Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint MJ5 Morado OWH
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vint MJ5 Morado OWH
Product Info
Article Number:
597206
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vint MJ5 Morado OWH
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$1,208.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This MetroExp21 is a seriously well-thought-out 5-string. The blend of vintage aesthetics and modern electronics provides a ton of tonal flexibility, perfect for players covering genres from funk to rock. It's a premium-priced instrument that delivers a lot of value for the discerning bassist.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint MJ5 Morado OWH
- 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
- Shadowsky 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 Olympic White high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and Allen key set
PROS
- • Okoume body offers a lightweight resonance and surprising warmth.
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and a smooth, fast feel.
- • Shadowsky pickups deliver a versatile range from growl to articulate clarity.
- • Quick Access Compartment simplifies string changes and electronics access.
CONS
- • Morado fingerboard can be a bit harder than rosewood; takes some getting used to.
- • Bolt-on neck, while stable, lacks the inherent sustain of a neck-through design.
- • Active electronics add complexity; might be overwhelming for absolute beginners.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Morado
Pickups
Sadowsky J-Style (center), Sadowsky Quad Coil Alnico V Humbucker (bridge)
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) - based on similar Sadowsky models
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Frequently Asked Questions
The serial/parallel/single-coil options on the humbucker allow for a wide range of tones, from thick and warm to bright and focused, adding significant versatility.
Yes, the active preamp provides a noticeable output boost, but more importantly, it shapes the EQ, offering more tonal control – be mindful of potential for muddiness if not dialed in carefully.
Morado is denser and harder than rosewood, resulting in a slightly snappier feel and a brighter, more articulate tone; it can also require a slightly longer break-in period.
