Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ5 Morado SIL
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vint JJ5 Morado SIL
Product Info
Article Number:
599282
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vint JJ5 Morado SIL
Category:
5-String J-Basses
Price:
$1,098.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky is a seriously well-built 5-string, blending vintage J-bass vibe with modern electronics. The JJ5 pickups and active EQ give you a huge range of tones, while the roasted maple neck keeps things comfortable. It’s a great choice for players seeking a versatile, premium-priced instrument with that classic Sadowsky quality.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ5 Morado SIL
- 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
- Black Pearloid 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 Silver Sparkle Metallic high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and hex key
PROS
- • Okoume body provides a lively, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
- • Roasted maple neck offers exceptional stability and a smooth, fast feel.
- • Sadowsky JJ5 pickups deliver a balanced, articulate J-bass tone.
- • Quick-access compartment and string release bridge enhance practicality and setup.
CONS
- • Morado fingerboard, while beautiful, can be a bit harder than rosewood.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, though reliable, limits some high-end resonance.
- • Active electronics add complexity; preamp bypass requires understanding.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Morado
Pickups
Sadowsky J-Style Stacked (Middle/Bridge) & Active 2-Way
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Nickel Silver
Strings
Not Specified (Likely 5-String Standard)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The active preamp adds clarity, expands the frequency range, and allows for more precise EQ adjustments, but it can be bypassed for a more authentic, vintage J-bass tone.
While less common than rosewood, Morado can still experience similar issues; proper humidity control and careful handling are recommended to prevent them.
The 18mm string spacing is fairly standard for a 5-string, and the 47.5mm nut width provides ample room for comfortable playing, even for those with larger hands.
