Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 Morado CHM
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 HybPJ4 Morado CHM
Product Info
Article Number:
596255
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 HybPJ4 Morado CHM
Category:
4-String P-Basses
Price:
$1,043.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This MetroExp21 is a seriously well-thought-out hybrid. The Morado board adds a unique visual flair and a bit more snap, while the P/J combo gives you a ton of tonal options—from smooth vintage tones to more modern punch. It’s a fantastic choice for players who want versatility and a premium feel without going completely overboard.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 Morado WHM
- Electric Bass
- Body: Okoume
- Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard: Morado
- Fingerboard: 12"
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Nut width 39.2 mm
- Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III
- 21 Nickel silver frets
- Pickups: passive Sadowsky P-style pickup (neck) and passive
- hum-free Sadowsky J-style pickup in 60s position (bridge)
- Active Sadowsky 2-way electronics
- Controls for Volume
- Balance
- Treble Bass
- Push/pull function on the bass control for preamp bypass
- White pearloid pickguard
- Sadowsky bridge with quick release for the strings
- String spacing: 19 mm
- 57 mm Distance from the thickest to the thinnest string
- Sadowsky Quick Access Compartment
- Open Sadowsky Light machine heads
- Sadowsky S-Style security locks
- Chrome hardware
- Strings: 045 - 105 Stainless Steel strings
- Colour: Solid Champagne Metallic high-gloss
- Weight: max. 4.8 kg
- Includes Sadowsky Fretboard Protector
- Allen Key set and Sadowsky PortaBag
PROS
- • Okoume body offers a balanced, resonant tone with surprising sustain.
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and a smooth, fast feel.
- • Hybrid P/J pickup configuration delivers versatility and a unique tonal palette.
- • Sadowsky’s 2-way active electronics add clarity and shaping without harshness.
CONS
- • Morado fingerboard can be slightly harder than rosewood, requiring some adjustment.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while stable, isn’t favored by all for vintage tone.
- • The quick-release string system, while convenient, might feel less secure to some.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Morado
Pickups
Sadowsky P-style (neck) & hum-free J-style (bridge)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Nickel Silver
Strings
045 - 105 Stainless Steel
Weight
4.2 kg (approx. 9.3 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Sadowsky 2-way electronics add a subtle but noticeable clarity and definition, allowing for EQ shaping without the harshness sometimes found in more aggressive active systems.
Morado is generally stable, but like any exotic hardwood, it benefits from proper humidity control; a good case and humidifier are recommended for longevity.
While convenient for string changes, the quick-release mechanism introduces a slight reduction in sustain compared to a fixed bridge; the difference is minimal but perceptible to discerning players.
