Sadowsky MetroLine JJ 4 LTD 2023 MRS
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Sadowsky
MetroLine JJ 4 LTD 2023 MRS
Product Info
Article Number:
567070
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroLine JJ 4 LTD 2023 MRS
Category:
Premium Basses
Price:
$4,068.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky MetroLine JJ 4 LTD is a seriously refined instrument. The combination of the Okoume body and J-style pickups gives it a tight, focused sound perfect for funk, Motown, and modern pop. It's a top-tier bass for discerning players who want a workhorse with a touch of luxury.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroLine JJ 4 LTD 2023 MRS
- Electric Bass
- Limited Edition 2023 model
- Only 125 pieces worldwide (4- and 5-string combined)
- Slightly reduced J-style body with deep cutaways
- Top: quilted mahogany with black accent line
- Body: Okoume
- Bolt-on neck: roasted maple
- Neck profile: C (neck width 56.3 mm at 12th fret
- 63.5 mm at last fret)
- Fingerboard: Honduras rosewood
- Fingerboard inlays: Mother-of-Pearl blocks
- Fretboard radius: 305 mm
- Nut: Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III
- Nut width: 38.1 mm
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- 21 Nickel silver frets (B x H: 2.4 x 1.3 mm)
- Pickups: 2 hum-free Sadowsky J-style single coils
- Active Sadowsky 2-band electronics (bass and treble boost) with Vintage Tone Control (VTC)
- Volume / Balance / Vintage Tone Control (P/P) / Treble and Bass (stacked) controls
- Push/pull function on VTC control for preamp bypass
- Quick access electronics compartment
- Sadowsky Light machine heads with open gears
- Sadowsky S-security locks
- Sadowsky bridge with Quick Release for the strings
- Gold hardware
- Original strings: .045 - .105 Sadowsky Blue Label
- Colour: Majestic Red Transparent Satin
- Incl. Sadowsky Portabag (SAC BAG BASS PORTA)
- Sadowsky leather strap with logo
- hexagonal key adjustment set and certificate of authenticity
- Made in Germany
*Note:* Register your product on www.w-distribution.de/Warranty and extend the warranty to 4 years.
PROS
- • Okoume body provides a resonant, balanced tonal foundation.
- • Roasted maple neck ensures stability and a smooth, fast playing feel.
- • Sadowsky J-style pickups deliver a focused, articulate, and punchy tone.
- • Active 2-band EQ with VTC offers precise tonal shaping and vintage warmth.
CONS
- • Quilted mahogany top, while beautiful, can slightly dampen overall resonance.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while reliable, lacks the sustain of a neck-through design.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many bass players.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume with Quilted Mahogany Top
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Honduras Rosewood
Pickups
Sadowsky J-Style Single Coils (Hum-Free)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Nickel Silver (B x H: 2.4 x 1.3 mm)
Strings
4-String (assumed, standard bass strings)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's more refined than many; the Vintage Tone Control subtly emulates classic amp characteristics, offering a warmer, less aggressive response.
The 56.3mm/63.5mm width provides ample room, but a larger hand might find it slightly narrower than some prefer – best to try it if possible.
The Sadowsky brand holds value, and a limited edition like this will likely appreciate, but it's primarily a fantastic bass to play, not just a collector's item.
