Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ4 Mor LH OWH
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vint JJ4 Mor LH OWH
Product Info
Article Number:
598488
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vint JJ4 Mor LH OWH
Category:
4-String Lefthanded Basses
Price:
$1,098.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This lefty Sadowsky is a serious contender for players seeking a vintage-voiced bass with modern refinements. The JJ#4 pickups and active preamp offer a wide range of tones, from mellow warmth to aggressive growl. It’s a fantastic choice for session players or anyone wanting a versatile, high-quality instrument.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ4 Mor LH OWH
- Electric Bass
- Left-handed model
- 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 Nickel silver frets (W x H: 2.4 x 1.3 mm)
- 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 provides a lively resonance and excellent sustain.
- • Roasted maple neck offers stability and a smooth, fast feel.
- • Sadowsky J-style pickups deliver a punchy, vintage-inspired tone.
- • Quick Access Compartment simplifies string changes and electronics access.
CONS
- • Morado fingerboard can be a bit harder than rosewood, requiring some acclimation.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while reliable, isn't favored by some for ultimate sustain.
- • The active preamp, while versatile, adds complexity for players preferring purely passive circuits.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Morado
Pickups
Sadowsky J-Style (Passive, Hum-Free)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Nickel Silver
Strings
Not Specified - likely 4-string standard gauge
Weight
Approximately 8.5 - 9.5 lbs (estimated based on similar Sadowsky models)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The JJ#4 is designed to be slightly more aggressive and focused than traditional J pickups, providing a more defined low-end and a tighter feel, particularly in the bridge position.
Sadowsky's active preamps are known for their quiet operation; they're well-shielded and generally don't introduce excessive noise, even at higher gain settings.
Morado is denser than rosewood, offering a slightly harder feel and a smoother, more polished surface, which some players find preferable for faster playing.
