Sadowsky Guitars Metroexpress 21 Hybrid Pj 4 Lh - Black Pearl,Rosewood
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The Sadowsky DNA: A Bass Designed for Today's Playing
This Sadowsky bass embodies the brand's spirit: offering a modern, precise, and comfortable instrument inspired by classic electric bass standards. Asian manufacturing allows access to this Sadowsky approach while maintaining coherent technical choices (dedicated hardware, full electronics, stage and studio-oriented ergonomics).
Who Is It For, and Which Styles?
Thanks to its P/J configuration and modern neck profile, this bass suits both intermediate bassists seeking immediate versatility and advanced musicians wanting an efficient, easy-to-set-up instrument. It excels in pop, rock, funk, soul, RnB, and gospel, with a clear response suitable for fingerstyle, pick playing, and sharp slap attacks.
The Sound
The okoumé body provides a balanced response and good responsiveness, with present lows without heaviness. The bolt-on roasted maple neck promotes a crisp attack and appreciated stability, while the morado fingerboard adds definition in the upper mids, ideal for note clarity.
The pair of passive Sadowsky pickups (P-Style at the neck, J-Style at the bridge) covers a wide spectrum: the neck pickup delivers solid, punchy lows, while the bridge pickup refines the tone and tightens the lows for a more articulated sound. The Volume / Balance / Treble / Bass controls enable quick adjustments: you can switch from a round, deep tone to a more cutting presence in seconds without losing playing dynamics.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To maintain the original feel and balance, a set of 4-string stainless steel bass strings, gauge 045-105 (long scale / 34" scale length) is the safest choice. A second identical set is ideal as a backup for stage or studio.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | PJ | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Left handed | Yes | Electronics | Passive |
| Strings | Steel | Electroacoustic | No |
| Nbr of strings | 4 | Color | Black |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood | Finishing | Glossy |
| Nbrs of frets | 21 | Hardware | Chromed |
| Type | electric bass | Bridge type | Sadowsky bridge |
| Number of strings | 4 strings | Strap buttons | Sadowsky S-style |
| Wood | okoumé | Finish | chrome |
| Nut width | 38.5 mm / 1.52" | Pickup brand | Sadowsky |
| Nut type | Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III | Pickup type | P/J |
| Scale length | 864 mm / 34" | Pickup models | Passive Sadowsky P-Style pickup (neck); Passive Sadowsky J-Style pickup (bridge) |
| Fingerboard radius | 304.8 mm / 12" | Controls | Volume / Balance / Treble / Bass |
| Number of frets | 21 | Weight | 3.8 kg |
| Fret type | nickel silver with Ball End | Included case/bag | Sadowsky Portabag |
| Pickguard color | varies by finish | Manufacturing location | Asia |
| Tuners | Sadowsky Light machine heads with open gear | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is this Sadowsky bass available in a left-handed version?
This model is designed for left-handed players and features 4 strings with a scale length of 864 mm (34").
What is the pickup configuration of the Metroexpress Hybrid PJ 4 LH?
The P/J configuration combines a passive Sadowsky P-Style pickup in the neck position and a J-Style pickup at the bridge. The neck pickup provides a solid low end, while the bridge pickup offers a more articulate tone. Volume, Balance, Treble, and Bass controls allow for quick tonal adjustments.
What music styles is this P/J bass suitable for?
Thanks to its P/J pickups and Treble/Bass electronics, this instrument suits pop, rock, funk, soul, RnB, and gospel genres. Attack remains clear when playing slap, with a pick, or fingerstyle.
What is the neck profile and playing comfort like?
The bolt-on roasted maple neck has a morado fingerboard, referred to as rosewood in the specifications, with a 304.8 mm (12") radius. The nut width is 38.5 mm and it has 21 nickel silver frets with Ball End, contributing to a modern feel.
Is a gig bag provided with this bass?
A Sadowsky Portabag gig bag is included. The okoumé body and chrome hardware accompany a listed weight of 3.8 kg.
