Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage MJ4 RM SIL
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vintage MJ4 RM SIL
Product Info
Article Number:
597192
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vintage MJ4 RM SIL
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$1,098.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The MetroExp21 is a seriously well-built bass—Sadowsky's attention to detail shines. The pickup configuration offers a surprising amount of tonal flexibility, from classic vintage growl to modern punch, and that roasted maple neck just feels incredible. This is a fantastic choice for players seeking a versatile, premium-priced instrument with a vintage vibe.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage MJ4 RM SIL
- 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 (centre) 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 Silver Sparkle Metallic high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and Allen key set
PROS
- • Okoume body offers a balanced, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and a smooth, fast feel.
- • Sadowsky J-style/Quad Coil pickup combo delivers versatile tonal options.
- • Quick Access Compartment simplifies string changes and electronics access.
CONS
- • Okoume can be a bit porous, requiring careful finish maintenance.
- • The active electronics add complexity for players preferring purely passive setups.
- • Bolt-on neck, 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 with 12" Radius
Pickups
Sadowsky J-Style (bridge) & Quad Coil Alnico V Humbucker (neck)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Nickel Silver, 2.4 x 1.3 mm
Strings
Not Specified, likely standard 4-string bass strings
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) - typical for a bass of this construction
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Frequently Asked Questions
It blends the signals from the J-style and Quad Coil pickups, allowing you to tailor the tonal character from a brighter, more articulate sound to a warmer, fuller tone.
Yes, the active preamp provides a noticeable boost in output, allowing you to drive an amp harder or use less gain while maintaining a strong signal.
Bypassing the active preamp puts the pickups in a purely passive configuration, offering a more traditional, vintage-style tone with less coloration.
