Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ4 Morado CAR
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vint JJ4 Morado CAR
Product Info
Article Number:
598490
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vint JJ4 Morado CAR
Category:
4-String J-Basses
Price:
$1,098.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky MetroExp21 is a seriously well-built bass with a fantastic vintage vibe. The JJ4 pickups and Sadowsky electronics offer a versatile range of tones, from tight and punchy to warm and mellow. It's an excellent choice for players seeking a high-quality, comfortable, and reliable J-bass with modern conveniences.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ4 Morado CAR
- Electric Bass
- Body: Okoume
- Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard: Morado
- Fingerboard radius: 12"
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Ntu 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
- Parchment 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 hadrware
- Strings: .045 - .105 Stainless Steel
- Weight: max. 4.8 kg
- Colour: Solid Candy Apple Red Metallic 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 silky-smooth feel.
- • Sadowsky J-style pickups deliver that classic, punchy J-bass growl.
- • Quick Access Compartment is genuinely useful for easy electronics maintenance.
CONS
- • Morado fingerboard, while beautiful, can be slightly harder than rosewood.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while reliable, doesn't offer the sustain of a neck-through design.
- • Active electronics add complexity; preamp bypass might be missed by some purists.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Morado
Pickups
Sadowsky J-Style (Neck & Bridge) Single Coils + Active 2-Way Electronics
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Nickel Silver (2.4 x 1.3 mm)
Strings
Sadowsky (likely .045-.105, but not explicitly stated)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimated based on similar Sadowsky models)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The preamp adds a touch of extra clarity and low-end emphasis, but when bypassed, the bass retains a more raw, vintage character. It's a subtle but useful adjustment.
Morado is a denser wood than rosewood and generally quite stable, but it can be slightly more sensitive to humidity changes. Proper care and storage are always recommended.
Sadowsky's system is known for its smooth action and secure string clamping, offering a reliable and convenient way to change strings quickly without needing to adjust the bridge.
