Sadowsky MetroLine 21-Fret Standard J/J Bass, Limited Edition 2023, 5-String, Majestic Red Transparent Satin

The Sadowsky MetroLine 21-Fret Standard J/J Bass Limited Edition 2023 in Majestic Red Transparent Satin is a striking 5-string instrument from one of the most respected names in modern bass building. Part of a limited run of just 125 instruments, this bass pairs a stunning quilted mahogany top with a black accent line over a lightweight Okume body, all shaped into Sadowsky's signature undersized J-style body with deep cutaways for effortless upper-fret access. The roasted maple C-profile neck delivers exceptional stability and a smooth, broken-in feel, while the Honduras rosewood fingerboard with mother-of-pearl block inlays adds warmth and visual elegance.

Dual Sadowsky hum-canceling J-style pickups provide that iconic, articulate jazz bass tone without the noise, powered by Sadowsky's acclaimed active 2-way preamp with bass and treble boost.

The Vintage Tone Control with push/pull preamp bypass lets you seamlessly shift between modern clarity and classic passive warmth, giving this bass remarkable tonal versatility for studio and stage alike.

Headstock

• Nut Material: Sadowsky Just-a-Nut III
• Tuning Machines: Sadowsky light open gear machine heads

Neck

• Neck Material: Roasted American maple, C-shape, bolt-on
• Fingerboard Material: Honduran rosewood
• Inlay Style: Mother of Pearl block inlays
• Number of Frets: 21 nickel silver frets
• Fret Size: 0.094" wide x 0.051" high / 2.4 mm x 1.3 mm
• Nut Width: 1.875" / 47.5 mm
• Scale Length: 34" / 864 mm long scale
• String Count: 5-string
• String Gauges: Sadowsky Blue Label nickel, taperwound, .045–.130

Body

• Body Shape: Sleek undersized J-style body
• Body Wood: Okoume
• Top Material: Quilted mahogany with black accent line
• Back Cover: Sadowsky Easy-Access compartment cover
• Protector: Sadowsky Fretboard Protector

Bridge & Saddle

• Bridge: Sadowsky bridge with quick string release, 19 mm spacing
• Bridge Total String Spacing: 2.99" / 76 mm

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: Sadowsky passive hum-cancelling J-style pickup in 60s position
• Neck Pickup: Sadowsky passive hum-cancelling J-style pickup
• Preamp / Electronics: Active Sadowsky 2-way electronics with bass and treble boost, plus Vintage Tone Control
• Controls: Volume / Balance / Vintage Tone Control / Treble and Bass stacked

Hardware & Finish

• Color: Majestic Red Transparent Satin
• Hardware Color: Gold
• Strap System: Sadowsky S-Security Locks

Miscellaneous

• Case: Sadowsky PortaBag
• Country of Origin: Germany
• Shoulder Strap: Sadowsky strap in Majestic Red with black embossing
• Tools: Hex key tools
• Weight: 9 lbs. / 4.1 kg or less