Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vin JJ5Mor FL LH BK
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vin JJ5Mor FL LH BK
Product Info
Article Number:
599146
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vin JJ5Mor FL LH BK
Category:
Fretless Basses
Price:
$1,208.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This left-handed Sadowsky MetroExp21 is a serious instrument for the discerning fretless player. The blend of vintage tone and modern electronics makes it incredibly versatile, while the roasted maple neck ensures comfortable playability. It's a premium-priced bass ideal for players seeking a refined, expressive sound and a touch of class.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vin JJ5Mor FL LH BK
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Left-handed model
- 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) single coils - 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 provides a resonant, balanced tone with excellent sustain.
- • Roasted maple neck offers exceptional stability and a smooth, fast playing feel.
- • Morado fingerboard provides a unique feel and warm, complex overtones.
- • Sadowsky pickups deliver a versatile, articulate sound with a vintage J-bass vibe.
CONS
- • Okoume can be prone to dents and scratches if not protected.
- • Fretless basses demand a higher level of technique and careful handling.
- • Active electronics add complexity and potential for battery dependency.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Morado
Pickups
Sadowsky J-style stacked single coils (middle/bridge) & Sadowsky 2-way active pickup
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
Fretless
Strings
N/A (Fretless)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The active preamp boosts the signal and provides adjustable EQ, but can be bypassed for a purely passive J-bass tone. It requires a 9V battery, which adds a minor maintenance consideration.
Morado is generally harder and denser than rosewood, offering a slightly brighter, more articulate tone and a firmer feel under the fingers – it’s a beautiful and unique alternative.
The 18mm string spacing at the bridge and 47.5mm nut width provides adequate room for most players, although those with exceptionally large hands might find it a bit snug.
