The Sadowsky MetroExpress Verdine White Artist Line Bass captures the unmistakable groove and musical character associated with legendary funk bassist Verdine White. Designed for players who demand fast, expressive performance and authoritative low-end presence, this signature-inspired electric bass brings decades of funk heritage into a modern instrument built for the stage, studio, and serious players.
Features
- The lightweight Okoume body provides a comfortable, resonant foundation for fast and expressive bass playing.
- A Roasted Maple neck with Morado (Pau Ferro) fingerboard delivers a smooth playing feel and balanced response across the 34" scale.
- Sadowsky passive P-style and hum-cancelling J-style pickups combine classic punch with clear, articulate tone and reduced unwanted noise.
- Active Sadowsky 2-way electronics provide flexible treble and bass control, while the Bass knob push/pull function enables quick preamp bypass.
- The 21-fret design with a 12" fingerboard radius and 39.2 mm nut width offers a comfortable feel for versatile four-string performance.
- Sadowsky Light open-gear machine heads and a quick-release Sadowsky bridge provide reliable tuning stability and convenient string changes.
- The Sadowsky Quick Access Compartment allows straightforward access to the bass’s electronics for practical maintenance and adjustments.
Specifications
General
Type: 4-String Electric Bass
Orientation: Right Hand
Scale Length: 34" / 864 mm
Weight: Max. 4.8 kg / 10.6 lbs.
Construction: Bolt-On
Pickguard: None
Body
Body Material: Okoume
Neck
Neck Material: Roasted Maple
Fingerboard Material: Morado (Pau Ferro)
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Nut: Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III
Nut Width: 1.54" / 39.2 mm
Frets: 21 Nickel Silver
Fret Width: 0.094" / 2.4 mm
Fret Height: 0.051" / 1.3 mm
Electronics
Neck Pickup: Sadowsky Passive P-Style
Bridge Pickup: Sadowsky Passive Hum-Cancelling J-Style, 60s Position
Electronics: Active Sadowsky 2-Way
Controls: Volume / Balance / Treble / Bass (P/P)
Push/Pull Function: Bass Knob for Preamp Bypass
Electronics Compartment: Sadowsky Quick Access Compartment
Hardware
Machine Heads: Sadowsky Light, Open Gear
Bridge: Sadowsky with Quick String Release
Security Locks: Sadowsky S-Style
String Spacing at Bridge: 0.748" / 19 mm
Distance Between Thinnest and Thickest String: 2.24" / 57 mm
Hardware Finish: Chrome
Strings: Stainless Steel 045-105
Accessories
Fretboard Protector: Sadowsky
Tools: Hex Key Tools
Gig Bag: Sadowsky PortaBag (SAC BAG BASS PORTA)