Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 RM TSB
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 HybPJ4 RM TSB
Product Info
Article Number:
596218
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 HybPJ4 RM TSB
Category:
4-String P-Basses
Price:
$988.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky is a seriously well-built hybrid bass – the roasted maple neck feels fantastic, and the P/J pickup combination gives you a wide range of tones. It's a great option for players who want a modern feel with a vintage vibe, perfect for session work or gigging where tonal flexibility is key.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 RM TSB
- 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: Tobacco Sunburst Transparent hihg-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and Allen key set
PROS
- • Okoume body provides a balanced, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
- • Roasted maple neck and fingerboard offer exceptional stability and a smooth playing feel.
- • Hybrid P/J pickup configuration delivers versatility from warm growl to bright articulation.
- • Sadowsky’s 2-way active electronics add tonal shaping without harshness.
CONS
- • Okoume can be a bit plain aesthetically compared to more figured woods.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while stable, isn’t favored by some for vintage tone.
- • The 12” radius fingerboard might feel less familiar to players used to flatter profiles.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Roasted Maple
Pickups
Sadowsky Passive P-Style (Neck) / Sadowsky Hum-Free 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) - Estimated
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a simple push/pull pot – pull out for passive P/J, push in for the active Sadowsky 2-way electronics. The active circuit is subtle; it mostly enhances the existing tone rather than radically altering it.
Yes, it's a self-lubricating nut designed to reduce friction and improve tuning stability, contributing to a cleaner, more open tone, especially at lower tunings.
The 19mm string spacing is fairly standard, offering a comfortable feel for most players. The neck profile is a comfortable 'C' shape, slightly thinner than some vintage Fender necks, making it a bit faster and more modern.
