Sadowsky MetroLine 21 MJ LTD 4 NTS
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Sadowsky
MetroLine 21 MJ LTD 4 NTS
Product Info
Article Number:
592639
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroLine 21 MJ LTD 4 NTS
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$4,727.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This MetroLine 21 MJ LTD is a seriously refined instrument. The combination of the warm okoume, striking padouk top, and those Sadowsky pickups delivers a fantastic blend of vintage vibe and modern versatility. It’s perfect for players seeking a premium-voiced bass with a comfortable, modern feel, especially those in funk, jazz fusion, or session work.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroLine 21 MJ LTD 4 NTS
- Electric Bass
- Limited Edition 2024 model - only 135 pieces worldwide (4 and 5 string models)
- Body: Okoume
- Top: Marbled padouk
- Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard: Madagascar rosewood
- Fingerboard inlays: Dots
- Fingerboard radius: 12"
- Scale" 34" (864 mm)
- Nut width: 38.1 mm (1.5")
- Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III
- Neck profile: "C" - thickness at 1st fret: 20.8 mm (0.82") / 12th fret: 24.1 mm (0.95")
- Fret width: 2.4 mm
- Fret height: 1.3 mm
- 21 Nickel silver frets
- Pickups: 1 passive
- hum-free Sadowsky stacked J-style (neck) and 1 passive Sadowsky M-style humbucker with Alnico 5 magnets (bridge)
- Active Sadowsky 2-band electronics (bass and treble boost) with Vintage Tone Control (VTC)
- Controls for volume
- balance
- vintage tone control with push/pull function
- treble and bass (stacked)
- Push/pull function on the VTC control for preamp bypass
- Sadowsky bridge with quick release for the strings
- Open Sadowsky Light machine heads
- Sadowsky Quick Access Compartment
- Sadowsky S-Security Locks
- Black hardware
- Strings: .045 - .105 Sadowsky Blue Label strings
- Colour: Natural matte
- Includes black Sadowsky leather strap with Sadowsky logo
- Allen key adjustment set
- individual certificate of authenticity and Sadowsky PortaBag
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • Okoume/Padauk combo delivers a warm, resonant, and visually striking tone.
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and a silky-smooth feel.
- • Sadowsky stacked J/M pickup pairing offers versatile tonal options.
- • VTC and 2-band active EQ provide precise and nuanced tonal shaping.
CONS
- • The marbled padouk top can be prone to minor finish imperfections.
- • Okoume body may contribute to a slightly heavier feel than some alternatives.
- • Limited edition status restricts availability and potential resale value.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume with Marbled Padouk Top
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Madagascar Rosewood
Pickups
Sadowsky Stacked J (Neck) & Sadowsky M (Bridge) with Alnico 5 Magnets
Scale Length
34" (864 mm)
Frets
21 Nickel Silver
Strings
4-String (Not Specified Brand, likely roundwound)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimated based on similar Sadowsky models)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Vintage Tone Control offers a more nuanced roll-off, subtly shaping the high frequencies rather than a drastic cut, aiming for a more classic bass tone.
While Sadowsky maintains high quality control, slight variations in wood grain and finish are inherent in limited edition models, making each bass unique.
The 'C' profile is a comfortable, medium-thin shape, generally feeling slightly fuller than their 'U' profile but thinner than their 'D' profile – a good middle ground for most players.
