Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage JJ5 RM OBL
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vintage JJ5 RM OBL
Product Info
Article Number:
599275
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vintage JJ5 RM OBL
Category:
5-String J-Basses
Price:
$1,175.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This MetroExp21 is a seriously well-made bass. The roasted maple neck and Sadowsky pickups give it a fantastic vintage J-Bass vibe with modern precision and active electronics for tonal flexibility. It's a great choice for players wanting a reliable, versatile 5-string with a premium feel without the ultra-high-end price tag.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage JJ5 RM OBL
- 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 pickup in 60s position
- Active Sadowsky 2-way electronics
- Control for volume / balance / treble / bass with push/pull function for preamp bypass
- Parchment 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 Ocean Blue Metallic high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and hex key set
PROS
- • Okoume body offers a resonant, balanced tonal foundation.
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and smooth playability.
- • Sadowsky JJ-style pickups deliver a punchy, articulate vintage tone.
- • Active/passive switching provides versatility for diverse musical styles.
CONS
- • Okoume can be somewhat porous, requiring diligent finish care.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while reliable, lacks the sustain of a neck-through design.
- • Limited pickup options restrict tonal sculpting beyond the J-Bass profile.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Roasted Maple
Pickups
2 Passive Sadowsky J-Style (stacked), 1 Active Sadowsky 2-way
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)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Passive mode offers a more traditional, warmer J-Bass tone, while active mode adds clarity and a subtle boost with adjustable Treble/Bass.
Yes, roasted maple is kiln-treated for exceptional stability, resisting warping and offering a consistently smooth playing experience across temperature changes.
It provides easy access to the neck pocket area, allowing for quick and simple string changes and adjustments to the truss rod without extensive disassembly.
