Sadowsky MetroExp 21 Hyb PJ 5 RM OBL
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Sadowsky
MetroExp 21 Hyb PJ 5 RM OBL
Product Info
Article Number:
596876
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp 21 Hyb PJ 5 RM OBL
Category:
5-String P-Basses
Price:
$1,043.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The MetroExp 21 Hyb PJ 5 is a seriously versatile 5-string that nails the blend of vintage and modern. That roasted maple neck feels incredible, and the hybrid pickup setup gives you a huge range of tones—from funky slap to warm, growling lows. It’s a great choice for players wanting a professional instrument with active electronics without the overly bright, sterile sound some active basses deliver.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp 21 Hyb PJ 5 RM OBL
- 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)
- Controls 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 Ocean Blue Metallic
- high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fingerboard Protector and Allen key set
PROS
- • Okoume body delivers a surprisingly resonant and balanced tone.
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and a silky-smooth feel.
- • Hybrid PJ pickup configuration offers versatility from growl to clarity.
- • Sadowsky’s 2-way active electronics add tonal shaping without harshness.
CONS
- • Okoume can be a bit plain aesthetically compared to figured woods.
- • Bolt-on neck, while stable, lacks the sustain of a neck-through design.
- • The quick-release string system adds complexity for setup and maintenance.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Roasted Maple
Pickups
Sadowsky P-Style Split Coil & J-Style Single Coil
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Nickel Silver
Strings
N/A (Standard 5-string bass strings)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The split-coil P pickup provides a rounder, warmer low-end, while the J pickup adds a brighter, more articulate edge, creating a unique blend not found in either single pickup configuration.
Yes, bypassing the active electronics provides a more transparent, vintage-style tone, revealing the natural woodiness of the Okoume body and altering the pickup response.
While the bolt-on construction is exceptionally well-executed, neck-through basses generally offer slightly increased sustain and a more integrated feel; the difference is noticeable, but the MetroExp remains very resonant.
