Sadowsky Guitars Metroexpress 21 Hybrid Pj 4 String - Candy Apple Red,Maple

A "Classic Revisited" Spirit in the Sadowsky Universe

This Sadowsky electric bass follows the great tradition of "P/J type" instruments: a warm and solid tonal foundation, enriched by a touch of precision and bite at the bridge. The Sadowsky approach aims for a result immediately usable on stage and in the studio, with luthiery designed for stability and ergonomics serving the playing experience.

For Whom and In Which Styles?

Thanks to its P/J pickup duo and intuitive controls, this bass is suited both for the intermediate bassist seeking a versatile instrument and the experienced musician who wants a reliable, efficient bass that's easy to dial in live. It excels in rock, pop, funk, soul, R&B, and gospel, while remaining very comfortable in variety and band settings where the bass must stay clear in the mix.

Tone

The combination of a okoume body + roasted maple neck promotes a quick response, precise attack, and well-controlled low end. The passive P-Style pickup (neck) provides body, roundness, and a "present" midrange that naturally carries the groove. The passive J-Style pickup (bridge) adds definition, grain, and better note articulation, useful for more intricate lines.

Regarding controls, the Treble / Bass pair allows you to open up the sound for more brightness and attack, or conversely thicken the lows for a heavier register. The balance control is ideal for finely tuning the P or J character depending on the song, shifting from a muscular vintage tone to a more modern and incisive color.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To stay as close as possible to the original specifications, you can consider a set of long scale 34" / 864 mm bass strings in stainless steel with a gauge of 045-105. A standard instrument jack cable is of course compatible, and since the instrument comes with a Sadowsky Portabag, transport is already perfectly covered.

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	Strap buttons	Sadowsky S-style
Number of strings	4 strings	Finish	chrome
Wood	okoume	Pickguard color	varies by finish
Scale length	34" / 864 mm	Pickup brand	Sadowsky
Nut width	38.5 mm / 1.52"	Pickup type	P/J
Nut type	Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III	Pickups	Passive Sadowsky P-Style pickup (neck); Passive Sadowsky J-Style pickup (bridge)
Radius	12" / 304.8 mm	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
Tuning machines	Sadowsky Light machine heads with open gear	Place of manufacture	Asia
Bridge type	Sadowsky bridge