Vincent Metropol 4 Flame
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Vincent
Metropol 4 Flame
Product Info
Article Number:
594159
Brand:
Vincent
Model:
Metropol 4 Flame
Category:
Premium Basses
Price:
$3,518.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Vincent Metropol 4 Flame is a seriously well-made instrument. That comb-chambered body really does make a difference in comfort, and the Häussel pickups have a fantastic vintage vibe – think classic Motown or early rock. It’s ideal for players seeking a refined, comfortable, and tonally versatile bass with a touch of German craftsmanship.
Product Description
- Vincent Metropol 4 Flame
- Electric Bass
- Body: Alder
- True Tone Comb-Chambered process - for less weight
- faster attack and richer tone
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Fingerboard inlays: Vincent Frames
- Nut width: 40 mm
- Scale: 875 mm
- 21 Frets
- Pickup: 2 Häussel J-Style Single Coils
- Pickup cover: Cream
- Passive electronics
- Volume
- tone and blend controls
- Pickguard: Black
- Bridge: Vincent with 70s string spacing
- Machine heads: Hipshot
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Flame
- Includes gig bag
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • Comb-chambered Alder body significantly reduces weight, enhancing playing comfort.
- • Häussel J-style single coils deliver a warm, articulate vintage tone.
- • Bolt-on maple neck provides a snappy response and easy playability.
- • Hipshot machine heads ensure reliable tuning stability and smooth action.
CONS
- • Passive electronics limit tonal shaping compared to active basses.
- • Flame maple top, while beautiful, may not appeal to all players' aesthetics.
- • Premium-priced, placing it out of reach for many beginner or intermediate bassists.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder with Flame Maple Top
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
2 Häussel J-Style Single Coils
Scale Length
875 mm (34.45 inches)
Frets
21
Strings
4 (likely Nickel-plated Steel)
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) - due to comb-chambering, lighter than a solid alder body
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Frequently Asked Questions
Comb-chambering reduces mass, which *slightly* decreases sustain compared to a solid body, but the tonal benefits – faster attack and more resonance – usually outweigh this.
Yes, they are standard 4-pin J-style pickups, so replacements are readily available from various manufacturers, offering a lot of tonal flexibility down the line.
The neck profile is a comfortable 'C' shape, fairly standard for the era, and the 40mm nut width provides ample room for larger hands and complex fingerstyle playing.
