Sadowsky MetroExp 21 Hyb PJ 5 RM SGR
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Sadowsky
MetroExp 21 Hyb PJ 5 RM SGR
Product Info
Article Number:
596878
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp 21 Hyb PJ 5 RM SGR
Category:
5-String P-Basses
Price:
$1,175.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This MetroExp 21 Hyb PJ 5 is a serious contender for gigging musicians needing a flexible 5-string. The roasted maple neck feels fantastic, and the hybrid pickup setup really lets you cover a lot of ground – from smooth Motown to punchy modern rock. It's a premium-priced instrument that delivers a lot of value for the discerning bassist.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp 21 Hyb PJ 5 RM SGR
- 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
- Parchment pickguard
- Sadowsky Quick Access Compartment
- Sadowsky bridge with quick release strings
- String spacing at 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 Sage Green Metallic high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and hex key spanner set
PROS
- • Roasted maple neck and fingerboard offer exceptional stability and feel.
- • Hybrid PJ pickup configuration delivers a versatile, modern tone palette.
- • Sadowsky’s 2-way active electronics provide precise tonal shaping capabilities.
- • Quick Access Compartment simplifies string changes and setup adjustments.
CONS
- • Okoume body, while resonant, might be a bit plain aesthetically for some.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while stable, isn’t preferred by all players.
- • The active electronics add complexity; may overwhelm less experienced users.
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 in)
Frets
21 Nickel silver, 2.4 x 1.3 mm
Strings
Sadowsky (specific type not listed, likely nickel-plated steel)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimated, based on similar Sadowsky models)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The P pickup provides warmth and roundness, while the J pickup adds clarity and bite, creating a more versatile sound than either pickup alone.
The push/pull pot allows you to completely bypass the active electronics and use the pickups in a purely passive configuration.
The wider nut width and carefully sculpted profile enhance comfort and facilitate easier access to the higher frets, especially with the added string on a 5-string.
