Sadowsky MetroExpress 21-Fret Vintage J/J Bass

Body
Okoume
Color
Solid Candy Apple Red Metallic High Polish
Fingerboard
Roasted Maple
Fretted / Fretless
Fretted
Right or Left Hand
Right-Hand Version
Neck
Roasted Maple
# Strings
4-String

Roger Sadowsky has always improved bass design by making some very unique and important enhancements. Thanks to his proprietary special electronics, light-weight tuners and selected tone wood, Roger offers you the Sadowsky MetroExpress 21-Fret Vintage J/J 4-String Bass, an instrument at home both on stage and at home. Features include a light-weight solid Okoume body fitted with J/J pickups, finished in Solid Candy Apple Red Metallic High Polish with a parchment pickguard, a roasted maple neck and a roasted maple fingerboard. Together this makes one formidable bass that you are going to love to play! Best of all, the accessible price gives you access to that famous Sadowsky tone: Never harsh or shrill sounding, with strong, powerful but never muddy bass, with present, but not too aggressive mids, and a sweet, airy treble.

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Construction

Body

Okoume gives you a bass that is not only light in weight but also very resonant, with a full, warm and round tone. We hand select each piece of Okoume to ensure a beautiful, even grain pattern and excellent tonal qualities. For players who prefer a lightweight bass.

Neck

A neck made from roasted maple that features a double action truss rod for precise neck adjustment.

Fingerboard

Our roasted maple fingerboard gives the Sadowsky MetroExpress a crisp, tight, bright and more aggressive sound, making it ideal for both funk and slap.

Hardware

Bridge

A Sadowsky MetroExpress Quick String Release Bridge for quick and easy string changes. Features a chrome finish and 19 mm string spacing.

Just-A-Nut III

The Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III offers you an adjustable nut for a more perfect bass setup. Made of durable white Tedur.

Tuners

Four Sadowsky MetroExpress open gear light machine heads with a chrome finish.

Electronics

Pickups

Passive Sadowsky 4-string J-Style pickups (neck and bridge).

Electronics

Active Sadowsky 2-way electronics with control knobs for Volume, Balance, Treble and Bass. Bass knob has a push/pull function for preamp bypass.

Strings

Sadowsky Silver Label Stainless Steel Bass Strings. Gauges: .045", .065", .085", .105".

Body

Model	Sadowsky MetroExpress 21-Fret Vintage J/J Bass
Body Shape	Sleek undersized J-Style body
Body Wood	Okoume
Finish	Solid Candy Apple Red Metallic High Polish
Pickguard	Parchment

Neck

Neck Wood	Roasted Maple (C-Shape, Bolt-On)
Fingerboard	Roasted Maple
Scale Length	34" (864 mm) Long Scale
Nut	Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III
Nut Width	1.5" (38.5 mm)
Frets	21 Nickel Silver (width: 0.094" (2.4 mm) / height: 0.051" (1.3 mm))
Strings	Sadowsky Silver Label, Stainless Steel, 045 - 105
Inlays	White dot inlays

Electronics

Neck Pickup	Sadowsky passive hum-cancelling J-Style pickup
Bridge Pickup	Sadowsky passive hum-cancelling J-Style pickup in 60s position
Preamp	Active Sadowsky 2-way electronics (Bass and Treble boost)
Controls	Volume / Balance / Treble / Bass
	Push/pull function at Bass knob for preamp bypass

Hardware

Hardware Color	Chrome
Bridge	Sadowsky bridge with quick string release
Machine Heads	Sadowsky light open gear machine heads
Security Locks	Sadowsky S-Security Locks

Accessories

Bag / Case	Sadowsky PortaBag
Back Cover	Sadowsky Easy-Access compartment cover
Protector	Sadowsky Fretboard Protector
Tools	Hex key tools

Additional Info

Weight	9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) or less
Article Number	SMX21VJ4 31M OKU FR
Made In	China

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Included Accessories

Gig bag

Our PortaBag Express gig bag is designed to protect your bass from everyday bumps and scrapes.

Security Locks

The Sadowsky S-Style Security Lock System helps keeps your bass safe.

Sadowsky Fretboard Protector

The Sadowsky Fretboard Protector is designed to protect your frets and fingerboard during transport and storage. Two non-slip foam rubber pads help hold the protector in place.