Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage M5 RM OBL
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vintage M5 RM OBL
Product Info
Article Number:
598323
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vintage M5 RM OBL
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$1,274.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The MetroExp21 is a seriously well-built 5-string. The roasted maple neck feels fantastic, and the Quad Coil pickup provides a huge range of tones, from vintage thump to modern growl. This is a great choice for players seeking a versatile, high-quality instrument with a modern feel and vintage vibe.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage M5 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: 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 Ocean Blue Metallic high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and hex key set
PROS
- • Okoume body provides a balanced, resonant tone with surprising sustain.
- • Roasted maple neck and fingerboard offer exceptional stability and a smooth playing feel.
- • Sadowsky Quad Coil pickup delivers a versatile range, from growl to clarity.
- • Quick Access Compartment simplifies string changes and electronics access – a real time-saver.
CONS
- • Okoume can be somewhat porous, requiring more frequent finish care compared to other woods.
- • Bolt-on neck, while reliable, may lack the inherent warmth of a neck-through design.
- • The 21-fret design limits access to higher registers, a consideration for some players.
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
Strings
Not Specified (likely 5-string set)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s voiced for a balanced output – not overly hot, but with plenty of punch and clarity, offering a distinct Sadowsky signature tone.
The active electronics primarily enhance the tonal shaping capabilities, adding subtle EQ adjustments while maintaining a natural dynamic response – it’s not a massive volume boost.
The bolt-on design provides excellent transfer of string vibrations, resulting in surprisingly good sustain, though it might be slightly less than a neck-through model.
