{"product_id":"sadowsky-metroline-21vj5-21-fret-vintage-j-bass-dark-lake-placid-blue-over-ash-5-string-bass-9-40lbs-0405-20-pre-owned","title":"Sadowsky MetroLine 21vj5 21-Fret Vintage J-Bass Dark Lake Placid Blue over Ash 5-String Bass - 9.40lbs #0405-20 Pre-Owned","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-Owned Sadowsky MetroLine 21-Fret Vintage J-Bass - 5-String Bass \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Number: SML21VJ5 32 ASH FR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerial Number: SML K 000405-20\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 9.40 Pounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThis is one of the earlier German made Sadowsky MetroLine instruments.  These earlier German Metroline basses have a slimmer front to back neck profile compared to the newer ones.  It also has a traditional screw-down rear control cavity compartment rather than the quick release cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall the bass is in fantastic condition with no finish scratches or damage on the body.  There is one small ding on the rear of the headstock by the scoop (see last photos).  The pickguard is aftermarket and has two holes next to the neck pickup for a pickup cover.  Holes were started in the body for this so if you did remove the pickguard you will see two extra holes there.  Using a factory Sadowsky pickguard will cover these holes.  It does not change the playability of the bass at all. (See last photos) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bass had one of the original BP4K preamps which was starting to get scratchy, so we dropped in a brand new BP4K so it is perfect! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBass has had a new setup with Sadowsky Blue Label Stainless Steel Strings and is ready to play! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAny questions please reach out! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e---------------------\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSadowsky Specs: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Dark Lake Placid Blue High Polish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody: American Swamp Ash Body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck: Maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut: Just-A-Nut Sadowsky Version\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut Width: 1 7\/8\" (47.5mm) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard: Maple \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrets: 21 Nickel Silver (0.094\"w x 0.051\"h)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard Radius: 12\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuning Machines: Sadowsky Branded Light Weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge: Sadowsky Quick Release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickups: Sadowsky Split Coil Hum-Cancelling J-Style w\/ Bridge in 60s Position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickguard: Aftermarket Silver Pearloid \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreamp: Sadowsky BP4K\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControls: Volume \/ Blend \/ Vintage Tone Control (P\/P) \/ Treble + Bass Stack\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePush Pull Function = Pre-Amp Bypass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Sadowsky PortaBag Express \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSadowsky Strap Lock Buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a pre-owned instrument and is exempt from our new instrument return policy.  Fret Nation guarantees the bass to be delivered in fully working condition and as described. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fret Nation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53828579066168,"sku":"FN_SML-K-000405-20","price":2890.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0849\/5451\/3720\/files\/po-sadowsky-21vj5-0405-20-33.jpg?v=1794713534","url":"https:\/\/fretnation.com\/products\/sadowsky-metroline-21vj5-21-fret-vintage-j-bass-dark-lake-placid-blue-over-ash-5-string-bass-9-40lbs-0405-20-pre-owned","provider":"Fret Nation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}