Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Vin BK FL LH

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Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Vin BK FL LH

Sadowsky

MetroExpress 21 Vin BK FL LH

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 491282
Brand: Sadowsky
Model: MetroExpress 21 Vin BK FL LH
Price: $328.90

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This left-handed Sadowsky MetroExpress is a fantastic entry point into fretless bass playing, offering a comfortable neck profile and a surprisingly articulate vintage J/J tone. The active electronics provide some tonal shaping, and the build quality is very respectable for the price point. It’s ideal for players seeking a classic, expressive sound without the premium price tag of a fully-fledged Sadowsky.

Product Description

  • Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Vin BK FL LH
  • 21-Fret Vintage J/J Bass
  • Left-handed version
  • Fretless model
  • 4-String Electric Bass
  • 34" (864 mm) scale
  • Bolt-on neck
  • Okume body
  • Maple neck
  • Tigerstripe ebony fretboard
  • 12" Fretboard radius
  • Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III
  • 38.5 mm Nut width
  • Pickups: Passive Sadowsky J style pickup (neck) & passive Sadowsky J style pickup (bridge)
  • Active Sadowsky 2-way electronics
  • Control for volume / balance / treble / bass
  • Sadowsky light machine heads with open gears
  • String spacing: 61.4 mm
  • Sadowsky S style security locks
  • Sadowsky bridge with quick release for the strings
  • Chrome hardware
  • Strung with 045 - 105 stainless steel strings
  • Solid black high polish finish
  • Includes hex key set and Sadowsky Portabag (SAC BAG BASS PORTA) gig bag

*Note:* Register your product at https://shop.warwick.de/en/warrantyregistration and extend the warranty to 4 years.

PROS
  • • Tigerstripe ebony fretboard offers a luxurious feel and exceptional note definition.
  • • Sadowsky J-style pickups deliver a balanced, vintage-inspired tone with clarity.
  • • Bolt-on neck provides a snappy, responsive feel favored by many players.
  • • Quick-release strings simplify string changes, a real convenience for gigging bassists.
CONS
  • • Okume body, while lightweight, may lack the sustain of denser woods.
  • • Active electronics introduce a potential point of failure, though reliable.
  • • Fretless basses demand a higher skill level and careful string maintenance.

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Key Features

Body Material Okume
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Tigerstripe Ebony
Pickups Passive Sadowsky J-style (neck & bridge)
Scale Length 34 in (864 mm)
Frets 21 (fretless)
Strings 045 - 105 Stainless Steel
Weight Approximately 8.5 lbs (estimated)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's noticeably less refined; the fretwork isn’t quite as precise, but the core Sadowsky feel is present—smooth and playable.
They offer a modest boost and some EQ shaping, but the difference isn’t dramatic; it’s more about tonal flexibility than raw volume.
Absolutely, it’s a fingerprint magnet, so you'll want to keep a polishing cloth handy.

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