The Sadowsky MetroExpress 21-Fret Vintage M/J Bass is a refined, modern classic built for players who demand clarity, balance, and effortless performance. Its lightweight okoume body pairs beautifully with a roasted maple neck and fingerboard, delivering snap, stability, and a fast, comfortable feel. The versatile M/J pickup configuration offers everything from tight, articulate punch to fuller, muscular tones, enhanced by Sadowsky’s legendary boost-only preamp. Thoughtful hardware and immaculate fit and finish make this bass feel rock solid and stage-ready—a smart, long-term investment designed to perform flawlessly and inspire confidence for years to come.

Sadowsky MetroExpress 21-Fret Vintage M/J Bass

Right-hand version

4-string electric bass

34" (864 mm) long scale

Bolt-on construction

Okoume body

Roasted Maple neck

Roasted Maple 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, hum-cancelling J-Style pickup (neck)

Sadowsky passive, quad coil humbucker pickup with Alnico V magnets (bridge)

Active Sadowsky 2-way electronics

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

Push/pull function at Bass knob for preamp bypass

3-way toggle switch for humbucker pickup configuration (Series / Parallel / Single Coil)

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

Transparent pickguard

Weight: 8lbs 10oz

Incl. Sadowsky Fretboard Protector

Incl. Hex key tools

Incl. Sadowsky PortaBag (SAC BAG BASS PORTA)

Free 3-Year Warranty

In addition to the standard included manufacturer warranty, virtually all new products carry our exclusive, industry-leading, absolutely free Sound Pure 3-Year Warranty, which includes parts and labor. It's our way of adding real value to the personal touch our small, dedicated team brings to every purchase.

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