Sadowsky MetroLine 24-5 Vin ´59 Burst

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Sadowsky MetroLine 24-5 Vin ´59 Burst

Sadowsky

MetroLine 24-5 Vin ´59 Burst

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Product Info

Article Number: 515947
Brand: Sadowsky
Model: MetroLine 24-5 Vin ´59 Burst
Price: $3,903.90

* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.

This MetroLine is a seriously well-built 5-string. The swamp ash gives it a fantastic fundamental, and the Sadowsky pickups offer a balanced, articulate tone that’s versatile enough for almost any genre. It’s a premium-priced instrument, but delivers the quality and feel to match – a great choice for the discerning bassist seeking a refined and responsive instrument.

Product Description

  • Sadowsky MetroLine 24-5 Vin ´59 Burst
  • 5-String Electric Bass
  • American swamp ash body
  • Bolt-on maple neck
  • Maple fingerboard
  • Scale: 864 mm (34")
  • Fingerboard radius: 12"
  • Nut width: 47.5 mm
  • Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III nut
  • 24 Nickel silver frets - width: 2.4 mm / height: 1.3 mm
  • Pickup: 2 Hum-free Sadowsky J-style single coils in modern position
  • Active Sadowsky electronics with 2-band EQ and Vintage Tone Control (VTC)
  • Controls for volume
  • balance
  • stacked treble and bass
  • VTC control with push/pull function for preamp bypass
  • Tortoise pickguard
  • Sadowsky bridge with Quick Release for the strings
  • Sadowsky S-Security locks
  • Open Sadowsky Light tuners
  • Chrome hardware
  • Factory strings: .045 - .130 Sadowsky Blue Label
  • Colour: '59 Burst Transparent High Polish
  • Incl. Sadowsky Portabag gig bag
  • hex key adjustment set
  • individual certificate of authenticity
  • Made in Germany

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

PROS
  • • Swamp ash body delivers resonant, articulate low-end response.
  • • Bolt-on neck provides snappy attack and comfortable playability.
  • • Sadowsky hum-free pickups offer clarity with minimal noise.
  • • VTC control adds tonal flexibility for vintage or modern sounds.
CONS
  • • Swamp ash can make the bass somewhat weighty, potentially fatiguing for some players.
  • • Active electronics require a power source, limiting passive tonal options.
  • • The '59 Burst finish, while beautiful, can be prone to fingerprints.

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Key Features

Body Material American swamp ash
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Maple
Pickups Sadowsky J-style hum-free single coils (neck) & Sadowsky hum-free single coil (bridge)
Scale Length 864 mm (34 in)
Frets 24 Nickel silver, 2.4 mm width, 1.3 mm height
Strings .045 - .130 Sadowsky Blue Label
Weight Approximately 11 lbs (4.9 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Vintage Tone Control allows you to subtly dial in a more vintage-style warmth or brighten the sound for a more modern edge; it’s a powerful tool for shaping your tone.
The hum-canceling design significantly reduces hum and buzz; they offer a clearer, more defined tone compared to many standard J-style pickups, retaining punch while minimizing muddiness.
Bolt-on necks generally have a more immediate, responsive feel with a slightly quicker attack; while it may not sustain *quite* as long as a set-neck, the increased clarity and responsiveness are often preferred.

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