Sadowsky MetroLine 21-5 Vin MM MO OW
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Sadowsky
MetroLine 21-5 Vin MM MO OW
Product Info
Article Number:
526143
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroLine 21-5 Vin MM MO OW
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 well-made 5-string. The combination of a comfortable neck, versatile pickups, and active EQ makes it ideal for players seeking a modern, articulate tone with a touch of vintage warmth—perfect for session work, funk, or even heavier genres where clarity is key.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroLine 21-5 Vin MM MO OW
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Slightly scaled-down J-style body made from American alder
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Morado
- Neck profile: C
- Scale: 34" (864 mm)
- Fingerboard radius: 12"
- Nut width: 45 mm
- Nut: Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III
- 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 (bass and treble boost) with Vintage Tone Control (VTC)
- Controls for Volume
- Balance
- Vintage Tone Control
- Treble and Bass
- Push/pull function on the VTC control 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")
- Sadowsky Light open-gear machine heads
- Sadowsky S-Security Locks
- Chrome hardware
- Strings: Sadowsky Blue Label Saiten .045 - .130
- Colour: Solid Olympic White High Polish
- Includes hex key adjustment set
- individual certificate of authenticity and Sadowsky Portabag gig bag
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • Sadowsky Stacked pickups deliver clarity and hum-free performance across the spectrum.
- • Morado fingerboard offers a uniquely smooth and resonant playing experience.
- • Bolt-on neck construction provides a snappy, responsive feel and excellent sustain.
- • Active 2-band electronics with VTC offer precise tonal shaping and vintage warmth.
CONS
- • The slightly scaled-down body might feel a bit small for players with larger hands.
- • Premium-priced, placing it out of reach for many aspiring bassists.
- • While versatile, the J/MM pickup combination leans towards modern sounds, limiting pure vintage tones.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
American Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Morado
Pickups
Sadowsky Stacked Coil J-Style (neck) and Sadowsky MM-Style (bridge) humbucker
Scale Length
34 in (864 mm)
Frets
21 Nickel silver, 2.4 mm width, 1.3 mm height
Strings
5-String
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) - typical for a 5-string alder bass
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Frequently Asked Questions
The VTC subtly rolls off highs and adds a touch of mid-range, emulating the sonic character of older basses without sacrificing the active EQ’s flexibility.
They are designed to be a core part of the bass’s character, but yes, they are technically swappable with careful installation, though it's not a beginner-friendly task.
Yes, the bolt-on construction tends to have a slightly more immediate and responsive feel with a touch less overall sustain than a neck-through, but the alder body compensates well.
