Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint M5 Morado TSB
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vint M5 Morado TSB
Product Info
Article Number:
598298
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vint M5 Morado TSB
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$1,307.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky MetroExp21 is a serious contender for players wanting a modern, versatile 5-string with vintage vibes. The bolt-on neck and active/passive switching offer a great blend of playability and tonal options, making it ideal for session players and gigging musicians seeking a premium-priced instrument without the absolute top-tier cost.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint M5 Morado TSB
- 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: Tobacco Sunburst Transparent high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and hex key set
PROS
- • Okoume body provides a lively, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
- • Roasted maple neck offers incredible stability and a smooth, fast playing feel.
- • Sadowsky Quad Coil pickup delivers a thick, punchy, and versatile humbucker tone.
- • Quick Access Compartment is a genuinely useful feature for easy electronics access.
CONS
- • Morado fingerboard, while beautiful, can be a bit harder than rosewood for some players.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while reliable, doesn't offer the same inherent resonance as a neck-through design.
- • The 34” scale might feel slightly long for players accustomed to shorter scales.
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., .045-.125)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) - typical for a 5-string bass
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Frequently Asked Questions
Passive mode delivers a more vintage, warmer tone, while active mode adds clarity and increased output with the EQ controls.
Morado is a dense hardwood, so it's generally durable, but it can show wear patterns like any fingerboard – consistent care and maintenance are still recommended.
The 18mm string spacing is fairly standard for a 5-string, providing a comfortable balance between playability and access to the outer strings.
