Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ5 RM BK
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 HybPJ5 RM BK
Product Info
Article Number:
596261
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 HybPJ5 RM BK
Category:
5-String P-Basses
Price:
$1,175.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This MetroExp21 is a fantastic blend of vintage vibe and modern functionality. The hybrid pickup setup offers surprising versatility, while the roasted maple neck makes it a joy to play. It's an excellent choice for gigging musicians who want a premium-priced bass with a comfortable feel and a wide range of tones.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ5 RM BK
- Electric Bass
- Body: Okoume
- Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard radius: 12"
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Nut width: 47.5 mm
- Nut: Shadowsky 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
- • Roasted maple neck and fretboard offer exceptional stability and smooth playability.
- • Hybrid P/J pickup configuration delivers a versatile tonal palette, from warm to bright.
- • Sadowsky’s 2-way active electronics provide precise EQ shaping without harshness.
- • Quick Access Compartment and Quick Release strings simplify setup and maintenance.
CONS
- • Okoume body, while resonant, might be a touch on the lighter side for some players.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while stable, isn’t favored by those seeking a more integrated feel.
- • The push/pull preamp bypass can slightly alter the instrument’s inherent character.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Roasted Maple
Pickups
Passive Sadowsky P-style (neck) / Passive, hum-free Sadowsky J-style (bridge)
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
21 Nickel Silver, 2.4 x 1.3 mm
Strings
N/A (typically ships with D’Addario EXL170 strings)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimated based on similar Sadowsky models)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The J-style bridge pickup adds brightness and clarity, offering a more articulate attack and a wider frequency range than a standard P-bass bridge pickup.
Sadowsky’s 2-way active electronics are known for their subtle and musical response, avoiding the overly aggressive EQ often found in other active systems – it's about enhancement, not drastic changes.
It drastically simplifies string changes, allowing for faster restringing and making adjustments during live performances much more convenient.
