Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ5 Morado CAR
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vint JJ5 Morado CAR
Product Info
Article Number:
599178
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vint JJ5 Morado CAR
Category:
5-String J-Basses
Price:
$1,153.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky MetroExp21 is a fantastic blend of vintage vibe and modern playability. The JJ5 pickups and active/passive electronics offer a wide range of tones, making it incredibly versatile. It's a premium-priced instrument perfect for the gigging musician seeking a refined, powerful, and responsive 5-string bass.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ5 Morado CAR
- 5-String Electric Bass
- 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 pickups 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 strings
- String spacing: 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 Candy Apple Red Metallic high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and hex key set
PROS
- • Okoume body provides a lively resonance and excellent sustain.
- • Roasted maple neck offers exceptional stability and a smooth, fast feel.
- • Sadowsky J-style pickups deliver a punchy, articulate vintage tone.
- • Active/passive switching offers versatile tonal options for various musical styles.
CONS
- • Morado fingerboard, while beautiful, can be slightly harder than rosewood.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while reliable, lacks the inherent resonance of a neck-through design.
- • The 864mm scale may feel slightly long for players accustomed to shorter scales.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Morado
Pickups
Sadowsky J-Style Stacked (Passive) & Active 2-Way
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Nickel Silver
Strings
.045 - .135
Weight
4.5 kg (approximately 9.9 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Passive mode offers a more vintage, round tone, while active boosts output and EQ control – a simple push/pull switch toggles between the two.
Morado is a dense hardwood; it's generally stable, but like any wood, it’s best to avoid extreme temperature and humidity changes to prevent any potential issues.
The 18mm string spacing is fairly standard for a 5-string, offering a comfortable balance between playability and room for individual string definition.
