Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 Morado OBM
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 HybPJ4 Morado OBM
Product Info
Article Number:
596233
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 HybPJ4 Morado OBM
Category:
4-String P-Basses
Price:
$1,098.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This MetroExp21 is a seriously well-built bass, blending classic P-bass warmth with J-bass articulation thanks to that hybrid pickup setup. The roasted maple neck feels fantastic, and the active electronics give you a surprising amount of tonal control. It's a great choice for players wanting a versatile, premium-priced instrument for funk, rock, and beyond.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 Morado OBM
- Electric Bass
- Body: Okoume
- Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard: Morado (pau ferro)
- Fingerboard: 12"
- Scale" 864 mm (34")
- Nut width: 39.2 mm
- Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III saddle
- 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
- Active Sadowsky 2-way electronics
- Parchment 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 balanced, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
- • Roasted maple neck provides stability and a smooth, fast playing experience.
- • Hybrid PJ pickup configuration delivers versatility from warm P-bass growl to J-bass clarity.
- • Sadowsky’s 2-way active electronics offer precise tone shaping and clean amplification.
CONS
- • Morado fingerboard, while beautiful, can be slightly drier feeling than rosewood.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while reliable, doesn't offer the theoretical sustain of a neck-through design.
- • The quick-release string system, while convenient, might feel less secure to some players.
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Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Morado (Pau Ferro)
Pickups
Sadowsky P-style (neck) & Sadowsky J-style (bridge)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Nickel Silver
Strings
N/A (typically 4-string bass strings)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bypassing the preamp returns the bass to a completely passive signal, offering a more vintage, raw tone with less sculpted EQ. It's a nice option for a more organic feel.
Morado typically isn't factory-oiled like rosewood, so a light application of fingerboard oil will enhance its feel and prevent dryness. It's a simple maintenance step that improves playability.
While incredibly convenient for string changes, the quick-release mechanism might require slightly more careful setup to ensure perfect intonation, especially for aggressive playing styles.
