Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vin JJ5Mor FLwL OWH
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vin JJ5Mor FLwL OWH
Product Info
Article Number:
599165
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vin JJ5Mor FLwL OWH
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 Okoume body and Morado fingerboard give it a gorgeous voice, and the Sadowsky pickups deliver that classic J-bass growl with modern clarity. It’s perfect for players wanting a premium fretless experience focused on tone and feel, especially those drawn to jazz, fusion, or soulful grooves.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vin JJ5Mor FLwL OWH
- 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 Olympic White high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and hex key set
PROS
- • Okoume body offers a warm, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and a smooth, fast feel.
- • Morado fingerboard delivers a unique, slightly darker tone than ebony.
- • Sadowsky J-style pickups provide a balanced, articulate, and punchy tone.
CONS
- • Fretless basses demand a high level of technique and ear training.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while reliable, lacks the resonance of a neck-through design.
- • Limited tonal versatility compared to basses with more pickup options.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Morado
Pickups
2 Passive Sadowsky J-Style (Middle/Bridge) & 1 Active Sadowsky 2-Way
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21
Strings
.045 - .135
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) - based on similar Sadowsky models
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Frequently Asked Questions
The active preamp provides a subtle boost and EQ shaping, but the push/pull bypass allows for a completely passive, vintage tone, offering flexibility.
The 12” radius is quite flat, offering a faster feel, but it requires more precision and a lighter touch compared to rounder fingerboards.
With a 18mm string spacing and 47.5mm nut width, it provides ample room for comfortable playing, even for players with larger hands, though it's slightly wider than some options.
