Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage M4 RM CAO
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vintage M4 RM CAO
Product Info
Article Number:
597747
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vintage M4 RM CAO
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$1,164.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This MetroExp21 is a fantastic blend of vintage vibe and modern functionality. The roasted maple neck and Sadowsky pickups give it a fantastic feel and a wide range of tones—from warm and woody to aggressive and articulate. It's a premium-priced instrument ideal for players wanting a versatile, reliable workhorse bass for genres like blues, rock, and modern pop.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage M4 RM CAO
- 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)
- Pickup: passive Sadowsky Quad Coil Alnico V humbucker (bridge)
- Control for volume / 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 Candy Apple Orange Metallic high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and hex key set
PROS
- • Roasted maple neck & fretboard offer exceptional stability and a smooth feel.
- • Sadowsky Quad Coil pickup delivers a versatile, punchy, and articulate tone.
- • The active/passive switching provides a wide range of sonic possibilities.
- • Okoume body offers a balanced resonance and comfortable playing experience.
CONS
- • Bolt-on neck, while reliable, lacks the sustain of a neck-through design.
- • The active electronics require a battery, adding a small maintenance consideration.
- • Limited pickup configurations compared to basses with more complex switching.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Roasted Maple
Pickups
Sadowsky Quad Coil Alnico V Humbucker (bridge)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Nickel Silver
Strings
N/A (typically 4-string set)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bypassing the preamp gives you a more raw, vintage tone with a natural dynamic response; it's great for recording or a more organic sound.
The finish is relatively thin, allowing the wood's natural resonance to shine through and providing a comfortable, fast playing feel.
It provides easy access to the electronics cavity for battery replacement and simple adjustments without needing to remove the entire pickguard.
