Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ4 Mora FL BK
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vint JJ4 Mora FL BK
Product Info
Article Number:
598459
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vint JJ4 Mora FL BK
Category:
Fretless Basses
Price:
$1,098.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky MetroExp21 is a beautifully crafted fretless bass, blending vintage aesthetics with modern electronics. The JJ4 pickups and active preamp offer a versatile palette, from warm, woody tones to punchy, articulate lines – perfect for players seeking a refined fretless experience, especially in jazz, soul, or funk settings. It’s a premium-priced instrument that rewards a discerning bassist.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ4 Mora FL BK
- 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
- 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 provides a lively, resonant foundation.
- • Roasted maple neck offers exceptional stability and feel.
- • Morado fingerboard provides a unique, smooth playing experience.
- • Sadowsky JJ4 pickups deliver a warm, articulate vintage tone.
CONS
- • Fretless basses demand precise technique and careful handling.
- • Active electronics add complexity and potential for battery dependency.
- • Okoume can be somewhat susceptible to humidity changes.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Morado
Pickups
Sadowsky J-Style Single Coils (Neck & Bridge) with Active 2-Way Electronics
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
Fretless
Strings
.045 - .105 Stainless Steel
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The active preamp adds clarity, definition, and a wider dynamic range; it can boost the signal without adding distortion, but requires a power source.
Morado is denser than Rosewood, offering a slightly harder, more responsive feel, and it provides a unique visual aesthetic – a bit more ‘snap’ under the fingers.
Positioning the bridge pickup closer to the bridge emphasizes the higher frequencies, resulting in a brighter, more aggressive tone suitable for a wider range of genres.
