Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vin JJ5 Mor FLwL BK
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vin JJ5 Mor FLwL BK
Product Info
Article Number:
599067
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vin JJ5 Mor FLwL BK
Category:
Fretless Basses
Price:
$1,307.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky MetroExp21 is a seriously refined fretless bass. The combination of the warm okoume body, the comfortable roasted maple neck, and the versatile Sadowsky pickups makes it a joy to play. It's a fantastic choice for players seeking a premium fretless experience with a modern edge, especially those drawn to a more upright, sophisticated sound.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vin JJ5 Mor FLwL BK
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Fretless
- 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 Fret lines
- Pickups: 2 passive hum-free stacked Sadowsky J-style (middle and bridge) - bridge pickup in 60s position
- Active Sadowsky 2-way electronics
- Control for volume / balance / treble / bass with push/pull function for preamp bypass
- 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 hex key set
PROS
- • Okoume body delivers a warm, resonant tone with surprising projection.
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and a silky-smooth playing feel.
- • Morado fingerboard offers a unique, slightly softer feel than ebony, aiding fretless intonation.
- • Sadowsky’s stacked humbuckers provide a versatile, articulate tone with excellent clarity.
CONS
- • Morado fingerboard can be more sensitive to oils and require more frequent cleaning.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while stable, doesn't offer the same inherent resonance as a neck-through design.
- • Active electronics introduce a potential dependency on battery power and a slightly more complex setup.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Morado
Pickups
2 Passive Sadowsky J-Style (stacked) & 1 Active Sadowsky 2-Way
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21
Strings
.045 - .135
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The active preamp boosts the signal and offers EQ shaping, adding a touch of brightness and sustain, but it can be bypassed for a more vintage, passive tone.
Morado is softer than ebony, so it will show wear faster with heavy use; regular cleaning and occasional oiling will help preserve its condition.
The wider string spacing (18mm) and nut width (47.5mm) provide more room for individual string articulation, which can take some getting used to for 4-string players, but offers greater control.
