Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 RM CHM
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 HybPJ4 RM CHM
Product Info
Article Number:
596229
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 HybPJ4 RM CHM
Category:
4-String P-Basses
Price:
$1,065.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This MetroExp21 is a seriously well-built hybrid bass, blending the warmth of a P-bass with the articulation of a J-bass. The roasted maple neck is a joy to play, and the active electronics give you a surprising amount of tonal flexibility. It’s a great choice for gigging musicians who want a versatile, reliable instrument without the ultra-premium price tag.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 RM WHM
- Electric Bass
- Body: Okoume
- Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard: Roasted maple
- 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) and passive
- hum free Sadowsky J-Style in ‘60s position (bridge)
- Control for volume / balance / treble / bass with push/pull function for preamp bypass
- Active Sadowsky 2-way electronics
- White Pearloid pickguard
- Sadowsky Quick Access Compartment
- Sadowsky bridge with quick release 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 Champagne Metallic high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and hex key set
PROS
- • Okoume body provides excellent resonance and a balanced tonal foundation.
- • Roasted maple neck and fingerboard offer exceptional stability and a smooth playing feel.
- • Hybrid P/J pickup configuration delivers versatility from growly vintage tones to modern clarity.
- • Sadowsky’s 2-way active electronics add tonal shaping without excessive coloration.
CONS
- • Okoume can be a bit plain aesthetically for some players' tastes.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while stable, doesn’t offer the same sustain as a neck-through design.
- • The quick-release string system might feel slightly less secure than traditional methods.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Roasted Maple
Pickups
Sadowsky P-Style (neck) & Sadowsky J-Style (bridge), passive/hum-free
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Nickel Silver (2.4 x 1.3 mm)
Strings
Likely .045 - .105, though exact gauge not specified
Weight
Approximately 8.8 lbs (4 kg) – based on typical Sadowsky MetroExp models
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bypassing the active electronics gives you a more vintage, passive P/J tone; engaging them adds a subtle EQ boost and expansion, enhancing clarity and low-end response.
It's a blend control, allowing you to adjust the ratio of the P and J pickups, but Sadowsky’s implementation is refined – it's more than just a simple mix.
The wider nut width and carefully sculpted profile improve string access and often result in better open-string intonation compared to standard nuts.
