Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ5 Morado WHM
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MetroExp21 Vint JJ5 Morado WHM
Product Info
Article Number:
599280
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vint JJ5 Morado WHM
Category:
5-String J-Basses
Price:
$1,098.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This MetroExp21 is a seriously refined instrument. The JJ5 pickups give you that classic J-Bass voice with a little extra clarity, and the active EQ is surprisingly tasteful—it’s not a huge departure from passive. Ideal for players wanting a versatile, comfortable 5-string with a vintage vibe and modern reliability.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ5 Morado WH
- 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: Two passive hum-free stacked Sadowsky J-style (middle and bridge) single coils - bridge pickup in 60s position
- Active Sadowsky 2-way electronics
- Controls: Volume / Balance / Treble / Bass with push/pull-function for Preamp Bypass
- White Pearloid pickguard
- Sadowsky Quick Access compartment
- Sadowsky bridge with quick string release
- String spacing at 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 Paper White Metallic
- high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fingerboard Protector and Allen key set
PROS
- • Okoume body offers excellent resonance and a balanced tone.
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and a smooth feel.
- • Sadowsky JJ5 pickups deliver a focused, articulate vintage J-bass tone.
- • Active electronics add versatility with subtle tonal shaping options.
CONS
- • Morado fingerboard can be prone to dryness; requires regular maintenance.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while reliable, lacks the sustain of a neck-through design.
- • Active electronics introduce a potential point of failure, though rare.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Morado
Pickups
Sadowsky J-Style Stacked (Middle/Bridge) & Sadowsky 2-Way Active
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Nickel Silver
Strings
N/A (Typically uses 5-string standard gauge strings - .045-.130)
Weight
4.3 kg (approximately 9.5 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The active EQ subtly enhances the low and high frequencies, adding definition and warmth without drastically altering the core J-Bass character; it’s more about refinement than radical tone shifts.
Morado is beautiful but can dry out, so it's best suited for players who are willing to hydrate it regularly with fretboard oil to prevent cracking; not a dealbreaker, but something to be aware of.
Sadowsky's system is well-engineered; it's incredibly smooth and secure, offering a reliable and fast string change experience, rivaling other premium systems on the market.
