Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage MJ4 RM CAR
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vintage MJ4 RM CAR
Product Info
Article Number:
597124
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vintage MJ4 RM CAR
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$1,208.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky is a seriously versatile instrument, blending vintage aesthetics with modern electronics. The roasted maple neck and comfortable 12” radius make it a joy to play, while the unique pickup combination unlocks a huge range of tones, perfect for players seeking a blend of classic growl and modern clarity. It's a premium-priced bass that delivers a lot of value for the discerning bassist.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage MJ4 RM CAR
- 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)
- Pickups: Passive hum-free Sadowsky J-Style (middle) and passive Sadowsky Quad Coil Alnico V Humbucker (bridge)
- Control for volume / balance / 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 Candy Apple Red Metallic high gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and Allen key set
PROS
- • Okoume body offers a lively resonance and pleasing warmth.
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and a smooth playing feel.
- • Sadowsky J/Quad coil combo delivers versatile tones from growl to clarity.
- • Quick Access Compartment simplifies string changes and electronics access.
CONS
- • Okoume can be somewhat resonant, potentially requiring careful amp EQing.
- • Bolt-on neck, while stable, lacks the sustain of a neck-through design.
- • The active electronics add complexity; may not suit players preferring purely passive tones.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Roasted Maple
Pickups
Sadowsky J-Style (middle) & 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)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's wound differently, offering a more aggressive, articulate tone with a broader frequency range – think more punch and detail.
Yes, it provides a noticeable boost and EQ shaping ability, but it's designed to be subtle; it’s more about tonal refinement than sheer volume.
Yes, it bypasses the preamp, reverting the bass to a purely passive signal, allowing you to compare the pickups' raw character.
