Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint M4 Morado SGR
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vint M4 Morado SGR
Product Info
Article Number:
597919
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vint M4 Morado SGR
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$1,197.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky MetroExp21 is a seriously well-built bass, blending vintage aesthetics with modern versatility. The Quad Coil pickup gives you a huge range of tones, from smooth jazz to aggressive rock, and the roasted maple neck feels incredible. It's a great choice for players wanting a premium instrument without the ultra-high-end price tag.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint M4 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)
- Pickup: passive Sadowsky Quad Coil Alnico V humbucker (bridge)
- Control for volume / treble / bass with push/pull function for preamp bypass
- 3-Way toggle switch for humbucker configuration - serial / parallel / single coil
- Active Sadowsky 2-way electronics
- Transparent 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 provides a balanced, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
- • Roasted maple neck ensures stability and a smooth, fast playing experience.
- • Sadowsky Quad Coil Alnico V delivers a versatile, punchy, and articulate sound.
- • Quick Access Compartment simplifies string changes and electronics access.
CONS
- • Morado fingerboard, while beautiful, can be a bit harder than rosewood and may require adjustment.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while reliable, lacks the inherent warmth of a set-neck.
- • Active electronics add complexity; troubleshooting could be challenging for beginners.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Morado
Pickups
Sadowsky Quad Coil Alnico V Humbucker (Bridge)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Nickel Silver
Strings
Not Specified - Likely 4-String Standard
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) - Estimated based on similar Sadowsky models
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a more powerful and articulate design, offering a wider tonal palette and increased output while retaining clarity.
It's a comfortable transition; the rounder radius aids in string bending and effortless playing, though it's a different feel than a modern 'C' shape.
Bypassing the active electronics delivers a more passive, vintage-style tone, offering a warmer and more mellow character.
