Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint MJ 4 Morado BK
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vint MJ 4 Morado BK
Product Info
Article Number:
596995
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vint MJ 4 Morado BK
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$1,241.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky MetroExp21 is a seriously well-built instrument offering vintage vibe with modern versatility. The blend of passive and active electronics provides a wide palette of tones, making it ideal for players seeking a workhorse bass for funk, rock, or session work. It’s a premium-priced instrument that delivers a lot of value for the money.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint MJ 4 Morado BK
- Electric Bass
- Body: Okoume
- Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard: Morado (pau ferro)
- 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: passive Sadowsky P-style (neck)
- passive
- hum-free Sadowsky J-style single coil in 60s position (bridge)
- Control for volume / balance / 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 Black
- high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and Allen 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’s P/J pickup combo delivers a versatile range of classic tones.
- • Quick Access Compartment simplifies string changes and electronics access.
CONS
- • Morado fingerboard can feel a bit drier than rosewood for some players.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while reliable, lacks the inherent warmth of a set-neck.
- • The active electronics, while flexible, introduce a potential point of failure.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Morado (Pau Ferro)
Pickups
Sadowsky P-style (neck) & Sadowsky J-style (bridge)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Nickel Silver
Strings
Not specified, likely 4mm ball end standard long scale bass strings
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) – typical for a bass of this construction
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Frequently Asked Questions
The active circuit primarily boosts the Treble/Bass controls, adding clarity and low-end extension, but can be bypassed for a true passive P/J tone.
Morado is generally durable, but may require slightly more frequent oiling to prevent dryness and maintain a smooth playing feel.
It allows for serial, parallel, and single coil wiring of the pickups, offering a range of tonal options from a thick humbucker growl to a brighter, more articulate single coil sound.
