Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vin JJ4 Mor FLwL BK
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vin JJ4 Mor FLwL BK
Product Info
Article Number:
598455
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vin JJ4 Mor FLwL BK
Category:
Fretless Basses
Price:
$1,197.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky is a seriously refined fretless. The JJ4 pickups deliver that classic, slightly scooped J-bass tone, while the active preamp adds a welcome touch of modern versatility. It’s a great choice for players wanting a premium fretless experience without the absolute top-tier price tag—perfect for Motown, funk, and anything needing that smooth, melodic low end.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vin JJ4 Mor FLwL BK
- Electric Bass
- Body: Okoume
- Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard: Morado
- Fingerboard radius: 12"
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Nut width: 39.2 mm
- Nut: Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III
- 21 Fret lines
- Pickups: 2 passive hum-free Sadowsky J-style (neck and bridge) single coils - bridge pickup in 60s position
- Active Sadowsky 2-way electronics
- Control for volume / balance / treble / bass with push/pull function for preamp bypass
- Tortoise 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 Black
- high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and hex key set
PROS
- • Okoume body offers a balanced, resonant tone with good sustain.
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and a smooth playing feel.
- • Sadowsky JJ4 pickups deliver a warm, articulate, and surprisingly versatile sound.
- • Quick Access Compartment is a genuinely useful feature for easy electronics access.
CONS
- • Morado fingerboard can be harder than rosewood, potentially less forgiving for beginners.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while reliable, isn't favored by some for ultimate sustain.
- • The 2-way active preamp, while good, might not satisfy players needing extreme tonal shaping.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Morado
Pickups
Sadowsky J-Style Single Coils (Passive) & Sadowsky 2-Way Active Preamp
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21
Strings
.045 - .105 Stainless Steel
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a modern interpretation—slightly more clarity and definition than a vintage Fender, but retains that familiar J-bass warmth and growl, especially in the bridge position.
Morado is denser than rosewood, so wear will be slower. Proper care and occasional oiling will keep it in excellent condition for years.
It's a full bypass; the preamp is entirely out of the signal chain, giving you a purely passive tone.
