Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ4 Morado BK
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vint JJ4 Morado BK
Product Info
Article Number:
598469
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vint JJ4 Morado BK
Category:
4-String J-Basses
Price:
$1,098.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky is a fantastic blend of vintage vibe and modern playability. The JJ4 pickups nail that classic J-bass tone, while the roasted maple neck makes it a joy to play. It's a premium-priced instrument ideal for players seeking a refined, versatile, and comfortable bass for funk, blues, and modern styles.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ4 Morado 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 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 surprising clarity.
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and a smooth, fast feel.
- • Sadowsky JJ4 pickups deliver articulate, punchy tones with vintage character.
- • Quick Access Compartment is a genuinely useful and well-executed feature.
CONS
- • Morado fingerboard, while beautiful, can be slightly harder than rosewood to adjust to.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while reliable, doesn't offer the sustain of a neck-through design.
- • The 2-way electronics, while versatile, might feel complex for some players.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Morado
Pickups
Sadowsky J-Style Passive/Active Humbuckers
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Nickel Silver
Strings
Sadowsky Roundwound (likely .045 - .105)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Passive mode offers a more vintage, warmer tone, while active engages the 2-way preamp for added punch and EQ shaping.
Morado is generally stable, but like any exotic hardwood, it benefits from occasional oiling to maintain its moisture and prevent cracking.
The 19mm string spacing is slightly narrower than a typical Fender J-bass, offering a more comfortable feel for players with smaller hands or a preference for faster playing.
