Sadowsky MetroExp 21 Hyb PJ 5 RM CAR
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Sadowsky
MetroExp 21 Hyb PJ 5 RM CAR
Product Info
Article Number:
596814
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp 21 Hyb PJ 5 RM CAR
Category:
5-String P-Basses
Price:
$1,175.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky MetroExp 21 Hyb PJ 5 is a seriously well-built instrument. The hybrid pickup setup gives you a huge tonal palette, and the roasted maple neck feels fantastic. It’s a great choice for gigging musicians needing versatility and a premium feel without the ultra-high-end price tag.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp 21 Hyb PJ 5 RM CAR
- 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 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
- Parchment 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 Candy Apple Red Metallic high gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and Allen key set
PROS
- • Okoume body offers a balanced, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
- • Roasted maple neck and fingerboard provide exceptional stability and smooth playability.
- • Hybrid PJ pickup configuration delivers a wide range of tones, from growl to clarity.
- • Sadowsky's 2-way active/passive electronics offer versatility and tonal shaping.
CONS
- • Okoume can be a bit plain aesthetically compared to more figured woods.
- • Bolt-on neck, while stable, isn't preferred by players seeking maximum sustain.
- • The active electronics, while versatile, might not appeal to purists seeking a purely passive tone.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Roasted Maple
Pickups
Sadowsky P-Style Split Coil (middle) & Sadowsky J-Style Single Coil (bridge)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Nickel Silver
Strings
N/A (typically 5-string bass strings)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The P-style split coil provides a warm, round low-end, while the J-style pickup adds clarity and bite, allowing for a wide range of tones from funky slap to smooth, classic tones.
It’s a full bypass, returning the bass to a purely passive, vintage-style tone. This provides a different character when you want a more traditional feel.
Roasted maple is kiln-dried and stabilized, resulting in a more consistent feel, reduced moisture sensitivity, and a smoother, more even response across the fretboard.
