Sadowsky Guitars Standard MM MetroLine LTD 2022

A Sadowsky 5-string that connects the "J-Style" DNA with "MM" impact

Following the lineage of the "J-Style" basses that built Sadowsky's reputation, this 5-string adds a "MM" type humbucker at the bridge to push the register towards more attack, presence, and punch. Made in Germany, it stands as a modern electric bass designed to deliver uncompromising performances, with a clear, tight, and perfectly controlled signature, both in the studio and on stage.

A bass designed for demanding musicians, from studio to stage

This Sadowsky targets intermediate to professional bassists seeking a responsive, stable instrument that's immediately usable in a band setting. Its MM/J configuration covers a wide range: precise funk and slap, solid-bottomed pop and R&B, rock and fusion with prominent mids, and even gospel with clear definition on the B string. The ergonomics, standard scale length, and lightweight hardware enhance comfort during long sessions.

The sound

The J-Style hum-cancelling neck pickup delivers an articulated, clean, and quiet tone, ideal for defined lines and right-hand nuances. At the bridge, the MM hum-cancelling provides a sharper attack, tight lows, and punchy mids that cut through the mix, perfect for percussive parts and modern sounds. The combination of Volume and Balance controls allows fine-tuning between roundness and bite, while the 2-band preamp refines the low-end foundation and high-end clarity. The Vintage Tone Control acts as a passive tone knob to soften the spectrum, and its push/pull feature enables bypassing the preamp for a more traditional behavior. On the craftsmanship side, the sinker ash enhances projection and definition, the amourette top adds density and precision, and the torrefied maple contributes to stability, attack, and sustain.

Technical specifications

Left handed	No	Nbr of strings	4
Strings	Steel

Body wood	sinker ash	Nut	Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III
Top	amourette	Tuners	Sadowsky Light, open gear
Finish	satin natural	Bridge	Sadowsky bridge
Construction	bolt-on neck	Hardware finish	chrome
Type	bolt-on neck	Strap buttons	Sadowsky S-style
Neck wood	torrefied maple	Pickup brand	Sadowsky
Fingerboard	torrefied birdseye maple	Type/configuration	MM/J
Fingerboard radius	12" / 304.8 mm	Pickup models	neck J-Style hum-cancelling (passive); bridge MM hum-cancelling (passive)
Number of frets	21	Controls	Volume, Balance, Vintage Tone Control (push/pull), Treble, Bass
Fret type	nickel silver	Strings installed	Sadowsky Blue Label 045-105
Scale length	34" / 864 mm	Included	Sadowsky Portabag gig bag
Nut width	1.50" / 38.1 mm	Made in	Germany