Sadowsky MetroLine 21-5 Vin MM 59´Burst
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Sadowsky
MetroLine 21-5 Vin MM 59´Burst
Product Info
Article Number:
526123
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroLine 21-5 Vin MM 59´Burst
Category:
5-String J-Basses
Price:
$4,068.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky MetroLine is a seriously refined instrument. The combination of the swamp ash body and the stacked/humbucker pickups gives you a wide range of tones, from vintage thump to modern growl. It’s a premium-priced bass perfect for players seeking a versatile, comfortable 5-string with a distinct Sadowsky character.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroLine 21-5 Vin MM 59´Burst
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Scale: 34" (864 mm)
- Bolt-on neck
- Slightly scaled down J-style body
- American swamp ash body
- Maple neck (C-profile)
- Maple fingerboard
- 12" Fingerboard radius
- Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III nut
- 44.5 mm (1.75") nut width
- 78.0 mm (2.68") neck width at 12th fret
- 68.0 mm (3.0") neck width at 3rd fret
- Neck width at last fret: 21.8 mm (0.86")
- Neck thickness at 1st fret
- 23.6 mm (0.93")
- 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 humbucker 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 open-gear tuners
- Sadowsky S-Security Locks
- Sadowsky bridge with Quick Release for strings
- String spacing: 18 mm (0.71")
- Chrome hardware
- Strung with 045 - 130 Sadowsky Blue Label strings
- '59 Burst Transparent High Polish finish
- Tortoise pickguard
- Incl. hexagonal key adjustment set
- individual certificate of authenticity and a Sadowsky Portabag gig bag (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
- • Swamp ash body delivers resonant, articulate low-end response.
- • Bolt-on neck provides a snappy, immediate feel and attack.
- • Stacked Sadowsky pickup offers hum-free clarity and tonal versatility.
- • Vintage Tone Control (VTC) adds warmth and authentic vintage character.
CONS
- • The bolt-on neck, while responsive, lacks the sustain of a neck-through design.
- • The active electronics, while excellent, may not appeal to purists seeking a purely passive tone.
- • The 59’ Burst finish, while beautiful, can be susceptible to fingerprints and handling marks.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
American Swamp Ash
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
Sadowsky Stacked J-Style (Neck) & MM-Style Humbucker (Bridge)
Scale Length
34" (864 mm)
Frets
21 Nickel Silver
Strings
Typically ships with roundwound strings, gauge unspecified
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The VTC subtly rolls off highs and introduces a warmth similar to vintage basses, softening harshness and adding a smoother, more rounded character.
The 'C' profile is a fairly standard shape, but the 78mm width at the 12th fret might feel a bit full for some players with smaller hands – best to try one if possible.
The active preamp provides a noticeable boost and shaping capabilities, but the Sadowsky design is known for being exceptionally quiet; hum is minimal compared to other active systems.
