Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage M4 RM SGR
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vintage M4 RM SGR
Product Info
Article Number:
597917
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vintage M4 RM SGR
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$1,164.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This MetroExp21 is a seriously well-built instrument. The roasted maple neck and that Quad Coil pickup combo offer a surprising amount of tonal flexibility—you get vintage thump with modern clarity. It's a great choice for players wanting a versatile, reliable bass with a boutique feel without the extreme price tag.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage M4 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)
- 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 Sage Green Metallic high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and hex key set
PROS
- • Okoume body provides a resonant, lively tonal foundation.
- • Roasted maple neck and fingerboard offer exceptional stability and feel.
- • Sadowsky Quad Coil pickup delivers versatile, articulate humbucker tones.
- • Quick Access Compartment simplifies string changes and maintenance.
CONS
- • The bolt-on neck design, while reliable, lacks the inherent warmth of a set neck.
- • Okoume can be somewhat plain aesthetically compared to more exotic woods.
- • Active electronics add complexity and potential for battery dependency.
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 in)
Frets
21 Nickel silver
Strings
Not specified, likely 4-string set
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bypassing the preamp gives you a more passive, vintage-style tone, reducing the overall output and EQ shaping capabilities.
Yes, the roasted maple neck is finished with a satin lacquer, providing a smooth, fast feel while preserving the wood's natural character.
The 19mm string spacing is slightly narrower than a standard Fender P-Bass, which some players find more comfortable for faster playing.
