Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint MJ5 Morado BK
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vint MJ5 Morado BK
Product Info
Article Number:
597200
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vint MJ5 Morado BK
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$1,351.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The MetroExp21 Vint MJ5 Morado BK is a seriously versatile 5-string. The bolt-on neck and active electronics give it a modern feel while retaining vintage character, perfect for players needing a broad tonal palette across genres from funk to rock. This bass delivers a premium playing experience without the ultra-high-end price tag.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint MJ5 Morado BK
- 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)
- Pickups: passive hum-free Sadowsky J-Style (centre) and passive Sadowsky Quad Coil Alnico V Humbucker (bridge)
- Control for volume / balance / treble / bass with push/pull function for preamp bypass
- 2 x 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 Black
- high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and Allen key set
PROS
- • Okoume body offers a lively resonance and balanced tonal character.
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and a smooth, fast playing feel.
- • Morado fingerboard delivers a warm, slightly darker tone than rosewood.
- • Quad Coil humbucker unlocks a wide range of tones, from growl to clarity.
CONS
- • Okoume can be somewhat plain aesthetically compared to more figured woods.
- • Active electronics add complexity; may not suit purists seeking purely passive tone.
- • String spacing at 18mm might feel narrow for players with larger hands.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Morado
Pickups
Sadowsky J-Style (center), Sadowsky Quad Coil Alnico V (bridge)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Nickel Silver
Strings
Not Specified (likely 5-string set)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Quad Coil is generally higher output, providing a thicker, more powerful low-end with a noticeable midrange presence.
Yes, the bypass is quite noticeable; it shifts the sound towards a more traditional, passive tone with less sustain and a slightly reduced low-end.
Morado offers a slightly darker, more articulate tone compared to rosewood, with a touch more clarity and a subtly different harmonic profile.
