Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage M5 RM CH

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Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage M5 RM CH

Sadowsky

MetroExp21 Vintage M5 RM CH

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 598338
Brand: Sadowsky
Model: MetroExp21 Vintage M5 RM CH
Price: $1,274.90

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This Sadowsky MetroExp21 is a seriously versatile 5-string. The roasted maple gives it a modern feel and stability, while the Quad Coil pickup delivers a warm, punchy vintage tone with a surprising amount of growl. It's a great choice for players wanting a professional instrument with a comfortable feel and flexible electronics, ideal for funk, rock, and modern styles.

Product Description

  • Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage M5 RM WH
  • 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 Paper White Metallic high-gloss
  • Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
  • Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and hex key set
PROS
  • • Roasted maple neck & fretboard offer exceptional stability and feel.
  • • Quad Coil Alnico V humbucker delivers a thick, articulate, vintage tone.
  • • Sadowsky’s 2-way electronics provide tonal flexibility and active boost.
  • • Quick Access Compartment simplifies string changes and maintenance.
CONS
  • • Okoume body, while resonant, can be somewhat plain aesthetically.
  • • Bolt-on neck construction, while reliable, lacks the sustain of a neck-through design.
  • • The 34” scale might feel slightly long for players with smaller hands.

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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 N/A (Designed for standard 5-string bass strings)
Weight Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimated)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's a more streamlined approach; you get a significant tonal shift with the bypass and coil configurations, but lacks the extensive EQ control of a dedicated preamp.
Absolutely; roasting stabilizes the wood, making it less prone to warping and movement due to humidity changes, resulting in a more consistent feel and intonation.
It allows for incredibly easy string changes by providing access to the bridge without needing to remove the entire bass – a huge time saver and convenience upgrade.

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