Sadowsky Guitars Standard MM MetroLine LTD 2022
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Essential Information About the Sadowsky 5-String MM/J Bass
Essential Information About the Sadowsky 5-String MM/J Bass
- Ultra-wide tonal palette: Sadowsky MM/J hum-cancelling configuration, active Treble/Bass EQ, and "Vintage Tone Control" (push/pull) to switch from modern punchy to softer vintage tones.
- Comfort and stability: bolt-on roasted maple neck and roasted "birdseye" maple fingerboard, 12" / 304.8 mm radius, 34" / 864 mm scale length.
- Quick response and firm lows: swamp ash body and amourette top for a clear attack, precise definition, and excellent presence in the mix.
- Professional finish: lightweight Sadowsky hardware, German craftsmanship, included Portabag gig bag.
Manufacturer Information
Sadowsky Guitars
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A 5-string faithful to the Sadowsky heritage, designed for stage and studio
This 5-string continues the lineage of instruments that built Sadowsky's reputation: rigorous lutherie, carefully selected woods, and straightforward electronics designed to deliver an immediately usable sound. Assembly in Germany ensures exemplary manufacturing consistency, while the amourette top enhances the premium aspect with a distinctive visual identity without sacrificing functionality.
For which musician and styles?
Intended for intermediate to professional bassists, it meets the demands of dynamic pick playing as well as the nuances of fingerstyle, slap, or more melodic lines. Its 5th string provides a solid foundation for modern arrangements, ideal for funk, pop, rock, gospel, fusion, and urban music, while maintaining the articulation necessary to stay clear in dense mixes.
Tone
The MM/J hum-cancelling combination offers a particularly effective balance: at the neck, the J-Style pickup emphasizes precision, controlled roundness, and a "singing" quality that highlights lines and sustained notes. At the bridge, the MM pickup reinforces attack, bite, and growl, perfect for cutting through the mix with authority. The blend control allows fine-tuning of these two characters, while the Treble/Bass EQ speeds up tone shaping (brightness, foundation, presence). The "Vintage Tone Control" softens the high end for warmer textures, and the push/pull feature bypasses the EQ depending on the context. On the lutherie side, swamp ash promotes responsiveness and dynamics, amourette adds definition, and roasted maple contributes to stability, attack, and sustain.
Recommended compatible accessories
5-string long scale 34" / 864 mm string sets, matched to the instrument's scale length, to maintain consistent tension and stable intonation.
Technical specifications
| Left handed | No | Nbr of strings | 4 |
| Strings | Steel | ||
| Body wood | swamp ash | Tuners | Sadowsky Light, open gear |
| Top | amourette | Bridge | Sadowsky bridge |
| Finish | natural satin | Strap buttons | Sadowsky S-style |
| Type | bolt-on neck | Hardware finish | chrome |
| Neck wood | roasted maple | Pickup brand | Sadowsky |
| Fingerboard | roasted "birdseye" maple | Type/configuration | MM/J |
| Fingerboard radius | 12" / 304.8 mm | Pickup models | J-Style hum-cancelling (neck, passive) / MM hum-cancelling (bridge, passive) |
| Scale length | 34" / 864 mm | Controls | Volume / Balance / "Vintage Tone Control" (push/pull) / Treble and Bass |
| Nut width | 1.5" / 38.1 mm | Strings installed | Sadowsky Blue Label 045-105 |
| Nut type | Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III | Included | Sadowsky Portabag gig bag |
| Fret type | nickel silver | Manufactured in | Germany |
| Number of frets | 21 | ||
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Questions frequently asked
Sadowsky Standard MM MetroLine LTD 2022: 5 strings or 4 strings?
The description presents this bass as a 5-string model, with a 5th string intended for the lower registers. However, the technical sheet indicates 4 strings and Sadowsky Blue Label 045-105 strings.
What tone does the MM/J pickup configuration provide?
The configuration combines a passive J-Style hum-cancelling neck pickup with a passive MM hum-cancelling bridge pickup. The neck pickup provides roundness and clarity, while the bridge pickup reinforces attack and growl.
Can the equalization be bypassed?
The electronics include Volume, Balance, Treble, Bass, and Vintage Tone Control. The Vintage Tone Control softens the treble range. A push/pull allows bypassing the equalization depending on the context.
What strings should be used with this bass?
The 34-inch (864 mm) scale length is designed for 5-string long scale string sets to maintain consistent tension and stable intonation.
What is the neck profile of this Sadowsky?
The bolt-on neck is made of roasted maple, with a roasted birdseye maple fingerboard radius of 12 inches (304.8 mm). The nut width is 38.1 mm and the fingerboard has 21 nickel silver frets.
