Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage M4 RM CAR
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vintage M4 RM CAR
Product Info
Article Number:
597738
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vintage M4 RM CAR
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$1,164.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The MetroExp21 is a fantastic option for players wanting a vintage-inspired feel with modern versatility. The roasted maple neck and Quad Coil pickup combination delivers a warm, punchy tone that’s great for funk, soul, and classic rock. It’s a premium-priced instrument that offers serious value for the money.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage M4 RM CAR
- 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 Red 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.
- • Quad Coil Alnico V humbucker delivers a versatile, powerful, and articulate tone.
- • Sadowsky's 2-way electronics provide a flexible blend of active and passive sounds.
- • Quick Access Compartment simplifies string changes and setup adjustments significantly.
CONS
- • Okoume body, while resonant, might lack the premium heft of mahogany or ash.
- • The 12” radius fingerboard, while comfortable, isn’t ideal for extreme bending styles.
- • The active electronics, while versatile, require a battery and introduce potential noise.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Roasted Maple
Pickups
Sadowsky Quad Coil Alnico V Humbucker
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Nickel Silver
Strings
Not Specified - likely 4mm ball end
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) - based on similar Sadowsky models
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bypassing the active electronics returns the bass to a purely passive signal, offering a more vintage, transparent sound with a slightly reduced output.
Yes, it's finished with a thin satin lacquer, providing a smooth, fast feel without impeding the wood's natural resonance.
The 19mm string spacing is a bit narrower than a Fender P-Bass, while the 39.2mm nut width is slightly wider, offering a comfortable middle ground for many players.
