Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint MJ5 Morado SIL
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vint MJ5 Morado SIL
Product Info
Article Number:
597256
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vint MJ5 Morado SIL
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 5-string. The combination of vintage aesthetics and modern electronics gives you a wide palette of sounds, perfect for players who want a versatile workhorse with that Sadowsky quality and feel. It's a premium-priced instrument aimed at the discerning bassist seeking a refined and adaptable instrument.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint MJ5 Morado SIL
- 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 Silver Sparkle Metallic high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and Allen key set
PROS
- • Okoume body provides a lively resonance and balanced tone.
- • Roasted maple neck offers exceptional stability and a smooth playing feel.
- • Sadowsky J/Quad Coil combo delivers versatility from growl to clarity.
- • Quick Access Compartment simplifies string changes and maintenance.
CONS
- • Morado fingerboard can be a bit harder than rosewood, requiring a slight adjustment.
- • Bolt-on neck, while stable, lacks the sustain of a neck-through design.
- • The active electronics add complexity for players preferring purely passive circuits.
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
Strings
Not Specified - Likely Standard 5-String Set
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) - Estimated based on similar Sadowsky models
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's voiced differently – less aggressive than some, with a rounder, more articulate low-end, leaning towards a more vintage, powerful tone.
Yes, bypassing the active electronics delivers a more traditional, passive tone, which is surprisingly warm and responsive – a great option for a different feel.
Morado is denser than rosewood, offering a slightly brighter tone and a slightly harder, smoother feel under the fingers – a subtle but noticeable difference.
