Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ5 Mora LH BK
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vint JJ5 Mora LH BK
Product Info
Article Number:
599147
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vint JJ5 Mora LH BK
Category:
5-String Lefthanded Basses
Price:
$1,208.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky MetroExp21 is a seriously well-built left-handed 5-string. The combination of the roasted maple neck, the vintage-voiced pickups, and the active/passive electronics makes it incredibly versatile – a great choice for players who want a classic feel with modern functionality and a premium build quality.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ5 Mora LH BK
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Left-handed model
- 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 Nickel silver frets (W x H: 2.4 x 1.3 mm)
- 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 provides a balanced, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
- • Roasted maple neck offers exceptional stability and a smooth, fast playing experience.
- • Sadowsky J-style pickups deliver a punchy, articulate vintage tone with clarity.
- • Active/passive switching provides tonal flexibility, from vintage warmth to modern clarity.
CONS
- • Okoume can be slightly more susceptible to dings than harder woods like maple.
- • The 12” radius fingerboard might feel less familiar to players used to flatter profiles.
- • The electronics, while versatile, could be limiting for players seeking extreme tonal shaping.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Morado
Pickups
Sadowsky J-style (Passive) & Sadowsky 2-way (Active)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Nickel Silver
Strings
N/A (Designed for standard 5-string bass strings)
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Passive mode delivers a more traditional, warmer tone; active mode adds clarity and punch with a subtle mid-range boost.
Morado is generally stable, but like any dark fingerboard, it can show wear over time and might benefit from occasional oiling to maintain its appearance and feel.
The quick-release system makes string changes incredibly fast, but proper setup and string seating are still vital for optimal tuning stability.
