Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage M5 RM BK
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vintage M5 RM BK
Product Info
Article Number:
597971
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vintage M5 RM BK
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$1,274.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky is a serious contender for players seeking a versatile 5-string. The roasted maple construction and Quad Coil pickup offer a fantastic blend of vintage vibe and modern clarity – perfect for funk, rock, and anything needing a defined low-end presence. It's a premium-priced instrument, but the quality and feel justify the investment.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage M5 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: 44.5 mm
- Nut: Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III
- 21 Nickel silver frets (W x H: 2.4 x 1.3 mm)
- Pickup: passive Sadowsky Quad Coil Alnico V humbucker (bridge)
- Control for volume / treble / bass with push/pull function for preamp bypass
- 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 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
- • Roasted maple neck and fretboard provide exceptional stability and smooth playability.
- • Sadowsky Quad Coil pickup delivers a punchy, articulate tone with serious low-end.
- • Active/passive switching offers incredible tonal flexibility for diverse musical styles.
- • Bolt-on construction contributes to a lively, responsive feel and focused character.
CONS
- • Okoume body, while resonant, might be considered less premium than other woods.
- • The 21-fret design limits high-register access compared to 24-fret basses.
- • Active electronics add complexity; some players prefer purely passive circuits.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Roasted Maple
Pickups
Sadowsky Quad Coil Alnico V Humbucker (Bridge)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Nickel Silver (2.4 x 1.3 mm)
Strings
Not Specified (likely standard 5-string set)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
In passive mode, it delivers a more traditional, slightly warmer tone; active engages the Sadowsky 2-way electronics for added clarity and punch.
Roasted maple is exceptionally stable, so it's far less susceptible to environmental changes than traditional maple, minimizing potential warping.
The 18mm string spacing is fairly standard for a 5-string, offering a balance between comfortable fingerstyle playing and accurate pick attack.
