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Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage JJ4 RM OWH

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Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage JJ4 RM OWH

Sadowsky

MetroExp21 Vintage JJ4 RM OWH

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Product Info

Article Number: 598470
Brand: Sadowsky
Model: MetroExp21 Vintage JJ4 RM OWH
Category: 4-String J-Basses
Price: $988.90

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This Sadowsky MetroExp21 is a seriously well-built bass. The roasted maple neck feels fantastic, and the JJ pickups nail that classic J-bass tone with a modern edge thanks to the active preamp. It's a premium-priced instrument perfect for players seeking a versatile, vintage-inspired workhorse.

Product Description

  • Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage JJ4 RM OWH
  • Electric Bass
  • Body: Okoume
  • 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: 2 passive hum-free Sadowsky J-style (middle and bridge) - bridge pickups in 60s position
  • Active Sadowsky 2-way electronics
  • Control for volume / balance / treble / bass with push/pull function for preamp bypass
  • Tortoise pickguard
  • Sadowsky Quick Access Compartment
  • Sadowsky bridge with quick release 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 hex key set
PROS
  • • Okoume body delivers a balanced, resonant tone with surprising clarity
  • • Roasted maple neck and fingerboard offer exceptional stability and feel
  • • Sadowsky JJ-style pickups provide a vintage-inspired, articulate growl
  • • Quick Access Compartment and Quick Release strings simplify string changes
CONS
  • • Okoume can be prone to finish checking with age, requiring careful maintenance
  • • Bolt-on neck, while stable, doesn’t offer the sustain of a neck-through design
  • • Active/passive switching adds complexity some players might find unnecessary

Product Video

Key Features

Body Material Okoume
Neck Material Roasted maple
Fingerboard Roasted maple
Pickups Sadowsky J-style (passive) & Active 2-way
Scale Length 864 mm (34 in)
Frets 21 Nickel-silver (2.4 x 1.3 mm)
Strings .045 - .105
Weight Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

In passive mode, you get a more traditional, slightly scooped J-bass tone. Engaging the active preamp adds more low-end and a broader frequency response, making it adaptable to different genres.
The roasted maple neck has a relatively thin, satin finish which contributes to the comfortable, fast playing feel – it's not sticky like some thicker finishes can be.
The Sadowsky bridge is a higher-quality unit with quick-release string capability and improved intonation stability, offering a more refined playing experience.

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