Sadowsky Single Cut 24-5 CS Macassar

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Sadowsky Single Cut 24-5 CS Macassar

Sadowsky

Single Cut 24-5 CS Macassar

4.4 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 536493
Brand: Sadowsky
Model: Single Cut 24-5 CS Macassar
Price: $6,268.90

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

This Sadowsky Single Cut 24-5 CS is a serious instrument—built for players who demand top-tier quality and a focused, vintage-inspired sound. The Macassar ebony top looks stunning, and the roasted maple neck provides a supremely comfortable playing experience. It’s perfect for session players, gigging musicians, or anyone seeking a refined and powerful 5-string bass.

Product Description

  • Sadowsky Single Cut 24-5 CS Macassarç
  • 5-String electric bass
  • Ebony Top: Natural Transparent Matte
  • Custom Shop right-handed version
  • Scale: (864 mm) (34")
  • Bolt-on neck
  • Top: Macassar Ebony
  • Body: American swamp ash
  • Maple neck (roasted)
  • Maple fingerboard (roasted)
  • Black dot inlays
  • Fingerboard radius 12"
  • Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III nut (Tedur White)
  • Nut width 47.62 (1.875")
  • 24 Nickel silver frets
  • Sadowsky Soapbar pickup (neck)
  • Sadowsky Soapbar pickup (bridge)
  • Sadowsky mid-boost preamp with switchable mid-boost and trim pot
  • Volume / balance / vintage tone control (P/P) / treble and bass (stacked) knobs
  • mid-boost switch
  • Push/pull function on VTC knob for preamp bypass
  • Sadowsky Light tuners with open gear
  • Sadowsky S-Security locks
  • Sadowsky bridge with Quick Release for the strings
  • Chrome hardware
  • Strung with 045 - 130 Sadowsky Blue Label strings
  • Natural Transparent Satin Finish
  • Incl. hexagonal key adjustment set and individual certificate of authenticity
  • Incl. Sadowsky Professional Road Bag (SAC BAG BASS PORTA)
  • 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 tonal foundation
  • • Roasted maple neck and fingerboard offer exceptional stability and feel
  • • Sadowsky Soapbar pickups provide a punchy, articulate vintage tone
  • • Quick Release string system simplifies string changes significantly
CONS
  • • Macassar ebony top can be prone to hairline cracking with humidity shifts
  • • Premium-priced, limiting accessibility for many players
  • • Bolt-on neck, while stable, lacks the sustain of a neck-through design

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Key Features

Body Material American swamp ash with Macassar ebony top
Neck Material Roasted maple
Fingerboard Roasted maple
Pickups Sadowsky Soapbar (neck & bridge)
Scale Length 864 mm (34 in)
Frets 24 Nickel silver
Strings 5-string set (specific brand not listed)
Weight Approximately 9.5 - 10.5 lbs (estimated)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Soapbar offers a more focused, less 'muddy' low end and a tighter midrange compared to a Jazz Bass pickup, retaining clarity and articulation.
Yes, matte finishes tend to show fingerprints more easily than gloss finishes, but it's easily wiped clean with a soft cloth.
The mid-boost adds a noticeable warmth and presence, effectively cutting through a mix, while the trim pot allows fine-tuning of the boost's intensity.

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