Sadowsky Guitars Standard MJ MetroLine LTD 2024
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A Rare 2024 Edition, in the Spirit of the J-Style Revisited by Sadowsky
This Sadowsky J-Style Limited Edition 2024 follows the tradition of fast and ergonomic "J-Style" basses while adding a decidedly modern approach: silent operation, dynamic reserve, and meticulous finishes. Its exclusive production run, combined with a satin transparent natural finish, makes it a piece as desirable for collectors as it is formidable in real playing conditions, both on stage and in the studio.
For Which Bassists and Styles?
Designed for intermediate to professional bassists, this 4-string combines immediate comfort with very precise response. Its C-shaped profile and 34" / 864 mm scale length promote fluid playing, whether you use aggressive pick attacks, punchy slap, or more nuanced fingerstyle. It naturally fits in funk, pop, rock, fusion, and R&B, offering ideal versatility for recording.
Sound
The Stacked J-Style neck pickup delivers a round, clear, and perfectly clean low end, free of hiss or hum, ideal for deep and defined lines. At the bridge, the M-Style Alnico V Humbucker enhances attack, articulation, and punch, with presence that easily cuts through dense mixes. The Sadowsky 2-band preamp (bass and treble boost) allows fine-tuning of the low end and opening of the high frequencies without compressing dynamics, while the VTC adds a warmer, very "vintage" and musical color. The combination of okoumé/padauk/torrefied maple/rosewood, bolt-on neck construction, and quick-change bridge contribute to a lively response and natural sustain.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To maintain original tension and balance, favor a 4-string long scale 34" string set with gauges 045-105 (like the factory-installed Sadowsky Blue Label strings). The instrument comes with a PortaBag and a leather strap, ready for rehearsals and stage.
Technical specifications
| Left handed | No | Nbr of strings | 4 |
| Strings | Steel | ||
| Shape | compact J-Style body with deep cutaways | Thickness at 12th fret | 0.95" / 24.1 mm |
| Wood | okoumé body, marbled padauk top | Frets | 21 nickel-silver frets (width 0.094" / 2.4 mm, height 0.051" / 1.3 mm) |
| Finish | satin transparent natural | Tuners | lightweight Sadowsky open-gear tuners |
| Construction | bolt-on neck | Bridge | Sadowsky quick string-change bridge |
| Fingerboard | Madagascar rosewood, dot inlays | Strap buttons | Sadowsky S-Security |
| Fingerboard radius | 12" / 305 mm | Hardware finish | black |
| Scale length | 34" / 864 mm | Passive pickups by Sadowsky | Stacked J-Style (neck) + M-Style Alnico V Humbucker (bridge) |
| Nut | Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III | Controls | Volume / Balance / VTC (push/pull) / stacked Bass & Treble |
| Nut width | 1.5" / 38.1 mm | Function | push/pull on VTC to bypass preamp (passive mode) |
| Width at 12th fret | 2.2" / 56.3 mm | Limited Edition 2024 | only 135 pieces worldwide (combined 4 and 5 strings) |
| Width at last fret | 2.5" / 63.5 mm | Strings installed | Sadowsky Blue Label 045-105 |
| Thickness at 1st fret | 0.82" / 20.8 mm | Included | black Sadowsky MetroLine leather strap with silver embossing, hex keys, certificate of authenticity, Sadowsky PortaBag gig bag |
Questions frequently asked
Can the Sadowsky Standard MJ MetroLine LTD 2024 operate in passive mode?
The push/pull on the VTC control bypasses the Sadowsky 2-band preamp allowing the bass to be used in passive mode. In active mode, dedicated bass and treble boosts are available.
What pickups are equipped on this 4-string Sadowsky bass?
The neck position features a Stacked J-Style pickup, while the bridge has an M-Style Alnico V Humbucker. This setup combines a defined low-end response with a sharper attack at the bridge.
What is the neck profile and scale length?
The bolt-on neck has a C profile, a 34-inch (864 mm) scale length, and a nut width of 38.1 mm. Its Madagascar rosewood fingerboard has a 12-inch (305 mm) radius.
Which strings are compatible with this Sadowsky?
A 4-string, long scale 34-inch set with gauges 045-105 is suitable. Sadowsky Blue Label 045-105 strings come installed by default.
What accessories are included with the 2024 limited edition?
Included are a Sadowsky PortaBag gig bag, a black MetroLine leather strap, hex keys, and a certificate of authenticity. The 2024 edition is limited worldwide to 135 instruments, combining both 4 and 5-string models.
