Sadowsky MetroExp 21 Hyb PJ 5 Morado OW
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Sadowsky
MetroExp 21 Hyb PJ 5 Morado OW
Product Info
Article Number:
596812
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp 21 Hyb PJ 5 Morado OW
Category:
5-String P-Basses
Price:
$1,208.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky MetroExp 21 Hyb PJ 5 is a serious contender for players wanting a modern, versatile 5-string. The hybrid pickup setup gives you a wide range of tones from growly P-bass tones to brighter J-bass articulation, all while maintaining that signature Sadowsky feel and build quality. It's a great choice for funk, rock, and modern pop bassists.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp 21 Hyb PJ 5 Morado OW
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Body: Okoume
- Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard: Morado
- Fingerboard radius: 12"
- Scale: 864 mm
- Nut width: 47.5 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 Split Coil ( middle) and passive hum-free Sadowsky J-Style Single Coil in 60s position (bridge)
- Control for volume / balance / treble / bass with push/pull function for preamp bypass
- Active Sadowsky 2-way electronics
- Tortoise pickguard
- Sadowsky Quick Access Compartment
- Sadowsky bridge with quick release for the strings
- String spacing at the bridge: 18 mm
- Distance from the thickest to the thinnest string: 72 mm
- Sadowsky Light machine heads with open gears
- Sadowsky S-Style security locks
- Chrome hardware
- Strings: .045 - .135 Stainless Steel
- Weight: max. 4.8 kg
- Colour: Solid Olympic White high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and Allen key set
PROS
- • Okoume body provides a resonant, balanced tonal foundation.
- • Roasted maple neck ensures stability and a smooth, fast playing feel.
- • Hybrid PJ pickup configuration offers versatile tonal options and clarity.
- • Sadowsky’s 2-way electronics deliver active punch with easy bypass.
CONS
- • Okoume can be somewhat plain aesthetically compared to other tonewoods.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while reliable, lacks the sustain of a neck-through design.
- • Morado fingerboard, while beautiful, might be harder to find replacement parts for.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Morado
Pickups
Sadowsky P-Style Split Coil (middle) & J-Style Single Coil (bridge)
Scale Length
864 mm
Frets
21 Nickel Silver, 2.4 x 1.3 mm
Strings
Not specified, likely Sadowsky branded nickel
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) - typical for a 5-string
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Frequently Asked Questions
The P pickup provides the classic warmth and low-end thump, while the J pickup adds clarity and a more defined high-end, allowing for a wider tonal palette than either pickup alone.
The active preamp provides a noticeable boost in volume and tonal shaping capabilities, but the bypass function delivers a surprisingly clean and natural passive tone, retaining the core characteristics of the pickups.
Morado is a dense and durable wood, but it can be sensitive to extreme dryness or humidity; regular conditioning with a quality fretboard oil is recommended to prevent cracking and maintain playability.
