Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint MJ5 Morado CAO
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vint MJ5 Morado CAO
Product Info
Article Number:
597244
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vint MJ5 Morado CAO
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$1,351.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky MetroExp21 is a seriously versatile 5-string. The blend of vintage and modern appointments—bolt-on neck, active electronics, and those unique pickups—gives you a huge range of tones, from classic thump to modern growl. It's a great choice for players wanting flexibility and a premium feel without the ultra-high-end price tag.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint MJ5 Morado CAO
- 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 Candy Apple Orange Metallic high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and Allen key set
PROS
- • Okoume body offers excellent resonance and a balanced tone.
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and a smooth playing feel.
- • Sadowsky J-style pickup delivers a classic, punchy low-end response.
- • Quick Access Compartment simplifies string changes and electronics access.
CONS
- • Morado fingerboard can be slightly harder than rosewood for some players.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while reliable, lacks the sustain of a neck-through design.
- • The active electronics add complexity; bypass function is essential for pure vintage tone.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Morado
Pickups
Sadowsky J-Style (bridge) & Quad Coil Alnico V (center)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Nickel Silver
Strings
Not Specified (Likely 5-string set, .045-.130)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It offers a wider frequency range and a more complex harmonic profile, lending itself well to both clean and distorted tones – think a more 'scooped' and powerful humbucker.
Yes, it provides a noticeable boost in output, but the push/pull bypass lets you dial it back for a completely passive, vintage feel.
Morado is denser than rosewood, offering a slightly brighter, more articulate tone and a harder, smoother feel under the fingers.
