Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint M5 Mora LH BK
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vint M5 Mora LH BK
Product Info
Article Number:
598291
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vint M5 Mora LH BK
Category:
5-String Lefthanded Basses
Price:
$1,307.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky MetroExp21 is a seriously versatile left-handed 5-string – the roasted maple neck and morado fingerboard feel fantastic, and that Quad Coil pickup gives you a huge range of tones, from vintage growl to modern punch. It’s a premium-priced instrument that's perfect for the gigging musician needing a reliable, high-quality workhorse bass.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint M5 Mora LH BK
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Left-handed model
- Body: Okoume
- Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard: Morado
- Fingerboard radius: 12"
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Nut width: 44.5 mm
- Nut: Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III
- 21 Nickel silver frets (W x H: 2.4 x 1.3 mm)
- Pickup: passive Sadowsky Quad Coil Alnico V humbucker (bridge)
- Control for volume / treble / bass with push/pull function for preamp bypass
- Active Sadowsky 2-way electronics
- 3-Way toggle switch for humbucker configuration - serial / parallel / single coil
- Transparent 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 Black
- high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and hex key set
PROS
- • Okoume body offers a balanced, resonant tone with surprising clarity.
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and a smooth, fast feel.
- • Sadowsky Quad Coil pickup delivers a powerful, articulate low-end response.
- • Quick Access Compartment simplifies string changes and electronics access.
CONS
- • Okoume can be slightly less dense than Ash, impacting sustain a touch.
- • The 12” radius fingerboard might feel less familiar to modern players.
- • Active electronics add complexity, potentially requiring more setup adjustments.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Morado
Pickups
Sadowsky Quad Coil Alnico V humbucker (bridge)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Nickel silver
Strings
Not specified, likely 5-string set (e.g., .045-.105)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Quad Coil is significantly hotter and more articulate, offering a wider tonal palette and more defined low-mids compared to a traditional P-bass sound.
Yes, bypassing the active preamp restores a more passive, vintage tone, allowing you to dial back the enhanced lows and highs for a more subtle sound.
While not identical to a neck-through, Sadowsky's bolt-on construction is incredibly well-executed, minimizing any loss of sustain and maintaining excellent resonance.
