Built on decades of refined craftsmanship and modern bass innovation, the Sadowsky MetroExpress 21-Fret Vintage J/J 4-String Bass delivers a professional-grade playing experience shaped for both stage performance and studio precision. Designed for discerning bassists who value clarity, balance, and effortless playability, this instrument embodies a modern take on classic bass design, offering a refined sonic identity that adapts seamlessly across genres and playing environments.
Features
- 34" long scale delivers tight, focused low-end response with professional clarity and punch
- Lightweight Okoume body provides balanced resonance and comfortable, fatigue-free playing on stage
- Roasted maple neck and fingerboard ensure exceptional stability, durability, and smooth playing feel
- Sadowsky hum-cancelling J-style neck pickup delivers clean, noise-free vintage-inspired tone
- Quad-coil Alnico V bridge humbucker provides powerful output with deep tonal versatility
- Active Sadowsky 2-band EQ offers precise and musical control over bass and treble shaping
- Push/pull preamp bypass enables instant switching between active and passive tones for flexibility
- 3-way pickup switching expands tonal options with series, parallel, and single-coil configurations
- Sadowsky bridge with quick string release enhances tuning stability and makes string changes faster
- Lightweight open-gear tuners improve balance while maintaining accurate and stable tuning performance
Specifications
General
Model: Sadowsky MetroExpress 21-Fret Vintage M/J Bass
Orientation: Right-Handed
Strings: 4-String Electric Bass
Scale Length: 34" (864 mm)
Weight: Max 10.6 lbs (4.8 kg)
Body
Body Material: Okoume
Finish: Solid Ocean Blue Metallic High Polish
Pickguard: Transparent
Neck
Neck Material: Roasted Maple
Fingerboard Material: Roasted Maple
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Construction: Bolt-On
Nut: Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III
Nut Width: 1.54" (39.2 mm)
Frets: 21 Nickel Silver (2.4 mm width / 1.3 mm height)
Electronics
Pickup Configuration: HJ (Humbucker + J-Style Single Coil)
Neck Pickup: Sadowsky Passive Hum-Cancelling J-Style Pickup
Bridge Pickup: Sadowsky Passive Quad Coil Humbucker (Alnico V)
Electronics: Active Sadowsky 2-Way
Controls: Volume / Balance / Treble / Bass (Push-Pull)
Special Function: Push/Pull Bass Knob for Preamp Bypass
Switching: 3-Way Toggle (Series / Parallel / Single Coil)
Hardware
Bridge: Sadowsky Bridge with Quick String Release
Machine Heads: Sadowsky Light Open-Gear Tuners
Hardware Finish: Chrome
String Spacing: 19 mm (0.748")
String Gauge: .045–.105 Stainless Steel
Strap System: Sadowsky S-Style Security Locks
Additional: Sadowsky Quick Access Compartment