Sadowsky MetroLine 24-5 Vin Olympic WH

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Sadowsky MetroLine 24-5 Vin Olympic WH

Sadowsky

MetroLine 24-5 Vin Olympic WH

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 515954
Brand: Sadowsky
Model: MetroLine 24-5 Vin Olympic WH
Price: $4,068.90

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

This MetroLine 24-5 is a seriously well-built bass. The combination of the swamp ash, bolt-on neck, and Sadowsky pickups delivers a punchy, defined tone perfect for funk, Motown, and modern rock. It’s a fantastic choice for experienced players seeking a high-quality, versatile J-bass with a touch of modern convenience.

Product Description

  • Sadowsky MetroLine 24-5 Vin Olympic WH
  • 5-String Electric Bass
  • American swamp ash body
  • Bolt-on maple neck
  • Maple fretboard
  • Scale length: 864 mm (34")
  • Fretboard 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 machine heads
  • Chrome hardware
  • Strings: .045 - .130 Sadowsky Blue Label
  • Colour: Solid Olympic White High Polish
  • Includes Sadowsky Portabag gig bag
  • hex key adjustment set
  • 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
  • • Olympic White finish showcases incredible craftsmanship and visual appeal
  • • Sadowsky J-style hum-free pickups deliver a clear, articulate tone
  • • Bolt-on neck provides a snappy, responsive feel and excellent attack
  • • Active electronics with VTC offer tonal shaping and preamp bypass flexibility
CONS
  • • Swamp ash body can make it a bit weighty for some players
  • • Premium-priced, placing it out of reach for many aspiring bassists
  • • Limited tonal versatility compared to basses with more complex EQ options

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Key Features

Body Material American swamp ash
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Maple
Pickups 2 Sadowsky hum-free J-style single coils & 1 Sadowsky active pickup
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 (estimated)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Vintage Tone Control subtly shapes the low-mids, adding warmth or clarity; its push/pull bypass is useful for a more transparent, uncolored sound.
While Sadowsky is known for their set-neck basses, the bolt-on design on the MetroLine offers a different feel – a bit more immediate and lively, prioritizing attack and responsiveness.
Sadowsky's pickups are generally clearer and more articulate, with a slightly more modern high-end response, avoiding the sometimes muddy character found in some vintage J-bass pickups.

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