Sadowsky MetroLine 21-5 Vin Mo Candy

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Sadowsky MetroLine 21-5 Vin Mo Candy

Sadowsky

MetroLine 21-5 Vin Mo Candy

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Product Info

Article Number: 518435
Brand: Sadowsky
Model: MetroLine 21-5 Vin Mo Candy
Price: $4,398.90

* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.

This Sadowsky MetroLine 21-5 Vin Mo Candy is a seriously refined instrument. The combination of the alder body, bolt-on neck, and Sadowsky pickups delivers a fantastic, vintage-flavored J-bass tone with modern clarity and a comfortable feel. It’s perfect for players seeking a high-end, versatile 5-string with a touch of vintage vibe.

Product Description

  • Sadowsky MetroLine 21-5 Vin Mo Candy
  • 5-String Electric Bass
  • American alder body
  • Bolt-on maple neck
  • Morado fretboard
  • Fretboard radius: 12"
  • Scale length: 864 mm (34")
  • Nut width: 47.5 mm
  • Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III nut
  • 21 Nickel silver frets (width: 2.4 mm / height: 1.3 mm)
  • Pickup: hum-free Sadowsky J-style pickup (neck) and hum-free Sadowsky J-style in '60s position (bridge)
  • Active Sadowsky 2-band electronics with bass and treble boost and Vintage Tone Control (VTC)
  • Volume
  • Balance
  • Vintage Tone Control
  • Treble and Bass knobs (stacked)
  • Vintage Tone Control knob with push/pull function for preamp bypass
  • Parchment pickguard
  • Sadowsky bridge with quick release for the strings
  • Open Sadowsky Light machine heads
  • Chrome hardware
  • Sadowsky S-Security Locks
  • Strings: Sadowsky Blue Label .045 - .130
  • Colour: Solid Candy Apple Red Metallic High Polish
  • Includes hex key
  • adjustment set
  • individual certificate of authenticity and Sadowsky Portabag gig bag
  • Made in Germany

*Note:* Register your product at www.w-distribution.de/Warranty and extend the warranty to 4 years.

PROS
  • • Alder body delivers a resonant, balanced tone with excellent sustain
  • • Bolt-on maple neck provides a snappy, articulate feel and quick response
  • • Sadowsky pickups offer a focused, vintage-inspired J-bass voice
  • • VTC knob adds tonal flexibility and subtle harmonic enhancement
CONS
  • • Premium-priced, placing it out of reach for many players
  • • Active electronics require a power source, potentially impacting battery life
  • • Morado fretboard, while beautiful, can be less durable than rosewood

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Key Features

Body Material American alder
Neck Material Bolt-on maple
Fingerboard Morado
Pickups Sadowsky hum-free J-style (neck & bridge)
Scale Length 864 mm (34 in)
Frets 21 Nickel silver (2.4 mm width, 1.3 mm height)
Strings Sadowsky Blue Label
Weight Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The VTC offers more subtle shaping than a traditional vintage tone control, often adding a pleasing warmth and a touch of harmonic richness without drastically dulling the high end.
Yes, it contributes to a snappier, more direct feel, and generally offers a slightly brighter tone compared to a set-neck bass, with a quicker response.
You can expect roughly 8-10 hours of playtime on a standard 9V battery, but this can vary depending on preamp usage and volume levels.

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