Image shows 5-string Bass guitar for reference only 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 J/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 J/J basses of the MetroLine series made exclusively in Germany. All basses are lightweighted with approximately 8.9 lbs (4.0 kg). A good choice for bass players who are looking for a lightweight solution for the stage in addition to a modern bass sound. Special features of the Vintage J/J basses of this series are the active electronics with true bypass, Vintage Tone Control, treble and bass boost, ultralight Sadowsky tuners and the special Sadowsky bridge for quick string release. This 4-string bass in sleek undersized J-Style shaped red alder body comes in Solid Black Satin finish. Features Model: MV4-21 Metroline (made in Germany) Finish: Solid Black Satin Body: Alder Weight: 8.77 lbs Necl: Maple with satin finish, 12? radius, 1.5? nut width Fingerboard: Morado Pickguard: Tort Hardware: Chrome Pickups: Sadowsky Hum-cancelling J pickups in 60’s Locations Preamp: Sadowsky preamp with vintage tone control