Sadowsky Guitars MetroLine Vintage PJ Bass LTD 2026
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Essential Information About the Sadowsky 5-String Bass Guitar "Nirvana Blackburst Natural Transparent Satin" (Limited Edition)
- Ultra-limited edition: model limited to 135 pieces worldwide (all variants combined: 4-string, 5-string, and left-handed).
- Modern comfort and stability: bolt-on neck in roasted maple with a C-profile, tiger ebony fingerboard, and a 12" / 305 mm radius.
- Wide tonal palette: duo of passive pickups P-Style + Soapbar and active 2-band preamp with Vintage Tone Control and push/pull bypass.
- Stage-ready: Sadowsky hardware (lightweight tuners, Quick String Release bridge, strap locks) and included Sadowsky Professional Road Bag.
A confidential series designed for demanding bassists
This Sadowsky electric bass immediately stands out by its positioning: a strictly limited production of 135 instruments worldwide, making it a rare piece as well as a high-end working instrument. The announced manufacturing in Germany follows a performance-oriented approach: meticulous finishes, hardware optimized for reliability, and electronics designed to switch from a vintage register to more modern tones with ease. The "Nirvana Blackburst Natural Transparent Satin" finish highlights the "spalted" maple top while maintaining a pleasant satin feel, designed for intensive use (rehearsal, studio, touring).
For whom, and in which styles?
With its 34" / 864 mm scale length, generous string spacing (19 mm / 0.75"), and 5-string configuration, this model is primarily aimed at intermediate to expert bassists who want a comfortable right hand (slap, fingerstyle, pick) and a stable left hand across the entire neck. The P-Style + Soapbar combination covers a wide spectrum: rock and pop (foundation and attack), funk (dynamics, definition), gospel/RnB (deep lows and EQ control), fusion and session work (versatility and precision). The preamp bypass also secures a setup: you keep a true passive sound if you want a more "rootsy" tone or prefer a simplified signal path.
The sound
The core of the tonal character comes from the pickup tandem: a passive P-Style pickup for foundation, roundness, and "punch" in the low mids, paired with a passive Soapbar pickup that provides definition, openness, and precision, particularly useful for articulating the B string and modern lines. The balance control facilitates transitions: full P for a solid vintage tone, full Soapbar for more clarity, or a blend for a very "mix-friendly" compromise.
The Active Sadowsky 2-way electronics offer a boost for bass and treble: ideal for thickening the sound live, accentuating slap, or simply adding presence at low volume. The Vintage Tone Control (VTC) perfectly complements the setup by allowing you to soften the high end and return to rounder attacks. Finally, the push/pull on the VTC activates the preamp bypass: a real asset for instantly switching from a modern, hi-fi register to a more passive, direct behavior without changing your playing balance.
Recommended compatible accessories
To maintain the original feel and balance, you can plan for an identical replacement set: Sadowsky Blue Label 045 - 130 (same gauge, same response under the fingers). Since the rest of the equipment is already stage-oriented (installed strap locks, included gig bag), the essential is to keep fresh strings on hand to remain consistent in tuning, attack, and definition.
Technical specifications
| Left handed | No | Nbr of strings | 5 |
| Strings | Steel | ||
| Type | electric bass | Width at 12th fret | 68.6 mm / 2.70" |
| Number of strings | 5 strings | Width at last fret | 78.7 mm / 3.10" |
| Body wood | okoume | Nut type | Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III |
| Top | Spalted Maple | Scale length | 34" / 864 mm |
| Finish | Nirvana Blackburst Natural Transparent Satin | Fingerboard wood | tiger ebony |
| Color | black | Fingerboard radius | 12" / 305 mm |
| Pickguard | transparent | Number of frets | 21 |
| Neck type | bolt-on neck | Fret type | Nickel Silver Frets with Invisible Fret Technology (width: 2.4 mm / 0.09"; height: 1.3 mm / 0.05") |
| Neck wood | American Roasted Maple | Tuners type | Sadowsky Light machine heads with open gear |
| Neck profile | C-profile | Bridge type | Sadowsky Quick String Release Bridge |
| Thickness at 1st fret | 21.8 mm / 0.86" | String spacing | 19 mm / 0.75" |
| Thickness at 12th fret | 23.6 mm / 0.93" | Total string spacing | 76 mm / 2.99" |
| Nut width | 47.5 mm / 1.87" | Strap locks | Sadowsky S-Security Locks |
Questions frequently asked
Does the Sadowsky MetroLine Vintage PJ Bass LTD 2026 have a passive mode?
The push/pull integrated into the Vintage Tone Control activates the bypass of the Sadowsky 2-way preamp, allowing the use of passive P-Style and Soapbar pickups without active EQ.
What sound does the P-Style and Soapbar configuration offer?
The P-Style pickup provides foundation and punch in the low-mids, while the Soapbar favors definition, especially on the B string. The balance control allows precise blending of the two sources. The preamp offers bass and treble boost.
Is the 19 mm spacing suitable for slap playing?
With 19 mm between strings at the bridge and a 34-inch (864 mm) scale length, this model features generous string spacing suitable for slap, fingerstyle, and pick playing.
What woods are used for the body and neck?
The body is made of okoumé with a spalted maple top, under a Nirvana Blackburst Natural Transparent Satin finish. The bolt-on neck is made of roasted American maple and the fingerboard is tiger ebony, with a 12-inch (305 mm) radius.
Does this 5-string bass come with accessories?
A gig bag is included, and Sadowsky S-Security Locks strap buttons are pre-installed.
