Sadowsky MetroExp 21 HybPJ 5 Morado OBL
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Sadowsky
MetroExp 21 HybPJ 5 Morado OBL
Product Info
Article Number:
596863
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp 21 HybPJ 5 Morado OBL
Category:
5-String P-Basses
Price:
$1,098.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky MetroExp 21 is a seriously well-built bass. The hybrid pickup configuration gives you a ton of tonal options, from classic P-bass thump to brighter J-bass articulation. It's a fantastic choice for players who want a versatile, high-quality instrument without the absolute top-end price tag – especially good for gigging musicians needing a reliable workhorse.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp 21 HybPJ 5 Morado OBL
- 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 Ocean Blue Metallic 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 stability and a silky-smooth playing feel.
- • Hybrid PJ pickups deliver versatility – growl and clarity combined.
- • Sadowsky's 2-way electronics offer nuanced tone shaping capabilities.
CONS
- • Morado fingerboard can feel slightly drier than rosewood to some players.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while stable, lacks the complexity of a set-neck.
- • Okoume body may be slightly heavier than alder, impacting long gigs.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Morado (Pau Ferro)
Pickups
Sadowsky Passive P (Neck) & Passive Hum-Free J (Bridge)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Nickel Silver
Strings
Not Specified (Likely 5-string set, .045-.130)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It offers a broader palette than a traditional P or J bass, allowing for more complex tones and blending options – a real tonal chameleon.
It's a noticeable bypass of the active electronics, delivering a more raw, vintage tone, while still retaining the core Sadowsky character.
Morado is a bit harder and lighter, giving it a slightly drier feel and a touch more clarity compared to the warmer, oilier feel of Rosewood.
