Sadowsky MetroExp 21 HybPJ 5 Morado CAO
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Sadowsky
MetroExp 21 HybPJ 5 Morado CAO
Product Info
Article Number:
596858
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp 21 HybPJ 5 Morado CAO
Category:
5-String P-Basses
Price:
$1,208.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky MetroExp 21 is a fantastic blend of vintage vibe and modern functionality. The hybrid pickup setup and active electronics give you serious tonal flexibility, and the roasted maple neck makes it a joy to play. It's a premium-priced instrument ideal for gigging musicians who want a versatile, comfortable 5-string.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp 21 HybPJ 5 Morado CAO
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Body: Okoume
- Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard: Morado (pau ferro)
- 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
- Tortoise 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 Orange Metallic high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and Allen key set
PROS
- • Okoume body provides a balanced, resonant foundation.
- • Roasted maple neck offers exceptional stability and smooth playability.
- • HybPJ pickup configuration delivers versatile tonal options, from growl to clarity.
- • Sadowsky's 2-way electronics provide nuanced active and passive tonal shaping.
CONS
- • Morado fingerboard can be slightly drier feeling compared to rosewood.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while stable, isn't favored by all for vintage tone.
- • The quick-release string system might feel slightly less secure to some.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Morado (Pau Ferro)
Pickups
Sadowsky P-style split coil (middle) & 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)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The P-style split coil provides a warm, round low-end, while the J-style adds clarity and bite, offering a wider range of tones than a traditional P-bass.
Sadowsky's 2-way electronics are surprisingly intuitive; the push/pull function allows for quick switching between active and passive modes, and the controls offer subtle tonal adjustments.
Morado is a bit harder and drier than rosewood, providing a slightly snappier feel and a brighter, more articulate tone, though some may prefer the warmer feel of rosewood.
