Sadowsky MetroLine 24-5 Modern 59`Burst
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Sadowsky
MetroLine 24-5 Modern 59`Burst
Product Info
Article Number:
541459
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroLine 24-5 Modern 59`Burst
Category:
5-String J-Basses
Price:
$4,068.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky MetroLine is a seriously well-built instrument. The combination of swamp ash and those Sadowsky pickups delivers a fantastic vintage vibe with modern clarity and punch, while the active electronics provide a surprising amount of tonal versatility. It's perfect for players seeking a high-end 5-string with a refined, classic tone.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroLine 24-5 Modern 59`Burst
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Body: American swamp ash
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Scale: 864 mm
- Fretboard radius: 305 mm
- Nut width: 47.5 mm
- Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III nut
- 24 Nickel silver frets (W x H: 2.4 x 1.3 mm)
- Pickup: 2x passive Sadowsky Soapbar in modern position
- Active Sadowsky 2-band electronics (bass and treble boost) with Vintage Tone Control (VTC)
- Volume / Balance / Vintage Tone Control (P/P) / Treble and Bass controls (stacked)
- Push/pull function on VTC control for preamp bypass
- Sadowsky bridge with quick release for the strings
- Sadowsky Light tuners with open gears
- Sadowsky S-Security Locks
- Chrome hardware
- Stringing: 045 - 130 Sadowsky Blue Label
- Colour: '59 Burst Transparent high gloss
- Incl. Sadowsky Portabag (SAC BAG BASS PORTA)
- hexagonal 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
- • Swamp ash body delivers a resonant, articulate low-end with excellent sustain.
- • Sadowsky Soapbar pickups offer a vintage-inspired tone with surprising clarity and punch.
- • Bolt-on maple neck provides a comfortable feel and quick response for effortless playing.
- • The Vintage Tone Control (VTC) adds tonal shaping flexibility, from warm to bright.
CONS
- • The 864 mm scale might feel long for players accustomed to shorter scales.
- • High-gloss finish, while beautiful, can be a fingerprint magnet and requires careful maintenance.
- • Premium-priced, placing it out of reach for many budget-conscious bassists.
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Key Features
Body Material
American swamp ash
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
2x Sadowsky Soapbar (passive) & Active 2-band electronics
Scale Length
864 mm
Frets
24 Nickel silver (2.4 x 1.3 mm)
Strings
Sadowsky Blue Label .045 - .130
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The VTC acts as a vintage-style tone control, rolling off highs and adding warmth, but with the added benefit of a bypass function for a more modern, brighter sound.
They capture a similar growl and character but offer improved clarity and articulation compared to many older designs, thanks to Sadowsky’s meticulous winding and design.
Yes, bolt-on necks typically offer a snappier, more direct feel and brighter tone, and are often favored for their ease of repair and modification.
