The Sadowsky MetroLine Modern Bass 24-5 in Dark Lake Placid Blue finish is a 4-string electric bass designed for demanding musicians seeking precision and versatility. Its maple bolt-on neck and morado fingerboard offer optimal playing comfort, making it ideal for studio sessions, stage performances or band rehearsals. Thanks to its passive Sadowsky soap bar pickups and sophisticated electronics, this bass delivers a clear, balanced sound suited to a variety of musical styles. Supplied with a Portabag gig bag, it is also practical for transportation and protection on the move.
| Type | Electric bass |
|---|---|
| Number of strings | 4 strings |
| Neck | Bolt-on neck |
| Neck wood | Maple |
| Nut width | 47.5 mm |
| Nut type | Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III |
| Fingerboard | Morado (Pau Ferro) |
| Fingerboard radius | 304.8 mm |
| Fret type | Nickel silver |
| Number of frets | 24 |
| Scale length | 864 mm |
| Body wood | Red alder |
| Tuning machine type | Sadowsky Light machine heads with open gear |
| Bridge type | Sadowsky bridge |
| Strap buttons | Sadowsky S-style |
| Finish | Chrome |
| Pickup brand | Sadowsky |
| Pickup type | Soap bar |
| Pickup models | Passive Sadowsky Soapbar pickup (neck and bridge) |
| Controls | Volume, Balance, Vintage Tone Control (P/P), Treble and Bass |
| Weight | 3.8 kg |
| Strings | Sadowsky Blue Label 045 - 130 |
| Supplied with gig bag/case | Sadowsky Portabag |
| Place of manufacture | Germany |
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