Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ5 Morado SGR
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vint JJ5 Morado SGR
Product Info
Article Number:
599276
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vint JJ5 Morado SGR
Category:
5-String J-Basses
Price:
$1,208.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky MetroExp21 is a seriously well-built instrument, offering a fantastic blend of vintage vibe and modern features. The JJ#5 pickups are a sweet spot for punch and clarity, and the roasted maple neck just begs to be played. It’s a premium-priced option that’s ideal for players wanting a versatile, professional-grade 5-string with a comfortable feel.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ5 Morado SGR
- 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 offers a balanced, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and a smooth, fast feel.
- • Sadowsky JJ#5 pickups deliver articulate lows and clear, defined highs.
- • Quick-release strings simplify string changes, a real boon for gigging musicians.
CONS
- • Morado fingerboard can be slightly harder than rosewood, requiring a short adjustment period.
- • Bolt-on neck, while stable, lacks the inherent resonance of a neck-through design.
- • The active preamp, while versatile, adds another potential point of failure.
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
Not specified, likely 5-string set (e.g., .045-.125)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The preamp boosts the signal and allows for EQ adjustments; bypass offers a more passive, vintage tone, offering tonal flexibility.
Morado is generally stable, but like any exotic wood, it’s best to keep it properly hydrated to prevent potential issues.
The 18mm string spacing is fairly standard for a 5-string, providing a comfortable balance between playability and fingerstyle accessibility.
