Sadowsky MetroExp21 Verdine White 4 OWH
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Verdine White 4 OWH
Product Info
Article Number:
599288
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Verdine White 4 OWH
Category:
Signature Basses
Price:
$1,208.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Verdine White signature bass is a serious contender for players wanting that classic, punchy Motown/funk vibe. The roasted maple neck makes it a joy to play, and the active/passive electronics give you a lot of tonal control without getting overly complicated. It's a premium-priced instrument that delivers a lot of performance for the money, especially for bassists inspired by Verdine's signature sound.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Verdine White 4 OWH
- Electric Bass
- Verdine White Artist Line Modell
- Body: Okoume
- Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard: Morado
- Fingerboard radius: 12"
- Scale" 864 mm (34")
- Nut width: 39.2 mm
- Nut: Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector und Sechskantschlüssel-Set
- 21 Nickel silver frets (W x H: 2.4 x 1.3 mm)
- Passive Sadowsky J-Style Single Coil (middle) and passive hum-free Sadowsky J-style single coil in 60s position (bridge)
- Active Sadowsky 2-way electronics
- Control for volume / balance / treble / bass with push/pull function for preamp bypass
- 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 Olympic White high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and hex key set
PROS
- • Okoume body provides a lively, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
- • Roasted maple neck offers stability and a smooth, fast playing feel.
- • Sadowsky’s 2-way active/passive electronics provide tonal flexibility.
- • Quick Access Compartment simplifies string changes and setup adjustments.
CONS
- • Okoume can be somewhat porous and may require more finish care.
- • The 12” radius fingerboard might feel less familiar to players used to flatter profiles.
- • Limited pickup options restrict tonal experimentation compared to basses with more choices.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Morado
Pickups
Sadowsky J-Style Single Coil (middle) & Passive hum-free Sadowsky J-style single coil (bridge)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Nickel Silver
Strings
Nickel
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The J configuration offers a brighter, more articulate tone with more upper-midrange presence than a traditional P-bass, while still retaining a solid low-end.
The active preamp provides a noticeable boost in output and tonal shaping capabilities, but it’s not a massive volume increase – more about enhanced clarity and flexibility.
It completely bypasses the active electronics, returning the bass to a purely passive configuration – a nice option for a more vintage tone.
