Sadowsky MetroExpress 24-4 M MA CAO
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Sadowsky
MetroExpress 24-4 M MA CAO
Product Info
Article Number:
598315
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExpress 24-4 M MA CAO
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$1,175.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This MetroExpress is a fantastic entry point into the Sadowsky world. It delivers that signature Sadowsky tone and feel – punchy, articulate, and incredibly comfortable – without the premium price tag. It's a solid choice for gigging musicians who want a reliable, well-built bass with a modern edge.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExpress 24-4 M MA CAO
- Electric Bass
- Body: Okoume
- Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard: 12"
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Nut width: 39.2 mm
- Nut: Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III
- 24 Nickel silver frets (W x H: 2.4 x 1.3 mm)
- Pickups: 2 Sadowsky Soapbars in modern position (middle and bridge)
- Control for volume / balance / treble / bass with push/pull function for preamp bypass
- Active Sadowsky 2-way electronics
- 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 Orange Metallic high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and hexagon spanner set
PROS
- • Okoume body offers a balanced, resonant tone with surprising clarity.
- • Roasted maple neck and fingerboard provide exceptional stability and feel.
- • Sadowsky Soapbar pickups deliver a focused, punchy, and articulate sound.
- • Quick access compartment simplifies string changes and maintenance.
CONS
- • The bolt-on neck, while stable, lacks the inherent warmth of a set-neck design.
- • Weight (4.8kg) can be a factor for players with smaller frames or long gigs.
- • The limited pickup configuration might restrict versatility for extreme genre exploration.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Roasted Maple
Pickups
2 Sadowsky Soapbars (Middle & Bridge)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
24 Nickel Silver
Strings
.045 - .105 Stainless Steel
Weight
4.8 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 2-way electronics provide excellent tonal shaping, but it's a simplified version of the more complex preamps found on their flagship basses – still very effective though.
It's a satin finish, offering a smooth, fast playing experience without excessive stickiness, a characteristic Sadowsky design choice.
It shines in modern pop, funk, and rock – anything needing a clear, defined low end. While it's versatile, it's not ideal for super-aggressive metal tones.
