Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage M5 RM TSB
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vintage M5 RM TSB
Product Info
Article Number:
598295
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vintage M5 RM TSB
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$1,274.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky MetroExp21 is a seriously versatile 5-string – the roasted maple neck makes it a dream to play, and the Quad Coil pickup gives you a huge tonal palette. It’s a great choice for players wanting a vintage-inspired feel with modern flexibility, perfect for session work or gigging musicians needing a workhorse bass.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage M5 RM TSB
- 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: Tobacco Sunburst Transparent high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and hex key set
PROS
- • Okoume body offers a balanced, resonant tone with surprising sustain.
- • Roasted maple neck and fingerboard provide exceptional stability and feel.
- • Sadowsky Quad Coil pickup delivers a wide range of vintage to modern tones.
- • Quick Access Compartment simplifies string changes and electronics access.
CONS
- • Okoume can be a bit soft; requires careful handling to avoid dents.
- • Bolt-on neck, while stable, lacks the inherent resonance of a neck-through design.
- • The active electronics add complexity; mastering the controls takes some practice.
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 (e.g., 40-105)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) – typical for a 5-string bass
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's designed to emulate vintage tones but with added clarity and punch; it's less muddy than many, offering more articulation and a wider frequency response.
Yes, it bypasses the active preamp, allowing you to experience the passive pickup tone, which is surprisingly warm and authentic.
While not identical, the roasted maple neck and carefully selected body wood compensate well, offering respectable sustain and a tight, focused tone.
