Sadowsky MetroLine 24-4 Vintage DKLP
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Sadowsky
MetroLine 24-4 Vintage DKLP
Product Info
Article Number:
545509
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroLine 24-4 Vintage DKLP
Category:
4-String J-Basses
Price:
$3,738.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This MetroLine DKLP is a seriously refined instrument, blending vintage aesthetics with modern playability. The active electronics offer a surprising amount of tonal flexibility without getting overly complex. It's a fantastic choice for players seeking a premium, versatile J-bass with a classic vibe and a comfortable feel.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroLine 24-4 Vintage DKLP
- Electric Bass
- Body: American alder
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fretboard: Morado
- 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 Dark Lake Placid Blue 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
- • Alder body delivers a balanced, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
- • Bolt-on maple neck provides a snappy, articulate feel and quick response.
- • Sadowsky J-style pickups offer a vintage-inspired, punchy and clear sound.
- • Vintage Tone Control adds versatility with a subtle mid-scoop or preamp bypass.
CONS
- • High-gloss finish can be a fingerprint magnet and requires careful maintenance.
- • Active electronics introduce a potential point of failure, though Sadowsky’s are known for reliability.
- • The Morado fingerboard, while beautiful, can be a bit harder than rosewood.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
American Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Morado
Pickups
Sadowsky J-style single coils (bridge) & Sadowsky Active 2-band (neck)
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 subtly shapes the EQ, often creating a warmer, more vintage tone by gently scooping the mids when engaged. The push/pull bypass is useful for a truly passive J-bass tone.
Absolutely; bolt-on necks generally offer a snappier, more direct feel and contribute to a brighter, more articulate tone, which aligns with the vintage J-bass aesthetic.
Sadowsky pickups have a more focused and defined tone with increased clarity and output, while retaining the essential J-bass character—they’re a modern interpretation, not a direct clone.
