Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 RM OBM
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 HybPJ4 RM OBM
Product Info
Article Number:
596228
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 HybPJ4 RM OBM
Category:
4-String P-Basses
Price:
$1,065.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky is a seriously versatile workhorse. The hybrid pickup setup gives you the best of both worlds – classic P-bass thump with a modern J-bass bite – and the roasted maple neck just feels incredible. It’s an excellent choice for gigging musicians needing a reliable, well-built bass that can handle a wide range of styles.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 RM OBM
- 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)
- 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 and fretboard provide stability and a smooth playing feel.
- • Hybrid pickup configuration delivers P-bass thump with J-bass clarity.
- • Sadowsky's 2-way active electronics add tonal flexibility without harshness.
CONS
- • Okoume can be a bit plain aesthetically compared to more figured woods.
- • Bolt-on neck, while reliable, lacks the inherent resonance of a neck-through design.
- • The balance might shift slightly with different string gauges; strap adjustments are key.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Roasted Maple
Pickups
Sadowsky P-style (neck) & Sadowsky J-style (bridge)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Nickel Silver
Strings
Typically ships with Roundwound strings - gauge not specified
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimated based on similar Sadowsky models)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bypassing the active electronics gives you a more vintage, passive tone with less low-end boost; engaging them adds punch and tonal shaping options.
It’s primarily a pickup blend, but the active circuit subtly shapes the tone, offering a gentle EQ adjustment alongside the treble/bass controls.
It provides easy access to the bridge and electronics cavity, simplifying string changes and basic maintenance tasks.
