Sadowsky MetroLine 24-4 Vintage Candy

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Sadowsky MetroLine 24-4 Vintage Candy

Sadowsky

MetroLine 24-4 Vintage Candy

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 545513
Brand: Sadowsky
Model: MetroLine 24-4 Vintage Candy
Price: $3,738.90

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

This MetroLine 24-4 is a seriously well-made instrument, nailing that vintage J-bass vibe with a modern edge. The active EQ is surprisingly subtle and useful for adding warmth or a little extra clarity. It's perfect for players who want a refined, versatile bass with a touch of class – think session players or gigging musicians.

Product Description

  • Sadowsky MetroLine 24-4 Vintage Candy
  • Electric Bass
  • Body: American swamp ash
  • Bolt-on neck: Maple
  • Fretboard: Maple
  • Scale length: 864 mm (34")
  • Fretboard radius: 12"
  • Nut width: 38.5 mm
  • Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III nut
  • 24 Nickel/silver frets - width: 2.4 mm / height: 1.3 mm
  • Pickups: 2 Sadowsky J-style single coils in modern position
  • Active Sadowsky 2-band electronics (bass and treble boost) with Vintage Tone Control (VTC)
  • Vintage Tone Control knob with push/pull function for preamp bypass
  • Volume
  • balance
  • treble and bass controls (stacked)
  • Sadowsky bridge with quick release for the strings
  • Open Sadowsky Light machine heads
  • Sadowsky S-Security Locks
  • Parchment pickguard
  • Chrome hardware
  • Strings: Sadowsky Blue Label .045 - .105
  • Colour: Solid Candy Apple Red Metallic High Gloss
  • Includes Sadowsky Portabag
  • hexagonal key
  • adjustment set and certificate
  • Made in Germany

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

PROS
  • • Swamp ash body delivers resonant, articulate low-end response.
  • • Bolt-on maple neck provides snappy attack and comfortable playability.
  • • Sadowsky J-style pickups offer a vintage-inspired, focused tone.
  • • VTC knob adds tonal shaping flexibility, bypassing preamp if desired.
CONS
  • • High-gloss Candy Apple Red finish can be a fingerprint magnet.
  • • Maple fretboard might be too bright for some players' preferences.
  • • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many bassists.

Product Video

Key Features

Body Material American Swamp Ash
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Maple
Pickups 2 Sadowsky J-style Single Coils & Active Sadowsky 2-band
Scale Length 864 mm (34")
Frets 24 Nickel/Silver, 2.4mm width, 1.3mm height
Strings Sadowsky Blue Label .045 - .105
Weight Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The VTC adds a subtle warmth and vintage character when engaged, but can be completely bypassed for a more direct, passive J-bass tone.
Yes, they're exceptionally clear and defined, offering a more refined articulation than many other vintage-voiced pickups while retaining a classic J-bass growl.
While a neck-through might offer slightly more sustain, the bolt-on construction, combined with the swamp ash body, still provides excellent resonance and sustain for its design.

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