Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vin JJ5 Mora FL BK
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vin JJ5 Mora FL BK
Product Info
Article Number:
599145
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vin JJ5 Mora FL BK
Category:
Fretless Basses
Price:
$1,208.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky MetroExp21 is a seriously refined fretless bass, built to deliver a warm, woody tone with incredible clarity thanks to the stacked pickups. The roasted maple neck and morado fingerboard combo make it a joy to play, and the active electronics give you tonal shaping options. It’s a premium-priced instrument ideal for experienced players seeking a versatile and expressive fretless experience.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vin JJ5 Mora FL 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
- 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 feel.
- • Morado fingerboard offers a unique, comfortable playing surface and beautiful aesthetics.
- • Sadowsky’s stacked hum-free pickups provide clarity and punch without noise.
CONS
- • Okoume can be a bit soft; requires careful handling to avoid dings.
- • Fretless basses demand a dedicated practice regimen for intonation.
- • Active electronics add complexity; potential for preamp issues down the line.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Morado
Pickups
2 x Sadowsky J-style hum-free (passive), 1 x Sadowsky 2-way (active)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
Fretless
Strings
.045 - .135 Stainless Steel
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The active preamp boosts the signal and allows for treble and bass adjustments, adding more tonal flexibility, but can introduce a slight coloration if bypassed.
Morado is generally quite stable, but maintaining proper humidity levels is always advisable for any wood instrument to prevent issues.
The 18mm string spacing and 47.5mm nut width are fairly standard for a 5-string, offering a comfortable balance between playability and string separation.
