Sadowsky MetroExp24 Mod 4 Morado OBL
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Sadowsky
MetroExp24 Mod 4 Morado OBL
Product Info
Article Number:
599509
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp24 Mod 4 Morado OBL
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$1,208.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky MetroExp24 Mod 4 is a seriously versatile bass. The roasted maple neck and those Sadowsky pickups give it a modern edge, while the Morado fingerboard adds a touch of class. It's perfect for players needing a workhorse bass for funk, rock, or anything in between – a real step up in quality and feel.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp24 Mod 4 Morado OBL
- Electric Bass
- Body: Okoume
- Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard: Morado
- Fingerboard radius: 12"
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Nut width: 39.2 mm
- Nut: Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III
- 24 Nickel silver frets (W x H: 2.4 x 1.3 mm)
- Pickups: 2 Sadowsky Soapbar humbuckers in modern position (middle and bridge)
- Active Sadowsky 2-way electronics
- Control for volume / balance / treble / bass with push/pull function for preamp bypass
- 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 Ocean Blue Metallic high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and hex key set
PROS
- • Okoume body offers a balanced, resonant tone with surprising sustain.
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and a smooth, fast feel.
- • Sadowsky Soapbar humbuckers deliver articulate, punchy, and modern low-end.
- • Active electronics allow for precise tonal shaping and noise-free operation.
CONS
- • Morado fingerboard, while beautiful, can be slightly harder than rosewood.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while reliable, lacks the inherent warmth of a set-neck.
- • The weight (around 10.6 lbs) might be a factor for some players.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Morado
Pickups
Sadowsky Soapbar Humbuckers (Modern Position)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
24 Nickel Silver
Strings
.045 - .105 Stainless Steel
Weight
4.8 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
Morado is denser than rosewood, resulting in a slightly snappier attack and a brighter overall tone. The feel is smooth but with a bit more 'snap' under your fingers.
Yes, the preamp bypass is quite noticeable; it reveals a more open, less processed tone. It’s a useful feature for more natural-sounding recordings or acoustic-inspired playing.
The 19mm string spacing is a bit wider than Fender basses, offering more room for your fingers, while the 39.2mm nut width is on the narrower side, contributing to a comfortable playing experience.
