Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint M5 Morado CAO
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vint M5 Morado CAO
Product Info
Article Number:
598303
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vint M5 Morado CAO
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$1,307.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This MetroExp21 is a seriously well-built instrument. The roasted maple neck and Sadowsky pickups give it a modern edge while retaining that vintage vibe. It’s a great choice for players wanting a versatile 5-string with a comfortable feel and a punchy, articulate sound—perfect for funk, rock, and beyond.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint M5 Morado CAO
- 5-String Electric Bass
- 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 Candy Apple Orange Metallic high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and hex key set
PROS
- • Okoume body offers a balanced, resonant tone with surprising sustain.
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and a smooth, fast feel.
- • Quad Coil Alnico V humbucker delivers a powerful, versatile tonal palette.
- • Sadowsky's Quick Access Compartment simplifies string changes and maintenance.
CONS
- • Morado fingerboard, while beautiful, can be a bit harder than rosewood to adjust to.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, though stable, lacks the inherent warmth of a set-neck.
- • The active electronics add complexity, which some players might prefer passive.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Morado
Pickups
Sadowsky Quad Coil Alnico V Humbucker
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Nickel Silver
Strings
Not specified, likely 5-string set (e.g., .045-.125)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimated based on similar Sadowsky models)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Quad Coil offers significantly more output and a thicker, more aggressive tone, while retaining clarity; it's a different beast entirely.
You can bypass the active preamp entirely via the push/pull pot, allowing for a completely passive, vintage-style tone.
Morado is denser than rosewood, offering a slightly brighter, snappier tone and a harder, smoother feel under the fingers.
