Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vin JJ5Mor FLwL TSB
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vin JJ5Mor FLwL TSB
Product Info
Article Number:
599180
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vin JJ5Mor FLwL TSB
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. The JJ5Mor pickups give you a warm, articulate tone perfect for funk, jazz, and anything requiring a sensitive touch. It's a premium-priced instrument that rewards dedicated players looking for a high-quality fretless experience.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vin JJ5Mor FLwL TSB
- 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
- Parchment 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: Tobacco Sunburst Transparent high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and hex key set
PROS
- • Okoume body offers a balanced, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and a smooth, fast feel.
- • Sadowsky stacked hum-free pickups deliver clarity and punch with minimal noise.
- • Active electronics with bypass offer tonal flexibility and a vintage-inspired sound.
CONS
- • Fretless basses require more practice and careful handling.
- • Morado fingerboard can be a bit harder than rosewood for some players.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while stable, isn’t preferred by some for ultimate sustain.
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 in)
Frets
21
Strings
.045 - .135
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The active preamp provides more tonal shaping options – treble/bass control – but the push/pull bypass lets you experience the pure, passive Sadowsky tone as well.
Morado can be slightly more oily than rosewood, but it polishes nicely and settles down with use. It provides a unique feel and visual appeal.
At 18mm, the string spacing is slightly wider than some, which can be beneficial for players seeking more room between strings and easier muting.
