Sadowsky MetroLine 21-5 Vin MM MO BK
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Sadowsky
MetroLine 21-5 Vin MM MO BK
Product Info
Article Number:
526144
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroLine 21-5 Vin MM MO BK
Category:
5-String J-Basses
Price:
$3,848.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This MetroLine 21-5 is a seriously refined 5-string. The Sadowsky pickups deliver a modern, articulate tone while the VTC provides a vintage warmth. It's a fantastic choice for session players or anyone needing a versatile, high-end bass with a comfortable feel.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroLine 21-5 Vin MM MO BK
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Slightly reduced J-style body made from American alder
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Morado
- Neck profile: C
- Fingerboard radius: 12"
- Nut width: 44.5 mm (1.75")
- 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 electronics with 2-band EQ (bass and treble boost) and Vintage Tone Control (VTC)
- Controls for volume
- balance
- vintage tone control
- treble
- bass
- VTC control with push/pull function for preamp bypass
- 2x 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: 18 mm (0.71")
- Open Shadowsky Light machine heads
- Chrome hadrware
- Sadowsky S-Security Locks
- Strings: Sadowsky Blue Label .045" - .130"
- Colour: Solid Black 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 pickups offer incredible clarity and hum-free operation.
- • Maple neck with Morado fingerboard delivers a smooth, fast playing experience.
- • Active electronics and VTC offer tonal shaping flexibility beyond typical J-basses.
CONS
- • Morado fingerboard can be slightly harder than rosewood, requiring some acclimation.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while reliable, lacks the theoretical resonance of a neck-through design.
- • The 34” scale might feel slightly long for players with smaller hands.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
American Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Morado
Pickups
Sadowsky Stacked Coil J-Style (neck) & MM-Style (bridge)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Nickel Silver
Strings
5-String (likely .045-.125, but not explicitly stated)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The VTC subtly rolls off highs and adds a touch of vintage saturation, softening the active electronics' edge without completely eliminating them.
Yes, they offer a more focused, punchy low-end with improved clarity and a less 'muddy' response than many traditional J-basses.
While a neck-through would theoretically have slightly more sustain, the MetroLine's construction still provides excellent resonance and sustain thanks to the high-quality woods and precise joinery.
