Sadowsky Guitars Metroexpress Line Standard Jj Olympic White Rosewood

The Sadowsky Spirit: A Modern Approach to the "J-Style" Sound

This Sadowsky bass follows the tradition of "J-Style" instruments, prized for their balance between articulation, dynamics, and versatility. The brand offers a contemporary vision focused on playability, stability, and electronics designed to quickly achieve an effective sound in a mix, while retaining the familiar tone of the J/J single-coil pickups.

For Which Bassist and Styles?

Thanks to its long scale and J/J configuration, this electric bass is suitable for both intermediate and advanced players seeking a reliable, expressive, and easy-to-adjust instrument. It performs well in funk, pop, rock, jazz, and gospel, with a clear response when played fingerstyle or with a pick, and excellent precision on ghost notes.

Sound Characteristics

The okoumé body promotes a balanced response, with present lows and good responsiveness, while the maple neck provides clarity and attack. Depending on the version, the maple fingerboard emphasizes snap and brightness, whereas the rosewood fingerboard slightly rounds the highs and highlights warmer mids. The two Sadowsky J-Style passive pickups (neck and bridge) offer a wide range of tonal nuances, from a round and deep sound on the neck side to a tighter bite on the bridge side. The Treble and Bass controls allow quick boosting or refining of the tonal balance to switch from an articulated vintage sound to a more punchy modern presence.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To stay close to the original string gauge, opt for 4-string long scale bass strings in stainless steel, gauge 45-105. A standard strap (wide if you play for long periods) will also fit, as the strap buttons are of the classic format.

Technical specifications

Left handed	Yes	Fingerboard	Rosewood
Strings	Steel	Color	White
Nbr of strings	4

Type	electric bass	Bridge type	Sadowsky bridge
Number of strings	4 strings	Strap buttons	Sadowsky S-style
Wood	okoumé	Finish	chrome
Pickguard color	varies by finish	Pickup brand	Sadowsky
Nut width	38.5 mm / 1.52"	Pickup type	J/J
Nut type	Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III	Pickups	Passive Sadowsky J-Style pickup (neck); Passive Sadowsky J-Style pickup (bridge)
Radius	12" / 304.8 mm	Controls	Volume / Balance / Treble / Bass
Fret type	nickel silver	Weight	3.8 kg
Number of frets	21	Includes gig bag/case	Sadowsky Portabag
Scale length	34" / 864 mm	Manufacturing location	Asia
Tuning machines	Sadowsky Light machine heads with open gear