Best Sadowsky 4-String Basses 2025

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Last updated: October 22, 2025 • Next update: October 29, 2025

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SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Unique Designs For Specialty Applications For Experimental Music For Custom Features For Alternative Styles For Distinctive Sound

BRANDS: Sadowsky Ibanez Harley Benton Warwick Music Man Sterling by Music Man Yamaha Sandberg Marcus Miller Höfner Epiphone Jackson Spector Rickenbacker Lakland Cort Danelectro Fodera

Sadowsky MetroExp24 Mod 4 Morado LH BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Sadowsky MetroExp24 Mod 4 Morado LH BK

by Sadowsky

Specialty Applications Alternative Styles Experimental Music

Key Feature:

• Perfect for most musical styles

✓ PROS

• Wide variety of pickup configurations
• Perfect for most musical styles

✗ CONS

• Less range than extended scale basses
• May need alternate tunings for some styles

Sadowsky MetroExp24 Mod 4 Morado LH BKElectric BassLeft-handed modelBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 599329

$1,209

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Sadowsky MetroExp24 Mod 4 Morado SIL - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Sadowsky MetroExp24 Mod 4 Morado SIL

by Sadowsky

Specialty Applications Distinctive Sound Custom Features

Key Feature:

• Versatile tonal range

✓ PROS

• Wide variety of pickup configurations
• Perfect for most musical styles

✗ CONS

• Less range than extended scale basses
• May need alternate tunings for some styles

Sadowsky MetroExp24 Mod 4 Morado SILElectric BassBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard: MoradoFingerboard...

⭐ 4.6/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 599520

$1,209

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Sadowsky MetroExp24 Modern 4 Morado CAO - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Sadowsky MetroExp24 Modern 4 Morado CAO

by Sadowsky

Alternative Styles Experimental Music Distinctive Sound

Key Feature:

• Classic bass foundation

✓ PROS

• Wide variety of pickup configurations
• Classic bass foundation

✗ CONS

• Standard tuning limitations
• Limited low-end extension vs 5-string

Sadowsky MetroExp24 Modern 4 Morado CAOElectric BassBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 599427

$1,209

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Sadowsky MetroExp24 Modern 4 RM OWH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Sadowsky MetroExp24 Modern 4 RM OWH

by Sadowsky

Distinctive Sound Custom Features Unique Designs

Key Feature:

• Classic bass foundation

✓ PROS

• Wide variety of pickup configurations
• Classic bass foundation

✗ CONS

• Standard tuning limitations
• Less range than extended scale basses

Sadowsky MetroExp24 Modern 4 RM OWHElectric BassBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard: Roasted...

⭐ 4.9/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 599330

$1,176

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Sadowsky MetroExp24 Mod 4 Morado SGR - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Sadowsky MetroExp24 Mod 4 Morado SGR

by Sadowsky

Experimental Music Specialty Applications Unique Designs

Key Feature:

• Perfect for most musical styles

✓ PROS

• Versatile tonal range
• Classic bass foundation

✗ CONS

• May need alternate tunings for some styles
• Limited low-end extension vs 5-string

Sadowsky MetroExp24 Mod 4 Morado SGRElectric BassBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard: MoradoFingerboard...

⭐ 4.6/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 599516

$1,209

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Sadowsky MetroExp24 Modern 4 RM OBL - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Sadowsky MetroExp24 Modern 4 RM OBL

by Sadowsky

Custom Features Alternative Styles Specialty Applications

Key Feature:

• Classic bass foundation

✓ PROS

• Classic bass foundation
• Versatile tonal range

✗ CONS

• Less range than extended scale basses
• May need alternate tunings for some styles

Sadowsky MetroExp24 Modern 4 RM OBLElectric BassBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard: Roasted...

⭐ 4.4/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 599430

$1,176

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Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint M4 Morado CH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint M4 Morado CH

by Sadowsky

Distinctive Sound Experimental Music Specialty Applications

Key Feature:

• Versatile tonal range

✓ PROS

• Classic bass foundation
• Perfect for most musical styles

✗ CONS

• Limited low-end extension vs 5-string
• Standard tuning limitations

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint M4 Morado WHElectric BassBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard: MoradoFingerboard...

⭐ 4.6/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 597921

$1,198

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Sadowsky MetroExp24 Modern 4 Morado OWH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Sadowsky MetroExp24 Modern 4 Morado OWH

by Sadowsky

Custom Features Specialty Applications Alternative Styles

Key Feature:

• Wide variety of pickup configurations

✓ PROS

• Versatile tonal range
• Standard four-string configuration

✗ CONS

• Standard tuning limitations
• Limited low-end extension vs 5-string

Sadowsky MetroExp24 Modern 4 Morado OWHElectric BassBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 599336

$1,209

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Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint M4 Morado CAO - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint M4 Morado CAO

by Sadowsky

Distinctive Sound Alternative Styles Experimental Music

Key Feature:

• Standard four-string configuration

✓ PROS

• Classic bass foundation
• Standard four-string configuration

✗ CONS

• Limited low-end extension vs 5-string
• Standard tuning limitations

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint M4 Morado CAOElectric BassBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 597889

$1,198

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Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage M4 RM OBL - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.5/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage M4 RM OBL

by Sadowsky

Alternative Styles Experimental Music Specialty Applications

Key Feature:

• Versatile tonal range

✓ PROS

• Standard four-string configuration
• Perfect for most musical styles

✗ CONS

• Less range than extended scale basses
• No high C string for extended range

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage M4 RM OBLElectric GuitarBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard: Roasted...

⭐ 4.5/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 597916

$1,165

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Sadowsky MetroExp24 Modern 4 RM BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.9/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Sadowsky MetroExp24 Modern 4 RM BK

by Sadowsky

Distinctive Sound Unique Designs Experimental Music

Key Feature:

• Standard four-string configuration

✓ PROS

• Classic bass foundation
• Perfect for most musical styles

✗ CONS

• Standard tuning limitations
• No high C string for extended range

Sadowsky MetroExp24 Modern 4 RM BKElectric BassBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard: Roasted...

⭐ 4.9/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 599320

$1,176

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Sadowsky MetroExpress 24-4 M MO TS - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.7/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Sadowsky MetroExpress 24-4 M MO TS

by Sadowsky

Unique Designs Experimental Music Alternative Styles

Key Feature:

• Wide variety of pickup configurations

✓ PROS

• Perfect for most musical styles
• Versatile tonal range

✗ CONS

• Limited low-end extension vs 5-string
• No high C string for extended range

Sadowsky MetroExpress 24-4 M MO TSElectric BassBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard: MoradoFingerboard...

⭐ 4.7/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 598352

$1,209

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Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage M4 RM SI - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.8/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage M4 RM SI

by Sadowsky

Distinctive Sound Unique Designs Custom Features

Key Feature:

• Wide variety of pickup configurations

✓ PROS

• Wide variety of pickup configurations
• Standard four-string configuration

✗ CONS

• Standard tuning limitations
• No high C string for extended range

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage M4 RM SIElectric BassBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard: Roasted...

⭐ 4.8/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 597922

$1,044

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Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage M4 RM TSB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.8/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage M4 RM TSB

by Sadowsky

Distinctive Sound Experimental Music Custom Features

Key Feature:

• Classic bass foundation

✓ PROS

• Wide variety of pickup configurations
• Standard four-string configuration

✗ CONS

• May need alternate tunings for some styles
• Less range than extended scale basses

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage M4 RM TSBElectric BassBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard: Roasted...

⭐ 4.8/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 597742

$1,165

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Sadowsky MetroExpress 24-4 M MO CAR - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.7/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Sadowsky MetroExpress 24-4 M MO CAR

by Sadowsky

Experimental Music Unique Designs Alternative Styles

Key Feature:

• Standard four-string configuration

✓ PROS

• Standard four-string configuration
• Wide variety of pickup configurations

✗ CONS

• May need alternate tunings for some styles
• Standard tuning limitations

Sadowsky MetroExpress 24-4 M MO CARElectric BassBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard: MoradoFingerboard...

⭐ 4.7/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 598316

$1,099

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How to Choose the Best 4-String Basses

Budget Planning

• Under $200: Entry-level
• $200-$500: Intermediate
• $500-$1000: Advanced
• $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

• Sound clarity & tone
• Build materials & finish
• Hardware durability
• Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

• Your musical style
• Skill level match
• Intended use case
• Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.

Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.

Higher-priced 4-string basses typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.

Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.

Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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