Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ4 Mora LH BK
Professional music gear - detailed information and where to buy
Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vint JJ4 Mora LH BK
Product Info
Article Number:
598483
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vint JJ4 Mora LH BK
Category:
4-String Lefthanded Basses
Price:
$1,098.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky MetroExp21 is a serious contender for lefties seeking a vintage-voiced bass with modern playability. The JJ pickups nail that classic growl, while the roasted maple neck keeps things comfortable. It's a premium-priced instrument perfect for players wanting a refined feel and versatile tones without the extreme cost of a top-tier custom shop bass.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ4 Mora LH BK
- Electric Bass
- Left-handed
- 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 Black
- high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and hex key set
PROS
- • Okoume body offers a balanced, resonant tone with great sustain
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and a smooth playing feel
- • Sadowsky JJ-style pickups deliver a punchy, vintage-inspired growl
- • Quick Access Compartment simplifies string changes and maintenance
CONS
- • Morado fingerboard can be a bit harder than rosewood, requiring some acclimation
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while reliable, doesn't offer the same sustain as a neck-through design
- • Active electronics introduce a potential point of failure, though rare
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 in)
Frets
21 Nickel silver
Strings
Not specified, likely standard 4-string set
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimated - typical for this construction)
Similar Products
Applause Jump Dark Matter
Other Acoustic Guitars
$362
Acoustic Guitar with Pickup, Type: OM with cutaway, Top: Solid European spruce, Back and...
Manuel Rodriguez Superior Flamenco Sabicas C3-F
Flamenco Guitars
$957
Flamenco Guitar, Top: Solid European Carpathian spruce, Back and...
Ibanez GRG320FA-TVT
ST Style Guitars
$439
Electric Guitar, Body: Poplar, Top: Basswood with Art Grain in flamed maple look, Bolt-on neck:...
Manuel Rodriguez Superior Anniversario 120 J-SB
4/4 Size Classical Guitars
$1,099
Classical Guitar, Special model for the anniversary of Guitarras...
Frequently Asked Questions
The active preamp adds a bit more clarity and punch, with adjustable treble and bass, but it retains a natural, vintage character – it’s not overly colored.
It’s a design choice prioritizing ease of repair and consistent feel, and Sadowsky’s execution minimizes any tonal difference compared to other construction methods.
The bridge pickup’s placement emphasizes the upper harmonics, resulting in a more aggressive, articulate tone ideal for slap or funk styles.
