Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage M4 RM TSB
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vintage M4 RM TSB
Product Info
Article Number:
597742
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vintage M4 RM TSB
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, blending vintage aesthetics with modern electronics. It's a fantastic choice for players wanting a versatile, comfortable bass with a warm, punchy tone—perfect for session work, funk, or classic rock where you need both growl and clarity.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage M4 RM TSB
- 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: Tobacco Sunburst Transparent high gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and hex key set
PROS
- • Okoume body delivers a warm, resonant, and balanced tonal foundation.
- • Roasted maple neck & board offer exceptional stability and a smooth playing experience.
- • Sadowsky Quad Coil humbucker provides versatile tones from growl to clarity.
- • Quick Access compartment simplifies string changes and maintenance significantly.
CONS
- • Okoume can be slightly less dense than ash, impacting low-end sustain a touch.
- • Active electronics add complexity; potential for more setup adjustments needed.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while reliable, lacks the inherent resonance of a neck-through design.
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 4-string standard gauge (e.g., .045-.105)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) – typical for a bass of this construction
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Quad Coil offers a slightly higher output and a more articulate, defined tone compared to many standard humbuckers, with a focus on clarity and vintage warmth.
Expect around 8-10 hours of playtime on a fresh battery; Sadowsky typically doesn't include a low-battery indicator on this line, so regular battery checks are advised.
The push/pull function bypasses the active electronics, allowing you to use the pickups in a completely passive mode for a more traditional, vintage tone.
