The Sadowsky MetroLine is a high-end production bass that brings Roger Sadowsky's celebrated preamp design and exacting specifications to a more accessible price point than the full custom NYC instruments. It features an alder or swamp ash body, a hard maple bolt-on neck with a modern C profile and satin finish, and a 21-fret morado fingerboard with a 10-inch radius. The Sadowsky single-coil J-style pickups paired with the signature Sadowsky active preamp " featuring boost-only bass and treble controls and a vintage tone control " deliver the punchy, articulate, studio-ready tone that has made Sadowsky basses the industry standard among New York session players for decades. The preamp's boost-only design ensures that the signal never sounds thin or over-processed, maintaining a full, natural bass sound while allowing precise frequency enhancement. The Hipshot Vintage-style bridge and lightweight tuners provide excellent intonation, sustain, and balance. Build quality from the German MetroLine production facility is outstanding, with meticulous attention to fret leveling, electronics installation, and overall fit and finish. Every instrument receives a thorough final setup. This bass is ideal for professional session players, touring musicians, and serious players who want the Sadowsky preamp and build quality at a production-line price. The premium positioning means it competes with custom-shop instruments from other brands, requiring a significant investment.

Bass Guitars

High-end production bass bringing Roger Sadowsky's celebrated preamp and build standards to an accessible price, the industry standard among session players.