Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 RM CAR
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 HybPJ4 RM CAR
Product Info
Article Number:
596213
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 HybPJ4 RM CAR
Category:
4-String P-Basses
Price:
$1,065.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky is a seriously well-made hybrid bass, blending the best of P and J styles. The roasted maple neck makes it a joy to play, and the 2-way electronics give you a lot of tonal control. It’s perfect for players wanting a versatile, premium-voiced instrument for funk, rock, and anything in between.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 RM CAR
- 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
- 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 and Bass
- Push/pull function on the bass control for preamp bypass
- Parchment pickguard
- Sadowsky Quick Access Compartment
- Sadowsky bridge with quick release for the strings
- String spacing: 19 mm
- 57 mm Distance from the thickest to the thinnest string
- Open Shadowsky Light machine heads
- Sadowsky S-Style security locks
- Chrome hadrware
- Strings: .045 - .105 Nickel Saiten
- Colour: Candy Apple Red Metallic high-gloss
- Weight: max. 4.8 kg
- Includes Sadowsky Fretboard Protector
- Allen key set
- Sadowsky PortaBag
PROS
- • Okoume body offers a balanced tone with excellent resonance and sustain.
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and a smooth, fast playing feel.
- • Hybrid P/J pickup configuration delivers versatility; warm P-bass tones and J-bass bite.
- • Sadowsky 2-way electronics offer tonal shaping without excessive preamp noise.
CONS
- • Morado fingerboard can be slightly drier feeling compared to rosewood or ebony.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while stable, isn't favored by players seeking maximum sustain.
- • 12” fingerboard might feel cramped for players accustomed to longer scale lengths.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Morado (Pau Ferro)
Pickups
Sadowsky P-style (neck) & Sadowsky J-style (bridge) Passive pickups
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Nickel Silver
Strings
.045 - .105 Nickel
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.8 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's brighter and more articulate than a standard P-bass, with added clarity and a more defined upper-midrange from the J-style pickup.
It provides a noticeable boost, but the 2-way design prioritizes clean headroom and avoids the overly aggressive sound some active basses have.
Yes, it's a real time-saver, especially for frequent string changes, and allows for easy access to the internal electronics compartment.
