Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage JJ4 RM OWH
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vintage JJ4 RM OWH
Product Info
Article Number:
598470
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vintage JJ4 RM OWH
Category:
4-String J-Basses
Price:
$988.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
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.
