Sadowsky Guitars Metroline Standard Mj 5 LH LTD 2024

Essential Information About the Sadowsky MetroLine 21-Fret Standard M/J Bass

• 2024 Limited Edition: only 135 pieces worldwide (combined 4 and 5 strings), with individual certificate of authenticity.


• Compact J-Style body with deep cutaways: quick access to the upper frets and immediate playing comfort.


• Ultra-versatile M/J configuration: noise-cancelling J-Style neck pickup + Alnico V M-Style humbucker at the bridge.


• Sadowsky active 2-band preamp + VTC (vintage tone control) with push/pull to bypass the active electronics.

A MetroLine Designed for Modern Stages, in a Limited Series

This MetroLine "21-Fret Standard M/J" embodies the Sadowsky approach: a 5-string bass with fast feel, controlled weight, and refined finish, made in Germany. In this 2024 limited edition version, the combination of a marbled padauk top and okoumé body offers a strong visual identity while preserving the clarity and precision DNA associated with the brand.

Who Is This 5-String For and Which Styles Does It Excel In?

With its 34-inch scale length and bolt-on neck construction, this bass targets intermediate to expert bassists seeking a reliable, expressive, and quick-to-setup 5-string. The M/J configuration is ideal for funk, pop, modern rock, gospel, fusion, or studio contexts where you want to switch from a round, clean sound to a more aggressive attack without changing instruments.

Sound

The okoumé (body) and roasted maple (neck) duo promotes a quick response, well-controlled lows, and excellent definition, especially appreciated on the 5th string. The Madagascar rosewood fingerboard adds a touch of warmth and density in the midrange to avoid excessive harshness. On the pickups side, the noise-cancelling stacked J-Style at the neck delivers an articulate and quiet tone, while the Alnico V M-Style humbucker at the bridge provides impact, authority, and presence. The Sadowsky 2-band preamp (bass/treble boost) allows instant sculpting of a "hi-fi" and punchy sound, and the VTC offers a progressive high-frequency roll-off vintage style; in bypass mode (push/pull), the bass retains a more organic and direct passive character.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To maintain the original feel and balance, a Sadowsky Blue Label 045 - 130 string set (spare) is the safest option. A microfiber cloth and a gentle cleaner for satin finishes are also recommended to preserve the natural transparent look and limit wear marks.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HS	Nbrs of frets	21
Left handed	Yes	Body	Okoume
Strings	Steel	Electronics	Active
Nbr of strings	5	Color	Natural
Top	Padauk	Finishing	Satin
Fingerboard	Rosewood	Hardware	Black

Type	5-string electric bass	Neck thickness at 12th fret	0.93" / 23.6 mm
Shape	compact J-Style with deep cutaways	Frets	21 nickel-silver frets
Body wood	okoumé	Fret dimensions	width 0.094" / 2.4 mm; height 0.051" / 1.3 mm
Finish	natural satin transparent	Tuners	lightweight Sadowsky open-gear tuners
Construction	bolt-on neck	Bridge	Sadowsky with quick string change
Neck wood	roasted maple	Strap buttons	Sadowsky S-Security
Profile	C	Hardware color	black
Inlays	dot markers	𝗦𝗮𝗱𝗼𝘄𝘀𝗸𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘂𝗽𝘀
Scale length	34" / 864 mm	▸ Noise-cancelling stacked J-Style (neck)
Radius	12" / 305 mm	▸ M-Style humbucker with Alnico V magnets (bridge)
Nut	Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III	Preamp	Sadowsky active 2-band (bass and treble boost) + vintage tone control (VTC)
Nut width	1.75" / 44.5 mm	Controls	Volume / Balance / Vintage tone (P/P) / Bass and treble (stacked)
Neck width at 12th fret	2.47" / 62.7 mm	Push/pull VTC	preamp bypass
Neck width at last fret	2.78" / 70.69 mm	Compartment	quick access Sadowsky
Neck thickness at 1st fret	0.86" / 21.8 mm