Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint M4 Morado TSB

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Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint M4 Morado TSB

Sadowsky

MetroExp21 Vint M4 Morado TSB

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Product Info

Article Number: 597745
Brand: Sadowsky
Model: MetroExp21 Vint M4 Morado TSB
Price: $1,197.90

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This Sadowsky MetroExp21 is a seriously well-built bass with a vintage vibe and modern versatility. The active electronics give you a lot of tonal shaping options, while the Quad Coil pickup delivers a punchy, defined sound perfect for funk, Motown, and modern rock. It’s a premium-priced instrument, but delivers a lot of value for the serious player.

Product Description

  • Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint M4 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)
  • 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: Tobacco Sunburst Transparent high-gloss
  • Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
  • Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and hex key set
PROS
  • • Okoume body offers a surprisingly resonant and balanced tonal foundation.
  • • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and a smooth, fast feel.
  • • Sadowsky Quad Coil pickup delivers articulate lows and defined high-mids.
  • • Quick Access Compartment simplifies string changes and internal adjustments.
CONS
  • • Morado fingerboard, while beautiful, can be a bit harder than rosewood to maintain.
  • • Bolt-on neck construction, while reliable, lacks the sustain of a neck-through design.
  • • Active electronics introduce a potential point of failure, though Sadowsky's are known for quality.

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Key Features

Body Material Okoume
Neck Material Roasted Maple
Fingerboard Morado
Pickups Sadowsky Quad Coil Alnico V Humbucker
Scale Length 864 mm (34")
Frets 21 Nickel Silver
Strings N/A (typically 4-string bass strings)
Weight Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's significantly more powerful and articulate, offering a wider range of tones while retaining clarity and note definition, unlike some muddier split-coils.
Yes, the bypass creates a more passive, slightly more rounded tone, reducing the active EQ’s influence while retaining the fundamental character of the bass.
While it won't match the sustain of a neck-through design, the roasted maple neck and Sadowsky’s construction techniques minimize any loss, offering a surprisingly resonant playing experience.

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