Sadowsky Guitars Modern Bass Metroline 5 LTD 2025

Essential Information on the Sadowsky Limited "Koa AAA" 5-String Bass

• Ultra-limited series: model capped at 135 pieces worldwide (all variants combined: 4-string, 5-string, and left-handed).


• Premium luthiery: body in American swamp ash with a koa AAA top, bolt-on roasted maple neck, and tiger ebony fingerboard.


• Versatile electronics: two passive soapbars + "Vintage" push/pull tone control and stacked bass/treble EQ.


• Modern playing comfort: 24 frets, 12" / 305 mm radius, and long 34" / 864 mm scale length for solid definition, even on low B.

A collector's edition within the Sadowsky universe

With this 5-string bass in Natural Satin finish, Sadowsky emphasizes a "boutique" approach: carefully selected wood species, high-end presentation, and strictly controlled production. The limited edition of 135 pieces enhances its appeal for demanding musicians as well as collectors, while retaining the Sadowsky DNA: a bass designed to be immediately effective in real situations (studio, stage, sessions), with refined ergonomics and highly controllable response via the electronics.

For which bassists and styles is this 5-string made?

This Sadowsky primarily targets intermediate to expert bassists seeking a precise, stable 5-string capable of covering a wide sonic spectrum without complications. The 34" / 864 mm scale length, combined with the wider nut, promotes good low B stability and a "full" feel under the fingers. It is particularly suited to contexts where definition and foundation are essential: modern pop, funk, gospel, fusion, R&B, contemporary rock, and pick playing, while remaining relevant for softer registers thanks to the "Vintage" tone.

Sound character: wood, soapbar pickups, and "Vintage" control

The combination of swamp ash (body) + koa AAA top delivers a crisp attack, good projection, and natural presence in the upper mids, with a touch of warmth and harmonic richness linked to koa. The bolt-on roasted maple neck promotes stability and a responsive output, while the tiger ebony fingerboard contributes to transient clarity, sustain, and note definition, particularly useful for articulated playing (slap, ghost notes, fast lines).

On the electronics side, the two passive soapbar pickups provide a broad and quiet foundation, designed to deliver firm lows, mix-friendly mids, and clean highs. The Volume / Balance controls allow instant blending between roundness and bite, while the Vintage Tone Control (push/pull) facilitates switching from an open modern sound to a softer, more "old school" color. The stacked bass/treble EQ is ideal for quickly adjusting the foundation (bass) or brightness/attack (treble) depending on the amp, room, or style, without losing the instrument's acoustic personality.

Recommended compatible accessories

To maintain the original feel and tension exactly, plan for a replacement set of Sadowsky Blue Label 045 - 130 strings (same gauge as factory-installed). The instrument comes with a Sadowsky Portabag, convenient for travel and rehearsals.

Technical specifications

Left handed	No	Nbr of strings	5
Strings	Steel

Type	electric bass	Number of frets	24
Number of strings	5-string	Tuning machines	Sadowsky Light machine heads with open gear
Wood	American swamp ash	Bridge type	Sadowsky bridge
Top	koa AAA	Strap buttons	Sadowsky S-style
Finish	Natural Satin	Pickup type	Passive Sadowsky Soapbar Pickup / Passive Sadowsky Soapbar Pickup
Nut width	47.6 mm / 1.87"	Controls	Volume / Balance / Vintage Tone Control (P/P) / Treble and Bass (Stacked)
Nut type	Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III	Included case/bag	Sadowsky Portabag
Scale length	34" / 864 mm	Manufacturing location	Germany
Fingerboard radius	12" / 305 mm	Serial number	SAD-SML-K-006392-25
Fret type	nickel silver	Limited edition	model limited to 135 pieces worldwide (4-string, 5-string, and left-handed models)