Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint M5 Morado SIL
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vint M5 Morado SIL
Product Info
Article Number:
598353
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vint M5 Morado SIL
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$1,307.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky is a serious contender for players wanting a 5-string with vintage vibes and modern versatility. The active/passive switching and pickup configurations give you a huge range of tones, from warm and woody to punchy and aggressive. It's a premium-priced instrument that's perfect for session players, gigging musicians, or anyone who demands a lot from their bass.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint M5 Morado SIL
- 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)
- Active Sadowsky 2-way electronics
- Control for volume / treble / bass with push/pull function for preamp bypass
- 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 Silver Sparkle Metallic high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and hex key set
PROS
- • Okoume body provides a lively resonance and excellent sustain.
- • Roasted maple neck offers exceptional stability and a smooth, fast feel.
- • Sadowsky Quad Coil delivers a thick, articulate tone with surprising versatility.
- • Quick Access Compartment simplifies string changes and electronics access.
CONS
- • Morado fingerboard can be a bit harder than rosewood, requiring a short adjustment.
- • Bolt-on neck design, while stable, lacks the inherent resonance of a neck-through design.
- • Active/Passive switching adds complexity, potentially overwhelming less experienced players.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Morado
Pickups
Sadowsky Quad Coil Alnico V (bridge) & Sadowsky 2-way Active (electronics)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Nickel Silver
Strings
Not specified, likely standard 5-string set
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The passive mode offers a more rounded, vintage tone, slightly less aggressive than their all-active basses, but still retaining clarity.
Morado is generally quite stable, but like any wood, it's best to keep it properly hydrated with occasional oiling to prevent any issues.
The 2-way electronics give you a noticeable EQ boost when engaged, adding more low-end punch and upper-midrange clarity, while still allowing for a balanced passive tone when bypassed.
