Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint MJ4 Morado TSB
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vint MJ4 Morado TSB
Product Info
Article Number:
597133
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vint MJ4 Morado TSB
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$1,241.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This MetroExp21 is a seriously well-thought-out bass, blending vintage aesthetics with modern electronics. The combination of the J-style pickup and Quad Coil gives you a wide range of tones, from warm and woody to aggressive and growly. It’s a great choice for players seeking a versatile, high-quality instrument with a distinct character – perfect for funk, rock, and anything in between.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint MJ4 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)
- 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: Tobacco Sunburst Transparent high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and Allen key set
PROS
- • Okoume body provides a resonant, balanced tonal foundation.
- • Roasted maple neck ensures stability and a smooth, fast playing feel.
- • Sadowsky J/Quad Coil combo offers incredible tonal versatility and punch.
- • Quick Access Compartment simplifies string changes and maintenance.
CONS
- • Morado fingerboard might be unfamiliar to players accustomed to rosewood.
- • Bolt-on neck design, while stable, lacks the inherent warmth of a set neck.
- • Active electronics add complexity; troubleshooting can be a bit tricky.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Morado
Pickups
Sadowsky J-Style (middle), Sadowsky Quad Coil Alnico V (bridge)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Nickel Silver
Strings
Sadowsky Light
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Morado is denser than rosewood, resulting in a slightly brighter, more articulate tone with a quicker response. It feels slick under the fingers, but some players may need to adjust to the different feel.
Bypassing the active electronics provides a more traditional, passive tone with a simpler signal path, great for recording or achieving a vintage vibe.
In single-coil mode, the Quad Coil delivers a punchy, focused tone with a tighter low-end, similar to a P-bass pickup but with more clarity and articulation.
