Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ5 RM LH BK
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vint JJ5 RM LH BK
Product Info
Article Number:
599069
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vint JJ5 RM LH BK
Category:
5-String Lefthanded Basses
Price:
$1,175.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This left-handed Sadowsky MetroExp21 is a seriously refined instrument. The vintage-inspired tones are beautifully versatile thanks to the active/passive switching, and the roasted maple neck makes it a joy to play. It's a premium-priced option perfect for the discerning bassist seeking a reliable, great-sounding workhorse.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ5 RM LH BK
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Left-handed model
- Body: Okoume
- Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard radius: 12"
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Nut width: 47.5 mm
- 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) single coils - bridge pickup in 60s position
- Active Sadowsky 2-way electronics
- Controls Volume / Balance / Treble / Bass with Push/Pull-function for Preamp Bypass
- Tortoise 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: Solid Black
- high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and hex key set
PROS
- • Roasted maple neck and fretboard offer exceptional stability and a smooth playing feel.
- • Sadowsky’s stacked hum-free pickups deliver clarity and a balanced vintage tone.
- • Active/passive switching provides tonal flexibility for various musical styles.
- • The Quick Access compartment simplifies string changes, a real time-saver for gigging bassists.
CONS
- • Okoume body, while resonant, might be a bit too light for some players’ preference.
- • The 12” radius fingerboard isn’t ideal for extreme bending or complex slapping techniques.
- • Active electronics introduce a slight dependency on battery power for full functionality.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Roasted Maple
Pickups
Sadowsky J-style stacked hum-free single coils & Active 2-way
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Nickel silver (2.4 x 1.3 mm)
Strings
Not specified, likely standard 5-string set
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Passive mode provides a more classic, slightly scooped tone, while active mode adds more clarity and punch with adjustable EQ.
Yes, the '60s position mellows the bridge pickup, resulting in a rounder, warmer tone closer to a P-bass style.
Roasted maple is kiln-dried and torrefied, resulting in a more stable, resonant neck with a slightly warmer, more seasoned feel than a standard maple neck.
