Boutique Bass Tone Meets Limited Edition Looks
Designed and assembled in Germany by Sadowsky's world-class team of luthiers, the MasterBuilt 24-Fret Modern is a stunning limited-edition take on the company's most prestigious instrument models — complete with defining low-end precision, versatile sonics, and comfortable navigation throughout. Clean and professional tones, courtesy of an esteemed AAAAA koa top, are seamless to harness onstage, thanks to the potent dual-Sadowsky Soapbar pickup architecture and a roasted American swamp ash body that provides plenty of tonal heft without the physical weight. Navigation is effortless with a satin-finished maple neck capped with smooth ebony, which keeps movement up and down the fingerboard swift and comfortable at all times. Finalized with a bounty of contemporary appointments, such as an iconic Sadowsky quick string release bridge, complementary black hardware, and ultra-durable Sadowsky Hipshot Ultralite open-gear tuning machines, there's not a single doubt that the MasterBuilt 24-Fret Modern is an impressive instrument, but it's also a high-potential asset for any serious player looking to dominate their next live performance or studio session.
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All-around MasterBuilt craftsmanship
From its limited-edition look to its overwhelming sonic variance, everything about the MasterBuilt 24-Fret Modern bass is crafted to the highest standard. A potent AAAAA-grade koa top kicks things off with a natural and attractive appearance — one that further complements its rugged stability and rich sonics to a tee. Likewise, a satin-finished, roasted American flame maple neck topped with a black ebony fretboard supplies comfortable access to all 24 frets and is poised for quick and agile notational transitions. It's all topped off with a high-quality assemblage of complementary black hardware, including Sadowsky Hipshot Ultralite open-gear tuning machines and a Sadowsky bridge for ultimate stability, from the strap peg to the headstock.
Onboard Sadowsky Soapbar power
In order to obtain the rich and professional sound for which Sadowsky instruments are known, the MasterBuilt 24-Fret Modern bass comes equipped with two Sadowsky passive Soapbar pickups. From subtle, mellow rhythms to heavy-thumping melodics, this Soapbar pickup set is capable of conjuring a vast spectrum of low-end vitality. Complete with brushed black chrome covers for a sleek, albeit slightly rugged, appearance, this bass takes center stage for every performance. Supplementing this iconic tonal foundation is a complete set of onboard Volume, Balance, Vintage Tone Control, and Treble and Bass controls, complete with a preamp-bypassing push-pull configuration, allowing you to carefully sculpt your studio, rehearsal, and live bass tone. Take it from Sweetwater's bass contingent: with this iconic Sadowsky Soapbox duo in your hands, you write the master guide on low-end sonic exploration.
Sadowsky: the pinnacle of boutique quality
Over the past several decades, Roger Sadowsky has garnered a reputation as one of the industry’s foremost master craftsmen. Once you pick up a Sadowsky bass, you’ll immediately understand why these instruments have been spotted in the talented hands of legendary bassists such as Marcus Miller, Will Lee, Tal Wilkenfeld, Tom Hamilton, Verdine White, Greg Lake, Michael Rhodes, Jason Newsted, Rickey Minor, and many more. Upon acquiring a Sadowsky, these accomplished musicians made a critical investment in their careers — one that paid back dividends year after year. After all, how can you put a price on off-the-charts playability, impeccable tone, stunning visual appeal, and unrivaled build quality that keeps an instrument rockin’ strong, tour after tour, session after session? When you’re ready to make that commitment to yourself, Sweetwater has a Sadowsky bass that checks off every box on your wish list. Congratulations, you’ve arrived.
Sadowsky MasterBuilt 24-Fret Modern Features:
- A 2025 limited-edition take on Sadowsky's flagship MasterBuilt Modern bass guitar
- AAAAA-grade koa top boasts a natural, attractive appearance with exceptional structural stability
- Roasted American swamp ash body produces rich low-end sonics via an exceptionally lightweight build
- Satin-finished roasted American flame maple neck provides comfortable maneuvering from the first to the 24th fret
- Smooth 20-in. radius black ebony fretboard with traditional white dot inlays
- 2 Sadowsky passive Soapbar pickups span a bounty of low-end sonics
- Seamless sonic authority via onboard Volume, Balance, and Vintage Tone Control with push-pull capabilities for preamp bypass
- Onboard Treble and Bass controls help you sculpt your voice
- Iconic Sadowsky bridge with a quick string release architecture
- Complementary black hardware and Sadowsky Hipshot Ultralite open-gear machine heads provide rock-solid tuning stability
- Included Sadowsky professional road bag for safe travel and transport
