Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint MJ5 Morado TSB
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vint MJ5 Morado TSB
Product Info
Article Number:
597229
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vint MJ5 Morado TSB
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$1,351.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky MetroExp21 is a serious contender for the discerning bassist. The combination of vintage aesthetics and modern electronics delivers a wide range of tones, perfect for players needing versatility across genres – from funk to rock. It's a high-end instrument that offers fantastic value and playability.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint MJ5 Morado TSB
- 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 mm x 1.3 mm
- Pickups: passive hum-free Sadowsky J-Style (middle) 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 strings
- String spacing at 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: Tobacco Sunburst Transparent high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and hex key set
PROS
- • Okoume body offers a balanced tone with excellent resonance and sustain.
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and a smooth, fast playing feel.
- • Sadowsky J/Quad Coil pickup combo delivers versatile tones from growl to clarity.
- • Quick Access Compartment simplifies string changes and electronics access, a real time-saver.
CONS
- • Morado fingerboard, while beautiful, can be slightly harder than rosewood, requiring adjustment.
- • Bolt-on neck design, while reliable, lacks the inherent resonance of a neck-through design.
- • Active electronics introduce a dependency on battery power, a potential inconvenience.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Morado
Pickups
Sadowsky J-Style (middle) & Quad Coil Alnico V Humbucker (bridge)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Nickel-silver (2.4 mm x 1.3 mm)
Strings
Sadowsky Custom Steelwound
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s more articulate and defined than many traditional humbuckers; the Alnico V gives it a strong midrange presence without getting muddy.
Yes, bypassing the active electronics gives you a more raw, vintage tone with a slightly reduced output, offering a very different feel.
Morado is a bit harder and denser, so it may feel slightly slicker initially, but offers a bright, snappy tone and excellent durability.
