Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Hyb PJ 4 BK

Electric Bass

Body: Okoume
Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
Fingerboard: Roasted maple
Fingerboard radius: 12"
Scale length: 864 mm (34")
Nut width: 39.2 mm
Nut: Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III
21 nickel-silver frets (W x H: 2.4 x 1.3 mm)
Pickups: Passive Sadowsky P-Style (neck) and passive, hum-free Sadowsky J-Style in '60s position (bridge)
Controls for volume / balance / treble / bass with push/pull function for preamp bypass
Active Sadowsky 2-way electronics
Tortoiseshell pickguard
Sadowsky Quick Access Compartment
Sadowsky bridge with quick release for the strings
String spacing at the bridge: 19 mm
Distance from top to bottom string: 57 mm
Sadowsky Light machine heads with open gears
Sadowsky S-Style security locks
Chrome hardware
Strings: .045 - .105 Stainless Steel
Weight: Max. 4.8 kg
Colour: Solid Black, high-gloss
Includes Sadowsky PortaBag, Sadowsky Fretguard Protector, and hex key set

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Item number 596196
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
Colour Black
Body Okoume
Neck Roasted Maple
Fingerboard Roasted Maple
Frets 21
Scale Long Scale
Pickup System JP
Electronics Active, Passive
Including Case No
Incl. Gigbag Yes

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Sophisticated sound, stylish design

Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Hybrid PJ 4 Black, bass guitar

The Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Hybrid PJ 4 BK is a true all-rounder, offering versatility in a sleek, refined package. With its P-style neck pickup and hum-free J-style bridge pickup – the combination which gives the Hybrid its name – it covers everything from warm low-end grooves to articulate slap and lead tones. The okoume body, paired with a roasted maple neck and fingerboard, delivers balanced resonance and a snappy response. The active 2-band EQ with push/pull bypass makes switching between modern, more sculpted tones and a vintage, passive timbre quick and easy. Solid hardware like lightweight tuners, the Just-A-Nut III nut, and a quick-release bridge round out the setup. Finished in heavy-hitting Solid Black, the MetroExpress 21 Hybrid PJ 4 BK brings understated flair and classic looks to the stage – and to get there, it ships with a matching gigbag.

Body and dual pickups on the Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Hybrid PJ 4 Black, bass guitar

Modern features, classic style

Equipped with its 21 nickel-silver frets, a 12" fingerboard radius and a 34" scale length, this bass plays comfortably – whether it's fingerstyle or with a pick; the 19mm string spacing gives players plenty of room for more intricate techniques. The active electronics offer controls for volume, balance, treble, and bass, and the push/pull switch means bassists can bypass the onboard preamp for a fully passive setup. The Just-A-Nut III nut keeps string alignment spot-on, while the quick-release bridge makes string changes a breeze; the lightweight tuners and security locks ensure reliability, and the quick-access battery compartment means swaps are fast and fuss-free – ideal for long tours where the bass is in use day in, day out.

Bolt-on neck on the Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Hybrid PJ 4 Black, bass guitar

The affordable workhorse

The Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Hybrid PJ 4 BK is aimed at players looking for a flexible, modern instrument that can get any job done in the studio or on stage – while still representing serious value for money. Anyone after a wide tonal range in a compact setup will appreciate the Hybrid's P/J pickup combo, with its smooth blend of rounded low-end and crisp articulation. Beginners should be aware that more tonal flexibility can mean a bit more to get used to, especially when switching between active and passive modes. For more experienced players, this model is a really solid bit of kit: Light enough for long gigs, tough enough for everyday use, and technically refined enough to hold its own even in the demanding setups.

About Sadowsky

For over 40 years, professional musicians have associated the name Sadowsky with high-end bass guitars, electric guitars, and archtop Jazz guitars. In the late 1970s, Roger Sadowsky opened his own workshop, where he started out repairing and modifying instruments from other brands. In the '80s, he began to develop bass guitars that represented his own unique vision: Soon, the name Sadowsky had a worldwide reputation for quality, thanks in part to prominent clients like Marcus Miller and Will Lee. Roger's legendary inventions include the on-board preamp for bass guitars, which helped create such extraordinary demand for Sadowsky instruments that he eventually made the decision to start producing the Metro line of basses in Japan. In 2019, the German bass specialist Warwick assumed manufacturing responsibilities for the Metro series, ensuring the name Sadowsky will continue to be synonymous with high-quality instruments for years to come.

Refined and reliable

In the studio, the Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Hybrid PJ 4 BK delivers clear, precise, and balanced bass tones – thanks in large part to its versatile P/J pickup combo and the option to run the pickups in either active or passive mode. The P-style neck pickup brings deep, rounded bottom end, while the J-style bridge pickup adds definition and attack, making it a great fit for busy mixes. In band projects, the Hybrid will hold its own across pretty much any genre – Funk, Pop, Jazz, Rock – whether it's supposed to just sit in the mix or step out front for a solo. On stage, the Sadwosky shines with a punchy tone that offers genuine presence even at moderate volumes. Paired with quality preamps, DI boxes or classic valve stacks, it can really let loose, unleashing its full potential and versatile musicality.

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Gutes Instrument aber Montagsmodell

Walther Z. 04.02.2025

Hab mir nach langen Recherchen einen Sadowsky MetroExpress bestellt. Das Instrument war gut verarbeiet, hatte eine tollen Klang und Haptik und wirklich durchdachte Features. Allerdings traf all das nicht auf die Elektronik zu. Diese war sehr schlecht verarbeitet: die Schirmfolie war mies verklebt, Elektronikmodule waren lose, Kabel hatten Beschädigungen ,die Aussparungen im Korpus waren ungenau und im Aktivmodus hat der Bass sehr starke konstante Störgeräusche produziert. All das kann bei einem Instrument zu diesem Preis bei vielleicht 1 von 100 Stück passieren, dürfte aber niemals eine Qualitätskontrolle passieren. Genau diese scheint es nicht zu geben. Schade. Danke an Thomann für die schnelle Rückabwicklung. Habe jetzt eine Fender Player Plus, klingt noch ein Stück besser, ist wirklich perfekt verarbeitet und hat auch eine dokumentierte drei-stufige Qualitätskontrolle. Das merkt man.

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