Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ5 Morado OBL
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MetroExp21 Vint JJ5 Morado OBL
Product Info
Article Number:
599273
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vint JJ5 Morado OBL
Category:
5-String J-Basses
Price:
$1,153.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The MetroExp21 JJ5 is a seriously refined 5-string, blending vintage aesthetics with modern functionality. The roasted maple neck and Sadowsky pickups provide a fantastic foundation for a wide range of genres, particularly funk, soul, and classic rock. It's a premium-priced instrument ideal for gigging musicians seeking a versatile and reliable workhorse.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ5 Morado OBL
- 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 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: Solid Ocean Blue Metallic high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and hex key set
PROS
- • Okoume body provides a lively resonance and pleasing tonal balance.
- • Roasted maple neck ensures stability and a remarkably smooth playing feel.
- • Sadowsky stacked hum-free pickups deliver clarity and a focused vintage tone.
- • Quick Access Compartment simplifies string changes and electronics access.
CONS
- • Morado fingerboard can be slightly harder than rosewood, requiring a short adjustment period.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while stable, may not offer the sustain of a neck-through design.
- • Active electronics introduce a slight dependency on battery power, though bypass is available.
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 in)
Frets
21 Nickel Silver (2.4 x 1.3 mm)
Strings
Not Specified - Likely Sadowsky Brand Nickel
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) - typical for a 5-string
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bypassing the preamp restores a more passive, vintage tone with reduced output and EQ options.
Morado is a dense hardwood, but maintaining a consistent humidity level, like any wood instrument, is crucial to prevent issues.
At 18mm, the string spacing is relatively moderate, offering a comfortable balance between playability and fingerstyle accessibility.
