Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage MJ4 RM TSB
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vintage MJ4 RM TSB
Product Info
Article Number:
597128
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vintage MJ4 RM TSB
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$1,098.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This MetroExp21 is a seriously well-thought-out bass. The combination of vintage feel and modern electronics makes it a fantastic all-rounder – great for funk, rock, and even some heavier styles. It’s a premium-priced instrument that delivers a lot of value for the money and will appeal to players who want flexibility without sacrificing that classic Sadowsky vibe.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage MJ4 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)
- 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: Tobacco Sunburst Transparent high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and Allen key set
PROS
- • Okoume body offers a surprisingly resonant and lively tone.
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and smooth playability.
- • Versatile pickup combination delivers everything from growl to clarity.
- • Sadowsky’s Quick Access compartment simplifies string changes significantly.
CONS
- • Okoume can be a bit softer than Ash, prone to minor cosmetic dings.
- • Active electronics add complexity; some prefer purely passive circuits.
- • Bolt-on neck, while stable, lacks the sustain of a neck-through design.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Roasted Maple
Pickups
Sadowsky J-Style (center), Sadowsky Quad Coil Alnico V (bridge)
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
It's thicker and more powerful, with a wider frequency response; think more vintage-voiced, less sterile than many modern humbuckers.
Yes, there's a clear difference; the passive tone is more scooped and organic, while the active circuit adds more focused lows and highs.
Roasted maple is incredibly stable and smooth; it's resistant to changes in humidity and provides a fast, comfortable playing experience.
