Best Sadowsky 4-String P-Basses 2025

Premium Sadowsky 4-string p-basses - legendary tone and craftsmanship

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

PRICE RANGES: Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Rock For Pop For Country For Blues For Classic Rock For Alternative

BRANDS: Fender Harley Benton Sandberg Sadowsky Marcus Miller Squier Lakland Yamaha

Sadowsky MetroLine 21-4 Vin P/J ´59 BR - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Sadowsky MetroLine 21-4 Vin P/J ´59 BR

by Sadowsky

Classic Rock Pop Rock

Key Feature:

• Thick, fundamental bass tone

✓ PROS

• Excellent in band mix
• Classic Precision Bass sound

✗ CONS

• Thicker neck profile
• Less modern features

Sadowsky MetroLine 21-4 Vin P/J ´59 BRElectric GassBody: American swamp ashBolt-on neck: MapleFretboard: MapleScale...

⭐ 4.8/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 516048

$4,399

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Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 Morado SGM - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 Morado SGM

by Sadowsky

Pop Alternative Rock

Key Feature:

• Great for pick and finger playing

✓ PROS

• Simple, reliable electronics
• Thick, fundamental bass tone

✗ CONS

• Single pickup limits sound options
• Less tonal versatility than Jazz Bass

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 Morado SGMElectric BassBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard: Morado (pau...

⭐ 4.8/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 596250

$1,099

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Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 RM TSB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 RM TSB

by Sadowsky

Rock Pop Classic Rock

Key Feature:

• Classic Precision Bass sound

✓ PROS

• Thick, fundamental bass tone
• Classic Precision Bass sound

✗ CONS

• Thicker neck profile
• Less modern features

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 RM TSBElectric BassBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard: Roasted...

⭐ 4.7/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 596218

$989

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Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 Morado SSM - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 Morado SSM

by Sadowsky

Country Classic Rock Alternative

Key Feature:

• Simple, reliable electronics

✓ PROS

• Thick, fundamental bass tone
• Great for pick and finger playing

✗ CONS

• May lack brightness for slap bass
• Less tonal versatility than Jazz Bass

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 Morado SSMElectric BassBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard: Morado (pau...

⭐ 4.9/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 596260

$1,099

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Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 RM CHM - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 RM CHM

by Sadowsky

Classic Rock Pop Blues

Key Feature:

• Great for pick and finger playing

✓ PROS

• Great for pick and finger playing
• Excellent in band mix

✗ CONS

• Thicker neck profile
• May lack brightness for slap bass

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 RM WHMElectric BassBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard: Roasted...

⭐ 4.7/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 596229

$1,066

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Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Hyb 4 MO WH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Hyb 4 MO WH

by Sadowsky

Alternative Pop Classic Rock

Key Feature:

• Classic Precision Bass sound

✓ PROS

• Great for pick and finger playing
• Excellent in band mix

✗ CONS

• Thicker neck profile
• Less tonal versatility than Jazz Bass

Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Hyb 4 MO WHElectric BassBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard: MoradoFingerboard...

⭐ 4.4/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 595895

$1,099

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Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 Morado CAR - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 Morado CAR

by Sadowsky

Classic Rock Blues Country

Key Feature:

• Excellent in band mix

✓ PROS

• Great for pick and finger playing
• Classic Precision Bass sound

✗ CONS

• Thicker neck profile
• May lack brightness for slap bass

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 Morado CARElectric bassBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard: MoradoScale: 864...

⭐ 4.9/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 596214

$1,099

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Sadowsky MetroLine 21-4 Hyb MO SGM - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Sadowsky MetroLine 21-4 Hyb MO SGM

by Sadowsky

Pop Rock Blues

Key Feature:

• Classic Precision Bass sound

✓ PROS

• Simple, reliable electronics
• Classic Precision Bass sound

✗ CONS

• Thicker neck profile
• Single pickup limits sound options

Sadowsky MetroLine 21-4 Hyb MO SGMElectric BassAmerican alder bodyBolt-on maple neckMorado fretboardScale length: 864...

⭐ 4.5/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 515939

$3,629

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Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 Morado OBM - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 Morado OBM

by Sadowsky

Classic Rock Pop Country

Key Feature:

• Classic Precision Bass sound

✓ PROS

• Great for pick and finger playing
• Simple, reliable electronics

✗ CONS

• Less modern features
• May lack brightness for slap bass

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 Morado OBMElectric BassBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard: Morado (pau...

⭐ 4.6/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 596233

$1,099

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Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 RM SGM - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 5.0/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 RM SGM

by Sadowsky

Rock Alternative Country

Key Feature:

• Simple, reliable electronics

✓ PROS

• Simple, reliable electronics
• Classic Precision Bass sound

✗ CONS

• Less modern features
• Single pickup limits sound options

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 RM SGMElectric BassBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard: Roasted...

⭐ 5.0/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 596231

$1,044

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Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 Morado TSB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.4/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 Morado TSB

by Sadowsky

Classic Rock Alternative Country

Key Feature:

• Excellent in band mix

✓ PROS

• Excellent in band mix
• Great for pick and finger playing

✗ CONS

• May lack brightness for slap bass
• Less modern features

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 Morado TSBElectric BassBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard: Morado (pau...

⭐ 4.4/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 596216

$1,096

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Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 RM CAR - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.7/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 RM CAR

by Sadowsky

Blues Rock Alternative

Key Feature:

• Excellent in band mix

✓ PROS

• Thick, fundamental bass tone
• Classic Precision Bass sound

✗ CONS

• Thicker neck profile
• Single pickup limits sound options

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 RM CARElectric BassBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard: Morado (pau...

⭐ 4.7/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 596213

$1,066

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Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 Morado CAO - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.6/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 Morado CAO

by Sadowsky

Country Classic Rock Alternative

Key Feature:

• Thick, fundamental bass tone

✓ PROS

• Thick, fundamental bass tone
• Excellent in band mix

✗ CONS

• Less modern features
• Single pickup limits sound options

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 Morado CAOElectric BassBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard: Morado (pau...

⭐ 4.6/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 596219

$1,099

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Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Hyb 4 SOWHP - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 5.0/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Hyb 4 SOWHP

by Sadowsky

Rock Blues Alternative

Key Feature:

• Great for pick and finger playing

✓ PROS

• Simple, reliable electronics
• Excellent in band mix

✗ CONS

• Thicker neck profile
• Less tonal versatility than Jazz Bass

Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Hyb 4 SOWHPElectric BassBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard: Roasted...

⭐ 5.0/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 595885

$1,044

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Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 RM SSM - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.6/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 RM SSM

by Sadowsky

Pop Alternative Classic Rock

Key Feature:

• Classic Precision Bass sound

✓ PROS

• Excellent in band mix
• Simple, reliable electronics

✗ CONS

• Less modern features
• Thicker neck profile

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 RM SSMElectric BassBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingebroard: Roasted...

⭐ 4.6/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 596259

$1,066

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How to Choose the Best 4-String P-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 p-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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