{"product_id":"sadowsky-metroline-21-fret-vintage-mj-bass-red-alder-body-5-string-burgundy-burst-transparent-satin","title":"Sadowsky MetroLine 21-Fret Vintage MJ Bass, Red Alder Body, 5-String - Burgundy Burst Transparent Satin","description":"Sadowsky MetroLine 21-Fret Vintage M\/J Bass, Red Alder Body, Morado Fingerboard, 5-String - Burgundy Blackburst Transparent Satin                                             Roger Sadowsky's goal was always to further improve an already very successful bass design by making a number of detailed improvements. Along with the electronics, which he developed by himself, he succeeded to raise the well-known M\/J bass sound to a new level, so today you can speak of a typical Sadowsky tone: Never harsh or shrill sounding, with strong, powerful but never muddy bass, with present, but not too aggressive mids, and a sweet and airy treble range. This modern bass sound can also be found in the Sadowsky MetroLine 21-Fret Vintage M\/J line of basses. This 5-string bass, seen here in a Burgundy Blackburst Transparent Satin finish, features a sleek, undersized, chambered J-Style body that is made of American Red Alder. The neck is made of American Maple and features a Morado (Pau Ferro) fingerboard. One special feature is the slightly narrower 1.75\" \/ 44.5 mm nut width compared to other Sadowsky 5-String basses. String spacing at the bridge is 0.71\" \/ 18 mm and the distance between all of the strings is 2.83\" \/ 72 mm. Other features include include Sadowsky M and J pickups, active electronics with true bypass, Vintage Tone Control, treble and bass boost, and two 3-way toggle switches for pickup configuration (series \/ parallel \/ single coil). This bass also features light open gear Sadowsky tuners and the Sadowsky Quick String Release Bridge. Sadowsky MetroLine 21-Fret Vintage M\/J basses are made exclusively in Germany. The weight of this bass is never more than 8.9 lbs (4.0 kg). A good choice for players who want a lightweight bass that offers a modern bass sound.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: Sadowsky MetroLine 21-Fret Vintage M\/J Bass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e# Strings: 5-String\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e: Right-Hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale Length: 34\" (864 mm) Long Scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Shape: Sleek undersized J-Style body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Wood: American Red Alder, Chambered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Wood: American Maple (C-Shape, Bolt-On)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard Wood: Morado\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInlays: White dot inlays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard Radius: 12\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut: Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut Width: 1.75\" (44.5 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut String Spacing: Nut string spacing (all strings): 1.43\" \/ 36.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck width at 12th fret: 2.67\" \/ 67.8 mm neck width at 12th fret\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck width at last fret: 2.78\" \/ 70.7 mm neck width at last fret\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck thickness at 1st fret: 0.86\" \/ 21.8 mm neck thickness at 1st fret\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck thickness at 12th fret: 0.93\" \/ 23.6 mm neck thickness at 12th fret\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e# Frets: 21 Nickel Silver (width: 0.094\" (2.4 mm) \/ height: 0.051\" (1.3 mm))\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Pickup: Sadowsky passive hum-cancelling stacked J-Style pickup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge Pickup: Sadowsky passive Humbucker (Quad Coil) with Alnico V Magnets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreamp: Active Sadowsky 2-way electronics (bass and treble boost) with Vintage Tone Control (VTC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControls: Volume \/ Balance \/ Vintage Tone Control (P\/P) \/ Treble and Bass (stacked)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePush\/Pull Function: Push\/pull function at VTC knob for preamp bypass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachine Heads: Sadowsky Light Open Gear Machine Heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecurity Locks: Sadowsky S-Security Locks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge: Sadowsky bridge with quick string release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge Total String Spacing: 2.83\" \/ 72 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware Color: Chrome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrings: Sadowsky Blue Label, Stainless Steel, Taperwound, 045 - 130\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Burgundy Blackburst Transparent Satin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickguard: Transparent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 9 lbs (4.1 kg) or less\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtector: Sadowsky Fretboard Protector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTools: Hex key tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBag \/ Case: Sadowsky PortaBag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther: Individual Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade In: Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sadowsky Basses","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52191684362528,"sku":"SML21MJ5 41 ALD FR  052526","price":4705.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.wiremeetswood.com\/products\/sadowsky-metroline-21-fret-vintage-mj-bass-red-alder-body-5-string-burgundy-burst-transparent-satin","provider":"Wire Meets Wood Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}