Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage JJ5 RM BK
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vintage JJ5 RM BK
Product Info
Article Number:
599068
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vintage JJ5 RM BK
Category:
5-String J-Basses
Price:
$1,175.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky is a seriously well-built 5-string. The roasted maple neck and body wood combo gives it a fantastic feel and a surprisingly articulate voice, while the active/passive electronics offer versatility. It’s perfect for players wanting that classic J-bass tone with modern convenience and a comfortable, fast neck.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage JJ5 RM BK
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Body: Okoume
- Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard radius: 12"
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Nut width: 47.5 mm
- Nut: Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III
- 21 nickel silver frets (W x H: 2.4 x 1.3 mm)
- Pickups: 2 passive hum-free stacked Sadowsky J-style (middle and bridge) - bridge pickups in 60s position
- Active Sadowsky 2-way electronics
- Control for volume / balance / treble / bass with push/pull function for preamp bypass
- Tortoise 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 Black
- high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and hex key set
PROS
- • Okoume body offers a balanced, resonant tone with surprising clarity.
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and a smooth, fast feel.
- • Sadowsky pickups deliver a punchy, vintage J-bass tone with hum-free operation.
- • Quick-access compartment simplifies string changes, a genuinely useful feature.
CONS
- • The bolt-on neck, while stable, lacks the inherent sustain of a neck-through design.
- • Active electronics add complexity; some prefer purely passive circuits.
- • Okoume can be a bit plain aesthetically compared to more figured woods.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Roasted Maple
Pickups
Sadowsky J-Style Stacked (Passive) & Active 2-Way
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Nickel Silver
Strings
Not Specified (Standard 5-String Bass Strings)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
In passive mode, you get a more vintage, slightly scooped J-bass sound. The active mode adds more low-end and a wider dynamic range, but retains the J-bass character.
Yes, the roasted maple neck has a satin finish. It's thin and allows for a very fast and comfortable playing experience, avoiding the stickiness of thicker gloss finishes.
The 18mm string spacing at the bridge is fairly standard for a 5-string, offering a comfortable balance between playability and room for your fingers – not overly wide like some models.
