Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage M5 RM CAO
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vintage M5 RM CAO
Product Info
Article Number:
598300
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vintage M5 RM CAO
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$1,043.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This MetroExp21 is a serious contender for players wanting a modern 5-string with vintage vibes. The roasted maple construction feels fantastic, and the Quad Coil pickup provides a huge range of tones – from smooth jazz to aggressive rock. It’s a premium-priced instrument that delivers a lot of bang for your buck, especially if you appreciate versatility and a comfortable playing experience.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage M5 RM CAO
- 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
- Active Sadowsky 2-way electronics
- 3-Way toggle switch for humbucker configuration - serial / parallel / single coil
- 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 Candy Apple Orange Metallic high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and hex key set
PROS
- • Okoume body delivers a surprisingly resonant, warm tone.
- • Roasted maple neck & fingerboard provide exceptional stability and feel.
- • Sadowsky Quad Coil offers versatile humbucker/single coil tones.
- • Quick Access Compartment is genuinely useful for electronics changes.
CONS
- • Okoume can be a bit plain aesthetically for some players.
- • Bolt-on neck, while stable, lacks the sustain of a neck-through design.
- • Active electronics add complexity; bypass can be a learning curve.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Roasted Maple
Pickups
Sadowsky Quad Coil Alnico V Humbucker
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
It's voiced for a wider frequency range, offering more clarity and a more defined low-end, plus the added versatility of splitting into single coils.
Yes, the active electronics provide a noticeable boost, but the push/pull bypass allows you to use it passively for a more traditional tone.
Okoume tends to be warmer and more resonant than Ash or Alder, with a slightly more mellow mid-range, giving it a unique character.
