Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Vint 4 MA CAR
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Sadowsky
MetroExpress 21 Vint 4 MA CAR
Product Info
Article Number:
598453
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExpress 21 Vint 4 MA CAR
Category:
4-String J-Basses
Price:
$1,043.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This MetroExpress is a seriously well-made bass – a great entry point into the Sadowsky sound. The roasted maple neck feels fantastic, and the pickups give you that classic J-bass growl with a modern edge thanks to the active electronics. It’s perfect for players wanting a vintage vibe with reliable performance and a comfortable playing experience.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Vint 4 MA CAR
- 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: 2 passive hum-free Sadowsky J-style (neck and bridge) single coils - bridge pickup in 60s position
- Active Sadowsky 2-way electronics
- Control for volume / balance / treble / bass with push/pull function for preamp bypass
- Parchment 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 Candy Apple Red Metallic high gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and hex key set
PROS
- • Okoume body offers a balanced, resonant tone with good sustain.
- • Roasted maple neck and fingerboard provide exceptional stability and feel.
- • Sadowsky hum-free pickups deliver a vintage J-bass tone with clarity.
- • Quick Access Compartment simplifies string changes and electronics access.
CONS
- • Okoume can be somewhat plain aesthetically compared to figured woods.
- • Active electronics add complexity; bypass mode might feel limiting to some.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while reliable, isn’t favored by all for tone.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted maple
Fingerboard
Roasted maple
Pickups
Sadowsky J-style hum-free single coils (neck & bridge) + Sadowsky 2-way active preamp
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
21 Nickel silver, 2.4 x 1.3 mm
Strings
Not specified, likely standard 4-string bass strings
Weight
Approximately 8.5 - 9.5 lbs (estimated based on similar Sadowsky models)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bypassing the preamp gives you a more passive, slightly more transparent J-bass tone, reducing the active EQ’s influence.
Yes, the neck is finished with a thin satin lacquer, providing a smooth feel while retaining some of the maple's natural character.
It allows you to access the neck pickup cavity and string-through ferrules without removing the neck, making string changes much faster and easier.
