Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 Morado TSB
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 HybPJ4 Morado TSB
Product Info
Article Number:
596216
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 HybPJ4 Morado TSB
Category:
4-String P-Basses
Price:
$1,095.60
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky is a seriously well-thought-out hybrid bass. The Morado board adds a touch of exotic feel, while the P/J pickup combination delivers a wide range of tones – from warm, round lows to articulate, punchy mids. It’s a fantastic choice for gigging musicians who need a versatile, reliable, and premium-priced instrument.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 Morado TSB
- Electric Bass
- 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
- 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: Tobacco Sunburst Transparent high gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and Allen key set
PROS
- • Okoume body provides a resonant, lively tonal foundation.
- • Roasted maple neck ensures exceptional stability and a smooth playing feel.
- • Hybrid P/J pickup configuration offers versatility and a unique voice.
- • Sadowsky's 2-way electronics provide active and passive tonal options.
CONS
- • Morado fingerboard can be slightly drier feeling compared to rosewood.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while reliable, isn't favored by some for vintage tone.
- • The quick-release string system 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
Likely Sadowsky-branded Nickel-plated Steel (custom gauge)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bypassing the preamp delivers a more traditional, passive P-Bass tone, retaining warmth and vintage character.
Morado requires occasional oiling to prevent dryness, similar to other exotic hardwoods, but generally it's quite durable.
The slightly wider string spacing (19mm vs Fender's ~18.5mm) and nut width (39.2mm vs Fender's ~38.5mm) offers more fingerboard room for complex playing.
