{"product_id":"sadowsky-guitars-metroline-vintage-pj-bass-ltd-2026-430231","title":"MetroLine Vintage PJ Bass LTD 2026","description":"\u003ch3\u003eEssential Information About the Sadowsky Limited Edition \"Nirvana Blackburst\" Electric Bass (4 Strings)\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUltra Limited Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e: series capped at \u003cstrong\u003e135 pieces worldwide\u003c\/strong\u003e (all 4-string, 5-string, and left-handed versions combined).\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModern Versatility\u003c\/strong\u003e: passive pickup duo \u003cstrong\u003eP-Style\u003c\/strong\u003e + \u003cstrong\u003eSoapbar\u003c\/strong\u003e, paired with \u003cstrong\u003eSadowsky active 2-band electronics\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring vintage tone control (VTC).\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComfort and Stability\u003c\/strong\u003e: bolt-on neck in \u003cstrong\u003eroasted maple\u003c\/strong\u003e (C-profile), \u003cstrong\u003etiger ebony\u003c\/strong\u003e fingerboard with a comfortable radius.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Hardware\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003eQuick String Release\u003c\/strong\u003e bridge, lightweight open gear tuners, and \u003cstrong\u003eS-Security strap locks\u003c\/strong\u003e for worry-free stage use.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA Special Sadowsky Edition: Boutique Spirit, Made in Germany\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Sadowsky electric bass stands out with its clearly high-end positioning: \u003cstrong\u003emeticulous luthiery\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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 \u003cstrong\u003elimited edition status of 135 units worldwide\u003c\/strong\u003e, all variants combined, and \u003cstrong\u003eGerman manufacturing\u003c\/strong\u003e ensuring consistency and finish quality.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This 4-String Bass For?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith its long scale, precise ergonomics, and comprehensive electronics, this model is primarily aimed at \u003cstrong\u003eintermediate to expert bassists\u003c\/strong\u003e seeking a reliable bass for rehearsal, studio, and stage. It excels in \u003cstrong\u003epop\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003erock\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003efunk\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eneo-soul\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003egospel\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSound Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe combination of a \u003cstrong\u003ebody in okoumé\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003espalted maple top\u003c\/strong\u003e promotes a lively response, well-controlled lows, and precise attack, with added definition in the mid-high frequencies. The \u003cstrong\u003eroasted maple neck\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a stable feel and a crisp attack, while the \u003cstrong\u003etiger ebony fingerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e enhances transient clarity and note definition, especially appreciated in fingerstyle, slap, or pick playing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegarding pickups, the \u003cstrong\u003epassive P-Style pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers dense and immediately musical lows, with the expected \"punch\" to carry a groove. The \u003cstrong\u003epassive Soapbar pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a wider, more modern tonal readout, useful for gaining definition, articulation, and presence. The \u003cstrong\u003eSadowsky active 2-band electronics\u003c\/strong\u003e (bass and treble boost) allow quick sculpting of a broader and brighter sound without unnecessary complexity. The \u003cstrong\u003eVintage Tone Control (VTC)\u003c\/strong\u003e can soften the highs to regain a more traditional warmth, and the \u003cstrong\u003epush\/pull bypass\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Compatible Accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis bass comes with a \u003cstrong\u003eSadowsky Professional Road Bag\u003c\/strong\u003e and is factory-strung with \u003cstrong\u003eSadowsky Blue Label 045 - 105\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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