Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint MJ4 Morado CH
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vint MJ4 Morado CH
Product Info
Article Number:
597190
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vint MJ4 Morado CH
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$1,241.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky is a seriously well-thought-out bass. The combination of vintage aesthetics and modern electronics makes it incredibly versatile, leaning towards a warmer, more articulate tone. It’s a great choice for players who want a high-quality instrument with a unique voice and don’t want to compromise on playability.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint MJ4 Morado WH
- 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 (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 Paper White Metallic high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and Allen key set
PROS
- • Okoume body offers excellent resonance and balanced tone.
- • Roasted maple neck provides stability and a smooth, fast feel.
- • Sadowsky J/Quad Coil combo delivers versatility from growl to clarity.
- • Quick Access compartment simplifies string changes and maintenance.
CONS
- • Morado fingerboard might be unfamiliar to some players; requires a slight adjustment.
- • Bolt-on neck, while stable, lacks the sustain of a neck-through design.
- • Active electronics add complexity; potential for more troubleshooting.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Morado
Pickups
Sadowsky J-Style (center), Sadowsky Quad Coil Alnico V (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
It's richer and more defined than a standard humbucker, with a wider frequency response and more articulation, thanks to the four-coil design.
Yes, it provides a noticeable boost in output, but the real benefit is the tonal shaping capabilities for more refined sound sculpting.
Morado is a dense, hard wood, feels similar to rosewood initially but develops a unique patina over time, often becoming darker and more lustrous.
