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Sadowsky MetroLine Vintage PJ 21-Fret 5-String Bass - Olympic White 8.50lbs 4080-24 - SML21VP5 28 ALD FR

Sadowsky MetroLine Vintage PJ 21-Fret 5-String Bass - Olympic White 8.50lbs 4080-24 - SML21VP5 28 ALD FR

SAD_SML24VP5-28-ALD-FR - 4080-24
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Sadowsky MetroLine SML21VP5 5-String Vintage P/J Bass - Solid Olympic White High Polish

  • Model Number: SML21VP5 28 ALD FR
  • Serial Number: SML D 004080-24
  • Weight: 8.50 Pounds

Roger Sadowsky's goal was always to further improve an already very successful bass design by making a number of detailed improvements. Along with the electronics, which he developed by himself, he succeeded to raise the well-known P/J bass sound to a new level, so today you can speak of a typical Sadowsky tone: Never harsh or shrill sounding, with strong, powerful but never muddy bass, with present, but not too aggressive mids, and a sweet and airy treble range. All features of this modern bass sound can also be found in the 21-Fret Vintage P/J basses of the MetroLine series made exclusively in Germany. The 5-string Vintage P/J Bass features active electronics with true bypass, Vintage Tone Control, treble and bass boost, ultralight Sadowsky tuners and the special Sadowsky bridge for quick string release. The sleek undersized J-Style red alder body, tort pickguard and a morado fingerboard complete the picture. A great choice for bass players who are looking for a lightweight solution for the stage in addition to a modern bass sound.

Specifications: 

  • Sadowsky MetroLine 21-Fret Vintage P/J Bass
  • right hand version
  • 5-string electric bass
  • 34" (864 mm) long scale
  • bolt-on construction
  • American Red Alder Body
  • Maple neck
  • Morado fingerboard
  • 12" fingerboard radius
  • Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III nut
  • 1 7/8" (47.5 mm) nut width
  • 21 nickel silver frets (width: 0.094" (2.4 mm) / height: 0.051" (1.3 mm))
  • passive Sadowsky P-Style pickup (neck)
  • passive Sadowsky hum-cancelling J-Style pickup in 60s position (bridge)
  • active Sadowsky 2-way electronics (bass and treble boost) with Vintage Tone Control (VTC)
  • controls for Volume / Balance / Vintage Tone Control (P/P) / Treble and Bass (stacked)
  • push/pull function at VTC knob for preamp bypass
  • Sadowsky Light machine heads with open gear
  • Sadowsky S-security locks
  • Sadowsky bridge with quick string release
  • chrome hardware
  • Sadowsky Blue Label 045 - 130 strings
  • incl. hex key tools and individual Certificate of Authenticity
  • incl. Sadowsky Portabag (SAC BAG BASS PORTA)
  • made in Germany
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