Sadowsky MetroLine 21-Fret Hybrid P/J Bass, 5-String (with Gig Bag)

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Get premium playability and tone with this MetroLine bass, a 5-string P/J-style model with passive pickups, active electronics, and a smooth satin finish.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Swamp ash body Clear highs, strong mids and huge lows
Maple neck Bright tone, full sustain and strength
Sadowsky P- and J-Style pickups Classic tone combo; hum-free performance
Sadowsky Active 2-way Electronics Bass and treble boost with vintage tone control

Seven years after beginning his career in building, repairing, and upgrading instruments, a new repair shop is established by Roger Sadowsky in Manhattan, New York City. With a clientele of most of the top NYC session and touring musicians, Roger began building his own electric basses in 1982. Roger soon became a well-known figure in the guitar and bass building community.

With increased demand for Sadowsky Basses in the US, Europe and Japan, Roger partnered with his distributor in Japan to produce a more affordable line of basses. He trained Japanese builder Yoshi Kikuchi for 10 months so he could return to Japan and begin producing the all new Sadowsky MetroLine basses.

Since its inception, the Sadowsky MetroLine has been at the forefront of player choice. The MetroLine production was moved from Japan to Germany in 2020, and in turn the line has expanded to more models, finishes and configurations than ever before! With chambered bodies made of Swamp Ash or Red Alder and the signature Sadowsky Onboard Boost Only Preamp, you can experience the essence of a Sadowsky NYC with these professional workhorses.

Features:

- 21 Fret, 5-String Electric Bass
- Swamp Ash body with Maple Neck and Fretboard
- Bolt-on Construction
- 34" Long scale Neck
- Passive Sadowsky P-Style Neck Pickup
- Passive Sadowsky Hum-Cancelling J-Style Bridge Pickup
- Sadowsky Portabag & Hex Tool included
- Made in Germany

-Series: Sadowsky MetroLine 21-Fret Hybrid P/J Bass
-Scale Length: 34" (864 mm) long scale
-Neck/Body Assembly: Bolt-on construction
-Body Wood: American Swamp Ash
-Neck Wood: Maple
-Fretboard Wood: Maple
-Fretboard Radius: 12"
-Nut: Sadowsky Just a Nut III
-Nut Width: 1 7/8" (47.6 mm)
-Fret: 21 nickel silver frets (width: 0.094" (2.4 mm) / height: 0.051" (1.3 mm))
-Neck Pickup: Passive Sadowsky P-Style pickup
-Bridge: Passive hum-cancelling Sadowsky J-Style pickup in 60s position
-Electronics: Active Sadowsky 2-way electronics (bass and treble boost) with Vintage Tone Control (VTC)
-Controls: Volume / Balance / Vintage Tone Control (P/P) / Treble and Bass (stacked)
-Preamp: Push/pull function at VTC knob for preamp bypass
-Machine Heads: Sadowsky light machine heads with open gear
-Locks: Sadowsky S-security locks
-Bridge: Sadowsky bridge with quick string release
-Hardware: Chrome
-Strings: Sadowsky Blue Label 045" - 130" strings
-Finish: Nirvana Black Transparent Satin finish
-Pickguard: Tortoise pickguard
-Weight: ca. 8.9 lbs (4.0 kg)

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging

Almond Sunburst

  • Shipping Weight: 20.5 lbs
  • Shipping Dimensions: 53 x 22 x 8 in
  • Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): SML21HP5 49 ASH FR

Nirvana Black

  • Shipping Weight: 20.45 lbs
  • Shipping Dimensions: 53 x 22 x 8 in
  • Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): SML21HP5 03 ASH FR

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 718-433-1990
Email: roger@sadowsky.com
Web: https://www.sadowsky.com/contact-us/

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (1 ratings)
Submitted July 18, 2025 by a customer from hotmail.com

"Wow! What an experience"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Hello friends, I have had my fair share of nice basses (Fender Custom Shop, American Professional 2, MM Stingray, etc...) but this was my first 'boutique' bass. It is more than a bass guitar. It is a work of art! Built to perfection! So easy to play, it plays itself. And the sound is OUT OF THIS WORLD! It weighs only 8 lbs! That is GREAT for a five string! That PJ combination can literally work in ANY musical situation extremely well. I am more than pleased with this purchase! I'd buy it again without hesitation!
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Almond Sunburst

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