Sadowsky Guitars Standard MJ MetroLine LTD 2024

A Limited Edition MetroLine Designed to Combine J Precision and M Impact

Within the MetroLine range, this Standard M/J positions itself as a high-end workhorse bass, designed to seamlessly transition between studio and live performances without compromise. The concept is simple yet powerful: retain the clear, articulated tone of a J-style pickup (without hum) while adding the punch and thickness of an M-style humbucker at the bridge. Manufactured in Germany in 2024 in limited quantities, it also stands out due to its premium wood selection (lightweight okoumé body and marbled padauk top) and Sadowsky electronics, which have become a standard among many professional bassists.

Who Is This 5-String Bass For and What Styles Suit It?

This Sadowsky is particularly aimed at intermediate to expert bassists seeking a reliable, precise 5-string bass that is easy to set up daily. It excels in pop, funk, R&B, gospel, rock, and fusion: delivering sharp attacks, solid lows, and clear low B note definition even in dense mixes. Its compact format and C-profile neck promote endurance during long sessions and extended sets.

Sound Characteristics

The okoumé body provides warm low-mids and a very musical response, while the marbled padauk top enhances attack and definition, ideal for dynamic fingerstyle and pick playing. The roasted maple neck contributes to stability and a quick response feel, and the Madagascar rosewood fingerboard softens the upper spectrum to maintain character without harshness. The stacked J-Style pickup delivers a clear, precise, and silent tone, while the Alnico V M-Style humbucker adds foundation, present mids, and tight lows. The Sadowsky 2-band preamp (bass/treble boost) increases projection and sustain, and the VTC allows a return to a more "vintage" tone by taming the highs. The push/pull control bypasses the preamp for a more natural passive character.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To maintain the original string tension, feel, and response, a set of Sadowsky Blue Label 5-string 045-130 long scale (34" / 864 mm) strings is perfectly suited for this bass (and its quick-change bridge). Having a second identical set is a safe choice for the stage and quick changes between soundchecks and concerts.

Technical specifications

Left handed	No	Nbr of strings	5
Strings	Steel

Shape	Compact J-Style body with deep cutaways	Neck thickness (12th fret)	0.93" / 23.6 mm
Top	Marbled padauk	Frets	21 nickel-silver frets (width 0.094" / 2.4 mm; height 0.051" / 1.3 mm)
Body wood	Okoumé	Tuners	Lightweight Sadowsky open-gear tuners
Finish	Satin transparent natural	Bridge	Sadowsky quick-change string bridge
Construction	Bolt-on neck	Strap locks	Sadowsky S-Security
Wood	Roasted maple, C profile	Hardware finish	Black
Fingerboard	Madagascar rosewood, dot inlays	Passive pickups	Sadowsky stacked J-Style noise-cancelling (neck); Alnico V M-Style humbucker (bridge)
Fingerboard radius	12" / 305 mm	Active preamp	Sadowsky 2-band (bass and treble boost) with Vintage Tone Control (VTC)
Scale length	34" / 864 mm	Controls	Volume / Balance / VTC (push/pull to bypass preamp) / Bass and Treble (stacked)
Nut	Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III, width 1.75" / 44.5 mm	Quick access compartment	Sadowsky
Neck width (12th fret)	2.47" / 62.7 mm	Strings installed	Sadowsky Blue Label 045-130
Neck width (last fret)	2.78" / 70.69 mm	Included	Black Sadowsky MetroLine leather strap (silver embossing), hex keys, certificate of authenticity, Sadowsky PortaBag gig bag
Neck thickness (1st fret)	0.86" / 21.8 mm	2024 Limited Edition	135 pieces worldwide (combined 4 and 5 strings)