Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint MJ5 Morado SGR
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vint MJ5 Morado SGR
Product Info
Article Number:
597250
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vint MJ5 Morado SGR
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$1,351.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky MetroExp21 is a seriously well-equipped bass, blending vintage aesthetics with modern electronics. The combination of the J-style pickup and Quad Coil gives you a huge range of tones, from warm and woody to aggressive and growly. It's a premium-priced instrument perfect for the gigging musician who wants a versatile and comfortable 5-string.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint MJ5 Morado SGR
- 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 Sage Green Metallic high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and Allen key set
PROS
- • Okoume body offers a lively resonance and surprisingly light weight for a 5-string.
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and a smooth, fast playing experience.
- • The Sadowsky J/Quad Coil pickup combination delivers incredible tonal flexibility and punch.
- • Quick Access Compartment is a thoughtful touch, simplifying string changes and electronics access.
CONS
- • Morado fingerboard, while beautiful, can be a bit harder than rosewood, requiring some acclimation.
- • The active electronics, while versatile, might not appeal to players seeking purely passive tones.
- • String spacing at 18mm can be a challenge for players with smaller hands or a narrower playing style.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Morado
Pickups
Sadowsky J-Style (center) & Quad Coil Alnico V Humbucker (bridge)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Nickel Silver (2.4 x 1.3 mm)
Strings
Not specified, likely standard 5-string set
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimated based on similar Sadowsky models)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The active preamp adds a subtle EQ shaping capability, boosting highs and lows; while it won’t drastically change the core tone, it does provide more tonal control and clarity.
Morado is generally very stable and less prone to cracking than some other exotic hardwoods, but it can still dry out and requires occasional conditioning like any wood.
Serial provides a thicker, more powerful tone; parallel offers a wider frequency response and less hum; single coil gives you a brighter, more articulate sound similar to a P-bass pickup.
