Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage JJ5 RM BK

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Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage JJ5 RM BK

Sadowsky

MetroExp21 Vintage JJ5 RM BK

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 599068
Brand: Sadowsky
Model: MetroExp21 Vintage JJ5 RM BK
Price: $1,175.90

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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.

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