Sadowsky Guitars METROEXPRESS 21 HYBRID PJ 4 STRING - CANDY APPLE RD,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 | Electronics | Passive |
| Left handed | No | Electroacoustic | No |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Red |
| Nbr of strings | 4 | Finishing | Glossy |
| Nbrs of frets | 21 | Hardware | Chromed |
| Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed | ||
| 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 the Sadowsky MetroExpress Hybrid PJ 4 suitable for funk and slap?
The P/J configuration combines a P-Style pickup at the neck and a J-Style at the bridge, delivering punchy lows and crisp slap attack. The Treble and Bass controls allow quick adjustment to enhance brightness or the tone's foundation.
What is the scale length and compatible string gauge?
The scale length is 864 mm, or 34 inches. A set of 4-string steel strings with a 045-105 gauge, in a long scale format, is recommended to maintain the original balance.
Is the neck suitable for a comfortable 4-string bass?
The bolt-on roasted maple neck features a nut width of 38.5 mm and a morado fingerboard with a 12-inch radius. Its 21 nickel silver frets with Ball End complete an ergonomics profile aimed at modern playing.
Which pickups equip this P/J bass?
Two passive Sadowsky pickups are installed: a P-Style in the neck position and a J-Style at the bridge.
Is a gig bag provided with this Sadowsky bass?
A Sadowsky Portabag gig bag is included. The stated weight is 3.8 kg, with chrome hardware including open-gear tuners and a Sadowsky bridge.
