Sadowsky Guitars Metroexpress, Modern Bass , Lh - Black Pearl,Maple

The MetroExpress Series: Sadowsky DNA Within Reach

The Sadowsky MetroExpress range was designed to offer the Sadowsky spirit in a more accessible approach, while retaining the brand's key ingredients: ergonomics, stage reliability, and effective electronics. This Modern 24-fret version belongs to the most current segment of the series, featuring performance-oriented luthiery and a pickup/electronics setup tailored for modern sounds that remain clear in the mix.

Who Is It For, and What Styles?

This MetroExpress Modern is aimed at intermediate to advanced bassists seeking a responsive, precise, and versatile bass, equally comfortable in funk (attack, slap), rock (present low-mids), pop (definition), as well as in more modern metal or contemporary music contexts where clarity in the low end is essential. The 24 frets and access to the high notes encourage melodic lines, solo playing, and parts that climb high up the neck.

Sound Characteristics

The pair of passive Soapbar pickups in modern positions delivers a wide range: solid lows, well-defined mids, and a cleaner, more direct high end, ideal for sharp attacks. The Sadowsky 2-band active preamp (bass/treble boost) allows you to instantly thicken the low end (bass) or open up the sound (treble) without losing clarity. The Volume and Balance controls make it easy to blend neck/bridge pickups, while the push/pull function on the bass knob enables preamp bypass to switch back to passive mode depending on the context.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To get the most out of this long scale bass, you can opt for a 4-string long scale bass string set (34" / 864 mm), for example using 45-105 gauges if you want to stay close to the original setup. A good quality 6.35 mm jack cable is also recommended to preserve the preamp's dynamics and the definition of attacks.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	Soap Bar	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed
Left handed	Yes	Electronics	Active
Strings	Steel	Electroacoustic	No
Nbr of strings	4	Color	Black
Fingerboard	Maple	Finishing	Glossy
Nbrs of frets	24	Hardware	Chromed

Type	4-string electric bass, left-handed version	Frets	24 nickel silver frets
Shape	compact modernized J-style body, deep cutaways (access to 24 frets)	Fret dimensions	width 0.094" / 2.4 mm; height 0.051" / 1.3 mm
Wood	okoumé (solid body)	Inlays	white dots
Finish	glossy "Black Pearl"	Bridge	Sadowsky with quick string release
Pickguard	none	Tuners	Sadowsky Light open gear tuners
Construction	bolt-on neck	Strap locks	Sadowsky S-Security Locks
Profile	C	String spacing at bridge	0.748" / 19 mm
Fretboard	roasted maple	Distance between thinnest and thickest string	2.24" / 57 mm
Radius	12" / 305 mm	Neck pickup	Sadowsky passive Soapbar (modern position)
Scale length	34" / 864 mm	Bridge pickup	Sadowsky passive Soapbar (modern position)
Nut	Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III	Preamp	Sadowsky active 2-band (bass/treble boost)
Nut width	1.54" / 39.2 mm	Controls	Volume, Balance, Treble, Bass
String spacing at nut (all strings)	1.22" / 31 mm	Push/pull function	preamp bypass (on Bass knob)
Width at 12th fret nut	2.22" / 56.3 mm	Weight	approximately 9.5 lbs / 4.3 kg (may vary)
Width at last fret	2.59" / 65.7 mm	Case	Sadowsky PortaBag included
Thickness at 1st fret	0.82" / 20.8 mm	Included	Sadowsky fretboard protector, hex keys
Thickness at 12th fret	0.96" / 24.6 mm	Made in	China