Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage M4 RM SI
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vintage M4 RM SI
Product Info
Article Number:
597922
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vintage M4 RM SI
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$1,043.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky MetroExp21 is a serious contender for players wanting a vintage-inspired feel with modern versatility. The roasted maple construction and Quad Coil pickup combination offer a warm, punchy tone that's equally at home in funk, rock, or blues. It’s a premium-priced instrument perfect for gigging musicians seeking a reliable and well-crafted bass.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage M4 RM SI
- 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 Silver Sparkle Metallic high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and hex key set
PROS
- • Roasted maple neck and fretboard offer exceptional stability and smooth playability.
- • Sadowsky Quad Coil pickup delivers a versatile, articulate, and punchy tone.
- • Active/passive switching provides tonal flexibility for various musical styles.
- • Quick Access Compartment simplifies string changes and electronics access.
CONS
- • Okoume body, while resonant, might be a touch on the lighter side for some.
- • The 12” radius fingerboard isn't for everyone; a steeper radius is more modern.
- • Active electronics add complexity; may require some tweaking for optimal tone.
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 standard 4-string bass strings
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.9 kg) – estimated based on similar Sadowsky models
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Frequently Asked Questions
Engaging the passive mode delivers a more vintage, rounder tone, while active mode adds clarity and a subtle boost. The push/pull function provides a simple way to switch between these two sonic personalities.
Yes, the Just-A-Nut III is precision-engineered for improved string vibration transfer and reduced friction, contributing to a more responsive and stable feel and intonation.
Sadowsky's system is known for its reliability and ease of use; the quick-release mechanism allows for rapid string changes without requiring any tools, a welcome convenience for frequent string swaps.
