Sadowsky MetroExp 21 Hyb PJ 5 RM CH
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Sadowsky
MetroExp 21 Hyb PJ 5 RM CH
Product Info
Article Number:
596882
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp 21 Hyb PJ 5 RM CH
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 serious contender for the gigging musician needing tonal flexibility. The hybrid pickup setup and active electronics really shine, offering a wide range of sounds from funky slap to smooth, vintage tones. It’s a great option for players wanting a premium-priced instrument without the absolute top-end price tag.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp 21 Hyb PJ 5 RM WH
- 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
- White Pearloid 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 Paper White Metallic high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and hex key set
PROS
- • Okoume body provides a balanced, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
- • Roasted maple neck & fingerboard offer stability and a smooth, fast playing experience.
- • Hybrid PJ pickup configuration delivers versatile tones from growl to clarity.
- • Sadowsky's 2-way active electronics provide nuanced tonal shaping capabilities.
CONS
- • Okoume can be somewhat plain aesthetically compared to more figured woods.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while reliable, doesn't offer the same resonance as a neck-through design.
- • The push/pull preamp bypass can be a bit fiddly during live performance.
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 uses standard 5-string bass strings)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) - estimated based on similar Sadowsky models
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Frequently Asked Questions
The P pickup provides a warm, rounded low end, while the J pickup adds clarity and articulation – blending them creates a unique, versatile tone not found in either design alone.
It's primarily about tonal shaping. The active electronics offer a wider EQ range and more precise control, but the output level is comparable to high-quality passive pickups.
Roasted maple is exceptionally stable, so you’ll experience minimal fret sprout and excellent resistance to humidity changes, making it a very reliable and comfortable playing experience.
