Sadowsky MetroExp24 Modern 4 RM SGR
Professional music gear - detailed information and where to buy
Sadowsky
MetroExp24 Modern 4 RM SGR
Product Info
Article Number:
599511
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp24 Modern 4 RM SGR
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$1,043.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky MetroExp24 is a seriously well-built instrument. The roasted maple neck feels fantastic, and those Sadowsky pickups give you a modern, punchy sound that cuts through the mix – it's a great all-rounder, ideal for session players or anyone needing a versatile bass with a solid foundation.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp24 Modern 4 RM SGR
- 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 Sage Green Metallic high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and hex key set
PROS
- • Roasted maple neck and fretboard offer exceptional stability and smooth playability.
- • Sadowsky Soapbar pickups deliver a punchy, articulate tone with excellent clarity.
- • Active electronics provide precise tonal shaping and a powerful low-end response.
- • Bolt-on neck construction contributes to a lively, resonant, and responsive feel.
CONS
- • Okoume body, while lightweight, lacks the visual prestige of some premium woods.
- • Active electronics require a power source, limiting passive tonal flexibility.
- • The 34” scale might feel slightly long for players with smaller hands.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Roasted Maple
Pickups
Sadowsky Soapbar Humbuckers (Modern Position)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
24 Nickel Silver
Strings
.045 - .105 Stainless Steel
Weight
max. 4.8 kg (approx. 10.6 lbs)
Similar Products
Manuel Rodriguez Superior Flamenco Sabicas C3-F
Flamenco Guitars
$957
Flamenco Guitar, Top: Solid European Carpathian spruce, Back and...
Taylor 814ce Special Edition Sedona
Other Acoustic Guitars
$5,499
*Note:* Register your Taylor guitar to extend your warranty to 12 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
The active preamp adds significant low-end punch and clarity, offering more aggressive and defined tones, while passive Sadowskys generally have a more rounded, vintage character.
The push/pull function allows you to bypass the active preamp entirely, giving you a more traditional, passive tone while retaining the bass’s inherent sonic qualities.
Yes, the bolt-on neck tends to produce a more immediate, resonant attack and a slightly brighter overall tone compared to the more sustained character of a set-neck.
