Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ5 RM OWH
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 HybPJ5 RM OWH
Product Info
Article Number:
596276
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 HybPJ5 RM OWH
Category:
5-String P-Basses
Price:
$1,175.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky MetroExp21 is a seriously well-built hybrid bass, offering a great blend of P-bass thump and J-bass bite. The roasted maple neck and comfortable radius make it a joy to play, and the active/passive switching gives you a ton of tonal options. It's a premium-priced instrument ideal for gigging musicians wanting a versatile and reliable 5-string.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ5 RM OWH
- 5-String 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: 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 high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and Allen key set
PROS
- • Roasted maple neck offers exceptional stability and a smooth playing feel.
- • Hybrid PJ pickup configuration delivers versatility from growl to clarity.
- • Sadowsky's 2-way electronics provide active punch with easy passive bypass.
- • Okoume body provides a balanced tone with good resonance and sustain.
CONS
- • Okoume can be a bit plain aesthetically compared to more figured woods.
- • Bolt-on neck, while stable, doesn't offer the sustain of a neck-through design.
- • The 12” radius might feel less familiar for players used to flatter fingerboards.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Roasted Maple
Pickups
Sadowsky P-style (neck), Sadowsky J-style (bridge)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Nickel Silver
Strings
Not Specified (likely 5-string standard gauge)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) - typical for a 5-string bass
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bypassing the preamp delivers a more vintage, passive P-bass tone with a slightly rolled-off high end.
It's a simple blend control, allowing you to adjust the ratio of the P and J pickups, offering a wide range of tonal possibilities.
It's a small, accessible compartment under the back control plate, perfect for storing extra strings, a small tool, or a personalized pick.
