Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage JJ5 RM SGR
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vintage JJ5 RM SGR
Product Info
Article Number:
599272
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vintage JJ5 RM SGR
Category:
5-String J-Basses
Price:
$1,175.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This MetroExp21 is a fantastic blend of vintage vibe and modern playability. The roasted maple neck and Sadowsky pickups give you that classic J-bass punch with improved clarity and a really comfortable feel. It's a premium-priced bass ideal for players seeking a versatile, reliable 5-string with a touch of class.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage JJ5 RM SGR
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Body: Okoume
- Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard: 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 Sage Green Metallic high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and hex key set
PROS
- • Okoume body delivers a surprisingly resonant and balanced tonal foundation.
- • Roasted maple neck and fingerboard offer exceptional stability and a silky-smooth feel.
- • Sadowsky stacked pickups provide a vintage J-bass tone with hum-free clarity.
- • Active electronics with bypass offer tonal flexibility and a professional-grade preamp.
CONS
- • Okoume can be somewhat plain aesthetically compared to more figured woods.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while reliable, doesn't offer the same sustain as a neck-through.
- • The 34in scale might feel a little long for players with smaller hands.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted maple
Fingerboard
Roasted maple
Pickups
2 Sadowsky stacked hum-free J-style (middle/bridge) + Sadowsky 2-way active
Scale Length
864 mm (34in)
Frets
21 Nickel silver, 2.4 x 1.3 mm
Strings
Not specified, likely standard 5-string set
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimated, based on similar Sadowsky models)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The preamp boosts the signal and allows for EQ adjustments, adding more definition and sustain – bypass offers a more vintage, passive tone.
Yes, it's finished with a thin satin lacquer, offering a smooth, fast feel with a little bit of grip.
It's a small, accessible compartment under the pickguard, perfect for storing extra strings, tools, or a small cable.
