Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint M5 Morado CH
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vint M5 Morado CH
Product Info
Article Number:
598339
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vint M5 Morado CH
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 Sadowsky Quad Coil pickup offers a huge palette of tones, and the roasted maple neck is a joy to play. It's a fantastic choice for gigging musicians wanting a versatile 5-string with a vintage vibe and modern refinements.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint M5 Morado WH
- 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
- 3-Way toggle switch for humbucker configuration - serial / parallel / single coil
- Active Sadowsky 2-way electronics
- 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 Paper White Metallic high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and hex key set
PROS
- • Okoume body offers a resonant, lively character and surprisingly light weight.
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and a smooth, fast feel.
- • Sadowsky Quad Coil delivers a versatile range, from vintage warmth to aggressive growl.
- • Quick Access Compartment simplifies string changes and internal adjustments.
CONS
- • Morado fingerboard, while beautiful, can be slightly harder than rosewood to some players.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while reliable, isn't favored by players seeking maximum sustain.
- • The 34” scale might feel a bit long for players with shorter arms.
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 standard 5-string set (e.g., 40-105)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's got a distinct character – more articulate and slightly less compressed than a typical Music Man pickup, with a wider frequency response.
It primarily shapes the tone with adjustable bass and treble, but does offer a modest clean volume boost over passive operation.
While it won't have the absolute maximum sustain of those construction types, the quality of the wood and Sadowsky's build process minimizes any noticeable difference.
