Sadowsky MetroExp 21 HybPJ 5 Morado SGR
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Sadowsky
MetroExp 21 HybPJ 5 Morado SGR
Product Info
Article Number:
596886
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp 21 HybPJ 5 Morado SGR
Category:
5-String P-Basses
Price:
$1,208.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The MetroExp 21 HybPJ 5 is a seriously well-built instrument. The hybrid pickup setup gives you a huge range of tones, from classic P-bass thump to more aggressive, modern sounds. It's a great choice for gigging musicians who want a premium-priced, versatile 5-string bass without the extreme expense of a top-tier custom shop model.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp 21 HybPJ 5 Morado SGR
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Body: Okoume
- Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard: Morado
- 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 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 Sage Green Metallic high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and hex key set
PROS
- • Okoume body delivers a warm, resonant foundation.
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and feel.
- • HybPJ pickup configuration offers versatile tonal options.
- • Sadowsky 2-way electronics provide nuanced active EQ control.
CONS
- • Morado fingerboard can be a bit harder than rosewood for some players.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while stable, lacks the sustain of a neck-through design.
- • The '60s J-style pickup might feel slightly out of character for dedicated P-bass purists.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Morado
Pickups
Sadowsky P-Style (neck) & hum-free J-Style (bridge)
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
21 Nickel Silver
Strings
Sadowsky (specific model 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 J-style bridge pickup adds a brighter, more articulate edge, offering more growl and clarity than a standard P-bass, while still retaining the P-bass’s low-end punch.
Yes, roasted maple is kiln-dried, resulting in greater stability, a smoother feel, and a more consistent tone, minimizing warping and seasonal changes.
It’s a very clean bypass; you lose the active EQ shaping, but the pickups retain their character – a straightforward switch to a more passive, vintage tone.
