Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ4 Morado TSB

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Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ4 Morado TSB

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MetroExp21 Vint JJ4 Morado TSB

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Product Info

Article Number: 598995
Brand: Sadowsky
Model: MetroExp21 Vint JJ4 Morado TSB
Price: $1,098.90

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The MetroExp21 is a fantastic blend of vintage vibe and modern playability. The JJ#4 pickups and active/passive circuit give you a seriously versatile palette, while the roasted maple neck makes it a joy to play. It's perfect for players seeking that classic J-bass tone with a touch of refinement and a comfortable feel – ideal for funk, blues, and classic rock.

Product Description

  • Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ4 Morado TSB
  • 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: Tobacco Sunburst Transparent high-gloss
  • Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
  • Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and hex key set
PROS
  • • Okoume body provides a lively, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
  • • Roasted maple neck offers exceptional stability and a smooth, fast playing experience.
  • • Sadowsky JJ#4 pickups deliver a balanced, articulate vintage J-bass tone.
  • • Active/passive switching provides tonal flexibility for various musical styles.
CONS
  • • Morado fingerboard can be prone to slight cracking with humidity changes.
  • • Bolt-on neck construction, while reliable, lacks the integrated resonance of a neck-through design.
  • • Limited pickup options restrict extreme tonal sculpting compared to more versatile basses.

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Key Features

Body Material Okoume
Neck Material Roasted Maple
Fingerboard Morado
Pickups 2 Passive Sadowsky J-Style (Middle/Bridge) & 1 Active Sadowsky 2-Way
Scale Length 864 mm (34")
Frets 21 Nickel Silver (2.4 x 1.3 mm)
Strings .045 - .105 (Likely, based on typical Sadowsky string choices)
Weight Approximately 8.5 - 9.5 lbs (based on similar Sadowsky models)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The active circuit boosts the signal and adds subtle EQ shaping; bypassing it delivers a more raw, vintage J-bass tone with a slightly lower output.
Morado is beautiful but can be sensitive to humidity; regular conditioning and moderate humidity control are recommended to prevent cracking.
It provides secure string anchoring with easy string changes, and the quick-release mechanism is a convenient feature for frequent restringing.

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