The Sadowsky MetroExpress 21-Fret Hybrid P/J Bass is a superbly balanced, modern classic built for players who want authority, clarity, and effortless feel. Its lightweight okoume body and roasted maple neck provide stability and resonance, while the morado fingerboard adds warmth and smooth articulation. The P/J pickup pairing delivers punchy fundamentals with articulate definition, and Sadowsky’s legendary boost-only preamp enhances tone without ever overpowering it. Impeccably built, comfortable, and stage-ready, this bass is a smart long-term investment—reliable, versatile, and designed to perform at the highest level for years to come.

Sadowsky MetroExpress 21-Fret Hybrid P/J Bass

Right-hand version

4-string electric bass

34" (864 mm) long scale

Bolt-on construction

Okoume body

Roasted Maple neck

Morado (Pau Ferro) fingerboard

12" fingerboard radius

Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III

1.54" (39.2 mm) nut width

21 nickel silver frets (width: 0.094" (2.4 mm) / height: 0.051" (1.3 mm))

Sadowsky passive P-Style pickup (neck)

Sadowsky passive, hum-cancelling J-Style pickup in 60s position (bridge)

Active Sadowsky 2-way electronics

Controls for Volume / Balance / Treble / Bass (P/P)

Push/pull function at Bass knob for preamp bypass

Sadowsky Quick Access Compartment

Sadowsky Light machine heads with open gear

0.748” / 19 mm string spacing at bridge

2.24” / 57 mm distance between thinnest and thickest string

Sadowsky S-Style Security Locks

Sadowsky bridge with quick string release

Chrome hardware

045 - 105 stainless steel strings

High Polish finish

Sadwosky pickguard (Pickguard varies by color)

Weight 8lbs 10oz

Incl. Sadowsky Fretboard Protector

Incl. Hex key tools

Incl. Sadowsky PortaBag (SAC BAG BASS PORTA)

Free 3-Year Warranty

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