Best Sadowsky 4-String P-Basses 2026
Premium Sadowsky 4-string p-basses - legendary tone and craftsmanship
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
⭐
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
#2
⭐
4.9/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Hyb PJ 4 BK
by
Sadowsky
Classic Rock
Alternative
Rock
Key Feature:
• Excellent in band mix
✓ PROS
- • Excellent in band mix
- • Classic Precision Bass sound
✗ CONS
- • Less tonal versatility than Jazz Bass
- • Less modern features
Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Hyb PJ 4 BKElectric BassBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard: Roasted...
⭐
4.9/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 596196
$1,044
#3
⭐
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
#4
⭐
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
#5
⭐
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
#6
⭐
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
#7
⭐
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
#8
⭐
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
#9
⭐
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
#10
⭐
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
#11
⭐
5.0/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Sadowsky MetroLine Hyb P/J 21-4 Mo Bl
by
Sadowsky
Alternative
Rock
Classic Rock
Key Feature:
• Classic Precision Bass sound
✓ PROS
- • Simple, reliable electronics
- • Thick, fundamental bass tone
✗ CONS
- • Single pickup limits sound options
- • Thicker neck profile
Sadowsky MetroLine Hyb P/J 21-4 Mo BlElectric BassBody: American red alderBolt-on neck: MapleFretboard: MoradoScale...
⭐
5.0/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 510404
$2,914
#12
⭐
4.6/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 Morado CHM
by
Sadowsky
Country
Classic Rock
Rock
Key Feature:
• Simple, reliable electronics
✓ PROS
- • Excellent in band mix
- • Simple, reliable electronics
✗ CONS
- • Single pickup limits sound options
- • Less tonal versatility than Jazz Bass
Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 Morado WHMElectric BassBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard:...
⭐
4.6/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 596255
$1,044
#13
⭐
4.8/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 RM OBM
by
Sadowsky
Rock
Alternative
Classic Rock
Key Feature:
• Excellent in band mix
✓ PROS
- • Thick, fundamental bass tone
- • Great for pick and finger playing
✗ CONS
- • Thicker neck profile
- • May lack brightness for slap bass
Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 RM OBMElectric BassBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard: Roasted...
⭐
4.8/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 596228
$1,066
#14
⭐
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
#15
⭐
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
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.
