Here's the scoop on four new and extremely limited models.
Markneukirchen, Germany (February 4, 2021) -- Here they are, the new Sadowsky Limited Edition models for 2021. The four strictly limited instruments stand for the extraordinary quality, this manufacturer is known and respected for.
Sadowsky MetroLine 24-Fret Modern Bass Limited Edition 2021, 4-String - Natural Transparent Satin
- only 100 pcs. worldwide (4- and 5-string combined)
- right-hand version
- 4-string electric bass, 34" (864 mm) long scale
- sleek undersized J-Style body with deep cutaways, AAAA Figured Claro Walnut top, Okoume body
- bolt-on Roasted Alpine Maple neck (C shape), Ebony fingerboard, dot inlays, 12" fingerboard radius
- Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III nut, 1.5" (38.5 mm) nut width, 24 nickel silver frets (0.094" (2.4 mm) x 0.051" (1.3 mm)), Invisible Fret Technology (IFT)
- passive Sadowsky Soapbar pickup in modern posi5on (neck), passive Sadowsky Soapbar pickup in modern 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
- electronics compartment with easy access cover, Sadowsky Light machine heads with open gear, Sadowsky S-security locks, Sadowsky bridge with quick string release, black hardware
- Sadowsky Blue Label .045 - .105 strings
- Natural Transparent Sa5n finish
- weight max. 8.9 lbs (4.04 kg)
- incl. hex key tools, individual Cer5ficate of Authen5city signed by Roger Sadowsky, Sadowsky Portabag and leather strap with Sadowsky logo
- made in Germany
- US pricing: $ 3990.00
Sadowsky MetroLine 24-Fret Modern Bass Limited Edition 2021, 5-String - Natural Transparent Satin
- like 4-string model
- 5-string electric bass
- 1.875" (47.62 mm) nut width
- Sadowsky Blue Label .045 - .130 strings
- US pricing: $ 4190.00
Sadowsky MasterBuilt 24-Fret Modern Bass Limited Edition 2021, 4-String - Natural Transp. High Polish
- only 30 pcs. worldwide (4- and 5-string combined)
- right-hand version
- 4-string electric bass, 34" (864 mm) long scale
- sleek undersized J-Style body with deep cutaways, Master Grade Figured Claro Walnut top, Okoume body
- bolt-on Roasted Flamed Alpine Maple neck (C shape), Black Ebony fingerboard, Mother-Of-Pearl block inlays, 12" fingerboard radius
- Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III nut, 1.5" (38.5 mm) nut width, 24 nickel silver frets (0.094" (2.3 mm) x 0.051" (1.2 mm)), Invisible Fret Technology (IFT)
- passive Sadowsky Soapbar pickup with brushed metal housing in modern posi5on (neck), passive Sadowsky Soapbar pickup with brushed metal housing in modern 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
- electronics compartment with matching Okoume cover, Sadowsky Light machine heads with open gear, Sadowsky S-Security locks, Sadowsky bridge with quick string release, black hardware
- Sadowsky Blue Label .045 - .105 strings
- Natural Transparent High Polish finish
- weight max. 8.5 lbs (3.86 kg)
- incl. hex key tools, individual Cer5ficate of Authenticity signed by Roger Sadowsky, Sadowsky Professional Road Bag and leather strap with Sadowsky logo
- made in Germany
- US pricing: $ 6990.00
Sadowsky MasterBuilt 24-Fret Modern Bass Limited Edition 2021, 5-String - Natural Transp. High Polish
- like 4-string model
- 5-string electric bass
- 1.875" (47.62 mm) nut width
- Sadowsky Blue Label .045 - .130 strings
- US pricing: $ 7190.00
All models are available by mid-May
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