Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint MJ5 Morado CH
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vint MJ5 Morado CH
Product Info
Article Number:
597254
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vint MJ5 Morado CH
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 pickup combination is a game-changer for covering a huge range of genres. The roasted maple neck makes it a joy to play, and the build quality is top-notch. It’s perfect for the gigging musician who needs a bass that can do it all, from funk to rock.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint MJ5 Morado WH
- 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 Paper White Metallic high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and Allen key set
PROS
- • Okoume body offers a balanced, resonant tone with good sustain.
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and a smooth playing feel.
- • Sadowsky J/Quad Coil combo delivers versatile tones, from vintage growl to modern punch.
- • Quick Access Compartment simplifies string changes and internal adjustments.
CONS
- • Morado fingerboard can be slightly harder than rosewood, requiring a brief adjustment.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while stable, isn't the same as a set-neck’s resonance.
- • Active electronics introduce potential for battery replacement and possible noise if improperly shielded.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Morado
Pickups
Sadowsky J-Style (bridge) & Quad Coil Alnico V (neck)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Nickel Silver
Strings
Not specified, likely 5-string set (e.g., .045-.125)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) - typical for a 5-string
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's significantly thicker and more powerful, offering a wider frequency range and a more modern, aggressive tone while retaining some vintage character.
It's straightforward – just replace the battery periodically, like any active bass. Proper shielding is key to minimizing any potential noise.
Bolt-on necks generally have a slightly more immediate attack, and the sustain might be marginally less than a set-neck, but Sadowsky's construction minimizes this difference significantly.
