Sadowsky Guitars MetroLine Vintage PJ Bass LTD 2026
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Essential Information About the Sadowsky Limited Edition "Nirvana Blackburst" Electric Bass (4 Strings)
- Ultra Limited Edition: series capped at 135 pieces worldwide (all 4-string, 5-string, and left-handed versions combined).
- Modern Versatility: passive pickup duo P-Style + Soapbar, paired with Sadowsky active 2-band electronics featuring vintage tone control (VTC).
- Comfort and Stability: bolt-on neck in roasted maple (C-profile), tiger ebony fingerboard with a comfortable radius.
- Premium Hardware: Quick String Release bridge, lightweight open gear tuners, and S-Security strap locks for worry-free stage use.
A Special Sadowsky Edition: Boutique Spirit, Made in Germany
This Sadowsky electric bass stands out with its clearly high-end positioning: meticulous luthiery, a wood selection focused on responsiveness (okoumé, spalted maple, roasted maple, ebony), and electronics designed to instantly switch from a "vintage" tone to a more modern presence. All of this is reinforced by a true collectible character thanks to its limited edition status of 135 units worldwide, all variants combined, and German manufacturing ensuring consistency and finish quality.
Who Is This 4-String Bass For?
With its long scale, precise ergonomics, and comprehensive electronics, this model is primarily aimed at intermediate to expert bassists seeking a reliable bass for rehearsal, studio, and stage. It excels in pop, rock, funk, neo-soul, gospel, and current contexts where the bass must remain clear in the mix. The VTC control and preamp bypass also allow for exploring more "old school" styles without losing the comfort of a modern instrument.
Sound Characteristics
The combination of a body in okoumé and a spalted maple top promotes a lively response, well-controlled lows, and precise attack, with added definition in the mid-high frequencies. The roasted maple neck provides a stable feel and a crisp attack, while the tiger ebony fingerboard enhances transient clarity and note definition, especially appreciated in fingerstyle, slap, or pick playing.
Regarding pickups, the passive P-Style pickup delivers dense and immediately musical lows, with the expected "punch" to carry a groove. The passive Soapbar pickup offers a wider, more modern tonal readout, useful for gaining definition, articulation, and presence. The Sadowsky active 2-band electronics (bass and treble boost) allow quick sculpting of a broader and brighter sound without unnecessary complexity. The Vintage Tone Control (VTC) can soften the highs to regain a more traditional warmth, and the push/pull bypass on the VTC knob provides direct access to passive mode for a rawer tone, very useful in the studio or to vary colors between songs.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
This bass comes with a Sadowsky Professional Road Bag and is factory-strung with Sadowsky Blue Label 045 - 105. For maintenance and consistent feel, you can consider a 4-string long scale bass string set 45-105 (same gauge) as replacement, as well as a microfiber cloth to preserve the satin finish and keep the hardware immaculate.
Technical specifications
| Left handed | No | Nbr of strings | 4 |
| Strings | Steel | ||
| Type | electric bass | Width at last fret | 63.5 mm / 2.50" |
| Number of strings | 4 strings | String spacing | 20 mm / 0.79" |
| Wood | okoumé | Total string spread | 60 mm / 2.36" |
| Top | spalted maple | Nut type | Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III |
| Finish | Nirvana Blackburst Natural Transparent Satin | Fingerboard radius | 305 mm / 12" |
| Color | black | Fret type | Nickel Silver Frets with Invisible Fret Technology (width: 2.4 mm / 0.09"; height: 1.3 mm / 0.05") |
| Pickguard | transparent | Number of frets | 21 |
| Neck profile | C-profile | Scale length | 34" / 864 mm |
| Thickness at 1st fret | 20.8 mm / 0.82" | Tuners | Sadowsky Light machine heads with open gear |
| Thickness at 12th fret | 24.1 mm / 0.95" | Bridge | Sadowsky Quick String Release Bridge |
| Nut width | 39.2 mm / 1.54" | Strap locks | Sadowsky S-Security Locks |
| Width at 12th fret | 56.3 mm / 2.22" | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Sadowsky MetroLine Vintage PJ Bass LTD 2026 active and can it operate passive?
The active Sadowsky 2-band electronics offer bass and treble boost. The VTC knob includes a push/pull that bypasses the preamp for passive operation. The VTC also allows treble cut.
What pickups are equipped on this 4-string PJ bass?
The configuration combines a passive Sadowsky P-Style pickup and a passive Sadowsky Soapbar pickup. The Balance control lets you blend them, with a Volume and stacked Treble/Bass controls.
What is the scale length and string spacing?
The long scale length is 34 inches, or 864 mm, and the string spacing is 20 mm.
What woods are used for the body and neck?
The body is made of Okoumé with a spalted maple top. The neck is roasted maple with a 305 mm (12 inch) radius striped ebony fingerboard.
What accessories are included and what replacement strings should be used?
A Sadowsky Professional Road Bag is included with the instrument. The original setup uses Sadowsky Blue Label strings in gauge 045-105; a 4-string long scale set 45-105 maintains this gauge.
