Sadowsky MetroLine 24-4 Vintage NBTS FL

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Sadowsky MetroLine 24-4 Vintage NBTS FL

Sadowsky

MetroLine 24-4 Vintage NBTS FL

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Product Info

Article Number: 554719
Brand: Sadowsky
Model: MetroLine 24-4 Vintage NBTS FL
Price: $3,188.90

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This Sadowsky MetroLine is a serious fretless contender. The slim neck profile and well-chosen woods make it surprisingly comfortable, while the Sadowsky pickups offer a wide range of tones from mellow vintage growl to punchy modern sounds. It’s ideal for the experienced bassist seeking a refined, versatile fretless experience.

Product Description

  • Sadowsky MetroLine 24-4 Vintage NBTS FL
  • Electric Bass
  • Fretless / fretless
  • Slim
  • slightly scaled down body: American alder
  • Bolt-on neck: Maple
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Dot fingerboard inlays
  • Neck profile: C - thickness at 1st fret: 20.8 mm / 12th fret: 24.1 mm
  • Scale: 864 mm (34")
  • Fretboard radius: 12"
  • Nut width: 38.1 mm - width at 12th fret: 56.3 mm / 21st fret: 63.5 mm
  • Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III nut
  • Pickup: Sadowsky True humbucker (Quad Coil) with AlNiCo V magnets
  • Active Sadowsky electronics with 2-band EQ and Vintage Tone Control (VTC)
  • Volume
  • Treble and Bass controls
  • VTC control with push/pull function for preamp bypass
  • 3-Way toggle switch for humbucker configuration - serial/parallel/single coil
  • Quick Access electronics compartment
  • Transparent pickguard
  • Sadowsky bridge with Quick Release for the strings
  • Open Sadowsky light tuners
  • Sadowsky S-security locks
  • Chrome hardware
  • Strings: Sadowsky Blue Label strings 045" - 105"
  • Weight approx. 3.18 kg
  • Colour: Nirvana Black Transparent Satin
  • Incl. Sadowsky Portabag gig bag
  • hex key adjustment set and individual certificate of authenticity
  • Made in Germany

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

PROS
  • • Exquisite ebony fingerboard delivers exceptional fretless articulation.
  • • Sadowsky True humbuckers provide a versatile, powerful vintage tone.
  • • Bolt-on maple neck offers a comfortable, responsive feel and sustain.
  • • Quick Access electronics compartment simplifies maintenance and adjustments.
CONS
  • • Fretless basses demand a higher skill level and more careful handling.
  • • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many players.
  • • The alder body, while resonant, might lack the exotic look of some alternatives.

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Key Features

Body Material American alder
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Ebony
Pickups Sadowsky True humbucker (Quad Coil) with AlNiCo V magnets
Scale Length 864 mm (34 in)
Frets Fretless
Strings 4
Weight Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimated)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The VTC subtly rolls off highs and adds a vintage warmth, essentially mimicking the character of older amplifiers and speakers. The push/pull bypass provides a direct, uncolored signal for modern tones.
Yes, Sadowsky's 'C' profile is known for its comfortable feel; the measurements (20.8mm at the 1st fret, 24.1mm at the 12th) indicate a slim, player-friendly design suitable for extended playing sessions.
The ebony fingerboard provides a smoother, slightly harder feel than rosewood, offering excellent note definition and a more pronounced fretless character; it's a very responsive and expressive platform.

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