Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Hyb 4 SOWHP
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Sadowsky
MetroExpress 21 Hyb 4 SOWHP
Product Info
Article Number:
595885
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExpress 21 Hyb 4 SOWHP
Category:
4-String P-Basses
Price:
$1,043.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This MetroExpress is a seriously well-built instrument. The hybrid pickup setup is brilliant for versatility, covering everything from classic Motown to modern funk. It’s a fantastic option for players seeking a premium-feeling, comfortable bass with a wide range of tonal options without the high-end price tag.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Hyb 4 SOWHP
- Electric Bass
- Body: Okoume
- Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard: 12"
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Nut width: 39.2 mm
- Nut: Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III
- 21 Nickel silver frets (W x H: 2.4 x 1.3 mm)
- Pickups: passive Sadowsky P-style split coil (centre)
- passive
- hum-free Sadowsky J-style single coil in 60s position (bridge)
- Control for volume / balance / treble / bass with push/pull function for preamp bypass
- Active Sadowsky 2-way electronics
- Tortoise pickguard
- 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 (SAC BAG BASS PORTA)
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and hexagon spanner set
PROS
- • Okoume body offers a surprisingly resonant and balanced tonal foundation.
- • Roasted maple neck and fingerboard provide exceptional stability and feel.
- • Hybrid pickup design delivers P-bass warmth with J-bass clarity and bite.
- • Sadowsky's 2-way electronics offer tonal shaping without excessive preamp noise.
CONS
- • Okoume can be a bit plain aesthetically compared to more figured woods.
- • Bolt-on neck, while reliable, isn't favored by some for its tonal characteristics.
- • The quick-release string system might feel a little less secure to some players.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Roasted Maple
Pickups
Sadowsky P-style Split Coil (center), Sadowsky J-style Single Coil (bridge)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Nickel Silver
Strings
Typically Nickel-plated Steel (likely .045-.105)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The J-style pickup adds a brighter, more articulate edge, especially when blended with the P-style, creating a more versatile and modern sound than a traditional P-bass.
The finish is relatively thin, allowing the maple's natural feel to shine through; it provides a smooth, fast playing experience, especially for players who prefer a less sticky feel.
Bypassing the preamp puts the pickups in a purely passive mode, offering a more vintage, raw tone; it’s great for dialing in a more classic P-bass vibe or reducing battery dependence.
