Sadowsky MetroExp 21 Hyb PJ 5 RM CAO
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Sadowsky
MetroExp 21 Hyb PJ 5 RM CAO
Product Info
Article Number:
596875
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp 21 Hyb PJ 5 RM CAO
Category:
5-String P-Basses
Price:
$1,076.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky MetroExp 21 Hyb PJ 5 RM CAO is a seriously well-built instrument. The roasted maple neck feels fantastic, and the hybrid pickup setup gives you a ton of sonic options, from funky slap tones to that classic P-bass thump. It’s a great choice for players wanting a versatile, high-quality 5-string without going into the truly premium-priced range.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp 21 Hyb PJ 5 RM CAO
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Body: Okoume
- Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard radius: 12"
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- 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 (neck) and passive
- hum free Sadowsky J-Style 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 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 candy apple orange metallic high gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and hexagon spanner set
PROS
- • Okoume body offers a balanced, resonant tone with good sustain.
- • Roasted maple neck and fingerboard provide exceptional stability and feel.
- • Hybrid PJ pickup configuration delivers versatility from growl to clarity.
- • Sadowsky's 2-way active electronics add tonal shaping without harshness.
CONS
- • Okoume, while nice, isn't as tonally complex as some premium hardwoods.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while reliable, lacks the inherent resonance of a neck-through design.
- • The '60s J-bass pickup placement might feel slightly unconventional for some players.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Roasted Maple
Pickups
Sadowsky P-Style (neck) & Sadowsky J-Style (bridge)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Nickel Silver
Strings
Sadowsky (likely stainless steel, but not explicitly stated)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimated based on similar Sadowsky models)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bypassing the active electronics returns the bass to a fully passive signal, offering a more vintage, less processed tone, while the active circuit provides enhanced EQ control.
Roasted maple is incredibly stable; you can expect very little movement or change in feel and intonation even with significant humidity or temperature shifts.
The balance control adjusts the relative output of the P and J pickups, essentially allowing you to fine-tune the tonal mix even when using both pickups simultaneously.
