Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vin JJ4 Mor FLwL OW
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vin JJ4 Mor FLwL OW
Product Info
Article Number:
598478
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vin JJ4 Mor FLwL OW
Category:
Fretless Basses
Price:
$1,197.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky MetroExp21 is a serious contender for fretless players seeking a refined, vintage-inspired tone. The roasted maple neck and morado fingerboard offer exceptional playability, while the Sadowsky pickups deliver a punchy, articulate sound perfect for jazz, funk, and soulful grooves. It's a premium-priced instrument that rewards dedicated players.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vin JJ4 Mor FLwL OW
- Electric Bass
- Fretless
- 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 Olympic White high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and hex key set
PROS
- • Okoume body offers a warm, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and a smooth, fast feel.
- • Morado fingerboard offers a unique feel and a warm, articulate response.
- • Sadowsky J-style pickups deliver a classic, punchy tone with a vintage vibe.
CONS
- • Okoume can be somewhat porous, requiring more frequent finish care.
- • Fretless basses demand a higher level of playing skill and precision.
- • Active electronics add complexity; some prefer purely passive circuits.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Morado
Pickups
Sadowsky J-Style (neck & bridge) with active 2-way electronics
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21
Strings
.045 - .105 Stainless Steel
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The active preamp adds a subtle warmth and clarity, and the EQ allows for tonal shaping, but it's not a dramatic effect; it maintains the core fretless character.
While manageable, the 12” radius requires more precision than a flatter radius; it's best suited for players with some experience or a strong desire to learn fretless techniques.
The '60s voicing focuses on a slightly warmer, rounder tone with less high-end bite, making it ideal for vintage-inspired styles and softer playing dynamics.
