Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint M5 Morado OBL
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vint M5 Morado OBL
Product Info
Article Number:
598324
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vint M5 Morado OBL
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$1,307.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The MetroExp21 is a seriously well-built 5-string with a fantastic blend of vintage vibe and modern versatility. That Quad Coil pickup is a game-changer, giving you everything from a warm, woody growl to a punchy, articulate low-end. This is a great choice for players wanting a premium-priced instrument with a unique voice and comfortable playability.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint M5 Morado OBL
- 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 Ocean Blue Metallic high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and hexkey spanner set
PROS
- • Okoume body offers a balanced, resonant tone with great sustain.
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and a smooth, fast feel.
- • Sadowsky Quad Coil delivers a versatile, powerful sound – vintage and modern.
- • Quick Access Compartment simplifies string changes and electronics access.
CONS
- • Morado fingerboard, while beautiful, can be a bit harder than rosewood to adjust to.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while reliable, isn't favored by some for ultimate sustain.
- • Active electronics require a power source, adding complexity for some players.
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 standard 5-string set)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Quad Coil offers a fatter, more powerful tone with increased sustain and a wider frequency range – it’s a step up in terms of output and complexity.
Sadowsky’s electronics are well-shielded, so noise is minimal, but like any active system, proper grounding is still important.
The 12” radius provides a slightly rounder feel, which some players find more comfortable for bends and vibrato, though it’s not as extreme as a vintage radius.
