Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 RM SGM
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 HybPJ4 RM SGM
Product Info
Article Number:
596231
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 HybPJ4 RM SGM
Category:
4-String P-Basses
Price:
$1,043.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky is a seriously well-built hybrid bass, blending classic P-bass tones with the articulation of a J-bass. The roasted maple neck and active electronics make it a joy to play and dial in a wide range of sounds – perfect for session players and gigging musicians needing versatility.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 RM SGM
- 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 Sage Green Metallic high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and Allen key set
PROS
- • Roasted maple neck offers exceptional stability and smooth playability.
- • Hybrid pickup design delivers P-bass warmth with J-bass clarity.
- • Sadowsky’s 2-way active electronics provide tonal shaping without harshness.
- • Quick access compartment simplifies string changes and internal adjustments.
CONS
- • Okoume body, while resonant, can be slightly less dense than ash or alder.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while reliable, isn't preferred by some for vintage tone.
- • The push/pull preamp bypass can be a bit subtle, requiring careful EQ adjustment.
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
Not specified, likely 4-string standard gauge
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It retains the P-bass’s fundamental growl but with a brighter, more defined upper-midrange from the J-style pickup, adding more cut for modern styles.
It's subtle and refined; it primarily enhances clarity and EQ control without the typical harshness often associated with active electronics.
Roasted maple provides exceptional stability and a smoother, more consistent feel compared to standard maple, contributing to a longer sustain and improved resonance.
