responsive feel and quick adjustment.
  • • Sadowsky P/J pickup combo offers versatility from growl to clarity.
  • • VTC control offers nuanced tone shaping beyond standard EQ.
CONS
  • • The matte black finish, while stylish, can show fingerprints easily.
  • • The active electronics add complexity; some prefer passive simplicity.
  • • Weight, typical of ash basses, might be tiring for extended gigs.

Product Video

Key Features

Body Material American swamp ash
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Maple
Pickups Sadowsky P-Style Split Coil / Sadowsky J- Single Coil
Scale Length 864 mm (34 in)
Frets 21 Nickel silver, 2.4 mm width, 1.3 mm height
Strings .045 - .130 Sadowsky Blue Label
Weight Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The VTC acts as a 'tone shaping' layer *after* the preamp, allowing you to subtly adjust brightness or warmth while retaining the preamp's overall EQ profile. The push/pull bypasses the entire active circuit for a passive sound.
The neck has a comfortable 'C' shape, but it's not overly thick; players with larger hands will find it manageable, though it's not a 'jumbo' profile.
The Sadowsky split-coil P pickup provides a smoother, more even tone than a traditional P pickup, while the J-style single coil retains articulation; it’s a refined and balanced P/J experience.

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