Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ5 Mor LH WH
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 HybPJ5 Mor LH WH
Product Info
Article Number:
596867
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 HybPJ5 Mor LH WH
Category:
5-String Lefthanded Basses
Price:
$1,208.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky MetroExp21 is a seriously well-built bass, perfect for players wanting a versatile, modern feel with a vintage vibe. The hybrid pickup setup really shines for funk, rock, and even some heavier genres – it’s a real workhorse instrument that delivers a premium experience without the ultra-high-end price tag.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ5 Mor LH WH
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Left-handed model
- Body: Okoume
- Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard: Morado (pau ferro)
- Fingerboard: 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
- 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 Olympic White Metallic high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and Allen key set
PROS
- • Okoume body offers a balanced tone with excellent resonance and sustain.
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and a smooth, fast playing feel.
- • Hybrid PJ pickup configuration delivers versatility from warm P-bass tones to brighter J-bass articulation.
- • Sadowsky's 2-way active electronics add tonal shaping without excessive coloration.
CONS
- • Morado fingerboard, while beautiful, can be slightly harder than rosewood for some players.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while reliable, might not offer the same sustain as a neck-through design.
- • The Quick Access compartment, while convenient, adds a small amount of complexity to the design.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Morado (Pau Ferro)
Pickups
Sadowsky P-style (neck) & Sadowsky J-style (bridge)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Nickel Silver (2.4 x 1.3 mm)
Strings
N/A (Standard 5-String Bass Strings)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 2-way electronics add subtle EQ shaping, but the push/pull function makes bypassing them incredibly simple for a completely passive tone.
It's a bit denser and can feel slightly drier than Rosewood, but the Sadowsky fretwork ensures a comfortable and playable experience – it's a matter of personal preference really.
While the 5-piece neck offers slightly more sustain, the roasted maple bolt-on provides excellent stability and a very responsive feel – it’s a solid compromise for the price point.
