Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ4 Morado SOB
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MetroExp21 Vint JJ4 Morado SOB
Product Info
Article Number:
599011
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vint JJ4 Morado SOB
Category:
4-String J-Basses
Price:
$1,098.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This MetroExp21 is a seriously well-built bass, blending vintage vibes with modern convenience. The JJ#4 pickups nail that classic J-bass tone, and the roasted maple neck is a joy to play. It's a premium-priced instrument perfect for gigging musicians wanting a reliable, great-sounding workhorse.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ4 Morado SOB
- 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 (centre 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 Ocean Blue Metallic high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and hex key set
PROS
- • Okoume body provides a lively resonance and surprisingly balanced tone.
- • Roasted maple neck offers exceptional stability and a smooth, fast playing experience.
- • Sadowsky JJ#4 pickups deliver a focused, articulate vintage J-bass tone with warmth.
- • Quick Access Compartment allows for easy electronics access and battery changes.
CONS
- • Morado fingerboard can be slightly harder than rosewood, requiring some acclimation.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while reliable, isn't favored by all for sustain.
- • Active electronics add complexity; some players prefer purely passive circuits.
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Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Morado
Pickups
2 Passive Sadowsky J-Style (Hum-Free)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Nickel Silver
Strings
.045 - .105 (likely, based on typical Sadowsky string choices)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimated, based on similar Sadowsky models)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The active preamp primarily enhances the bass frequencies and adds clarity; bypassing it provides a more raw, vintage tone, reducing the overall output slightly.
Morado is a dense hardwood; while it's generally stable, it's less forgiving to extreme humidity changes than rosewood, so proper care is important.
The 19mm string spacing is slightly wider than a standard Fender P-Bass (around 18.4mm), which might take a little getting used to for some players.
