Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage M4 RM WH
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vintage M4 RM WH
Product Info
Article Number:
597920
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vintage M4 RM WH
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$1,164.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This MetroExp21 is a seriously well-thought-out bass. The roasted maple neck and fingerboard make it a joy to play, and the Quad Coil pickup gives you a ton of tonal options. It's a premium-priced instrument perfect for players wanting vintage vibe with modern versatility and active electronics.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage M4 RM WH
- 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 Paper White Metallic high-gloss
- Includes incl. Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and hex key set
PROS
- • Okoume body offers a balanced, resonant tone with surprising sustain.
- • Roasted maple neck and fingerboard provide exceptional stability and smooth playability.
- • Sadowsky Quad Coil delivers a versatile range from growl to clear articulation.
- • Quick Access Compartment is a genuinely useful feature for easy electronics maintenance.
CONS
- • Okoume can be a bit plain aesthetically compared to more figured woods.
- • Bolt-on neck, while reliable, doesn't offer the same resonance as a neck-through design.
- • Active electronics add complexity; bypass function is key for true vintage tones.
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)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bypassing the active electronics delivers a more traditional, passive tone with a slightly rolled-off high end, closer to a true vintage feel.
Yes, the neck has a thin satin finish, providing a smooth feel while allowing the wood to resonate freely – not a thick, sticky gloss.
It provides easy access to the electronics bay, making adjustments, repairs, or battery changes significantly simpler without needing to disassemble the bass.
