Sadowsky MetroExp24 Modern 4 RM CAR
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Sadowsky
MetroExp24 Modern 4 RM CAR
Product Info
Article Number:
599337
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp24 Modern 4 RM CAR
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$1,175.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky MetroExp24 is a seriously well-built instrument – the roasted maple neck feels incredible, and the Sadowsky pickups deliver a modern, defined tone that cuts through a mix. It's a premium-priced bass perfect for players wanting a versatile, contemporary sound without the vintage quirks. It’s a fantastic choice for session players or anyone needing a reliable workhorse bass.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp24 Modern 4 RM CAR
- 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
- 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 Red Metallic high gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector
PROS
- • Okoume body delivers a surprisingly resonant and articulate tone.
- • Roasted maple neck and fingerboard offer exceptional stability and feel.
- • Sadowsky Soapbar pickups provide a modern, punchy, and focused low-end.
- • Quick Access Compartment simplifies string changes and electronics access.
CONS
- • The weight, while not extreme, can be fatiguing for extended playing sessions.
- • The 12” radius fingerboard might not suit players strictly preferring a vintage feel.
- • Active electronics mean reliance on batteries, adding a slight maintenance consideration.
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Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Roasted Maple
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
max. 4.8 kg (approximately 10.6 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The active preamp adds clarity and punch, allowing for more precise EQ shaping, but it also introduces a slight coloration – some might prefer a purely passive sound.
They have a similar sonic goal - clear, defined lows with a modern edge – but the Sadowsky Soapbars have a slightly rounder, less aggressive character than many high-output pickups.
Bolt-on construction can offer a snappier, more responsive feel, and Sadowsky's execution is top-notch – it's more about preference than inherent quality difference.
