Sadowsky MetroExp 21 HybPJ 5 Morado CAR
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Sadowsky
MetroExp 21 HybPJ 5 Morado CAR
Product Info
Article Number:
596856
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp 21 HybPJ 5 Morado CAR
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 seriously well-built instrument. The hybrid pickup configuration gives you a wide range of tones, and the roasted maple neck makes it a joy to play. It’s a premium-priced bass that's ideal for gigging musicians who want a versatile and reliable 5-string.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp 21 HybPJ 5 Morado CAR
- 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 (neck)
- 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: Solid Candy Apple Red Metallic high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and Allen key set
PROS
- • Okoume body delivers a warm, resonant foundation for the sound.
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and a smooth playing feel.
- • Hybrid PJ pickups offer versatility, from growl to articulate clarity.
- • Sadowsky's 2-way active electronics provide tonal shaping without harshness.
CONS
- • Okoume can be slightly less dense than Alder, impacting sustain a touch.
- • The Morado fingerboard, while beautiful, may require more frequent oiling.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while stable, isn't quite as resonant as a neck-through design.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Morado (Pau Ferro)
Pickups
Sadowsky Passive P (Neck) / Sadowsky Hum-Free J (Bridge)
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
It's significantly more versatile; the J-bass pickup adds brightness and articulation lacking in a standard P-bass, making it suitable for more modern genres.
The controls are intuitive; the push/pull function for bypass keeps it simple, and the 2-way circuit provides subtle yet impactful tonal adjustments.
Morado is denser than Rosewood, providing a slightly snappier feel; it’s also more porous than Ebony, so regular oiling is recommended to prevent dryness.
