Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint MJ4 Morado CAO
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vint MJ4 Morado CAO
Product Info
Article Number:
597135
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vint MJ4 Morado CAO
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$1,241.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky is a seriously versatile instrument, blending vintage aesthetics with modern electronics. The combination of the J-style pickup and Quad humbucker provides a wide range of tones, perfect for players who need to cover a lot of ground from funk to rock. It’s a premium-priced bass built for the gigging musician who wants a reliable and articulate instrument.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint MJ4 Morado CAO
- 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: passive hum-free Sadowsky J-Style (middle) 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 Candy Apple Orange Metallic high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and Allen key set
PROS
- • Okoume body provides a lively resonance and balanced tone.
- • Roasted maple neck offers exceptional stability and a smooth playing feel.
- • Sadowsky J/Quad humbucker combo delivers versatility from growl to clarity.
- • Quick Access compartment simplifies string changes and maintenance.
CONS
- • Morado fingerboard, while beautiful, can be prone to slight dryness over time.
- • Bolt-on neck design might not appeal to players seeking a more integrated feel.
- • Active electronics add complexity and potential for battery dependency.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Morado
Pickups
Sadowsky J-Style (middle) & Quad Alnico V Humbucker (bridge)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Nickel Silver
Strings
Sadowsky Light
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The active preamp adds a subtle EQ boost and clarity, but the push/pull bypass allows you to experience the natural, more mellow tone of the pickups in passive mode.
The Morado fingerboard has a relatively thin finish, allowing for a good amount of wood feel and resonance. It will require occasional oiling to maintain its moisture balance.
Serial provides a thicker, more powerful tone; parallel offers a wider frequency range and less hum; single coil delivers a brighter, more vintage-style sound.
