Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage M5 RM SGR
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vintage M5 RM SGR
Product Info
Article Number:
598325
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vintage M5 RM SGR
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 wanting a versatile, modern 5-string with vintage vibes. The roasted maple neck makes it a joy to play, and the Quad Coil pickup provides a wide range of tones, from growly funk to punchy rock. It’s a premium-priced instrument that delivers a lot of value for the discerning bassist.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage M5 RM SGR
- 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 Sage Green Metallic high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and hex key set
PROS
- • Roasted maple neck and fretboard offer exceptional stability and a smooth feel.
- • Sadowsky Quad Coil pickup delivers a powerful, articulate, and versatile tone.
- • Active/passive switching provides tonal flexibility for various musical styles.
- • Bolt-on construction contributes to a snappy, responsive, and punchy low-end.
CONS
- • Okoume body, while resonant, can be slightly less dense than other woods.
- • The 12” radius fingerboard might feel less familiar to players used to flatter profiles.
- • Active electronics introduce a potential dependency on battery power.
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 standard 5-string set)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Quad Coil is significantly hotter and more articulate, offering a broader range of tonal options, especially in humbucker mode.
The bypass function is surprisingly clean; it rolls off some of the low-end emphasis but maintains the core character of the instrument.
It's a simple lever system at the bridge, allowing for very fast string changes – a real time-saver for gigging musicians.
