Sadowsky MetroLine Vintage SA BB TS 5
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Sadowsky
MetroLine Vintage SA BB TS 5
Product Info
Article Number:
554739
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroLine Vintage SA BB TS 5
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$3,518.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky is a seriously refined instrument. The vintage-inspired tones are fantastic, and the active electronics give you incredible control. It’s a top-tier choice for gigging musicians wanting a versatile, comfortable 5-string with a distinct vintage vibe.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroLine Vintage SA BB TS 5
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Slim
- slightly reduced body: American swamp ash
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Dot fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: C - thickness at 1st fret: 21.8 mm / 12th fret: 23.6 mm
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Fretboard radius: 12"
- Nut width: 44.5 mm - width at 12th fret: 62.7 mm / 21st fret: 70.69 mm
- Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III nut
- 21 Nickel silver frets - width: 2.3 mm/height: 1.2 mm
- Pickup: Sadowsky True humbucker (Quad Coil) with AlNiCo V magnets
- Active Sadowsky electronics with 2-band EQ and Vintage Tone Control (VTC)
- Volume
- Treble and Bass controls
- VTC control with push/pull function for preamp bypass
- 3-Way toggle switch for humbucker configuration - serial/parallel/single coil
- Quick Access electronics compartment
- Transparent pickguard
- Sadowsky bridge with Quick Release for the strings
- Open Sadowsky light tuners
- Chrome hardware
- Sadowsky S-security locks
- Strings: Sadowsky Blue Label strings 045" - 130"
- Weight approx. 4.04 kg
- Colour: Burgundy Blackburst transparent satin
- Incl. Sadowsky Portabag gig bag
- hex 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 resonant, balanced tone with excellent sustain.
- • True humbucker pickups provide a thick, vintage-inspired growl with clarity.
- • Bolt-on maple neck offers comfortable playability and snappy response.
- • VTC control adds versatile tonal shaping, from vintage warmth to modern bite.
CONS
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many bassists.
- • Slim neck profile might not suit players preferring a thicker, more substantial feel.
- • 5-string design adds width; can be challenging for smaller hands or those used to 4-strings.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
American Swamp Ash
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple with Dot Inlays
Pickups
Sadowsky True Humbucker (Quad Coil) with AlNiCo V Magnets
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Nickel Silver
Strings
5-String Bass Strings (typically 40-104)
Weight
4.5 kg (approximately 9.9 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The VTC isn't just a simple tone control; it shapes the entire frequency response, allowing for a more nuanced recreation of vintage bass tones or a brighter, more modern sound.
Yes, it's a well-designed, easily accessible compartment, allowing for simple battery replacement and basic electronics troubleshooting without needing to disassemble the bass.
The 3-way switch offers significant versatility – serial for a thick, powerful sound, parallel for a balanced tone, and single coil for a more articulate, vintage-style snap.
