Sadowsky Metro Express 21-Fret Hybrid PJ Bass with Maple Neck - Solid Black High Polish

The Sadowsky Metro Express 21-Fret Hybrid PJ Bass embodies modern bass design elevated through precision craftsmanship and refined musical innovation. Created to deliver a professional playing experience with unmistakable clarity and depth, it reflects Roger Sadowsky’s pursuit of tonal excellence offering a sleek, high-performance instrument built for today’s demanding stage and studio environments.

Features 

• Designed by Roger Sadowsky with a focus on refined modern bass performance and enhanced playability
  
• Lightweight solid Okoume body delivers comfortable balance and resonant tonal foundation
  
• Solid Black High Polish finish with tortoise pickguard for a sleek, premium visual aesthetic
  
• Roasted maple neck provides enhanced stability, smooth feel, and improved resonance
  
• Roasted maple fingerboard ensures consistent response and articulate note definition
  
• Hybrid P/J pickup configuration with proprietary electronics for versatile tonal shaping
  
• Lightweight tuning machines improve overall instrument balance and reduce neck dive
  
• 21-fret design offers extended range for expanded musical expression and flexibility
  
• Precision craftsmanship delivers a professional-grade playing experience for stage and studio
  
• Includes Sadowsky Fretboard Protector, Hex key tools, and Sadowsky PortaBag 

Specifications 

General
Orientation: Right-hand version
Strings: 4-string electric bass
Scale Length: 34" (864 mm)
Construction: Bolt-on

Body
Body Material: Okoume
Finish: Solid Black High Polish
Pickguard: Tortoise

Neck
Neck Material: Roasted Maple
Fingerboard Material: Roasted Maple
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Nut: Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III
Nut Width: 1.54" (39.2 mm)
Frets: 21 nickel silver frets (Width: 2.4 mm / Height: 1.3 mm)

Electronics
Neck Pickup: Sadowsky passive P-Style pickup
Bridge Pickup: Sadowsky passive hum-cancelling J-Style pickup (60s position)
Preamp: Active Sadowsky 2-way electronics
Controls: Volume / Balance / Treble / Bass (Push/Pull)
Bass Control Function: Preamp bypass (push/pull)

Hardware
Machine Heads: Sadowsky Light machine heads with open gear
Bridge: Sadowsky bridge with quick string release
Security Locks: Sadowsky S-Style Security Locks
Hardware Finish: Chrome

Playability
String Spacing at Bridge: 19 mm (0.748")
String Spread: 57 mm (2.24")
Strings: 045–105 stainless steel
Max Weight: 4.8 kg (10.6 lbs)

Features & Access
Quick Access Compartment: Sadowsky Quick Access Compartment