Sadowsky MetroLine 24-4 Vintage OW

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Sadowsky MetroLine 24-4 Vintage OW

Sadowsky

MetroLine 24-4 Vintage OW

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Product Info

Article Number: 489366
Brand: Sadowsky
Model: MetroLine 24-4 Vintage OW
Price: $3,738.90

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This Sadowsky MetroLine is a serious contender for players seeking a vintage-inspired J-Bass tone with modern refinements. The combination of the comfortable fretboard, versatile electronics, and solid construction makes it ideal for session players and gigging musicians who appreciate a refined, professional instrument. It's a premium-priced bass that delivers exceptional value for the discerning bassist.

Product Description

  • Sadowsky MetroLine 24-4 Vintage OW
  • 4-String Electric Bass
  • Scale length: 34" (864 mm)
  • Bolt-on neck
  • Body: American alder
  • Neck: Maple
  • Fretboard: Morado
  • 12" Fretboard radius
  • Graphtech Tusq nut
  • 38.5 mm Nut width
  • 24 Nickel silver frets (width: 2.4 mm / height: 1.3 mm)
  • Passive
  • hum-free Sadowsky J-style pickup in modern position (neck)
  • passive
  • hum-free Sadowsky J-style pickup in modern position (bridge)
  • Active Sadowsky 2-band electronics (bass and treble boost) with vintage tone control (VTC)
  • Controls for volume / balance / vintage tone control (P / P) / treble and bass (stacked)
  • Push / pull function on the VTC controller for preamp bypass
  • Sadowsky Light machine heads with open gears
  • Sadowsky S-Security locks
  • Sadowsky bridge with quick release for the strings
  • Chrome hardware
  • 045 - 105 Sadowsky Blue Label strings
  • Solid Olympic White high gloss finish
  • Tortoise pickguard
  • Includes hex-key
  • adjustment set
  • and individual items Certificate of authenticity
  • Includes Sadowsky Portabag (SAC BAG BASS PORTA)
  • Made in Germany
PROS
  • • Outstanding build quality; Sadowsky’s attention to detail shines through.
  • • Vintage-voiced Sadowsky pickups deliver a warm, articulate tone.
  • • The 12 in fretboard radius provides exceptional playing comfort.
  • • Active/passive switching offers versatility for varied musical styles.
CONS
  • • The alder body might lack the sustain of a more exotic wood.
  • • Premium-priced, placing it out of reach for many bassists.
  • • Bolt-on neck construction, while stable, isn’t preferred by all.

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Key Features

Body Material American alder
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Morado
Pickups Sadowsky J-style hum-free pickups (neck & bridge)
Scale Length 34 in (864 mm)
Frets 24 Nickel silver, 2.4 mm width, 1.3 mm height
Strings Not specified, likely roundwound nickel-plated steel
Weight Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The VTC provides a subtle warmth and vintage character, acting as a tone shaping tool rather than a drastic EQ change; bypassing it offers a brighter, more modern tone.
While incredibly stable and reliable, a bolt-on neck can lack the theoretical sustain of a multi-piece neck; however, Sadowsky’s construction minimizes any perceived difference.
Sadowsky’s pickups offer a similar tonal profile but with increased clarity and definition, and a slightly more aggressive output, while retaining that classic J-Bass growl.

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