Sadowsky MetroExp24 Modern 4 Morado OWH

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Sadowsky MetroExp24 Modern 4 Morado OWH

Sadowsky

MetroExp24 Modern 4 Morado OWH

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 599336
Brand: Sadowsky
Model: MetroExp24 Modern 4 Morado OWH
Price: $1,208.90

* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.

This MetroExp24 is a seriously well-built bass. The Morado fingerboard feels fantastic, and those Sadowsky pickups provide a modern, punchy tone perfect for funk, rock, and even some heavier styles. It's a premium-priced instrument, but the quality and versatility make it a great choice for gigging musicians.

Product Description

  • Sadowsky MetroExp24 Modern 4 Morado OWH
  • 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 Olympic White high-gloss
  • Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
  • Sadowsky Fretboard Protector
PROS
  • • Okoume body offers a balanced, articulate tone with good resonance.
  • • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and a smooth playing feel.
  • • Sadowsky Soapbar pickups deliver a focused, modern punch with clarity.
  • • Active electronics offer precise tonal shaping and preamp bypass option.
CONS
  • • Okoume can be a bit plain aesthetically compared to more figured woods.
  • • The 34” scale might feel slightly long for players with smaller hands.
  • • The active electronics require a power source, limiting passive tonal options.

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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 (max)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Morado is denser than rosewood and a bit softer than ebony, offering a smooth, almost oily feel and a slightly brighter, more articulate tone.
Sadowsky’s Soapbar pickups are surprisingly quiet; they're well-shielded and designed for low noise, a definite plus for recording or playing in quieter environments.
Yes, bypassing the preamp creates a more vintage-inspired, slightly more mellow tone, though the Soapbar pickups still retain their characteristic clarity and punch.

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