Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Hyb PJ 4 BK
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MetroExpress 21 Hyb PJ 4 BK
Product Info
Article Number:
596196
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExpress 21 Hyb PJ 4 BK
Category:
4-String P-Basses
Price:
$1,043.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This MetroExpress 21 Hyb PJ is a seriously well-built bass – Sadowsky’s quality shines through. The hybrid pickup setup gives you a wide range of tones, from funky slap to classic Motown, and the roasted maple neck is a joy to play. It's a fantastic option for gigging musicians wanting a premium feel and sound without the top-tier price tag.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Hyb PJ 4 BK
- 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
- 21 Nickel silver frets (W x H: 2.4 x 1.3 mm)
- Pickups: passive Sadowsky P-style (neck)
- 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 Black
- high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and Allen key set
PROS
- • Okoume body offers a balanced, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and a smooth playing feel.
- • Hybrid PJ pickup configuration delivers versatility from growly P-style to snappy J-style tones.
- • Sadowsky's 2-way active electronics add clarity and punch with subtle shaping.
CONS
- • Okoume, while great sounding, can be prone to dents and scratches without care.
- • Bolt-on neck, while stable, isn't favored by players seeking a more integrated feel.
- • The 12” radius fingerboard might feel a bit flat for players accustomed to vintage curves.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Roasted Maple
Pickups
Sadowsky P-style (neck) & Sadowsky J-style (bridge)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Nickel Silver
Strings
N/A (typically 4-string bass strings)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Flipping the push/pull pot bypasses the active electronics, providing a more vintage, passive tone. The active circuit adds clarity, a subtle EQ boost, and more defined low-end.
Yes, the roasted maple neck has a thin satin finish that allows for a fast and comfortable playing experience; it’s not a thick, glossy coating.
The quick-release system makes string changes incredibly fast, but it’s designed to maintain good intonation and stability if properly tightened and adjusted after each change.
