Electric Bass Sadowsky MetroExpress Hybrid P/J 4-String – Signature Sadowsky sound, modern precision and professional comfort
The Sadowsky MetroExpress Hybrid P/J 4-String is an electric bass designed to offer the legendary Sadowsky sound in an accessible, modern, and perfectly balanced instrument. Available at Drummond Musique, it combines the expertise of Roger Sadowsky with construction optimized for active musicians.
The Sadowsky sound: clear, powerful, and never harsh
The MetroExpress series is recognized for its unique sonic identity:
✔ firm and well-defined lows
✔ present but controlled mids
✔ sweet and airy highs
✔ no harsh or muddy sound
It is an ideal bass for funk, pop, rock, and professional studio work.
Versatile P/J pickups and active electronics
The P/J configuration offers a massive sound palette:
- Precision (P)-style neck pickup for solid lows
- Jazz (J)-style bridge pickup for greater definition
The Sadowsky 2-band active circuit allows for adjustment of:
bass
treble
pickup blend
master volume
With a push-pull switch, you can bypass the preamp for a natural passive sound.
Lightweight construction and premium woods
The bass is designed for comfort and resonance:
- solid okoumé body (lightweight and resonant)
- roasted maple neck with C profile
- roasted maple fingerboard
- 21 nickel silver frets
Result: a comfortable bass for long sessions and gigs.
Modern design and distinctive finish
This bass stands out visually with:
“Candy Apple” metallic orange finish
elegant tortoiseshell pickguard
chrome headstock and hardware
modern and refined J-style look
Ergonomics and professional playability
Built for demanding bassists:
✔ 34" long scale
✔ comfortable string spacing
✔ fast and stable neck
✔ adjustable Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III nut
✔ Sadowsky quick-release bridge
Technical specifications
- Model: Sadowsky MetroExpress Hybrid P/J 4-String
- Number of strings: 4
- Scale: 34" (864 mm)
- Body: solid okoumé
- Neck: roasted maple (C profile)
- Fingerboard: roasted maple
- Frets: 21 nickel silver
- Pickups: passive Sadowsky P/J
- Preamp: active Sadowsky 2-band
- Controls: volume, balance, bass, treble
- Nut: Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III
- Bridge: Sadowsky quick release
- Finish: glossy metallic orange
- Weight: approximately 3 kg
- Case: Sadowsky PortaBag included