Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ4 Morado SGR
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vint JJ4 Morado SGR
Product Info
Article Number:
599036
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vint JJ4 Morado SGR
Category:
4-String J-Basses
Price:
$1,098.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The MetroExp21 is a fantastic blend of vintage vibe and modern playability. Sadowsky's JJ4 pickups nail that classic J-bass tone, while the active electronics give you a surprising amount of tonal shaping. It’s a premium-priced instrument perfect for players wanting a workhorse bass with a unique look and feel.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ4 Morado SGR
- 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 (middle and bridge) - 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 hardware
- Strings: .045 - .105 Stainless Steel
- Weight: max. 4.8 kg
- Colour: Solid Sage Green Metallic high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and hex key set
PROS
- • Okoume body offers excellent resonance and balanced tone.
- • Roasted maple neck provides stability and a smooth, fast feel.
- • Sadowsky JJ4 pickups deliver a punchy, vintage J-bass voice.
- • Quick Access Compartment simplifies string changes and maintenance.
CONS
- • Morado fingerboard, while beautiful, can be slightly harder than rosewood.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while reliable, lacks the sustain of a neck-through design.
- • Active electronics add complexity; bypass option is crucial for tonal flexibility.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Morado
Pickups
2 Passive Sadowsky J-style (middle/bridge) & Active Sadowsky 2-way
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Nickel Silver
Strings
.045 - .105 (likely)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The preamp adds subtle warmth and enhances the low-mids, but the bypass switch returns it to a more authentic vintage J-bass sound – it's quite transparent when off.
Morado is generally stable, but like any wood, it can experience minor movement with humidity changes; regular maintenance and proper string action are key to avoiding issues.
The Quick Access system significantly speeds up string changes, making restringing a breeze, and is a definite time saver for gigging musicians.
