Sadowsky MetroExp24 Modern 4 Morado CAO
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Sadowsky
MetroExp24 Modern 4 Morado CAO
Product Info
Article Number:
599427
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp24 Modern 4 Morado CAO
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$1,208.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This MetroExp24 is a seriously well-built instrument. The modern pickup placement gives it a contemporary growl while retaining that classic Sadowsky warmth, and the active EQ is remarkably flexible. It's a great choice for players seeking a versatile, professional-grade bass with a modern feel and a touch of class.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp24 Modern 4 Morado CAO
- 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 Candy Apple Orange Metallic high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector
PROS
- • Okoume body provides a lively, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
- • Roasted maple neck offers exceptional stability and a smooth, fast playing feel.
- • Sadowsky soapbar pickups deliver a focused, articulate low-end with punch.
- • Active 2-way electronics allow for precise tonal shaping and preamp bypass.
CONS
- • Morado fingerboard, while beautiful, can be prone to slight dryness requiring occasional maintenance.
- • The bolt-on neck construction, while reliable, lacks the inherent resonance of a neck-through design.
- • The weight, approaching 4.8kg, may be a factor for players with back issues.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Morado
Pickups
2 Sadowsky Soapbar Humbuckers (Modern Position)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
24 Nickel Silver (2.4 x 1.3 mm)
Strings
.045 - .105 Stainless Steel
Weight
4.8 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
Morado is generally a bit harder and denser than Rosewood, offering a slightly snappier feel. It's also a bit more susceptible to dryness, so occasional oiling is recommended.
Yes, the bypass provides a more transparent, passive sound. The difference is subtle but noticeable, allowing for a wider range of tonal options.
The quick release system makes string changes incredibly fast and easy, a real time-saver for gigging musicians. It also contributes to a slightly improved sustain and resonance.
