Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint MJ 4 RM OWH
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vint MJ 4 RM OWH
Product Info
Article Number:
597000
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vint MJ 4 RM OWH
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$1,208.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky is a seriously well-thought-out instrument. The active/passive electronics and pickup combination give you a ton of tonal ground to cover, and the roasted maple neck is a joy to play. It's a great choice for players wanting a versatile, quality bass with a vintage vibe but modern features.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint MJ 4 RM OWH
- Electric Bass
- Body: Okume
- Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard: Roasted maple
- 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 hum-free Sadowsky J-Style (centre) and passive Sadowsky Quad Coil Alnico V Humbucker (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 Olympic White high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and Allen key set
PROS
- • Roasted maple neck & fretboard offer exceptional stability and feel.
- • Sadowsky J-Style/Quad Coil combo delivers versatile tonal options.
- • Active/passive switching provides tonal flexibility for various genres.
- • Okume body keeps the bass relatively lightweight and resonant.
CONS
- • The bolt-on neck, while reliable, lacks the sustain of a neck-through design.
- • Limited fretboard radius (12") might not suit all playing styles.
- • Okume, while good, isn't as tonally complex as some premium woods.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Roasted Maple
Pickups
Sadowsky J-Style (bridge) & Quad Coil Alnico V (bridge)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Nickel Silver
Strings
N/A (likely standard 4-string bass strings)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's more articulate and defined than many typical humbuckers, offering a tighter low-end and more clarity thanks to the Sadowsky voicing.
It's a full bypass, completely disengaging the active electronics, giving you a pure passive tone with a different character.
Roasted maple is remarkably stable; it's far less susceptible to humidity fluctuations than traditional maple, making it a reliable choice in varying climates.
