The 2023 Sadowsky MetroLine Standard 21-4 Limited Edition is a high-end electric bass designed for demanding bassists seeking an exceptional instrument. Limited to 125 examples worldwide, this 4-string bass combines a bolt-on roasted maple neck with an okoume body featuring a figured maple top, delivering a rich tone and excellent stability. Its Sadowsky electronics with J/J hum-cancelling pickups ensure a clear and powerful sound, ideal for the studio, stage, or rehearsal. Perfect for professionals and collectors, it also stands out with its Majestic Red Transparent Satin finish and refined gold hardware.
| Type | Electric bass |
|---|---|
| Number of strings | 4 strings |
| Neck | Bolt-on Roasted Maple neck |
| Nut width (mm) | 38.1 mm |
| Nut type | Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III |
| Fingerboard | Honduran rosewood |
| Fingerboard radius (mm) | 304.8 mm |
| Fret type | Nickel silver |
| Number of frets | 21 |
| Scale length (mm) | 864 mm |
| Body | Okoume with figured maple top |
| Finish | Majestic Red Transparent Satin with Gold hardware |
| Tuners | Sadowsky Light machine heads with open gear |
| Bridge | Sadowsky bridge |
| Strap buttons | Sadowsky S-style |
| Pickups | Sadowsky J/J hum-cancelling pickups (neck and bridge) |
| Controls | Volume / Balance / Vintage Tone Control (P/P) / Treble and Bass |
| Strings | Sadowsky Blue Label 045 - 105 |
| Included | Sadowsky Portabag gig bag |
| Place of manufacture | Germany |
| Serial number | SML-A-003698-24 |
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