Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint M5 Morado SGR
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vint M5 Morado SGR
Product Info
Article Number:
598333
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vint M5 Morado SGR
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$1,307.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky MetroExp21 is a seriously well-built 5-string, perfect for players wanting a vintage vibe with modern versatility. The Quad Coil pickup is a game-changer, offering a huge range of tones, and the roasted maple neck is a joy to play. It's a great choice for gigging musicians who need a reliable, high-quality instrument.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint M5 Morado SGR
- 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 Sage Green Metallic 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 delivers a versatile range from growl to articulate highs.
- • Quick Access Compartment simplifies string changes and internal adjustments.
CONS
- • Morado fingerboard can be a bit harder than rosewood, requiring adjustment.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while reliable, lacks the sustain of a neck-through design.
- • Active electronics add complexity for players preferring purely passive circuits.
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
N/A (typically 5-string set)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Quad Coil offers a thicker, more aggressive tone than their single-coil designs, but retains clarity and articulation.
Yes, the active preamp boosts the signal, providing more volume and tonal shaping options, but it's subtle and easily bypassed.
While not as long as a neck-through, the roasted maple neck and body wood combination provide respectable sustain and a bright, responsive feel.
