Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage M4 RM OBL
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vintage M4 RM OBL
Product Info
Article Number:
597916
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vintage M4 RM OBL
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$1,164.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky MetroExp21 is a seriously versatile instrument. The roasted maple neck and body wood combo deliver a fantastic blend of vintage warmth and modern clarity, while the active electronics offer a surprising range of tonal options. It's a great choice for players wanting a high-quality, flexible bass with a comfortable feel and a touch of sophistication.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage M4 RM OBL
- Electric Guitar
- 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 Ocean Blue Metallic high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and hex key set
PROS
- • Okoume body offers a lively, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and a smooth, fast feel.
- • Sadowsky Quad Coil humbucker delivers a powerful, articulate, and versatile sound.
- • Quick Access Compartment simplifies string changes and internal adjustments.
CONS
- • Okoume can be a bit more prone to dents compared to harder woods.
- • The active electronics add complexity and potential for battery dependency.
- • The 12” radius fingerboard might feel less familiar to players accustomed to flatter profiles.
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
Not specified, likely 4-string standard gauge
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) - typical for a bass with this construction
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Frequently Asked Questions
The passive mode offers a more classic, vintage-inspired tone, while the active mode boosts the signal and expands the tonal palette with more aggressive mids and lows.
Sadowsky typically uses a thinner satin finish on their roasted maple necks, allowing the wood’s natural feel and resonance to shine through.
The Quad Coil delivers a higher output than many traditional humbuckers, but maintains excellent clarity and articulation thanks to the Alnico V magnets and Sadowsky's design philosophy.
