Sadowsky Guitars Standard MJ MetroLine LTD 2024

A Collectible MetroLine, Between J-Style Tradition and Sadowsky Modernity

This MetroLine "Standard M/J" condenses Sadowsky's DNA in a 2024 limited series designed for bassists seeking a distinctive instrument without sacrificing versatility. The okoumé body combined with the marbled padauk top delivers a high-end visual identity, while the roasted maple neck enhances stability and a "ready-to-play" feel. A bass with character, built with the assembly precision and "plug and play" approach that have made the brand renowned.

For Which Bassists and Styles?

Intended for intermediate to professional players, this 5-string excels in pop, funk, rock, gospel, fusion, and studio settings. The 34" / 864 mm scale length offers a familiar feel while ensuring a clear low B, and the "C" profile combined with the 12" / 305 mm radius facilitates fast runs, controlled slap, and pick playing without unnecessary fatigue.

Sound

The M/J configuration combines the best of both worlds: at the neck, the noise-cancelling stacked J-Style delivers full low mids and clean articulation, ideal for solid lines and subtle nuances. At the bridge, the Alnico V M-Style humbucker provides attack, definition, and a modern punch that cuts through the mix. The Sadowsky 2-band active preamp (bass/treble boost) allows for a rich and bright sound with simple adjustments, while the VTC serves as a master tone control to soften highs and return to a more vintage color. The push/pull bypass on the VTC also offers immediate access to a more direct mode, useful in sessions or for varying textures live.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

A replacement set of Sadowsky Blue Label 5-string 045-130 strings in long scale 34" / 864 mm is the safest choice to maintain the original tension balance, attack, and response intended for this MetroLine.

Technical specifications

Left handed	No	Nbr of strings	5
Strings	Steel

Shape	compact J-Style body with deep cutaways	Thickness at 1st fret	0.86" / 21.8 mm
Top	marbled padauk	Thickness at 12th fret	0.93" / 23.6 mm
Body	okoumé	Frets	21 nickel-silver (width 0.094" / 2.4 mm, height 0.051" / 1.3 mm)
Finish	satin transparent natural	Tuners	lightweight Sadowsky open-gear
Construction	bolt-on neck	Bridge	Sadowsky quick string-change
Wood	roasted maple, "C" profile	Strap locks	Sadowsky S-Security
Fingerboard	Madagascar rosewood, dot inlays	Hardware finish	black
Fingerboard radius	12" / 305 mm	Passive pickups	Sadowsky noise-cancelling stacked J-Style (neck); Alnico V M-Style humbucker (bridge)
Scale length	34" / 864 mm	Active preamp	Sadowsky 2-band with bass and treble boost
Nut	Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III	Controls	Volume / Balance / Vintage VTC tone (push/pull bypass) / stacked Bass and Treble
Nut width	1.75" / 44.5 mm	Original strings	Sadowsky Blue Label 045-130
Width at 12th fret	2.47" / 62.7 mm	Included	genuine leather Sadowsky MetroLine black strap (silver embossing), hex keys, individual certificate of authenticity, Sadowsky PortaBag gig bag
Width at last fret	2.78" / 70.69 mm	2024 Limited Edition model	135 units (combined 4 and 5 strings)