Sadowsky MetroLine 21-5 Vin MO OW

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Sadowsky MetroLine 21-5 Vin MO OW

Sadowsky

MetroLine 21-5 Vin MO OW

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Product Info

Article Number: 493524
Brand: Sadowsky
Model: MetroLine 21-5 Vin MO OW
Price: $3,958.90

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This MetroLine 21-5 is a serious instrument—it nails that classic J-Bass vibe with a modern edge. The build quality is impeccable, and the Sadowsky pickups have a really articulate, punchy character that sits perfectly in a mix. It's ideal for players seeking a premium-priced, versatile 5-string for funk, soul, and anything needing that defined low-end presence.

Product Description

  • Sadowsky MetroLine 21-5 Vin MO OW
  • 5-String Electric Bass
  • Body: American red alder
  • Neck: Maple
  • Neck attachment: Bolt-on
  • Fretboard: Morado
  • Fretboard radius: 305 mm
  • Nut: Graph Tech TUSQ
  • Nut width: 47.5 mm
  • Frets: 21 Nickel silver (W x H: 2.4 mm x 1.3 mm)
  • Scale: 864 mm (34")
  • Pickups: 2 Hum-free Sadowsky J-style single coils (neck and bridge in 60s position)
  • Controls: Volume & Balance
  • Vintage Tone Control knob with push/pull function for preamp bypass
  • Stacked treble- and bass controls
  • Bridge: Sadowsky with quick release for the strings
  • Sadowsky S-Security locks
  • Machine heads: Sadowsky Light with open gears
  • Pickguard: Tortoise
  • Hardware: Chrome
  • Strings: Sadowsky Blue Label
  • .045 - .130
  • Colour: Solid Olympic White High-gloss
  • Includes an Allen key
  • adjustment set
  • certificate of authenticity and a Sadowsky Portabag gig bag
  • Made in Germany

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

PROS
  • • Alder body provides a balanced, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
  • • Sadowsky hum-free J pickups deliver a clear, punchy vintage tone with minimal noise.
  • • Morado fingerboard offers a smooth playing experience and a unique aesthetic.
  • • Bolt-on neck construction contributes to a lively, responsive feel and easy adjustability.
CONS
  • • Olympic White finish can be a fingerprint magnet requiring frequent cleaning.
  • • The balance might be slightly neck-heavy, requiring a strap adjustment for some players.
  • • The vintage tone control’s push/pull function might be limiting for players wanting more tonal flexibility.

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Key Features

Body Material American red alder
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Morado
Pickups Sadowsky J-style single coils (neck and bridge in 60s position)
Scale Length 864 mm (34 in)
Frets 21 Nickel silver (2.4 mm x 1.3 mm)
Strings Sadowsky Blue Label, .045 - .130
Weight Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) - based on typical 5-string bass weight

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Frequently Asked Questions

It acts as a standard tone knob, but pushing it bypasses the onboard preamp, providing a more passive, raw tone option.
Yes, they are standard J-style pickups and can be swapped; many aftermarket options exist, though retaining the Sadowsky character is difficult.
Morado is denser and harder than Rosewood, offering a slicker feel and potentially more resistance to wear, though it lacks Rosewood’s characteristic warmth.

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