Sadowsky MetroLine 24-5 Modern BK

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Sadowsky MetroLine 24-5 Modern BK

Sadowsky

MetroLine 24-5 Modern BK

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Product Info

Article Number: 489379
Brand: Sadowsky
Model: MetroLine 24-5 Modern BK
Price: $3,738.90

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This Sadowsky MetroLine 24-5 Modern BK is a seriously refined instrument. The blend of vintage aesthetics and modern electronics makes it perfect for players seeking a punchy, articulate tone with a touch of warmth—ideal for funk, soul, and rock where a defined low-end is essential.

Product Description

  • Sadowsky MetroLine 24-5 Modern BK
  • 5-String Electric Bass
  • Body: American swamp ash
  • Bolt-on neck: Maple
  • Fretboard: Maple
  • Fretboard radius: 12"
  • Scale 34" (864 mm)
  • Nut width: 47.5 mm
  • Nut: Graph Tech TUSQ
  • Frets: 24 Nickel silver (Width: 2.4 mm / Height: 1.3 mm)
  • Pickups: 2 Passive Sadowsky Soapbars in the modern position (neck + bridge)
  • Active Sadowsky 2-band electronics with bass and treble boost and Vintage Tone Control (VTC)
  • Controls for volume
  • balance
  • Vintage Tone Control
  • treble and bass
  • Push/Pull function on the VTC control for preamp bypass
  • Bridge: Sadowsky with quick release for the strings
  • Machine heads: Sadowsky Light with open gears
  • Sadowsky S-Security locks
  • Hardware: Chrome
  • Strings: Sadowsky Blue Label
  • .045 - .130
  • Colour: Solid Black Matte
  • Includes an Allen key
  • adjustment set
  • certificate of authenticity and a Sadowsky Portabag
  • Made in Germany

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

PROS
  • • Swamp ash body delivers resonant, articulate low-end tones.
  • • Bolt-on maple neck provides snappy response and comfortable playability.
  • • Sadowsky soapbar pickups offer a focused, vintage-inspired growl.
  • • VTC control offers tonal flexibility and preamp bypass for a classic sound.
CONS
  • • The bolt-on neck, while responsive, lacks the sustain of a neck-through design.
  • • The matte black finish can show fingerprints and smudges easily.
  • • The 2-band active EQ, while effective, might be limiting for complex tonal sculpting.

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Key Features

Body Material American swamp ash
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Maple
Pickups 2 Passive Sadowsky Soapbars (neck & bridge), Active Sadowsky 2-band EQ
Scale Length 34 in (864 mm)
Frets 24 Nickel silver (2.4 mm width, 1.3 mm height)
Strings Sadowsky Blue Label .045 - .130
Weight Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The VTC provides a subtle vintage voicing and allows bypassing the active preamp for a more transparent, passive tone; it's a great way to dial in a classic feel.
While excellent, the bolt-on construction will have slightly less sustain than a neck-through design; the maple neck still provides plenty of resonance and responsiveness.
They’re balanced—they offer clarity and articulation without being overly bright, leaning towards a warmer, vintage-inspired character.

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