Sadowsky MetroExp 21 Vint MJ 4 MO OB
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Sadowsky
MetroExp 21 Vint MJ 4 MO OB
Product Info
Article Number:
597131
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp 21 Vint MJ 4 MO OB
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$1,241.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky MetroExp 21 is a seriously well-built bass. The combination of the roasted maple neck and those Sadowsky pickups gives you a huge range of tones, perfect for session players or anyone needing a versatile workhorse. It's a premium-priced instrument, but delivers a lot of value for the money.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp 21 Vint MJ 4 MO OB
- Electric Bass
- Body: Okoume
- Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard: Morado
- Fingerboard radius: 12"
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Nut width: 39.2 mm
- Nut: Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III
- 21 Nickel silver frets (W x H: 2.4 x 1.3 mm)
- Pickup: Passive hum-free Sadowsky J-Style (middle) and passive Sadowsky Quad Coil Alnico V Humbucker (bridge)
- Control for volume / balance / treble / bass with push/pull function for preamp bypass
- 3-Way toggle switch for humbucker configuration - serial / parallel / single coil
- Active Sadowsky 2-way electronics
- Transparent pickguard
- Sadowsky Quick Access Compartment
- Sadowsky bridge with quick release for the strings
- String spacing at the bridge: 19 mm
- Distance from the thickest to the thinnest string: 57 mm
- Sadowsky Light machine heads with open gears
- Sadowsky S-Style security locks
- Chrome hardware
- Strings: .045 - .105 Stainless Steel
- Weight: max. 4.8 kg
- Colour: Solid Ocean Blue Metallic high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and Allen key set
PROS
- • Okoume body offers a lively, resonant tone with surprising sustain.
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and a smooth, fast feel.
- • Sadowsky J/Quad humbucker combo delivers versatile tones, from vintage to modern.
- • Quick Access Compartment simplifies string changes and maintenance significantly.
CONS
- • Okoume can be a bit plain aesthetically compared to other tonewoods.
- • Active electronics introduce a potential point of failure, though rare.
- • The 34” scale may feel slightly long for players with smaller hands.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Morado
Pickups
Sadowsky J-Style (middle), Sadowsky Quad Coil Alnico V (bridge)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Nickel Silver
Strings
Sadowsky Light Machine
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Sadowsky 2-way electronics add a subtle warmth and clarity, but the bypass function lets you play entirely passive. Noise is exceptionally low thanks to the hum-canceling pickups.
It’s a game-changer – string changes become significantly faster and easier, especially for frequent restringing or gigging musicians. It's a really well-thought-out system.
Morado is a dense, hard wood that's a bit smoother than rosewood and more durable than ebony. It's a great alternative with a beautiful look and feel.
