Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Vint 4 MA CAO
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Sadowsky
MetroExpress 21 Vint 4 MA CAO
Product Info
Article Number:
598818
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExpress 21 Vint 4 MA CAO
Category:
4-String J-Basses
Price:
$1,065.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The MetroExpress 21 Vint is a seriously well-built bass offering a fantastic blend of vintage vibe and modern functionality. It's a great choice for players seeking a versatile, comfortable, and affordable instrument with a distinctive Sadowsky character – ideal for funk, soul, and classic rock.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Vint 4 MA CAO
- Electric Bass
- Body: Okoume
- Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard radius: 12"
- Scale: 34" (864 mm)
- Nut width: 39.2 mm
- Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III
- 21 Nickel silver frets (W x H: 2.4 x 1.3 mm)
- Pickups: 1 passive
- hum-free Sadowsky J-Style pickup ( middle) and 1 passive
- hum-free Sadowsky J-Style pickup in 60s position (bridge)
- Active Sadowsky 2-way electronics
- Control for volume / balance / treble / bass with push/pull function for preamp bypass
- Tortoise pickguard
- Sadowsky Quick Access Compartment
- Sadowsky Light machine heads with open gears
- String spacing at the bridge: 19 mm
- Distance from the thickest to the thinnest string: 57 mm
- Sadowsky S-Style security locks
- Sadowsky bridge with quick release for the strings
- Chrome hardware
- Strings: 045 - 105 Stainless Steel
- Weight: max. 4.8 kg
- Colour: Solid Candy Apple Orange Metallic high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky Fretboard Protector
- hex key set and Sadowsky PortaBag (SAC BAG BASS PORTA)
PROS
- • Okoume body offers a lightweight, resonant foundation for a lively tone.
- • Roasted maple neck and fingerboard provide exceptional stability and smooth playability.
- • Sadowsky J-style pickups deliver a balanced, articulate vintage-inspired sound.
- • Active/passive electronics offer tonal flexibility, from vintage warmth to modern clarity.
CONS
- • Okoume can be prone to dents and scratches if not protected.
- • Bolt-on neck, while stable, doesn’t offer the sustain of a neck-through design.
- • The 12 in radius might feel less familiar for players accustomed to flatter fingerboards.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Roasted Maple
Pickups
Sadowsky J-Style (bridge & middle) & Sadowsky 2-way Active Preamp
Scale Length
34 in (864 mm)
Frets
21 Nickel Silver, 2.4 x 1.3 mm
Strings
Not specified, likely nickel-plated steel
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Passive mode delivers a warmer, more vintage tone, while active mode adds clarity and punch through the 2-way preamp.
Yes, the roasting process reduces moisture sensitivity, minimizing warping and improving overall neck stability over time.
It's designed to reduce string friction at the nut, improving tuning stability and making string bending smoother and easier.
