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Sadowsky is known for being impeccable in their attention to both build and tonal detail, and the Metro Line series basses are no exception. Designed for players with more vintage sensibilities or players that need more modern versatility, the MV5 will deliver all the low end punch that you can ask with clarity and precision (or should I say 'jazz'?).
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Sadowsky Metro Basses
Our Metro Line represents all the basic models of Sadowsky NYC basses but are made by our staff at Sadowsky Tokyo.
The Metro Line offers most of the same features as their NYC siblings including the same pickups, preamp and bridge. The quality of the Metro Line is as high as our NYC instruments.
Vintage Series
Our Vintage Series Metro features a slightly undersized J body with pickup placement in '60s location. Rosewood boards are combined with alder bodies, and maple boards will have ash bodies.Weight: 8.8 Lbs
Sleek undersized J body shape
Solid swamp ash
Thicker headstock and graphite strips dramatically reduce dead spots and create a more even response on every note
Maple Fingerboard
1 7/8” Nut
21 18% nickel/silver frets .094″ wide x .051″ high, maximum hardness
Custom Gotoh/Sadowsky tuning gears on 4 string; Licensed Hipshot Ultralight on 5 string
Sadowsky Humcancelling J pickups (60’s location)
Classic Sadowsky Treble and Bass boost pre-amp with true bypass switch
Controls: master vol, pickup blend, treble roll-off (VTC) with pre-amp bypass, bass boost, treble boost
Sadowsky bridge with quick release
20mm 4 string bridge spacing; 19mm 5 string bridge spacing
Free 3-Year Warranty
Sound Pure stands behind our products. Free three-year warranty on this item. Coverage exclusions live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
Level of support and expertise that simply isn't available at big-box megastores. Read the warranty →
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