Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 RM SSM
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 HybPJ4 RM SSM
Product Info
Article Number:
596259
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 HybPJ4 RM SSM
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 P/J bass. The roasted maple neck and fretboard really elevate the feel, and the active/passive electronics give you a ton of tonal options. It’s a fantastic choice for players wanting a versatile, reliable bass with a vintage vibe but modern features.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 RM SSM
- Electric Bass
- Body: Okoume
- Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
- Fingebroard: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard radius: 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 Bass
- Push/pull function on the bass control for preamp bypass
- White pearloid pickguard
- Sadowsky bridge with quick release for the strings
- Nut width: 19 mm
- 57 mm Distance from the thickest to the thinnest string
- Sadowsky Quick Access Compartment
- Open Sadowsky light machine heads
- Sadowsky S-Style security locks
- Chrome hardware
- Strings: 045 - 105 Stainless Steel strings
- Colour: Solid Silver Sparkle Metallic high-gloss
- Weight: Max. 4.8 kg
- Includes Sadowsky Fretboard Protector
- Allen key set and Sadowsky PortaBag
PROS
- • Okoume body offers a lively, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
- • Roasted maple neck & fretboard provide exceptional stability and feel.
- • Hybrid P/J pickup configuration delivers versatility – growl and clarity.
- • Sadowsky 2-way electronics offer tonal shaping without excessive noise.
CONS
- • Okoume can be a bit plain aesthetically compared to figured woods.
- • Bolt-on neck, while stable, doesn't offer the same resonance as a neck-through design.
- • The balance might require a strap adjustment due to pickup placement.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Roasted Maple
Pickups
Sadowsky P-style (neck) & J-style (bridge) passive pickups with active 2-way electronics
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Nickel Silver
Strings
045 - 105 Stainless Steel
Weight
4.3 kg (9.5 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It gives you the best of both worlds: the P's warmth and low-end punch combined with the J's clarity and articulation, offering a wider tonal palette.
It's a blend control, allowing you to subtly shift the tonal balance between the P and J pickups, not just volume.
The quick-release system makes string changes a breeze, and the robust hardware contributes to excellent tuning stability even with frequent adjustments.
