Sadowsky MetroExp24 Modern 4 RM CH
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Sadowsky
MetroExp24 Modern 4 RM CH
Product Info
Article Number:
599517
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp24 Modern 4 RM CH
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$1,076.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This MetroExp24 is a serious contender for players wanting a modern, versatile bass with excellent build quality. The roasted maple neck and Sadowsky pickups combine for a fantastic feel and a clear, defined sound that cuts through the mix—perfect for funk, modern rock, or anything needing a precise low end.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp24 Modern 4 RM WH
- 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 Paper White Metallic high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and hex key set
PROS
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and smooth playability.
- • Sadowsky Soapbar pickups deliver a focused, articulate, modern tone.
- • Active electronics offer precise tonal shaping with a bypass option.
- • Quick access compartment simplifies string changes and maintenance.
CONS
- • Okoume body, while resonant, can be slightly less dense than Alder.
- • The 34" scale might feel a bit long for players with smaller hands.
- • Active electronics require a power source, limiting passive tonal options.
Product Video
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sadowsky's 2-way system is known for its musicality and wide tonal range, avoiding harshness common in some active preamps; the bypass switch allows for a more traditional sound when desired.
Yes, the bridge pickup's closer proximity to the bridge creates a more aggressive, defined low-end response and tighter articulation compared to a standard P-bass.
The roasted maple provides a naturally smooth, oiled feel; it will develop a comfortable patina over time, similar to a well-played vintage instrument.
