Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage JJ4 RM SGR
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vintage JJ4 RM SGR
Product Info
Article Number:
599035
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vintage JJ4 RM SGR
Category:
4-String J-Basses
Price:
$1,065.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky MetroExp21 is a fantastic option for players seeking a vintage-inspired J-Bass tone with modern playability. The roasted maple neck and thoughtfully designed electronics deliver a balanced, articulate sound that's perfect for funk, blues, and classic rock. It’s a premium-priced instrument offering a lot of value for the money.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage JJ4 RM SGR
- 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 (centre and bridge) - bridge pickup in 60s position
- Active Sadowsky 2-way electronics
- Control for volume / balance / treble / bass with push/pull function for preamp bypass
- Parchment 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 Sage Green Metallic high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and hex key set
PROS
- • Roasted maple neck and fingerboard offer exceptional stability and a smooth feel.
- • Sadowsky J-style pickups deliver a focused, articulate vintage tone with surprising clarity.
- • The 2-way active electronics provide subtle tonal shaping without harshness or noise.
- • Bolt-on construction provides a lively, responsive feel and easy access for future maintenance.
CONS
- • Okoume body, while resonant, might lack the sustain of more premium tonewoods.
- • The 12” radius fingerboard, while comfortable, isn’t ideal for extreme bending styles.
- • Active electronics, while well-implemented, limit some tonal versatility compared to purely passive designs.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Roasted Maple
Pickups
Sadowsky J-Style (Passive, Hum-Free) & Active 2-Way Electronics
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Nickel Silver (2.4 x 1.3 mm)
Strings
.04 - .52 (likely, based on typical Sadowsky string choices)
Weight
Approximately 8.5 - 9.5 lbs (estimated based on similar Sadowsky models)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The active preamp adds subtle EQ shaping, enhancing clarity and low-end without overpowering the vintage J-Bass character; it's more about refinement than radical alteration.
It's voiced slightly warmer and more rounded than a typical J-Bass bridge, emphasizing the vintage character while retaining the necessary punch for modern styles.
Yes, the quick-release system allows for faster and easier string changes, which is a real time-saver for gigging musicians.
