Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ5 Morado BK

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Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ5 Morado BK

Sadowsky

MetroExp21 HybPJ5 Morado BK

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 596275
Brand: Sadowsky
Model: MetroExp21 HybPJ5 Morado BK
Price: $1,153.90

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This Sadowsky is a seriously well-built hybrid – you get the thump of a P-bass with the articulation of a J-bass, all in a comfortable, modern package. The roasted maple neck makes it a joy to play, and the active electronics give you a ton of tonal options. It's perfect for players who want a versatile, high-quality 5-string without the extreme price tag of some boutique instruments.

Product Description

  • Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ5 Morado BK
  • 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
  • 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 Black
  • high-gloss
  • Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
  • Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and Allen key set
PROS
  • • Okoume body provides a lively, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
  • • Roasted maple neck offers stability and a smooth, fast playing experience.
  • • Hybrid pickup configuration delivers versatility from P-bass warmth to J-bass clarity.
  • • Sadowsky's 2-way active electronics offer precise tone shaping and a clean boost.
CONS
  • • Morado fingerboard, while beautiful, can feel slightly less polished than ebony.
  • • Bolt-on neck construction, while reliable, doesn't offer the same sustain as a neck-through design.
  • • The active preamp bypass function, while useful, adds complexity for some players.

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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
Strings Not specified, likely 5-string set (e.g., .045-.130)
Weight Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It’s brighter and more defined – the J-bass pickup adds clarity and bite, especially useful for funk or slap, but it still retains the P-bass's fundamental warmth.
It’s likely finished with a satin lacquer, and it feels slightly harder and denser than rosewood, providing a bit more snap when playing.
The bypass is quite good, bringing the bass closer to a true passive P-bass sound, although the electronics’ inherent character still influences the tone slightly.

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