Sadowsky MetroExp 21 Hyb PJ 5 RM TSB
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Sadowsky
MetroExp 21 Hyb PJ 5 RM TSB
Product Info
Article Number:
596817
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp 21 Hyb PJ 5 RM TSB
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 players wanting a modern 5-string with vintage vibes. The hybrid pickup setup and active electronics give you a huge range of sounds, from funky slap tones to thick, growling lows. It’s a great choice for gigging musicians who need versatility and quality without needing a high-end custom build.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp 21 Hyb PJ 5 RM TSB
- 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: Tobacco Sunburst Transparent 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 provides exceptional stability and a smooth, fast feel.
- • Hybrid PJ pickup configuration delivers versatile tonal options from growl to clarity.
- • Sadowsky's 2-way active electronics offer precise tone shaping without harshness.
CONS
- • Okoume, while great sounding, can be slightly less dense than Ash, impacting low-end thump.
- • Bolt-on neck, while practical, doesn't offer the same inherent resonance as a neck-through design.
- • The active preamp, while versatile, adds complexity for players preferring purely passive tones.
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
Not specified, likely 5-string set (e.g., .045-.130)
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 warmth and roundness, while the J pickup adds clarity and articulation, creating a more complex and versatile sound than either pickup alone would offer.
Sadowsky’s 2-way active electronics are known for their quiet operation; they’re well-shielded and designed to minimize hum, making them suitable for various recording and live environments.
Roasted maple is incredibly stable and resistant to humidity changes, resulting in a consistently comfortable neck feel and minimizing fret sprout or warping, making it ideal for touring musicians.
