Sadowsky MetroExp 21 Vint MJ 4 RM LH BK
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Sadowsky
MetroExp 21 Vint MJ 4 RM LH BK
Product Info
Article Number:
596992
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp 21 Vint MJ 4 RM LH BK
Category:
4-String Lefthanded Basses
Price:
$1,208.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky MetroExp is a fantastic left-handed option for players seeking a versatile, vintage-inspired tone. The combination of P and J pickups, paired with the active electronics, allows for a wide range of sounds, from warm and mellow to punchy and aggressive. It's ideal for session players or anyone wanting a high-quality, well-built bass with a comfortable feel.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp 21 Vint MJ 4 RM LH BK
- Electric Bass
- Left-handed model
- Body: Okoume
- Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard: Morado (pau ferro)
- 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)
- Pickups: passive Sadowsky P-style (neck)
- passive
- hum-free Sadowsky J-style single coil in 60s position (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 Black
- high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and Allen key set
PROS
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and a smooth, fast feel.
- • Sadowsky pickups deliver a balanced, articulate tone with surprising warmth.
- • The 2-way active electronics offer subtle tonal shaping without harshness.
- • Okoume body provides a lightweight yet resonant foundation for the instrument.
CONS
- • Morado fingerboard, while beautiful, can be slightly drier than rosewood.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while reliable, lacks the sustain of a neck-through design.
- • The active preamp bypass function can slightly alter the overall tonal character.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Morado (Pau Ferro)
Pickups
Sadowsky P-style (neck) & Sadowsky J-style (bridge) single coils
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Nickel Silver
Strings
Not specified, likely standard 4-string bass strings (e.g., 40-100)
Weight
Approximately 8.5 - 9.5 lbs (estimated based on similar Sadowsky models)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The active preamp adds a touch of warmth and clarity, but the bypass provides a more raw, vintage tone – the difference is subtle, not a dramatic shift.
It’s primarily a pickup blending control, allowing you to adjust the ratio of the P and J pickups. There’s a slight tonal shift depending on the blend, but it’s not a dedicated EQ.
The quick-release system makes string changes significantly faster and easier, especially beneficial for frequent players or those who like to experiment with different string gauges.
