Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Hyb PJ 4 LH BK
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Sadowsky
MetroExpress 21 Hyb PJ 4 LH BK
Product Info
Article Number:
596200
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExpress 21 Hyb PJ 4 LH BK
Category:
4-String Lefthanded Basses
Price:
$1,065.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This lefty Sadowsky MetroExpress is a fantastic all-arounder. The hybrid pickup setup gives you a wide palette of tones, from smooth vintage tones to more aggressive punch. It's a premium-priced instrument that delivers serious value for the aspiring or working bassist who wants versatility and quality.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Hyb PJ 4 LH BK
- Electric Bass
- Left-handed model
- Body: Okoume
- Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard: Roasted Maple
- Fingeboard: 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 provides a lively resonance and comfortable feel.
- • Roasted maple neck and fingerboard offer exceptional stability and playability.
- • Hybrid PJ pickup configuration delivers versatility from growl to clarity.
- • Sadowsky's 2-way electronics offer tonal shaping without excessive complexity.
CONS
- • Okoume can be a bit prone to dents and scratches with heavy use.
- • Bolt-on neck, while stable, lacks the sustain of a neck-through design.
- • The tortoise pickguard might not appeal to everyone’s aesthetic.
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
Not specified, likely 4-string standard gauge
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The P pickup provides warmth and low-end thump, while the J pickup adds articulation and bite – the blend creates a more nuanced and versatile tone than either alone.
Yes, it's a noticeable shift. Bypassing the active electronics gives you a more vintage, passive tone with a more natural dynamic response.
Roasted maple is kiln-dried, making it more dimensionally stable and resistant to changes in humidity; it also often has a slightly smoother feel than standard maple.
