Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ5 Morado TSB
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vint JJ5 Morado TSB
Product Info
Article Number:
599212
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vint JJ5 Morado TSB
Category:
5-String J-Basses
Price:
$1,098.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky MetroExp21 is a seriously well-built instrument. The JJ5 pickups nail that classic J-bass tone, while the active electronics give you a modern edge. It's a fantastic choice for gigging musicians wanting versatility and quality without the ultra-premium price tag.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ5 Morado TSB
- 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 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: Tobacco Sunburst Transparent high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and hex key set
PROS
- • Okoume body offers a resonant, balanced tone with surprising sustain.
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and a smooth, fast playing experience.
- • Sadowsky JJ5 pickups deliver a vintage J-bass growl with enhanced clarity.
- • Active/passive switching offers tonal flexibility from vintage warmth to modern punch.
CONS
- • Morado fingerboard, while beautiful, can be slightly harder than rosewood.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, though reliable, lacks the inherent resonance of a neck-through design.
- • The Sadowsky electronics, while excellent, might be a little complex for some players.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Morado
Pickups
Sadowsky J-Style (Passive/Active Stacked)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Nickel Silver
Strings
Sadowsky (likely .045-.105, but not explicitly stated)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimated, based on similar Sadowsky models)
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Frequently Asked Questions
In passive mode, you get a more traditional, vintage J-bass tone. Activating the electronics adds punch, clarity, and a wider frequency response.
Morado is generally stable, but like any hardwood, it's best to keep it properly hydrated with occasional fretboard oiling to prevent any potential issues.
It's significantly faster and easier, allowing for quicker string changes without needing to adjust the bridge—a real time-saver for gigging bassists.
